Vietnam Era plastics (1 Viewer)

[PolarBear]

I have had a request for the availability of plastic soldiers representing the Vietnam war. I mentioned 1/72nd scale Vietnam era on Plastic soldier Review, Dragon models, ebay. I don't believe TSSD or Conte make this period. I believe Gun-Ho in Australia may be doing some. Any suggestions to pass on? Also mentioned Figarti's metal series.

Thanks,

Randy

 

[Wraith]

Randy,

The only ones larger than 1/72 in plastic that I'm aware of, are, as you say the Gun Ho set of Vietnam Aussies. Gun Ho also have a set of Viet Cong sculpted, but I've seen no further progress in this set for a year or so now, so don't know if this idea has been abandoned.

Simon

 

[eborris]

There is nothng there at the moment, however if you go to the following web site you will see that the Viet Nam era is at least in the planning stage.

http://www.plasticunderground.net/

 

[eborris]

The nam figures are now posted, take a peek.

 

[Cheval 52]

MPC made a set of 54mm US Soldiers years ago armed with M14 & M16 rifles. There was confusion about the M14's and their Bipods, many thought that they were actually LMGs.

I found a set of these figures back around 2000 at a Thrift Store

 

[Mr Man]

There are, of course, the Toy Story armymen who are armed w/M-16s in 54mm. They are less than perfect but, can be modified by the craftier among us to be passible fare. ESCI/ERTL did 1/72 Viet Nam figures from both sides that are very well done. It has always been a very unpopular era, generally speaking, and I don't know if it will be a successful range for a manufacturer yet or not.

 

[Fubar]

I believe there is/ was a company called GUNG HO that did some Plastic Veitnam period . Not many to choose from, perhaps 12 total figures. NVA/Veitcong and I think Some type of elite US troops,LRRPs?
Australian based company I recall.

Hope that helps.

FUB

 

[Carnahan]

Someone really needs to get to work in this area - it would be great if the Esci 1/72 molds were enlarged.

 

[Carnahan]

I was on another thread and noticed a mention that Cunnyngham Collectibles was considering a line of 'Nam Marines. I checked it out and they have a pre-order section where you can vote for the sets you would like to see produced.