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JN057 - Lying Prone Rifleman | King & Country
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JN057 - Lying Prone Rifleman | King & Country
Lying Prone Rifleman brings a distinctive subject to King & Country’s Japanese Imperial Army collection, making it useful for both individual presentation and a wider scene.
The wider setting is the Japanese Army during the Second World War in the Pacific. The Pacific War involved fierce infantry fighting, difficult ground and extensive use of support weapons and transport. Command and communications mattered alongside the experiences of individual Japanese soldiers.
Lying Prone Rifleman is defined in part by its lying position. That gives the figure a specific purpose when combined with soldiers in complementary poses, helping create a formation with natural variety and a clear direction of action.
The weapon-related action captures a specific second in an engagement. It invites the viewer to imagine the position of an unseen target and the response of the surrounding troops.
An engaging way to present it is within a Pacific island strongpoint, coastal position or jungle track. The setting makes the period easy to understand and gives the subject a natural place in the scene.
Angle the figure toward a common point of interest and use more stationary troops to balance the movement. A coherent line of fire can make an otherwise compact scene feel complete.
Collectors can build outward from this piece with Japanese infantry, officers, transport and emplacements, letting each addition contribute a different aspect of the setting.
What makes the subject appealing is the military detail of the Pacific theatre. These smaller details often hold the viewer’s attention as much as a prominent centrepiece.
With a little consideration for placement and supporting pieces, the subject can become a strong focal point within the collection.
Now available from The Military Workshop.
Brand: King & Country
