Bolt Action “For the Emperor!” Japanese Starter Army – 28mm (1/56)
Build a force of the Emperor’s fanatically loyal troops and lead them through some of the fiercest battles of World War II with the “For the Emperor!” Japanese Starter Army for Bolt Action.
This comprehensive starter set provides a powerful and flexible foundation for a full Imperial Japanese force, combining massed infantry with armoured and artillery support.
A Complete Japanese Force in One BoxAt the heart of this starter army are 42 multi-pose plastic Japanese Infantry, allowing you to build a fully equipped Rifle Platoon with a wide range of squad configurations, weapons teams, and command options.
The infantry can be assembled to represent:
- Imperial Japanese Army (IJA)
- Special Naval Landing Forces (SNLF)
- Hardened Jungle Veterans
The kit also includes options for a Medium Machine Gun team, giving you the flexibility to expand into a Heavy Weapons Platoon if desired.
Armoured & Artillery SupportThis force is reinforced with formidable heavy support:
- Chi-Ha Medium Tank (plastic) – A dependable and iconic Japanese medium tank.
- Ho-Ro Assault Gun (resin & metal) – Delivering devastating heavy howitzer firepower.
- Type 91 105mm Howitzer (metal) – Providing long-range artillery support as part of an Artillery Platoon.
With this balanced mix of infantry, armour, and artillery, your force is ready to take on a wide variety of enemy threats.
What’s Included- 42 × Multi-pose plastic Japanese Infantry
- 1 × Type 91 105mm Howitzer (metal)
- 1 × Chi-Ha Medium Tank (plastic)
- 1 × Ho-Ro Assault Gun (resin & metal)
- Plastic & MDF bases
- Decals
- Vehicle damage markers
- System: Bolt Action
- Product: “For the Emperor!” Japanese Starter Army
- Scale: 28mm (1/56th)
- Material: Plastic, Resin & Metal
- Assembly Required: Yes
- Supplied: Unassembled and unpainted
- Age Recommendation: 14+
Plastic Infantry sculpted by Wojciech Flis.
Studio miniatures painted by Andrés Amián and Darek Wyrozebski.
