Another treat for modern military guys. Mario Matijasic takes a look at one of the more recent Nato in Miniatures releases - the SAS Platoon Leader, hopefully the first in the line of many figures [Brit-001]

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Thanks!

The figure looks great, always worries me a bit tho' when manufacturers get basic information wrong.

No such thing as an SAS Platoon, they are called Troops. Maybe a small thing but with figures this small the devil is in the detail.

I know what you mean... The "Platoon Leader" probably came from the picture I attached which served as a sculpting template.

Mario

Hi Mario,

The figure does look very nice, it is very close to the photograph, but doesn't represent a true SAS Trooper. The figure is not wearing the Combat 95 pattern trousers as these trousers don't have the reinforced seat panel. The Woolen Pullover was rarely worn by members of the SAS who frequently wear Smocks or combat jackets, helmets are always worn on offensive ops.

As Scott has already mentioned the Regiment is divided into Squadrons and Troops. Ops in Iraq have offically ended and the SAS and SBS both operate in Afghanistan.

All SF operators now wear improved armour/plate carriers and in the past there have been photographs of SF operators wearing the Molle load vests. There are very few confirmed photograhs of UKSF on operations where the the operator can be identified. There are serious penalties for those UKSF personnel who now speak or release information to the public domain.

Regards

Brian

Brian, thanks for the info. I did notice the reinforced seat, but figured this could be the custom modification of S95 similar to US SF field modifications of BDU. I think Dmitri based this figure on a picture of an airsofter posing as SAS Trooper which is obviously not completely correct...

With all the new info, perhaps this figure would be better used as PMC?

Mario

Hi Mario,

I think he would make a very good PMC, he needs a helmet for offensive ops to portray an UKSF. I think that the figure companies need to be mindful when looking at photographs. Airsofters don't wear body armour they might wear the plate carrier they won't wear the plates as they are incredibly heavy.

We need a set of heads with the modern helmets fitted with NVGs, for figure conversions etc. Although I think that the Shemagh is exceptionally well moulded.

Regards

Brian

We need a set of heads with the modern helmets fitted with NVGs, for figure conversions etc. Although I think that the Shemagh is exceptionally well moulded.

if you check out the slide show on the live resin website there are photos of heads with nvg on them

Hi Gogs,

I've seen the head sets that will be released by Live Resin, these sets are based on US style equipment. I am still after UK style heads with PRR.

Regards

Brian