Tamiya 35276 JGSDF Iraq Humanitarian Assistance Team 1/35

We present a high-quality figure kit Tamiya 35276 JGSDF Iraq Humanitarian Assistance Team in the popular 1/35 scale. This is an excellent choice for modelers seeking to expand their dioramas or collections with unique representatives of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) who played a significant role during humanitarian missions in Iraq. This model has been faithfully recreated by the renowned company Tamiya, a world leader in plastic scale modeling.

Historical Background and Context of Use

The set depicts JGSDF soldiers deployed to Iraq as part of the Japanese humanitarian mission conducted between 2004 and 2006, in the modern era, in the area of the city of Samawah. It was one of the first operations of this kind, during which Japan participated in an aid mission outside its borders after World War II. The soldiers provided medical, technical, and logistical support to the local population, building infrastructure and delivering essential civilian aid.

Set Features

• Scale: 1/35
• Country of use: Japan (JGSDF – Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force)
• Period of use: modern era, 2004-2006
• Category: plastic model kit
• Set contents: detailed, multi-part figures of four JGSDF soldiers in realistic poses, with rich equipment (rifles, helmets, specialist gear, and typical accessories for humanitarian missions).
• Material: high-quality plastic, which ensures easy modeling and guarantees a high level of detail. The kit does not include metal or resin accessories.

Who Is This Set Recommended For?

This model is a perfect addition for collectors interested in modern armed forces, as well as peacekeeping or humanitarian missions. We recommend it to both intermediate and advanced modelers (difficulty level 3/5) who wish to expand their dioramas with unique depictions of Japanese soldiers in realistic terrain settings.

Tamiya 35276 JGSDF Iraq Humanitarian Assistance Team offers not only realistic figures, but also serves as a tribute to an important and rarely modeled event from modern Japanese military history, providing modelers with new opportunities for scene and diorama arrangements.