Mustang
Productions
35004
YANKS
35110
While
originally advertised as a tank rider, this man could be standing
on the ground almost anywhere, which the latest version from Mustang
suggests. While the YANKS box art shows the coat painted OD like
an M1943 jacket, the absense of pockets and shorter length gives
it a stronger resemblence to the M1941 jacket, and I'd be inclined
to paint it a khaki drab color, as Mustang has. Nice features include
the bandoliers strung across his chest and a gas mask bag at his
side.
He
has no other apparel that is winter specific such as mittens, gloves
or toque, so you can use him in an autumn or spring setting as well.
Again with this line of figures, you'll have to provide the soldier
with an M1 Garand, canteen, and shovel.
Sculpting
by Dave Bighia is well done, as is the casting. The only significant
improvement the modeler may wish to make is the way the head sits
on the figure; the receiving hole in the torso should be drilled
a bit deeper for a smarter looking fit.
This
figure has a variety of uses and should prove popular.
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