German Machine Gun Team (Mid-WWII) 1/35

Item 35038 1/35 German Machine Gun Troops has been popular among modelers for a long time since its release in 1974; now, Tamiya welcomes a companion set of German Machine Gun Troops recreated by cuttingedge molding technology.

During WWII, the German Army employed two types of machine guns – MG34 and MG42 – as the nucleus of their small arms. These machine guns had powerful firepower and high firing speed.

Additionally, using folding tripod Lafette and the telephoto optical sight helped these machine guns worked at long range. Attachment of loader magazine allowed firing by one soldier. A machine gun team normally had from three to five soldiers: one pair (one gunner and one loader) and other soldiers who carry ammunition, spare gun barrels and tripod. Their mission ranged from defense from enemies to support of troops.

About the Model

• This is a 1/35 scale plastic model assembly set.

• German machine gun troops are authentically and succinctly captured in the style of the middle-WWII period.

• Contains parts for 5 figures in a realistic pose: soldier firing with the MG42, main and sub gunners shooting with the Lafette, a commander supporting them and ammunition carrier replenishing ammunition.

• Newly-molded components have realistic renderings of details such as Lafette and accessories.

• Ammunition cases are rendered in detail with slide molding.

• Make diorama with 1/35 scale kits recreating tanks and armor which appeared during WWII.