![]() Color, and Life Color (phew) shades as well – so you would have to pretty much have some odd sources of paint for them not to have you covered! This is the most extensive colour call out I have seen in recent times – thanks MiniArt! The colours are listed on the bottom rear of the box with Vallejo,testors, Tamiya, Humbrol, Revell, Mr. MiniArt supplies a black and white sheet with the sprue numbers on it for your convenience. This is a nice set for US armor subjects and you might also look for their two-piece modern Russian tank crew, modern Israeli tank crew, and an interesting three-figure set for the Meng D9R armored dozer.While there are no sprue numbers there is an excellent guide on the rear of the box art with a detailed part construction diagram and this includes as well a painting guide to help you colour your tankers. These figures are nicely sculpted and capture the crew as they are peering around their armored glass protection at potential hostile targets. The crew are wearing more contemporary armored vests with below-the-waist extensions, external knee pads, drop-holsters with sidearms, and MOLLE-based chest stowage. These two crew figures are depicted in the turret of an M1A2 SEP Abrams but can be adapted for upgraded Bradleys, Strykers, etc. Why is the time period so specific? Personal protection and gear stowage transformed relatively quickly as Army infantry and armored vehicle personnel transitioned from combat to counter-insurgency operations (COIN) and as those COIN threats evolved over 10 years in-theater. This set represents a US Army armored vehicle crew circa 2008. ![]() ![]() Valkyrie is a new company from South Korea which has released a several new figure sets including this one. ![]()
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