Japanese SNLF/IJA Kickstarter is just short of the $9,000 USD (All $$ values for the project are in Australian Dollars) mark now.
if $10,000 USD can be reached there will be 2 further stretch goals: 4 x Figures with Type 100 SMG and possibly a Type 91 105mm artillery piece with both spoked and pneumatic tyres. This will take it to around $15,000. USD
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For those who may be curious about the SNLF here is a link which has some general information:
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In brief (using the above link as reference), the Japanese Special Naval Landing Force (SNLF) were Imperial Japanese Naval Infantry (or Marines). They were generally named after their home base, were well trained (including amphibious landing operations), disciplined and motivated.
There were 12 Special Naval Landing Force units in existence in December 1941. Whether on the offensive in the early stages or the defensive the SNLF in the Pacific participated in campaigns from the Philippines to Borneo, Guadalcanal, Milne Bay (PNG) and Tarawa (to name some known ones).
They were equipped and armed similar to the Imperial Japanese Army, but some identifiable features included wide use of Canvas helmet covers and netting, Anchor patches on the helmet and upper right sleeve, 3/4 sleeves in tropical version of their uniform and a distinctive gas mask and canister. There uniform was also more of a olive/drab green than the Khaki of the IJA (rough colour guide).
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Mathew
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