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It's so small, you can't quite see it in the pics. But there's #3 on the sleeve patch.
M4A1Sherman, I'm glad you noticed the attention went into the different leggings. Thanks for the suggestion! I'll consider the Parsons jacket/leggings combo next time.
Quoted TextM4A1Sherman, I'm glad you noticed the attention went into the different leggings. Thanks for the suggestion! I'll consider the Parsons jacket/leggings combo next time.
You're Very Welcome!
I have other ideas for WWII US GIs, Europe, late Spring, 1944-May, 1945:
Waiting on a Chow Line,
Rifle Squad "On Patrol",
Rifle Squad "At Rest", reading or writing letters, eating, drinking, sleeping, engaged in conversation with other GIs. or maybe even talking up a young "Mam'selle", or "Fraulein", or even cleaning weapons,
Ditto, for US WWII Tank Crews,
Rifle Squad, "On the March"
Rifle Squad, "Advancing cautiously", as if going "House-to-house",
Proper Medics- WITHOUT the German-style "Red Cross" Vests, as SOME manufacturers make them; "At Work", working on wounded GIs, and also in casual poses, perhaps "talking up a Nurse",
Officers, NCOs and Enlisted Men in various "Dress" Uniforms, in casual poses, or perhaps "sightseeing" in London or Paris, for example,
The same goes for British Tommies- We have every conceivable scenario for German Heer and Waffen SS troops- I think it only fair to accord the same kind of attention to US and Allied Servicemen and Women...
A goodly portion of the same scenarios as above for US Marines, except for the "Mam'selles", "Frauleins", London & Paris- However, the Marines can also be depicted "On Liberty" in Hawaii, or some other "peaceful situation", such as in San Diego or San Francisco, Australia, or New Zealand...
Speaking of which, there is a decided LACK of Australians and New Zealanders (ANZACS) on the market today- this is decidedly unfair, as ANZACS served with distinction and pride all over the world...
Lastly, US and Allied Naval Personnel, in their various Uniforms, in "Whites", "Blues" and working attire. Sailors have been virtually ignored by the manufacturers- they are represented in the smallest fractions, as compared to the fighting men of "land forces"...
Pleeeease...
Quoted TextQuoted TextM4A1Sherman, I'm glad you noticed the attention went into the different leggings. Thanks for the suggestion! I'll consider the Parsons jacket/leggings combo next time.
You're Very Welcome!
I have other ideas for WWII US GIs, Europe, late Spring, 1944-May, 1945:
Waiting on a Chow Line,
Rifle Squad "On Patrol",
Rifle Squad "At Rest", reading or writing letters, eating, drinking, sleeping, engaged in conversation with other GIs. or maybe even talking up a young "Mam'selle", or "Fraulein", or even cleaning weapons,
Ditto, for US WWII Tank Crews,
Rifle Squad, "On the March"
Rifle Squad, "Advancing cautiously", as if going "House-to-house",
Proper Medics- WITHOUT the German-style "Red Cross" Vests, as SOME manufacturers make them; "At Work", working on wounded GIs, and also in casual poses, perhaps "talking up a Nurse",
Officers, NCOs and Enlisted Men in various "Dress" Uniforms, in casual poses, or perhaps "sightseeing" in London or Paris, for example,
The same goes for British Tommies- We have every conceivable scenario for German Heer and Waffen SS troops- I think it only fair to accord the same kind of attention to US and Allied Servicemen and Women...
A goodly portion of the same scenarios as above for US Marines, except for the "Mam'selles", "Frauleins", London & Paris- However, the Marines can also be depicted "On Liberty" in Hawaii, or some other "peaceful situation", such as in San Diego or San Francisco, Australia, or New Zealand...
Speaking of which, there is a decided LACK of Australians and New Zealanders (ANZACS) on the market today- this is decidedly unfair, as ANZACS served with distinction and pride all over the world...
Lastly, US and Allied Naval Personnel, in their various Uniforms, in "Whites", "Blues" and working attire. Sailors have been virtually ignored by the manufacturers- they are represented in the smallest fractions, as compared to the fighting men of "land forces"...
Pleeeease...
ditto!
Wow… you know what you're talking about! I'd better pay attention to detail next time I make US figures…!
Quoted TextQuoted TextQuoted TextM4A1Sherman, I'm glad you noticed the attention went into the different leggings. Thanks for the suggestion! I'll consider the Parsons jacket/leggings combo next time.
You're Very Welcome!
