Ontario, Canada
Joined: October 01, 2005
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Posted: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 01:50 PM UTC
Looking for figures suitable for use/conversion for canadian's operating with UNEF in the late 50s/early 60s. Specifically for a diorama I'm thinking of based on the image below.
Any Help?
Don
Alberta, Canada
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Posted: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 02:55 PM UTC
The Battle Dress worn in the 50's was similar to the WWII version. You should start with looking at some of the Ultracast figures.
"We're not the public service of Canada, we're not just another department. We are the Canadian Forces, and our job is to be able to kill people."
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Ontario, Canada
Joined: October 01, 2005
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Posted: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 03:21 PM UTC
I have,
The problem I've seen is that most of the figures are dressed for NWE as opposed to service in the Sinai. Also, though the picture credit on the Canadian War Museum website states this photo was taken circa 57/58 the uniforms appear closer to the olive combat dress adopted in the 60s. Or it could just be me.
Back to google I go,
Don
Alberta, Canada
Joined: January 19, 2005
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Posted: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 04:43 PM UTC
Take a look at Ultracast 35012...North Africa.....should be easier to convert.
"We're not the public service of Canada, we're not just another department. We are the Canadian Forces, and our job is to be able to kill people."
July 2005- General R.J. Hillier (Retired), Former Chief of the Defence Staff
Manitoba, Canada
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Posted: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 05:18 PM UTC
I believe they are wearing 1950's bush dress. Very similar to American uniforms of the time.