Showcase the weapons carried by soldiers of the Imperial Japanese Army, utilizing airsoft guns and replica swords, among other items.
Created a grenade-shaped BB bottle based on a 3D scan of an authentic Type 91 Hand Grenade. Through careful attention to modeling, surface finishing, and painting, I achieved a worn, authentic-looking finish.
Introducing the Type 89 Mortar Shell, designed for use with the Type 89 Heavy Grenade Discharger. I compare three deactivated authentic examples, examining the markings, manufacturing arsenals, and internal structure of each. I also disassemble the Type 88 Small Instantaneous Fuze and take a close look at how it works.
This article takes a detailed look at the structure and operating mechanism of a real Type 91 Hand Grenade, disassembled for inspection. This particular example has been deactivated, making it a valuable reference for examining the internal components.
A scabbard cover I made for the Type 95 Sword of sword-bearing IJA NCOs and soldiers. Only provisionally adopted, it is based on records.
Modifying a Windlass Type 30 bayonet: grinding down the oversized lump on the scabbard tip and redoing the paint in matte brings it much closer to the original.
The pistol lanyard is called a kenchu (懸紐). None of the replicas on sale felt right, so I made my own.
How IJA NCOs and soldiers wore their gear when carrying a pistol, and how to adjust the sling length on a replica pistol holster.