I have other ideas for WWII US GIs, Europe, late Spring, 1944-May, 1945:
Waiting on a Chow Line,
Rifle Squad "On Patrol",
Rifle Squad "At Rest", reading or writing letters, eating, drinking, sleeping, engaged in conversation with other GIs. or maybe even talking up a young "Mam'selle", or "Fraulein", or even cleaning weapons,
Ditto, for US WWII Tank Crews,
Rifle Squad, "On the March"
Rifle Squad, "Advancing cautiously", as if going "House-to-house",
Proper Medics- WITHOUT the German-style "Red Cross" Vests, as SOME manufacturers make them; "At Work", working on wounded GIs, and also in casual poses, perhaps "talking up a Nurse",
Officers, NCOs and Enlisted Men in various "Dress" Uniforms, in casual poses, or perhaps "sightseeing" in London or Paris, for example,
The same goes for British Tommies- We have every conceivable scenario for German Heer and Waffen SS troops- I think it only fair to accord the same kind of attention to US and Allied Servicemen and Women...
A goodly portion of the same scenarios as above for US Marines, except for the "Mam'selles", "Frauleins", London & Paris- However, the Marines can also be depicted "On Liberty" in Hawaii, or some other "peaceful situation", such as in San Diego or San Francisco, Australia, or New Zealand...
Speaking of which, there is a decided LACK of Australians and New Zealanders (ANZACS) on the market today- this is decidedly unfair, as ANZACS served with distinction and pride all over the world...
Lastly, US and Allied Naval Personnel, in their various Uniforms, in "Whites", "Blues" and working attire. Sailors have been virtually ignored by the manufacturers- they are represented in the smallest fractions, as compared to the fighting men of "land forces"...
Pleeeease...
ditto!
THANKS, Jerry!
Anyone notice that the Staff Sergeant is wearing either the M1943 HBT (Herringbone Twill) Trousers, or the M1938 First Pattern HBT Suit, (it's difficult to tell which, because his Winter Combat Jacket, ("Tanker's Jacket"), is zipped up, while the Corporal is wearing Second Pattern HBT Suit (Coveralls) with Patch Pockets. The Sergeant is also wearing what appears to be the standard OD Wool Shirt, perhaps for extra warmth over his coveralls..? The Sergeant, (I'm assuming that he is the TC), is also wearing the (BEAUTIFULLY RENDERED, Taesung!), Leather Shoulder Holster, and the obligatory M1911 .45ACP Pistol. The Corporal's M3 "Grease Gun" is also a very nice touch. US Armored Vehicles were originally equipped with either M1928 or M1 Thompson Sub-machine Guns, but they proved to be too bulky for practical use. These were supplanted by the "Grease Guns", but some Crews still preferred their Thompsons, or in some other cases, M1 Carbines. The M3s had a really slow rate of fire, and due to their extremely short Barrel, pretty limited accuracy...
It must be Autumn in Europe, evidenced by the "Easy Eight" in the background, and the fact that the Tankers are wearing their Winter Combat Jackets, which featured an OD wool lining. The Summer/Autumn/Winter of 1944-1945 were of the coldest on record in Europe in a hundred years; everyone must have been miserable, Civilians, US/Allies & Germans, alike...
PS- It would also be nice to see GIs in Pre-1942 clothing and gear, i.e, the WWI-style "Kelly" Helmets, M1938 12-inch Leggings with Service Shoes, and in both OD Wool Uniforms, and Khaki Cotton Twill Summer-weight Trousers and Shirts. Also, Blue Denim Work Shirts and Trousers, with "Daisy Mae" caps in Blue Denim and/or HBT...
Campaigns AdministratorIt's so small, you can't quite see it in the pics. But there's #3 on the sleeve patch.
Quoted TextIt's so small, you can't quite see it in the pics. But there's #3 on the sleeve patch.
Is that a decal included with the figure, or sculpted-on? I wish more resin figures would come with uniform patches.
Taesung, it looks like you hit the "nail right on the head" with your latest offering. Some good looking figures for my next Sherman.
Since a lot of folks are posting their wishes I'm going to post mine. I have Trumpeter's 1/16th T34 and no Russian tank crewman to pose for scale with it. How about one of those for your next large scale sculpt ? Original plan was to place the German MG Team, #16020 & 16023 with it. Open up the engine hatches to give the impression of a mechanical problem and a abandoned tank. Just my selfish request......
Thanks for all the great work you do !
Tom
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