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Model kit packaging for US Infantry from Vietnam with Replikator Model Corporation branding.
  • Model kit packaging for US Infantry from Vietnam with Replikator Model Corporation branding.
  • Model figures of soldiers workers behind a protective grid on a black background
  • Model figures of soldiers workers behind a protective grid on a black background
  • Model figures of soldiers workers behind a protective grid on a black background
  • 1/35 Scale American Infantry (Vietnam War)
1/35 Scale American Infantry (Vietnam War)
$29.99

Enhance your jungle combat dioramas with these exceptionally detailed 1/35 scale 3D printed figures. This set depicts American infantrymen during the Vietnam War, featuring authentic equipment and realistic operational poses.

  • Authentic Gear: Each figure is equipped with period-accurate gear, including the M16 rifle, M1 steel helmet, and jungle fatigues.

  • Specialized Loadouts: One figure is featured as a machine gunner carrying belts of 7.62mm ammunition for the M60, while another is depicted in a patrol stance with a slung rifle.

  • Detailed Sculpting: Advanced resin 3D printing captures fine details such as individual pouches, webbing, and the distinct "jungle boot" design.

  • Realistic Poses: These figures are designed in natural, candid stances, ideal for depicting a long-range patrol or a brief moment of respite in the field.

 

 

The American Army in Vietnam

The American involvement in Vietnam represented one of the most complex and challenging periods in the history of the United States Army.

  • Massive Deployment: At the peak of the conflict in 1969, over 540,000 U.S. personnel were stationed in Vietnam.

  • A New Kind of War: Unlike previous conventional conflicts, the U.S. Army faced a decentralized enemy—the Viet Cong and the North Vietnamese Army (NVA)—in a war characterized by guerilla tactics, booby traps, and dense jungle terrain.

  • Airmobility: The conflict saw the birth of "Air Cavalry," with the extensive use of helicopters like the UH-1 "Huey" to transport troops directly into combat zones, changing the nature of military maneuvers forever.

 

 

American Infantry and Gear

Often referred to as "Grunt," the American infantryman in Vietnam had to adapt his equipment and tactics to survive one of the most punishing environments on earth.

  • The M16 Rifle: The standard-issue firearm, known for its lightweight design and high rate of fire, became the iconic silhouette of the American soldier in Southeast Asia.

  • Combat Uniforms: Soldiers wore OG-107 jungle fatigues made of lightweight cotton poplin or ripstop fabric, designed to dry quickly in the humid climate.

  • The "H-Harness" Webbing: To carry the necessary supplies for long patrols, infantrymen used a system of suspenders and belts to hold ammunition pouches, canteens, first-aid kits, and grenades.

  • Protective Gear: Despite the heat, the M1 helmet remained a staple, often adorned with a "Mitchell" pattern camouflage cover where soldiers frequently tucked cigarettes, insect repellent, or extra ammunition.

 

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