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Any information on the PTx series yet, anyone?

Donnie
 

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PTA-001 M3 GMC 75mm half track $219.00
PTA-002 M4A2 Sherman Tank (Tarawa) $179.00
PTA-003 LVT-1 Amtrak $179.00
PTA-004 US Marines in Action, A $115.00
PTA-005 US Marines in Action, B $125.00
 
lenswerks said:
PTA-001 M3 GMC 75mm half track $219.00
PTA-002 M4A2 Sherman Tank (Tarawa) $179.00
PTA-003 LVT-1 Amtrak $179.00
PTA-004 US Marines in Action, A $115.00
PTA-005 US Marines in Action, B $125.00
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Stryker is going to blow a head gasket when he finds this out; FINALLY someone listened to him about the Pacific....:rolleyes:
 
Anyone know if this series is in 1/32 to match the original Marine release or in 1/30??
Bill W
 
kx1a said:
Anyone know if this series is in 1/32 to match the original Marine release or in 1/30??
Bill W
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Almost certainly 1:30 as was the exclusive Pacific set for Hobby Bunker. I don't think Figarti is doing any more 1:32. All of their new stuff is 1:30

Terry
 
Hey guys

I'll post pictures tomorrow

I still have not managed to get to my hotel room.

Carlos
 
PTA-001 M3 GMC 75mm Half track - $219:

PTA-001.jpg


PTA-002 M4A2 Sherman (Tarawa) - $179:

PTA-002.jpg


PTA-003 LVT-1 Amtrack - $179:

PTA-003A.jpg


PTA-004 Marines in Action A - $115:

PTA-004.jpg


PTA-005 Marines in Action B - $125:

PTA-005.jpg
 
Stryker II said:
Paul: remember this amtrack right from Quantico!!!!..........Stryker
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I was wondering where you USMC fans were. This looks like a great series.
I am more intrested in Iwo Jima though as I already have all the K and C sets for that. Could I use the Tawara sets for iwo Jima or vice versa/
Thanks.
 
I've got all but two of the Iwo sets. I was hoping any further additions to the Marines would have been in 1/32. Rick had said about the time they changed over to 1/30 that they still would support 1/32 and seemed to back it up by producing the two LRDGs at that time. Oh well, will probably get this series as well anyway.
Bill W
 
damian said:
I was wondering where you USMC fans were. This looks like a great series.
I am more intrested in Iwo Jima though as I already have all the K and C sets for that. Could I use the Tawara sets for iwo Jima or vice versa/
Thanks.
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Damian: The LVT-1 and 2 were NOT equipped with a ramp, thus the men would have to go "over the sides". By Iwo Jima, much better equipped and armored LVT's would be in service and the earlier models would have been relegated to strictly rear-echelon supply details. I have never seen an LVT-1, that late, but I have seen pictures of 2's on the different islands--not in assault waves.

By Tarawa, all front-line Marine outfits were issued the cammo gear, and the plain helmets were not suppossed to be worn, although there are lots of pictures of Marines with plain helmets, because the covers would tear from shells, coral, etc. The cammo utilities would change and evolve, but the basic pattern and colors were the same thru the rest of the war and even on into Korea. There were shortages and the common green utilitees could and would be worn till the end of hostilitees. The early cammo uniforms were, hot for so close to the equator. Different materials were tried on later issues, to try and remedy that situation. All of them were reversable--brown side and jungle green side--so were the helmet covers. Sometimes Marines would let out the backside of the helmet cover-to cover thier neck from the sun.

From what I have seen of the figures, they look like they would fit any island campaign except Guadalcanal. Those first Marine division men went in with the standard issue non cammo gear and bolt action springfield rifles--a point that I checked out on the new series and Spielberg got it right!!!! Hope this helps you and your quest----Semper Fi---------Stryker
 
Stryker II said:
Damian: The LVT-1 and 2 were NOT equipped with a ramp, thus the men would have to go "over the sides". By Iwo Jima, much better equipped and armored LVT's would be in service and the earlier models would have been relegated to strictly rear-echelon supply details. I have never seen an LVT-1, that late, but I have seen pictures of 2's on the different islands--not in assault waves.

By Tarawa, all front-line Marine outfits were issued the cammo gear, and the plain helmets were not suppossed to be worn, although there are lots of pictures of Marines with plain helmets, because the covers would tear from shells, coral, etc. The cammo utilities would change and evolve, but the basic pattern and colors were the same thru the rest of the war and even on into Korea. There were shortages and the common green utilitees could and would be worn till the end of hostilitees. The early cammo uniforms were, hot for so close to the equator. Different materials were tried on later issues, to try and remedy that situation. All of them were reversable--brown side and jungle green side--so were the helmet covers. Sometimes Marines would let out the backside of the helmet cover-to cover thier neck from the sun.

From what I have seen of the figures, they look like they would fit any island campaign except Guadalcanal. Those first Marine division men went in with the standard issue non cammo gear and bolt action springfield rifles--a point that I checked out on the new series and Spielberg got it right!!!! Hope this helps you and your quest----Semper Fi---------Stryker
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Excellent summary of Marine gear. I did not know the nuances of Marine WW2 Pacific uniforms and equipment until now. That will be usefull in putting together scenes.

Terry
 
I am happy beyond description - first - the fact that someone at Figarti actually listens to what collectors really want..second - these figures and vehicles look excellent - better than any other figures out in the market...third - I hope that this is just the beginning of many Pacific Theater/Tarawa sets to come..Thanks again Figarti..
 
Stryker II said:
Damian: The LVT-1 and 2 were NOT equipped with a ramp, thus the men would have to go "over the sides". By Iwo Jima, much better equipped and armored LVT's would be in service and the earlier models would have been relegated to strictly rear-echelon supply details. I have never seen an LVT-1, that late, but I have seen pictures of 2's on the different islands--not in assault waves.

By Tarawa, all front-line Marine outfits were issued the cammo gear, and the plain helmets were not suppossed to be worn, although there are lots of pictures of Marines with plain helmets, because the covers would tear from shells, coral, etc. The cammo utilities would change and evolve, but the basic pattern and colors were the same thru the rest of the war and even on into Korea. There were shortages and the common green utilitees could and would be worn till the end of hostilitees. The early cammo uniforms were, hot for so close to the equator. Different materials were tried on later issues, to try and remedy that situation. All of them were reversable--brown side and jungle green side--so were the helmet covers. Sometimes Marines would let out the backside of the helmet cover-to cover thier neck from the sun.

From what I have seen of the figures, they look like they would fit any island campaign except Guadalcanal. Those first Marine division men went in with the standard issue non cammo gear and bolt action springfield rifles--a point that I checked out on the new series and Spielberg got it right!!!! Hope this helps you and your quest----Semper Fi---------Stryker
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Excellent post,very informative.Glad you guys are getting the Marines you've wanted for so long:cool:

Rob
 
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