'Bloody Atol' U.S. Marine Corps Infantry, 1/35 - Master Box Ltd. 3543

The figurine set “Bloody Atol” U.S. Marine Corps Infantry from Master Box Ltd., reference 3543, depicts U.S. Marine Corps infantry at a 1/35 scale. This item belongs to the Tarawa in 1943 series and makes it possible to build a Second World War military scene.

The box includes five injected-plastic figurines, with their weapons and gear. The included poses are well-suited to creating a small diorama or to enhancing a scene featuring U.S. troops from the Pacific.

The subject depicted

Tarawa is one of the most iconic battles of the Pacific War. In November 1943, American Marines fought there during the battle for the Betio atoll in the Gilbert Islands. This operation highlights the particularly harsh conditions faced during amphibious landings in the Pacific theater of the Second World War.

At 1/35 scale, the miniatures can be integrated into a beach setting, a fortified position, or a combat area. They also form a coherent addition for pairing with vehicles, equipment, or military scenery details of the same scale.

Assembly and painting

The figurines are supplied to be assembled and painted. Careful preparation of the mold lines, followed by precise gluing of the separated parts, helps achieve crisp silhouettes before painting. Using a primer then makes it easier to apply the paint layers and brings out the sculpted details.

Painting the uniforms, equipment, and weapons can be complemented with washes, highlights, and dust or wear effects to strengthen the relief and help the characters blend into a diorama. Final results should be tailored to the chosen setting and atmosphere.

1/35 scale

The 1/35 scale reduces the size of the real subject by a factor of 35. It is a very common scale in military model making, especially for armored vehicles, ground accessories, and figurines.

Technical features

• Brand : Master Box Ltd.
• Reference : 3543
• Type : assembly military figurine set
• Subject : U.S. Marine Corps Infantry, Tarawa, 1943
• Series : “Bloody Atol”
• Scale : 1/35
• Material : injected plastic
• Number of figurines : 5
• Era : Second World War

Complementary products

Assembly requires glue suitable for plastic model kits. Paints, primer, brushes or an airbrush, as well as cutting and sanding tools, are useful for assembling and finishing the figurines.