Tamiya 35386 German Machine Gun Team (Mid-WWII) – 1/35 Scale Kit

Elite Performance & Historical Authority

Recreate the lethal nucleus of the German infantry squad with this masterfully engineered 1/35 scale set. During WWII, German tactical doctrine centered a squad’s firepower on the machine gun (MG34 or MG42), with the riflemen serving primarily to support the gun crew by providing security and carrying extra ammunition. This all-new 2024 tooling utilizescutting-edge 3D CAD molding technologyto deliver museum-quality anatomical precision and a realistic “natural” look to uniform folds and combat equipment.

Technical Breakdown: The “Buzzsaw” Legacy

• The MG34 Precision Standard:Introduced as the world’s first true General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG), the MG34 featured powerful firepower and high firing speeds.
• The Lafette Tripod:This kit faithfully depicts the foldingLafette tripodand telephoto optical sight, which allowed the gun to operate as a heavy support weapon at long ranges.
• The MG42 Firepower:Known as “Hitler’s Buzzsaw,” the MG42 entered service in 1942 to provide devastating suppression fire.
• Dynamic Posing:This set includes a figure kneeling on both knees, firing the MG42 from its integrated bipod.
• Advanced “Slide-Molding”:Ammunition cases and spare barrel containers are rendered with maximum surface detail using specialized slide-molding technology.
• Instant Vignette:The set includes afragment of a ruined brick wallto support the MG42’s bipod, allowing for an immediate diorama-ready display.

Kit Specifications

• Figures:5 highly detailed soldiers (Gunner, Loader, NCO with MP40, Ammunition Carrier, and Wall-Mounted Gunner).
• Decals Included:High-fidelity sheet for shoulder epaulets, collar insignia, cap badges, sleeve rank insignia, and belt buckles.
• Box Dimensions:6.2” W x 10.25” H x 1.5” D.
• Assembly Note:Requires plastic cement and paint (sold separately).

Official Tamiya Finishing Guide

To achieve a professional-grade, historically accurate finish, we recommend the following Tamiya modeling essentials:

Recommended Tamiya Acrylic Paints

• Uniforms (XF-65 Field Grey):The essential base color for mid-war Wehrmacht infantry tunics and trousers.
• Weapons (X-10 Gun Metal):Provides a realistic metallic sheen for the MG34, MG42, and MP40.
• Helmets & Gear (XF-63 German Grey):Correct for protective gear such as gas mask canisters and steel helmets.
• Skin Tones (XF-15 Flat Flesh):The foundational layer for realistic facial expressions and hand details.
• Boots & Leather (XF-1 Flat Black):High-contrast finish for marching boots, belt sets, and equipment straps.
• Rifle Stocks (XF-64 Red Brown):Recreates authentic wood grain for Karabiner 98k stocks and tool handles.

Essential Assembly Tools

• Tamiya Extra Thin Cement (87038):The gold standard for capillary-action bonding on delicate tripod parts.
• Tamiya Side Cutters (74035):Critical for removing parts from the sprue without damaging weapon barrels.
• Modelling Knife:For removing mold lines and precise part cleanup.