This is the second of the WW2 Japanese Heavy Machine guns.

The Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun entered service in 1932 and was the standard Japanese heavy machine gun used during World War II. It was used extensively by the Imperial Japanese Army and Collaborationist Chinese forces.

Another Australian Support Platoon finished.

WW2 Australian 101st Mortar Support Platoon – Anti-Tank-Rifles

These were painted way back on 9 November 2023 when I was painting a whole lot of ATR’s for various projects.

101st Mortar Support Platoon – Captain’s support team

Australian 101st Mortar Platoon – Universal Carrier 1 (Captain’s)

WW2 Australian 101st Mortar Platoon – Chaplain

Most of my British and Australian armies contain this figure from West Wind productions.

WW2 Australian 101st Mortar Platoon – Medic

WW2 Australian 101st Mortar Platoon – 25pdr Light Artillery

WW2 Australian 101st Mortar Platoon – Forward Observer

WW2 Australian 101st Mortar Support Platoon – 3″ Mortar Carrier.

WW2 Australian 101st Mortar Support Platoon – Machinegun Carrier.

Australian 101st Mortar Platoon -Lieutenant’s support team

WW2 Australian 101st Mortar Support Platoon – Carrier 2 (Lieutenants).

WW2 Australian 101st Mortar Support Platoon – Bazooka Teams

WW2 Australian 101st Mortar Support Platoon – Forward Observer/Spotter Team (1)

WW2 Australian 101st Mortar Support Platoon – Forward Observer/Spotter Team (2)

WW2 Australian 101st Mortar Platoon – Mortar Section (1)

WW2 Australian 101st Mortar Platoon – Mortar Section (2)

WW2 Australian 101st Mortar Platoon – Mortar Section (3)

All three of the Mortar sections deployed together.

WW2 Australian 101st Mortar Platoon – Regular Infantry Squad (1)

WW2 Australian 101st Mortar Platoon – Regular Infantry Squad (2)

Unfortunately this doesn’t finish my Australians. I have a Militia Platoon with which to fight the Battles at Milne Bay and along the Kokoda track, and “Kanga Force” the Australian Commandos deployed initially around Wau, Lae, and Salamaua to fin ish.

At the moment they are not a priority but who knows as for me priorities can change quickly.

The second infantry squad of the Australian 101st Mortar Platoon.

The structure is the same as the last few I have been painting, with NCO equipped with Owen Gun, a second rifleman armed with Owen Gun, a Bren Gun Team, and six rifles. They are to provide the infantry support for the Artillery.

NCO with SMG

Private with SMG

Bren GUN Team

Bren GUN Team

Six Riflemen

Six Riflemen

Six Riflemen

Six Riflemen

Tomorrow I will showcase the whole of the 101st Australian Mortar Support Platoon.

The first infantry squad of the Australian 101st Mortar Platoon.

The structure is the same as the last few I have been painting, with NCO equipped with Owen Gun, a second rifleman armed with Owen Gun, a Bren Gun Team, and six rifles. They are to provide the infantry support for the Artillery.

101st Mortar Platoon – Regular Infantry Squad (1)

NCO armed with SMG

Private armed with SMG

Bren Gun Team

Six rifle armed infantry squad.

The Type 94 37 mm anti-tank gun is the earliest anti-tank gun Japan developed to counter light armour. Being developed after the Type 11 37 mm infantry gun, this gun saw both service as a field gun and tank gun.

Type 94 37 mm anti-tank gun captured at Milne Bay

While intended as an anti-tank gun, due its short bore, low muzzle velocity, short-range and slow reloading time the gun saw limited capabilities against other armour.

Designed in 1934 and designated as Type 94, it wasn’t fully adopted until 1936, but still kept its initial designation.

1944- Members of the 1st Marine Parachute Battalion use a captured Japanese Type 94 37mm anti-tank gun against its former owners on Bougainville.

The Type 94 37mm AT gun was effective against Soviet lightly armored BT tanks in the Nomonhan Incident of 1939, but was considered obsolete against more advanced Allied tanks, such as the M4 Sherman, by the start of the Pacific War.

Only one more infantry unit left for our big game.

The last of the mortar sections. I now only have the two infantry sections to go.

The three mortar sections in action.

The second WW2 Japanese Heavy Mortar.

The Type 2 120 mm mortar was considered an effective mortar by the Imperial Japanese Army; however, its production only commenced during the latter half of WWII, and its overall service action was limited.

The second of the mortar sections.

I would have liked a bit more variety in the poses but they still look OK.

“That’s how we’re gonna win. Not fighting what we hate, saving what we love.” (Rose Tico)

Today I thought I would share with you some of my ancient West End Games Star Wars figures, and some of my favourite Star Wars quotes.

“I’ve been waiting for you, Obi-Wan. We meet again, at last. The circle is now complete. When I left you, I was but the learner; now I am the master.” (Darth Vader)

“Judge me by my size, do you?” (Yoda)

“Authority can be given, but leadership must be earned.” (Queen Breha Organa)

“Rule 23: Never pull sentry duty on an empty stomach.” (Scorch)

“It’s every citizen’s duty to challenge their leaders, to keep them honest, and hold them accountable if they’re not.” (Ahsoka Tano)

“Yeah, I’m responsible these days. It’s the price you pay for being successful.” (Lando Calrissian)

“I know how to run without you holding my hand” (Rey)

“It’s a trap!” (Admiral Ackbar)

“Never tell me the odds!” (Han Solo)

“You’re asking me to be rational. That is something that I know I cannot do. Believe me, I wish I could just wish away my feelings, but I can’t.” (Anakin Skywalker)

“I’d just as soon kiss a Wookiee.” (Leia)

“I’m rather embarrassed, General Solo, but it appears that you are to be the main course at a banquet in my honour.” (C-3PO)

I must finish with my favourite quote “Do. Or do not. There is no try.” (Yoda)

See also a post from last year.

As well as finishing of the rest of the Japanese for our big game, I also need to finish of the Australian 101st Mortar Platoon. Here is the first of the mortar sections.

The 3 inch mortar was the main form of artillery in the jungles of New Guinea. The Australian Jungle Division contained two full platoons of medium mortars. The medium mortar was much more effective than the light mortar, whose rounds would often burst in the air.