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Miniatures Adventure => The Second World War => Topic started by: ushistoryprof on 06 September 2010, 05:55:08 PM

Title: USMC late 1942-45 Uniform Queston
Post by: ushistoryprof on 06 September 2010, 05:55:08 PM

I have started a project where I am painting up units of the USMC in every major war from 1775 to present day.  I just finished my unit in the old "Tin Helmet" of the early war Wake Island period battles and now want to start with the late '42+ campaigns.  For this I have two major questions:

-First who makes the best 28mm size USMC figures in the late 1942+ uniform and compatible Japanese troops?

-Where can I find the good color illustrations of USMC and Japanese troops of the '42-'43 era?  I have lots of BW photos but would like some color for the actual shading.

Thans for the assist,
Prof
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Title: Re: USMC late 1942-45 Uniform Queston
Post by: tim in saskatoon on 06 September 2010, 07:24:44 PM

US Marines and Japanese can be found at..

Battle Honors (http://oldglory15s.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=1_221_222&sort=3a) - I have a bunch of these and I like them.

The Assault Group (http://www.theassaultgroup.com/) - I do not have any of these but I'd like to as I've seen nice pictures of them.

West Wind Productions (http://www.westwindproductions.co.uk/catalog/index.php) - also makes Marines and Japanese. I have other West Wind Productions stuff. The figures are so-so (I picked them up cheap) but I like the tanks!

Title: Re: USMC late 1942-45 Uniform Queston
Post by: TheShadow on 06 September 2010, 08:05:41 PM

west wind do a nice mix - there are Berlin or bust or their seperate head system, the berlin or bust are a little smaller than their seperate head system models, but the difference is negligeble once they are painted up

Title: Re: USMC late 1942-45 Uniform Queston
Post by: Helen on 06 September 2010, 08:44:11 PM

Brigade Games USMC and Japanese:

http://www.brigadegames.com/category/BGHMPC.html

I've the above miniatures plus some Japanese from Battle Honours which the latter being very suitable size wise with Brigade Games.

Cheers,

Helen

Title: Re: USMC late 1942-45 Uniform Queston
Post by: postal on 07 September 2010, 03:19:37 AM

check out the osprey books they have the best stuff for uniforms

Title: Re: USMC late 1942-45 Uniform Queston
Post by: arktos on 07 September 2010, 06:47:59 AM

The Assault Group are your first choice, but if you want to keep the budget low try Battle Honours.