USMC late 1942-45 Uniform Queston

[ushistoryprof]

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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http://worldhistoryprof.blogspot.com/

[tim in saskatoon]

US Marines and Japanese can be found at..

Battle Honors - I have a bunch of these and I like them.

The Assault Group - I do not have any of these but I'd like to as I've seen nice pictures of them.

West Wind Productions - 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!

[TheShadow]

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

[Helen]

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

[postal]

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

[arktos]

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