Mario Matijasic provides a review of U.S. Stryker Brigade OIF ACU Infantry from Hobby Fan, a two figure resin set with a small base in 1/35.

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Absolutely fantastic review Mario! Very detailed and informative and tells me everything I need to know, great pics as well. Take note everyone-this is what a first class review is all about.

Excellent review, Mario! I'm surprised at the low score though. I would've rated these higher. However, I know you have reviewed many other 1/35 modern figures so perhaps your rating is accurate for these.

Great review, Mario! When will we see these figures painted?!

Thanks for publishing this one so fast James!

Rob, thanks for your feedback, I appreciate it! I like including some extra info on garb and gear in my reviews, but I often get carried away... I'm glad you found it informative. As for the photos, I actually feel my pictures do not do this set justice; taking detailed photos of figures cast in cream resin is not easy and I think they don’t show the details all too well.

Pete, good to hear from you buddy! I agree, perhaps I should have rated these higher, but I have had some questions on my % system before and I decided to be more strict in the grading.

Ted, my thanks for the samples! As for the painting, painting ACU in 1/16 was a nerve wrecking experience... I'm sure those pixels would be even harder to reproduce realistically in 1/35.

Mario

I think your grading is just fine. I too have reevaluated my grading system and decided is reserve 90% or over for a product which really was flawless. The fact you mentioned an albeit small problem with the mold seem means that 85% seems fair to me.

As to photographing them, I find it helps to give the figures a coat of grey primer, this makes the details stand out a lot better.

True... I too think that there are some figures out there that are practically flawless that put them above the 90% ratings. OK, I agree then with your grading.

THESE ARE SO COOL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!