Japanese SNLF/IJA Kickstarter is over the $9,000 USD(AUD) mark now.
All $$ values are Australian Dollars, so great value for money at around $1.85 USD Australian per figure for a platoon pledge with stretch goals.
If we can reach $10,000 USD(AUD) I will be looking to add 2 further stretch goals: 4 x Figures with Type 100 SMG and a Type 91 105mm artillery piece with both spoked and pneumatic tyres. This will take us around $15,000 USD (AUD). Please spread the word so we can keep the momentum.
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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 Kokoda, 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).
regards
Mathew
