(Somewhat) New American Diorama figs
(Somewhat) New American Diorama figs
American Diorama has released four MP figures as a follow-up to their drivers and infantryman...I came across these quite a few weeks ago but
I keep changing my mind whether I want them or not...the sculpting of the weapons is the weakest aspect...the Thompson gunner seems to be the best of the lot but when posed together (in front of a hummer, no less) they sort of evoke four hipsters on the way to a costume party
Check them out at https://www.diecastmodelswholesale.com/ ... n-diorama/
What do you think, worth picking up?
I keep changing my mind whether I want them or not...the sculpting of the weapons is the weakest aspect...the Thompson gunner seems to be the best of the lot but when posed together (in front of a hummer, no less) they sort of evoke four hipsters on the way to a costume party
Check them out at https://www.diecastmodelswholesale.com/ ... n-diorama/
What do you think, worth picking up?
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If you're looking for an honest opinion....No. Especially not for over $40. The molded on weapons look really bad. They look like someone painted some old green army men. They remind me of some of the poorly done, bulky 1/30 and 1/32 stuff.
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Oh god the out of regulation facial hair
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Really surprised by the poor detail in these (and yeah, the facial hair, too WTF) I've gotten a few of their female figurines, and the detail on those is OK. Not quite as good as the Fast Women brand from years ago, though. Guess I hadn't thought about the fact there isn't much out there for 1:18 military diorama figurines.
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Not only the facial hair is disturbing. 3 of 4 are looking to the sky. Are they air trafic control MP? Or only looking to a tank commander in his turret?
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Those figures look like junk and what the heck is up with their rifles? If you need good WWII figures, just track down some of the old 21st or BBI figures or get some of the new Marauder Task Force WWII figures.
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Those figures look to me more like in the 50's era than in the 40's
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Now you're talking my friend, that is a great idea.
Are those weapons renovable?
I know for a guy with your skills they should not be difficult to replace if they're fixed.
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So that's what they're looking up at!! A captured Nazi flying Saucer!
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Yeah, I see the difference, thanks Normandy
tbey will look great after a little customizing
tbey will look great after a little customizing
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Game changing improvement!! Nice job!
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Great job, Normandy¡
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Thanks guys, they need a little paint. I just wanted to show
that these figures are usable with some changes.
that these figures are usable with some changes.
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I passed on these figures until now. I didn't believe that anything could be done to them to make them look better. I now know that they can. Thanks Normandy!