U.S. Army WWII Tank Crew Set Alpine 1/35

I’ll make these American tank crew figures. By the way, I have not built a WWII US tank after Sherman. I wonder if they are fit if I arrange figures on the US track currently building. The figure wearing a tanker’s helmet is likely not matched with trucks.

Alpine figures are an all-good atmosphere. I bought a set figure long ago, and I made one with a Walker Bulldog. Recently I’ve moved to finish the other.

Face and clothes are lightly painted.

Alpine seems to be releasing the American tank crew of various relaxing poses. This kit was purchased over five years ago and was stocked all the way, but it was finally completed.

By the way, my favorite military novelist Mr. Daisuke Sato passed away. He’s 52 years old. I am sorry he was still young. He died without completing many works. I read a lot of exciting stories, but it is almost incomplete. I also want to complete the kit as much as possible once I start to build.

I tried making the insignia data and printed it on a blank decal sheet named “Miracle Decals,” which was sold in the Japanese market. I used a clear type this time as it is hard to cut out. Miracle decal is both good and bad points. Even if blowing the base spray in advance, ink printing is not so good for my inkjet printer, so it will eventually be hand-drawn with a microfacet brush. If I paint the paste area white in advance, the coloring may be better. Let’s try it next time.

I want to search for a tank that is not my stock now. Recently, it has been a good age as not only the German tank crew but also Italian, French, and Imperial Japanese tank crew and other niche items are available for injection kits. I also have a Mini-Art Italian tank crew.

I made this figure with the AFV Club Walker Bulldog some years ago.

The fine molds on a high-quality resin figure are easy to paintbrush. This figure is brush-painted without relying on decals. Advanced techniques will be required to paint fine markings on a standard injection figure with a brush.

A tanker jacket is excellent. It was popular with the tank crew because it was easy to move. Good, I feel like a US tank soldier.

I want to paint with spirit to a nice molded figure. This time it is a good finish for me. Next time, I have to make a tank. The resin figure is pretty good, but the price is slightly high. I need a tank that fits this crew.

(28-Mar-2017)