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Very nice painting and marking, but the basic tank is still an M3A3 which was not used by US forces in the ETO. The tank in the photo is an M5A1 (DD67). M3A3 was produced to fill Lend-Lease requirements and appeared in use by the Free French, British and Chinese forces as well as some used in...

Scott, Good point! I should have known that from my shooting experience. Thanks. Gary B.

Units with a notable commander - everybody does Custer ca. 1876 when he was about to die. What about a Custer at the height of his glory in the Civil War? ACW Navy might be interesting, but will it sell enough sets to be profitable? I know the Navy landed Army and Marine troops along the...

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Here are some examples of the Viet Nam GIs that I have converted for a friend. Gary B.

Yes, most models are made from some version of polystyrene plastic. I'm not a chemist or production engineer but experience has taught me that some styrene plastics cut or glue slightly differently than others. Injection molded styrene can capture incredibly small details, plus it can be...

In the 1960's many figure bags referred to the contents being of polyethylene plastic. I'm not sure what the more common plastics are right now.

from the postal code I'm guessing this is somewhere in Canada???

Thank you very much. I have about 12 figures in the works at the moment. Time to add more details like some of the straps, smoke grenades, etc, etc. It can put a dent in your supplies, for instance most figures are carrying two canteens as was common in Southeast Asia. Gary B.

I've been working on some conversions for US infantry in Viet Nam. The figures aren't done but I was getting antsy to show some progress. Here are a couple of the guys in flak jackets. Some more details to be added, but you get the idea. Gary B. Waverly, NE

Depends on what you want, but here are some options; 1) get picture of the flag that you want from the internet, print it on paper. Reverse the image (most basic image programs can do this) and print the other side. Glue the two halves together around a wood, plastic or metatl flag pole and...

More winter US troops (only this set should have the better shaped helmets, like the first GI set). Both in overcoats and M1943 jackets. Maybe a mixed set with US, German, British and Russian tank crewmen in their distinctive uniforms. Maybe two from each country? German fallschirmjaegers...

I don't have room to display my Figarti M31 recovery vehicle. Bought for $220 but will take $175 plus postage. PM if interested.

Selling my DD88 US tank crew set. Complete in box. Asking $100 USD plus postage. PM if interested.

Selling my BBA03 "Nuts" set. I had opened these but didn't have space to display them and repaked them due to lack of space. They deserve a better home. They will make a great diorama scene. Asking $150 USD plus postage. PM if interested.

I have too many BOB sets and not enough room so I am selling my BBA01 Rifle Section. Fine figures. Displayed for a while then packed away due to lack of space. Asking $175 USD plus postage. PM if interested

Selling a K&C DD33 "Fighting Patrol". Great figures. These have been displayed and are re-packed and deserve a good home - mine has no room for the display. Asking $250 USD plus postage. PM if interested.

Selling my M12. Complete, has been on display in a glass case in a non-smoking home. These are a fine model and the figures really make it look good. Asking $250 plus postage. PM if interested.

Selling a DD67 "US Light Tank Set" with an M5A1. The turret-mounted tank commander is not present (reassigned to another tank). Priced to sell at $100 USD plus postage. PM if interested.