1/35 Tamiya Scale Model Figures

Building Realistic 1/35 Scale Military Figures

Military figures bring armor models and dioramas to life, providing essential scale reference and narrative context. Tamiya's 1/35 scale figures are renowned for exceptional sculpting, authentic uniforms and equipment, and realistic poses that capture the character of WWII combatants.

German Wehrmacht Infantry

The German Infantry Set Mid-WWII 35371 represents Wehrmacht troops from 1942-1943 with authentic uniforms, weapons, and equipment from the Eastern Front and North Africa campaigns. The set typically includes riflemen with Kar98k rifles, MG42 machine gunners, NCOs with MP40 submachine guns, officers with pistols and binoculars, and grenadiers with stick grenades and Panzerfausts.

The German Infantry Set Late WWII 35382 shows the evolution of German uniforms and equipment from 1944-1945, including simplified field gear, camouflage smocks, and late-war weapons. The German Assault Infantry with Winter Gear 35256 features troops in heavy winter clothing, reversible white camouflage, and cold-weather equipment for Eastern Front winter operations.

American Infantry and Support Troops

The U.S. Army Assault Infantry Set 35192 captures American GIs in combat action with M1 Garand rifles, BAR automatic rifles, Thompson submachine guns, M1 carbines, and grenades. Figures wear authentic M1941 field jackets, leggings, and M1 helmets with various camouflage net configurations.

The U.S. Gun and Mortar Team Kit 35086 provides weapons crews operating 60mm mortars, .30 caliber machine guns, and bazookas, complete with ammunition carriers and spotters. These support weapons add tactical depth to infantry dioramas.

British Commonwealth Forces

The British Infantry On Patrol 35223 shows British troops in action with Lee-Enfield rifles, Bren guns, and Sten submachine guns. Figures wear battledress with distinctive British webbing and equipment. The British Paratroopers Set with Bicycles 35333 captures airborne troops with Denison smocks, paratrooper helmets, and folding bicycles used for rapid movement after landing.

The British BSA M20 Motorcycle with Military Police Set 35316 includes military police figures with distinctive red caps and armbands, plus a detailed BSA M20 motorcycle for traffic control and patrol duties.

Tank Crews and Armored Vehicle Personnel

The German Tank Crew at Rest 35201 shows panzer crews in relaxed poses during operational pauses, wearing distinctive black panzer uniforms with death's head insignia. Figures include tank commanders, gunners, loaders, and drivers in various casual poses perfect for diorama vignettes.

The German Tank Ammo-Loading Crew 35188 captures the critical resupply operation with crew members handling ammunition, fuel cans, and supplies. The Schwimmwagen Figure Set 35253 provides figures specifically posed for the amphibious vehicle.

Support and Specialized Units

The German Field Kitchen Scenery 35247 creates authentic rear-area scenes with cooks, mess equipment, and soldiers receiving meals. This set adds narrative depth showing the logistics that supported combat operations. The German Field Commander Set 35298 includes officers with maps, radios, and command equipment for headquarters vignettes.

Painting Military Figures

Painting 1/35 figures requires careful attention to uniform colors, flesh tones, and equipment details. Start with a primer coat in grey or flesh tone depending on the painting approach. Use multiple thin layers to build up uniform colors, avoiding thick paint that obscures sculpted detail. Paint faces with base flesh tone, then add shadows in recesses and highlights on raised areas like noses, cheekbones, and foreheads.

Uniforms benefit from shading and highlighting to show fabric folds and texture. Apply dark washes in creases and folds, then highlight raised areas with lighter tones. Weather uniforms subtly with dust, mud, and wear effects appropriate to the operational environment. Paint equipment and weapons in authentic colors with metallic dry brushing on metal parts and leather tones on straps and boots.

Complementary Products

Enhance your figure modeling with kits from our 1/35 Tamiya Tanks and 1/35 Tamiya Military Vehicles collections for complete diorama scenes. Achieve authentic finishes with Tamiya Paints including uniform colors, flesh tones, and equipment colors. Add realistic weathering with Tamiya Weathering products to replicate dust, mud, and operational wear.

For additional detail parts, explore our 1/35 Tamiya Aftermarket Parts collection. Visit Tamiya USA for complete product information, painting guides, and modeling techniques.