Who makes a modern US Army gun team in dress blues? (1 Viewer)

[Shannon Reuss]

The question for this week's Inside Answers column of the Rivet is:

I was wondering if anybody makes a Modern Day US Army gun team in dress blue uniforms?

I was thinking about this when the 21-gun salute was being fired by Army artillery crews in dress blues during the inauguration. There were some neat but quick images of them on TV.

So far the answer is: No one I know of. I have Googled this fruitlessly and wondered if any of you know of a manufacturer in 1/32 or 1/30 scale who makes these? I'd be interested in kits too.
Regards,

 

[binder001]

I'm no expert in modern figures, but I'm not aware of ANY US Army figure in dress blues at this time. The same uniform is also worn by the team that does the guard of honor at the Tomb of the Unknowns.

FYI - trivia: the guns used for salutes in DC are WW2 vintage 3' antitank guns, M5, originally meant to equip towed Tank Destroyer battalions. They share the carriage with the 105mm howitzer M2-series (changed to M101 in the NATO era).

Gary B.

 

[thebritfarmer]

Not being familiar with uniforms much less US ones. The only sets I am aware of are the ones Britains did(if that is the correct uniform) but not in the pose you require.

 

[4th Hussar]

The uniform is basically the same cut as the class green uniform. the rank insignia is different. If you could find a set of gunners in green it would be a simple repaint job

 

[Louis Badolato]

I would ask Tony Cicarello at the Toy Soldier Gallery in Highland Falls, NY. His shop is right at the entrance to West Point, and I know he has US army and Cadet sets made to sell at the shop. If anyone has modern U.S. Army in dress blues, I would bet he would know about it. He and his wife Marilyn are very nice, and I'm sure would do their best to help. His number is 1-800-777-9904.

 

[theBaron]

The other maker who comes to mind is Martin Ritchie. I don't recall that he had an artillery crew in his catalog, but he produces sets of color guards of each branch of the service, and bands, I think some WWII, as well. I don't think he has a website, though, and still deals through mail-order.

I think this address is still current:

Martin Ritchie
PO Box 323
Gilbert PA 18331

I have some older catalogs of his at home, I can check them tonight and see.

Prost!
Brad

 

[1879fanatic]

I believe you guys are wantin' to know about the Old Guard(3rd Inf Reg) that does the oh so exciting dignitary/ceremonial duties for DC Mil Dis. I don't know of any manufacturers making these guys. They are pretty stracked out, and if you can find some color photos, I'm sure somebody can do a nice conversion paint job.
Mike

 

[DMNamiot]

Hi Guys,

As far as I know there are no major manufacturers making US Army Artillery Crews in Dress Blue Uniform. I think it would be a great set for Britains to use for their old Premier Line if there were to bring that series back. Of course they would need to do the Old Guard on parade and one of the Bands too.

These would be fun to see.

All the best

Dave

 

[PolarBear]

Hi Guys,

As far as I know there are no major manufacturers making US Army Artillery Crews in Dress Blue Uniform. I think it would be a great set for Britains to use for their old Premier Line if there were to bring that series back. Of course they would need to do the Old Guard on parade and one of the Bands too.

These would be fun to see.

All the best

Dave

These would be great!

 

[theBaron]

The Old Guard fifes and drums, I'm pretty sure Martin had those in his catalog, I'm looking through my old catalogs now to see if I can find them. I thought they were sold through Armchair General out of St Louis, MO, but I didn't find the picture there. If I can find the reference, I'll post it back here.

Prost!
Brad

 

[Shannon Reuss]

Thanks guys for all your replies. I will pass along your answers.
Best regards,

 

[binder001]

One last item: if someone was looking to create the salute gun scene in 54mm the cannon can be converted from the 105mm field howitzers that have been produced by FoV, Britains, or Frontline.

Gary

 

[binder001]

More - the subject got me to exersizing my Google talents and I found this;

http://www.army.mil/OLDGUARD/specplt/psb.htm

 

[kilted vampire]

More - the subject got me to exersizing my Google talents and I found this;

http://www.army.mil/OLDGUARD/specplt/psb.htm

Great website Thanks. If one gets the chance one should take a llok at the cassion team

 

[theBaron]

We could scratch those figures too, using the Prins August traditional toy soldiers for the bodies. The trick is the head. There is a head mold in the Prins August series, including a head with a peaked cap, but it has more of a British shape to it.

It occurs to me, too, that you can take Britains castings, too, and assemble the figures. For example, here in my neck of the woods, I have London Bridge Collectors Toys, who are a licensed Britains parts vendor. The castings for th US Army band could be used. For those, the cover on the head would be more of an accurate shape.

Prost!
Brad