| Date of Review |
February 2007 |
| Manufacturer |
DML |
| Subject |
U.S. Armored Infantry - Gen2 |
| Scale |
1/35 |
| Kit Number |
6366 |
| Primary Media |
279 parts (251 in grey styrene, 28 etched
brass) |
| Pros |
Nice new set of figures to compliment the
US halftracks; wide array of accessories and selection of extra
parts from the halftrack |
| Cons |
None noted |
| Skill Level |
Basic |
| MSRP (USD) |
$13.98 |
DML has now complimented its really nice M2/M2A1 "Smart Kit" halftrack
and its forthcoming M3/M3A1 "Smart Kit" halftrack with
four new Gen2 US WWII armored infantry – "Blitz Doughs" as
they were dubbed by the 3rd Armored Division. While a dismounted
group of four figures, they are the right dress and mix to compliment
a summer-fall 1944 halftrack in a diorama setting.
Each figure is typical DML "Gen2". A single figure consists
of at least 19 parts: torso (2), head (2), legs (2), boots (2),
collar, epaulettes (2), coat skirt (4), and two or three arms and
hands to permit various postures and weapons. Accessories come
from the GA sprue and provide two types of helmets (normal and
cloth covered), various ammo pouches, canteens, medical pouches,
and .45 pistol holsters and clips.
Weapons are from the GA sprue and provide four M1s with optional
bolts open or closed, an M1 carbine with optional open or closed
bolt, a Thompson, two knives, and clips for each weapon.
Etched brass provides the helmet chin straps and slings.
The figures provide alternative hands and arms to yield either
four figures with small arms or a .30 caliber Browning team with
one man carrying the machine gun, one the tripod, and one a can
of ammunition. Thanks to the halftrack sprue there are two .30
calibers, one .50 caliber, and various mounts (none deployed) as
well as an extra SCR-510/610 radio and some small accessories.
A typically useful set of painting instructions from Ron Volstad
are included. A set of sleeve and shoulder patches from Archer
Fine Transfers will be about the only thing needed to complete
these figures.
Overall this is a good idea and one that is a great addition to
the newer DML US armor kits, especially the halftracks.
Thanks to Freddie Leung for the review sample.
Sprue layout:
A 46 two figures
B 42 two figu/res
J 37 M2/M2A1 machine gun sprue
GA 73 US kit (helmets, pistols, ammo pouches, canteens)
WA 53 4 x M1, 1 x Thompson, 1 x carbine, clips, knives
MA 28 etched brass
Return to the Review Menu
|
