Inspired by Tamiya’s latest
M551 Sheridan, Vladimir sculpted a series of U.S. Tank Crew at rest figures that will make great Vietnam War scenes with many US tanks and armored vehicles.
B6-35308 US Tank Crew includes three 1/35 scale, resin cast tanker figures at a field briefing.
Review
Inside standard cardboard box labeled with a photo of painted figures; bodies, heads, arms and PE parts for mics are inserted into small zip-lock bags and all lumped into a larger one. I appreciate this packing style of the company, as I have never seen a damage or problem due to packing on their figures till now.
Casting is very good with no mistakes or excess. All I noticed was a few vertical seamlines on the arms that can be easily cleaned by a quick sanding.
Body and other parts of each figure are marked as A,B and C for easy assembly. They are posed to perform a field briefing. Figure-A has a standing pose with crossed legs with his left arm on his hip and right arm put on the vehicle. Figure-B leans forward with his hands on knees and looking on the ground. He has a cigarette on right hand. Figure-C kneels on his right knee with left arm on his thigh and carries a stick on right hand to draw on the ground.
All figures wear 3rd pattern tropical combat uniform of Jacket, Trousers and 2nd pattern leather-canvas combined Jungle boots. Body postures, proportions ,cloth folds, wrinkles and details on uniforms are well sculpted and look realistic. Figure-A carries a M1911A1 Colt in M3 Shoulder holster on left armpit.
Heads are given as seperate parts that makes change between figures and replacement possible. Facial details, moustache,hair and facial expressions are nicely sculpted. Figure-A and B heads are cast with CVC-Combat Vehicle Crewmen helmet. Another tanker helmet with interior details is supplied for Figure-C with bare head. Details on the helmet like studs retaining the liner, Exterior draw string on the right side to snug up the earphone cup for a better fit, Send/Receive switch box on the left and earphones are well defined.
Left arm of Figure-A and left hand of Figure-C are cast on the body parts. Other arms are seperate, sculpted with upfolded sleeves and show nice touchs like wrist watchs and bracelet .
PE fret - 4 boom microphone of 2 different types for CVC Helmet
Conclusion
Another nice additon to static posed Vietnam War tanker figures of BRAVO-6. Good poses, clean and crisp details and flawless cast. Great figures to display with all United States tanks and armored vehicles..
Highly Recommended
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