U.S. M8 Greyhound Crew
Modeling the U.S. Army in WWII


Dynasty Scale Models
35005

Out of the box, this is a decent pair of figures, on par with Verlinden in quality and scale size (they look to be 6'+). 

One figure stands on the deck of the Greyhound, pointing with his right arm.  His left leg is up, foot resting on the car’s turret.  He is equipped with an M1 carbine ammo pouch and a first aid pouch. 

The second figure is positioned inside the turret.  His arm leans on the Greyhound’s machine gun rail and has been molded to accept the impression the rail would make on his coat sleeve, lending a nice realistic touch.  He holds a pair of binoculars in one hand. 

The details on the figures are a bit soft, such as the ribbing on the windcheaters’ cuffs and collars, and lacing on the canvas leggings. 

The faces are well sculpted, though there’s not much character to them -- the pointing figure is talking while the other listens.  There are no canteens or weapons. 

There’s an acceptable bit of flash, and no nasty mold lines.  Bubbles marred the binoculars held by one of the figures, and there were bubbles under the rim of the helmets, leaving a very thin, transparent surface on the helmet.  The resin is very shiny, and while not overly slick, a good scrubbing will be in order to make sure any release residues are removed. 

Overall, they don’t have quite the finesse I’ve come to enjoy from Warriors and Jaguar, but they are quite decent figures and with a minor bit of tweaking could be used in many different settings or vehicles.

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Modeling the U.S. Army in WWII © 2002—2009 Timothy S. Streeter