Fine Molds FM49 Imperial Japanese Army Infantry Kwantung Army 1/35 – Imperial Japanese Kwantung Army Infantry

The Fine Molds FM49 Imperial Japanese Army Infantry Kwantung Army in 1/35 scale is a high-quality plastic model kit featuring soldiers of the Imperial Japanese Kwantung Army from the World War II era. Manufactured by the renowned company Fine Molds, this set offers exceptional historical detail accuracy and realistic figure poses, making it an excellent choice for both beginner and advanced modelers.

The Kwantung Army was a key military formation in Japanese history, representing the backbone of Japan’s land forces operating in Manchuria and northern China from the late 1920s to the end of World War II (c. 1931–1945). It participated in many combat operations, including the Mukden Incident and the Manchurian campaign. The set depicts soldiers in typical field uniforms, equipped with original Japanese personal weapons from the period.

• Scale: 1/35 – ideal for dioramas and combat vehicle collections
• Country: Japan (Empire of Japan, Kwantung Army)
• Era: World War II
• Material: high-quality polystyrene plastic
• Set includes: 6 finely detailed soldier figures, personal equipment pieces (helmets, weapons, belts, canteens)
• Glue and paints not included – to be purchased separately
• Category: plastic model kit – figure set

Noteworthy is the precise detailing of uniforms, realistic facial features, and accurately rendered infantry weapons: Arisaka rifles, Nambu pistols, ammunition pouches, and additional field gear. The figures are perfect for constructing historical dioramas from the Chinese or Manchurian front, as well as complementing Japanese vehicle models from this period.

Build difficulty rating: 2/5 – recommended for beginners and intermediate modelers. Thanks to its straightforward construction and intuitive part division, this set is ideal as a first figure modeling experience or as an addition to larger dioramas for more experienced builders.

We recommend this product to history enthusiasts, collectors, and all modelers interested in World War II Far East subjects!