"US Infantry (Winter Uniform) Review" Topic
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Tango01 | 10 Aug 2021 4:42 p.m. PST |
"The United States began the Second World War with a thick heavy greatcoat as standard winter wear, but this was soon superseded by lighter, better garments. Most troops were happy to see the back of the greatcoat as it was heavy and not ideal when moving in combat, but difficulties of supply, particularly in the severe European winter of 1944/45, meant the Army had to reintroduce it. As a result many still wore this in the final months of the war, which brings us to the figures in this small set. As far as can be seen, all these figures wear the greatcoat. There is some doubt over the kneeling and sitting poses, where the coat seems rather too short, but there is not the detail to be sure of identification. All the standing figures would seem to wear this, although again this is a little short on a couple of them, so perhaps they have a raincoat or other overcoat. To be honest, the lack of details like pockets mean you can choose to interpret them as you wish to a great extent. What is clearer are the leggings every man here wears, which are long and another item not well-liked by the troops. The only other element of uniform visible is the helmet, which is the standard M1 model, and here none have any netting cover…"
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PeterH | 11 Aug 2021 8:47 a.m. PST |
they look like they were near the radiator too long! I like PSR's site but his reviews seem too favorable too often – so I guess now I am reviewing the reviewer lol! |
cj1776 | 11 Aug 2021 10:35 a.m. PST |
I just painted a box of these and i'll give them two thumbs up. Quick to paint and good action poses to boot. Speaking of boots, i painted over the leggings to make them look like shoepacs. |
Tango01 | 11 Aug 2021 3:56 p.m. PST |
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Hornswoggler | 11 Aug 2021 6:10 p.m. PST |
Every time a new set of US figures comes out I get my hopes up…only to have them dashed. I like PSR's site but his reviews seem too favorable too often… I agree. The fact that these only score less than a '7' on pose number is ridiculous IMO. Potentially the most useful pose is the rifle grenadier, a role often overlooked, but it is ruined by the grenade not being there! As for the left-handed BAR man (x4 !!!), well enough said. |
PeterH | 12 Aug 2021 9:43 a.m. PST |
agree with you Hornswoggler, I've also had my fill of the grenade thrower lifting his leg to pass wind while tossing a grenade. Luis Tiant had a shorter windup |
Marc33594 | 13 Aug 2021 7:53 a.m. PST |
I was a bit stunned to see a "10" for accuracy especially given the comments of some of the coats being short and lack of pockets meaning that some of the coats could be the rain coat or other overcoat. The 4th figure on the top row for example either plays in the NBA or is more like wearing the standard M1943 jacket and not the wool overcoat. One big problem with the overcoat was when they got wet on the bottom, usually from snow melt. The wool would soak the water up, wick it up and result in a heavy and soggy coat. Mud would also cake on the bottom, was hard to get off and made the garment oppressivley heavy. |
Tango01 | 13 Aug 2021 3:47 p.m. PST |
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