Dragon 6272 2nd Division USMC (Tarawa 1943) 1/35 – Plastic Model Kit

Dragon 6272 2nd Division USMC (Tarawa 1943) 1/35 is a high-quality plastic model kit depicting soldiers of the 2nd United States Marine Division during the famous Battle of Tarawa, which took place in November 1943 in the Pacific Theater of World War II. This product is an excellent choice for enthusiasts of military diorama modeling from the WWII era who wish to recreate realistic battle scenes featuring the USMC.

Technical Data and Main Features of the Dragon 6272 USMC Tarawa 1943 1/35 Model

• Scale: 1/35 – a popular standard in modeling, ensuring excellent detail fidelity and compatibility with a wide range of vehicles and accessories in this scale.
• Category: Plastic model kit – the set includes four American Marines in dynamic, combat poses, perfect for creating dioramas of the Tarawa atoll landings.
• User country: United States of America, United States Marine Corps (USMC).
• Material: High-quality injection-molded plastic, guaranteeing sharp details, durability, and ease of assembly.
• Set does not include glue or paints – it is recommended to select appropriate modeling accessories separately.
• Rich in details – the model includes realistic equipment (Garand M1 rifles, Thompson SMG, M1 helmets, ammo belts, backpacks, and uniform components from the Pacific campaign period).
• Use and history: Represents a formation that participated from November 20–23, 1943, during Operation Galvanic—one of the fiercest amphibious assaults in the Pacific Theater of WWII. It was the first major encounter of US Marines with Japanese forces in an amphibious operation on a heavily fortified island.
• Historical period: World War II, Pacific campaign.
• Includes detailed assembly instructions and a painting guide for soldiers, making it easier to replicate authentic USMC colors and insignia from 1943.

Who is it recommended for?

Dragon 6272 is intended both for experienced modellers and intermediate hobbyists looking to expand their war diorama collection or enrich their vehicle models with realistic figures. Realistic poses, faithful reproduction of weapons and uniforms are the features that bring this set above standard figure models.

Build Difficulty Level

• Difficulty level: 3/5 – recommended for intermediate modelers; requires basic figure assembly and painting skills.

Summary

If you are interested in historical modeling and pay attention to high detail quality and historical accuracy, Dragon 6272 2nd Division USMC (Tarawa 1943) in 1/35 scale will meet your expectations. It is a unique addition to Pacific front dioramas and allows for a faithful recreation of a legendary episode in USMC history.