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Tamiya has announced the following items on its website; WWII French Infantry Set, Russian Heavy Tank JS-2 Model - 1944 ChKZ, Char B1 bis (German Army), and more.

WWII French Infantry Set
Item #35288 (COMING SOON)

Details: Highly-detailed 1/35 scale assembly kit set of six French infantry figures plus accessories.

Comes with 4 riflemen figures, 1 machine gunner figure, and 1 commander figure, all in realistic combat poses.

In addition to the figure parts, set includes 2 sprues of the following weapons and accessories:

MAS-36 Rifle x2
MLE 24/29 Light Machine Gun x1
Helmet x3
Machine Gun Bipod (Deployed) x1
Gas Mask Bag x3
Machine Gun Bipod (Retracted) x1
Canteen x3
Ammunition Pouch x4
Holster x1
Binocular Case x1
Kepi x1
Map Case x1

Russian Heavy Tank JS-2 Model - 1944 ChKZ Item #35289 (COMING SOON)

1/35 scale assembly model kit of the Russian Heavy Tank JS-2 Model 1944 ChKZ.
Powerful form of the heavy tank is accurately reproduced.
Thorough research have resulted in precise reproductions of the muzzle brake, sloped front glacis, and other parts unique to the Model 1944.
Photo-etched parts included to depict engine intake grille for added detail.
Both belt-type and assembly-type tracks included to provide more build options for modelers.
1 commander figure and 1 loader torso figure included.

Char B1 bis (German Army)
Item #35287 (COMING SOON)

1/35 scale assembly model kit of a B1 bis tank as converted by the German Army.
Modification such as split hatch covers, added concrete block armor, German-spec tools and antennas, and exhaust nozzles that set this tank apart are all accurately reproduced.
Tracks do not require any cement for assembly.
Comes with 4 types of unique markings to depict both German and Free French vehicles.
Full-color painting & marking guide conveniently included as a reference.
Also includes a historical background about the tank�s deployment and exploits.
1 German tank crew figure in a sitting pose is included for mounting on the rear turret hatch.

TD Marder III (7.62cm PAK36) - w/German Field Maint Crew
Item #89751 (COMING SOON)

Limited edition 1/35 scale assembly kit set of the German Tank Destroyer Marder III and maintenance crew figures.
Highly-detailed Marder III model features a full interior with gun mount and ammunition racks.
Maintenance crew set includes 4 figures in realistic poses.
Figure parts made by ICM.


Kubelwagen Type 82 - w/German Field Military Police
Item #89750 (COMING SOON)

Limited edition 1/35 scale assembly kit set of the Kubelwagen Type 82 and military police figures.

Military police figure set includes 4 figures in realistic poses, including commander figure, military police figure, and shoe-shining boy figure.
Highly-detailed weapons and accessories for enhanced realism.
Figure parts made by ICM.

No photos at the moment but watch this space.

Just when it seemed Tamiya was going to concentrate on it's 1/48 scale line come these releases in 1/35.

I'm not sure but I think DML also have a new tooled JS II in the pipeline so we'll see Tamiya and DML go head to head with this one. We live in interesting times.