Small Scale Military Headquarters

parrish333 wrote:Question for you uniform experts out there - are the US uniforms on these FOV guys accurate? The green jacket/brown pants isn't one I've noticed before.

Anyhow, they look like great figures!

I was wondering about that too!
Plus on the FOV US officer, he is wearing a white collared shirt and some kind of leather straps across his helmet.
Are these correct?
If so, what theater and time period?

* Yes ! ... They are correct. * ... "European Theater 1944" , and so are the Germans. All 6 are Waffen SS ! ... 3 camo'd and non-camo'd uniforms. *


Mitch v MG

thanks for posting those pics

the only at Target sticker?
does that mean those of us outside of the USA will miss out?
keep us posted.

NICE!!!

Going to have to get some.Is it pos for you to take some out of the box and close up pics?

Thanks.

Razor17019 wrote:

parrish333 wrote:Question for you uniform experts out there - are the US uniforms on these FOV guys accurate? The green jacket/brown pants isn't one I've noticed before.

Anyhow, they look like great figures!

I was wondering about that too!
Plus on the FOV US officer, he is wearing a white collared shirt and some kind of leather straps across his helmet.
Are these correct?
If so, what theater and time period?

By the photos it appears they are supposed to be HBT uniforms, looks as if there are thigh pockets on the pants. In that case the jacket and pants should be the same color, OD.
As for the shirt, my first impression was a khaki shirt. Which wasn't usually worn with the combat uniform.
The helmets would have a brown leather chinstrap across the front, this is from the liner. A couple of the helmets look like the have scrim on them.

Ray

* Paint the figures if you don't like'em ! *


* * * I found the New Sherman ( w/ chocolate brown camo ) for $19.99 @ TARGET ! * + =

* The top of the turret is pitted just like real cast iron , + It has a triangle insignia and a # 47 , painted in white , on the sides too. *

* Edit :
-------> It also comes w/ a 50 cal. for the turret and a stowage rack for the rear , as accessories. *

----------> Happy Hunting ! *


Mitch v MG

MG-42:

Two questions about the FOV Sherman:

1. Is $19.99 the regular price or "clearance" price?
2. Can you post a review and photos of it?...(if you bought it)

dragon53 wrote:MG-42:

Two questions about the FOV Sherman:

1. Is $19.99 the regular price or "clearance" price?
2. Can you post a review and photos of it?...(if you bought it)

>>> Of course I did buy it ! * + .......... and yes the $19.99 is the regular pri¢e ! ... and no unfortunately , pics perse' .

* All I can say is , Just get it ! * ... or simply pass on it ! *


Mitch v MG

Checked my local Target by phone and the person said the Sherman was not there but the shelf tag was"grey tagged" is what I think she said but she mummbled that part. She also said that tag means it is in the system and should be in store soon!
And if you are wondering yes she new it was 1/18th scale because she came back and said you said 1/32 scale right? Ahh nope 1/18 "oh ok let me check again"

Went to Target this morning - score! Bought 5 Germans and 1 US. Decent figures. Nice that they can sit down easily. As Digger observed, they do seem a little more "toy-like" that the 21C stuff. But, they compliment the 21C stuff very nicely. Plus, who can complain about more well-made figures? Especially bad guys to shoot at.

Keep up the good work, FOV.

Mitch, can you post some pictures of your FOV Sherman? Thanks.

Sorry Mitch, I got so excited about you getting the new FOV Sherman I didn't see where you put you couldn't post pics.

* "That's Ok Paul , you're excused". *

...... "This new Sherman is nice * , I really like it". *

* Edit :
--------> ... and all the hatches open too , except for engine access. *

* Edit :
-------> ... WAIT ! ...Damn it ! * ... Only the hatches on the turret open , including the loaders hatch on the side of the turret. * Sheesh ! ........ "I still like it though". *


Mitch v MG

It'd be great if someone can post some pics of these guys out of the package!!!
LOVE the fact that these guys can SIT!! Some good tank riders!!!!

* Edit :
----------> Sheesh ! * ... The loaders hatch on the side of the turret does'nt open afterall. Looked like it did though.

* Something for customizers to play with I'm sure. Looks like this could be an easy fix too.

...... and it has a rounded front , like an early Sherman. Not square or a stow rack there either , w/ a bunch of stuff on it like 21st.Century's. * =

* ....... and the rear idler or guide wheel is hollow too , (+) spoked (+) .


Mitch v MG

I went to my local Target even after talking to the woman on the phone about the Sherman. Natta not a shelf tag nor open slot did I mention NATTA!?.
Some one else was there looking for the tiger and Sherman also. He said and I asked also of a clerk that they will not be getting them at all they are clearanced out no restock etc Is any one else as confused as I am? Wish we had some one from FOV that could say for sure whats up. I mean are these not going to show up or show up in the fall? yet we have a report of A Sherman in at least one store so...........
But the M1's were marked down to 20.98 Bradleys still full price picked both them up why I am not sure lol.

Razor17019 wrote:

holensock wrote:Are there 6 different US and 6 different German soldiers?
Stopped yesterday at my Target here in Strongsville, but nothing yet...

Yes, 6 of each

Thanks, Razor!
The hunt is on!!!

MG42: you mean the front edges of the hull are rounded, not square? In the pictures on the back of the FOV box, the front hull is sharp edged. A rounded front hull would be great.

Where is the paint scheme appropriate for?

MG-42 wrote:* Edit :
----------> Sheesh ! * ... The loaders hatch on the side of the turret does'nt open afterall. Looked like it did though.

* Something for customizers to play with I'm sure. Looks like this could be an easy fix too.

...... and it has a rounded front , like an early Sherman. Not square or a stow rack there either , w/ a bunch of stuff on it like 21st.Century's. * =

* ....... and the rear idler or guide wheel is hollow too , (+) spoked (+) .

Mitch v MG

Sounds like an awesome find! I can’t wait to get one especially with the rounded front. Great recon Mitch.

Wonder how long till we see the Shermans on e-bay atleast we will see what it looks like.

* I will try and post a pic later , but I don't know how. *

* I got this new digital camera too , HOW STUPID ! * = Lot's of laughs ! *

* ...... and to answer "afergs" question ? ... Yes , the front hull is ( ROUNDED ) too ! *


Mitch v MG

found the FOV 1:18 WWII figures today and picked up a few, but no tanks.

Thanks to the great recon on this board!! I was able to find the Germans, U.S. and both Shermans.. Whoohoo!

Wait, the Sherman is the cast hull? Damn, that means I need to get one now.

Grunt 1, did you say both Shermans?