1:76 WWII US Marines

WWII US Marines 1:76 (Airfix)

This set in 1:76 scale holds around 45 figures of the United States Marine Corps of the Second World War in a varied range of combat poses. Soldiers with bazookas and flamethrowers and an inflatable assault boat are usually part of it, which makes it possible to build a lively scene of the fighting in the Pacific. The set belongs to the Vintage Classics range and is molded in a softer plastic.

The real subject

The United States Marine Corps, nicknamed the Leathernecks, bore the main burden of the fighting in the Pacific theater. Its men fought their way by amphibious landings onto fortified islands such as Guadalcanal, Tarawa and Iwo Jima. Their camouflaged equipment and their gear for fighting in the jungle and on the beaches were characteristic.

Building and painting tips

Wash the figures before painting and lay a primer down, so that the paint holds on the softer plastic. The uniforms come out well in shades of olive and khaki with a dry brush on the raised detail. The boat and the heavy weapons can be brought out with a patina and light soiling.

Who the model is for

• Builders of dioramas from the fighting in the Pacific
• Wargamers and collectors of figures in the small scales
• Modelers adding to their American equipment in 1:76
• Beginners and friends of the classic Airfix alike

The model is supplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.