Nemrod
35037

The second of the series of 30th Infantry Division "action figures," this grimacing BAR gunner is hauling butt, charging the enemy with steely determination. He's got his big ammo pouches wrapped around his waist, and additional cartridges in his bandolier. His late war gas mask bag is strapped tightly to his back. (I've seen one of these bags, issued in 1944, and they are much more olive drab than the khaki color seen in the box art for these figures, but the figure painter may have opted for a more faded look.) The other accessories include the older T-handled entrenching tool, canteen, M1 bayonet and trench knife, wire cutters, first aid pouch, and a raincoat that is tucked into the rear of his cartridge belt. His 1941 combat jacket is meticulously detailed with the cuff cinches and snaps all in place. Along with commendable undercuts around the coat's lapels, there are two small tails emerging from a kerchief around the GI's neck. Woolen trousers, combat shoes, and canvas leggings complete his uniform.

The body is divided into the typical parts - full torso, arms that attach with the help of locator pins, separate head and helmet. The hands are molded to the very delicate BAR for a realistic grip.

While again up to the fine standards of sculpting and detail, my particular figure has a major mold seam running up his left leg and onto the middle of his back. It appears that the rubber mold didn't align tightly before the figure was cast. There are lesser seams up the calf of the right leg and both shins. When considering how incredibly detailed this figure is, with such fine undercuts and separation between ammo pouches on his belt, one can forgive this easily corrected blemish. Another small quibble can be made about the helmet, which has the mold plug protruding out from the bottom of the pot and along the rim. Care will need to be taken with the X-acto knife while removing this.

This is a fine figure and will work nicely with the other three in this series.

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