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
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Late 50's/Early 60's Canadian Army
ChillyMedic
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Posted: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 01:50 PM UTC
LeoCmdr
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.
ChillyMedic
Ontario, Canada
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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
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
LeoCmdr
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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.
Recce_Guy
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.