Author Topic: (COMMERCIAL) Empress Miniatures' NEW Vietnam Range (Read 391080 times)

tomrommel1 · « **Reply #3105 on:** July 08, 2021, 08:44:58 AM »

Thanks for the picture. The comparison helps a lot

commissarmoody · « **Reply #3106 on:** July 08, 2021, 01:41:09 PM »

Quote from: carlos marighela on July 08, 2021, 07:40:01 AM

One thing I can confidently predict that we will all agree on is that Kim Jong-un is definitely larger than the average North Korean.

No argument from me!

Paul @ Empress Miniatures · « **Reply #3107 on:** July 10, 2021, 04:51:02 PM »

Next South Vietnamese ARVN preview is firing an M16.

His jacket is a locally made one off rain coat that has had extra pockets sown in to take M16 magazine. The pack on his back is also stitched into the jacket.

This figure was taken from a picture of an ARVN Paratrooper attacking the Hue Citadel.

These sculpts should be out soon.

Mick_in_Switzerland · « **Reply #3108 on:** July 10, 2021, 04:55:50 PM »

I like these AVRN paratroops

Paul @ Empress Miniatures · « **Reply #3109 on:** July 10, 2021, 05:08:34 PM »

Quote from: Mick_in_Switzerland on July 10, 2021, 04:55:50 PM

I like these AVRN paratroops

Thanks for that.

Sparrow · « **Reply #3110 on:** July 10, 2021, 11:30:19 PM »

Lovely!

Paul @ Empress Miniatures · « **Reply #3111 on:** July 12, 2021, 09:51:08 AM »

Been asked for the original picture that the coat is shown in so here you go.

Ash · « **Reply #3112 on:** July 12, 2021, 11:53:55 AM »

Here's a colour image of the same type of kit;

Mick_in_Switzerland · « **Reply #3113 on:** July 12, 2021, 02:47:00 PM »

Interesting - in Ash's picture you can see it is actually an early type of load bearing vest.

You can see that the uniform is Tiger Stripe and the vest in olive green nylon.

Ash · « **Reply #3114 on:** July 12, 2021, 04:13:43 PM »

Lots of different 'ammo' vests, one-offs, local manufacture & issue items appeared in that War..

There's an interesting thread with lots of pictures here:

https://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/241571-cut-down-vn-tropical-coat-tailored-into-m16-mag-vest/

carlos marighela · « **Reply #3115 on:** July 12, 2021, 09:53:28 PM »

Looking at the original photo again, I suspect it’s a custom made load bearing vest over an M65 jacket. Maybe it’s just me but there seems to be a difference in texture between the material around the main torso, with that on the sleeves and bottom hem. It was notably cool in Hue during the 1968 Tet Offensive and the M65 has a hood which tucks up inside the collar. I still have one, somewhere.

Matters not, just gives two painting options for the same figure.

Might I ask though that when sorting these types into packs, they go into a ‘Hue character pack’? The trouble with unique figures is that you don’t really want one in every pack.

tomrommel1 · « **Reply #3116 on:** July 13, 2021, 08:38:53 AM »

Thanks for the pictures. That will help when painting them up later.

Paul @ Empress Miniatures · « **Reply #3117 on:** July 13, 2021, 08:39:41 AM »

Quote from: carlos marighela on July 12, 2021, 09:53:28 PM

Might I ask though that when sorting these types into packs, they go into a ‘Hue character pack’? The trouble with unique figures is that you don’t really want one in every pack.

Will try but cannot promise

carlos marighela · « **Reply #3118 on:** July 13, 2021, 09:08:44 AM »

Cheers!

Paul @ Empress Miniatures · « **Reply #3119 on:** July 13, 2021, 03:31:01 PM »

Another preview of an ARVN Paratrooper.

This rifleman is carrying ammo belts for the MG.

Coming pretty soon.

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