"FALL BACK!!"
US Rifleman, Ardennes 1944 – 45
The figure depicts a US M1 Garand rifleman during the brutal Winter conflict of the Ardennes campaign.
The figure can be depicted as either an US Airborne trooper from the 82nd or 101st Division (including Easy Company), or a trooper from a large number of US Army divisions that fought in the Ardennes theatre.
**This figure will be supplied with 2 Rifle / hand parts in all scales - one without gloves and one wearing US Army wool knit gloves giving the painter the option
The figure wears the Melton Winter wool overcoat which was issued to both US Army and Airborne units during the Ardennes campaign. While the M1943 Winter jacket was the standard issued overcoat during the Ardennes, insufficient units were produced and many service personnel resorted to wearing the Winter wool overcoat. (Several overcoats were issued at short notice and therefore units did not often have time to sew on insignia / patches). As the figure is based in the Ardennes it is suggested to finish the scene with a suitable miniature snow product to further enhance.
Equipment:
Melton Wool Overcoat (buttons can be painted either brass or plastic – earlier production units were equipped with brass buttons but later replaced with plastic toward the end of the war)
M1 Garand & M1 M1907 Leather sling
M1942 First Aid Pouch
M1 Garand Ammunition belt
M1 Garand Bandolier
M1910 Canteen
M1936 Webbing Suspenders
US Army wool knit gloves (Optional)
Double Buckle Boot (also issued to many US Army paratroopers toward the end of the war to replace earlier issued Jump boots which were very worn by late 1944)
Shipping from week beginning 17th November
Available in 1/16 and 1/12 scales. (Due to time commitments of current sculpting projects this figure is now only being produced in two scales)
The figures will be produced as solid resin items in all scales with the exception of 1-9 scale which will be hollowed to reduce weight. Please note the trees will also be supplied in two parts in 1-9 scale.
Limited Edition Item:
1/16 Scale - 75 Units
1/12 Scale - 25 Units
What is a limited edition item?
With figure piracy on the increase, producing units in a limited edition means both the producer and collector are aware exactly how many units are in existence and in which scales. A numbered certificate will be included with the figures detailing the number of the edition in the relevant scale. A limited means the item will only be produced in a maximum number of the edition size stated. Once this number has been reached no further figures will be produced.
Available now for order
Please note this is a made to order item - Shipping time approx 5 working days UK (Please allow 7 working days for 1-9 scale) - For international timescales please see approximate shipping timescales on home page)
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Sculptor - Mark Haywood