{"product_id":"1-35-scale-american-infantry-vietnam-war-rest-resupply","title":"1\/35 Scale American Infantry (Vietnam War) – Rest \u0026 Resupply","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a layer of human realism to your Vietnam War dioramas with this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/35 scale 3D printed figure set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This collection focuses on the quiet moments between firefights, depicting American infantrymen in candid states of rest, resupply, and waiting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCandid Poses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The set features soldiers in natural, non-combat poses: sitting with a rifle, crouching shirtless in the heat, standing guard, and taking a drink from a canteen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic Uniform Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Figures are sculpted with period-accurate jungle fatigues, including rolled sleeves and unbuttoned shirts that reflect the stifling tropical heat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed Equipment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The models feature high-fidelity detailing on standard-issue gear, including the iconic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM1 steel helmet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with Mitchell cover, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM16 rifles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM60 ammunition belts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and web gear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-Resolution Printing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Advanced resin printing captures subtle textures like the fabric of the fatigues, the mesh of the jungle boots, and the relaxed facial expressions of tired soldiers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe American Army in Vietnam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe U.S. Army's presence in Vietnam defined a generation of warfare, shifting from conventional frontlines to a complex counter-insurgency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA War of Attrition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Success was often measured not by territory gained, but by body counts and search-and-destroy missions designed to locate an elusive enemy in difficult terrain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Draft and Deployment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The war saw a mix of volunteer professionals and draftees serving one-year tours of duty, creating a constant rotation of personnel in and out of the combat zone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase Camps and Firebases:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Between patrols, soldiers lived in a network of firebases and base camps, where moments of rest were vital for maintaining morale amidst the constant threat of mortar attacks and ambushes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmerican Infantry and Gear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \"Grunt\" in Vietnam carried a unique loadout adapted for survival in the sweltering heat and humidity of Southeast Asia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJungle Fatigues:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOG-107 Tropical Combat Uniform\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was the standard, featuring slanted pockets for easy access while wearing gear and lightweight poplin or ripstop cotton to prevent rot and aid cooling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirepower:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM16A1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e became the standard service rifle, praised for its light weight, though early reliability issues plagued it. Machine gunners carried the heavy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM60\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, often draping ammunition belts across their bodies for quick access.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFootwear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The innovative \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJungle Boot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e featured canvas uppers for breathability, drain holes to let water escape, and a steel plate in the sole to protect against punji stakes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Burden of Command:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soldiers carried heavy loads on their H-harness webbing, including canteens, ammunition, grenades, and rations, often shedding non-essential armor like flak jackets when deep in the bush to avoid heat exhaustion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Replikator Model Corporation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53847099277587,"sku":"3511026","price":39.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0952\/5805\/0835\/files\/3511026.png?v=1771517099","url":"https:\/\/replikator.ca\/products\/1-35-scale-american-infantry-vietnam-war-rest-resupply","provider":"Replikator Model Corp.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}