Warriors #35270 USMC Tank Crew WWII
Eric Mac Intyre
This kit contains 3 figures, one full figure, two half crew figures. They
designed to depict a USMC tank crew of W.W.II. The two half figures are designed to be
used inside a tanks hatch were the lower portions of their bodies will not be
visible.
Their uniforms are very well done and portray very realistically how a tank crew would
look like when fighting in a tropical environment. The full figure is fully dressed in a
typical Marine tankers uniform as can be found in the many inexpensive, high quality
Pacific War and US armor reference books as offered by Concord, Osprey and Squadron. One
of the half figures wears a short sleeve undershirt (T-shirt) and the other wears his
regular tankers shirt open revealing a bare chest. Both have pistol holster slings over
their shoulders with the holsters located under their left arms All in all, they denote
very well a sense of heat and humidity that would be found in the Pacific theater.
Although probably designed for use with a Sherman, these figures can be used with just
about any US tank which saw action in the Pacific. With little modification, they could
also be used on pretty well any US tank both in W.W.II and Korea, given of course, they
are portrayed in a summer scene. They can also be used separately on different model
projects.
The molding quality of these figures is on par with the usual excellent standards that has
made Warriors among the best in the industry. They are cast almost free of flash and air
bubbles. Mold plugs are keep to a minimum and are easily removed with little worry of
damaging the finally cast pieces. Each head is different and portrays both different
facial features as well as head gear or hairstyle. The stances of the figures is very
realistic and could be used to depict a number of casual scenes.
With this most welcomed release, Warriors has filled an important void in the figure
world. Lets hope this trend continues with further great releases of Allied figures from
the Pacific theater.
Highly Recommended
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