Verlinden
Productions 2305 These
figures are not quite as awkward as the title given to them. They are typical
Verlinden products, from the tan resin to the 1/32 scale BAR. But the action pose
is unique for American figures and I have a suitable setting for them in mind.
The woolen melton overcoats certainly suggest a Bulge scene. Both
torso sections have large casting plugs that will need removal. I've found that
my Xuron nippers do a good job taking the plugs down to the surface. If you have
a Dremel you might want to improve the hollow at the bottoms of the coats, particular
for the soldier getting a lift. Take care when attaching the boots on the assisting
GI. And arms on both figures will need to be dry-fitted to make sure they all
connect properly. There are indentations under the arms of the injured soldier
that the hands of the other man fit into. The standing soldier is looking off
to his left, but his head also can be positioned looking to the right or down.
If you have a more expressive head, perhaps shouting, it could help animate this
figure nicely. There
are no wounds on the other soldier, which means he could be portrayed as passed
out as well as injured in a variety of ways. The only extra gear is the aforementioned
BAR for the standing man, a canteen, and a helmet. This
set avoids some of the ludicrous poses of recent VP figures, and could be quite
useful in a number of contexts. -tss- |