{"product_id":"1-35-us-afv-crew-at-rest-vietnam","title":"1\/35 US AFV Crew at Rest - Vietnam","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a touch of gritty realism to your Vietnam War armored vehicle dioramas with this set of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/35 scale 3D printed figures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Depicting a three-man US Army tank crew taking a well-deserved rest, these figures are designed to bring a human element to models of the M48 Patton, M551 Sheridan, or M113 ACAV.\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 \"At Rest\" Poses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The set features three distinct, natural poses capturing a moment of downtime.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne crewman sits, leaning back, enjoying a drink from a can.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA second figure sits with his knees pulled up, resting his arms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe third crewman is lying on his side, propped up on one elbow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccurate Period Gear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e All figures are sculpted wearing the essential gear of a Vietnam tanker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCVC Helmets:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Each man wears the iconic \"bone dome\" Combat Vehicle Crewman helmet with boom microphones and earcups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody Armor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e They are outfitted with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM69 fragmentation protective vests\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e worn over their tropical combat uniforms (jungle fatigues), a common sight given the constant threat of mortars and shrapnel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The sculpts include details like jungle boots, pistol holsters, and the natural folds of clothing, ready for painting.\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 US Army Armored Corps in Vietnam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContrary to initial beliefs that Vietnam's jungles and rice paddies were \"no tank country,\" the US Army Armored Corps played a vital and aggressive role in the conflict.\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 Busting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium tanks like the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM48 Patton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e used their weight and firepower to crash through dense vegetation, opening paths for infantry and destroying fortified enemy bunkers with high-explosive and canister rounds.\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\u003eConvoy \u0026amp; Route Security:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Armored units, particularly those in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM113 Armored Cavalry Assault Vehicles (ACAVs)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM551 Sheridans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, were crucial for keeping supply lines open. They conducted dangerous route clearance missions and escorted convoys through ambush-prone areas.\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\u003eMobile Defense:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e At fire support bases, tanks were often employed as mobile pillboxes, using their heavy armor and main guns to defend the perimeter against ground attacks.\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 Tank Crew and Their Gear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLife for a tank crew in Vietnam was defined by intense heat, long hours, and the constant threat of mines and ambushes. Their gear reflected this harsh reality.\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\u003eThe CVC Helmet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The \"bone dome\" was essential not just for bump protection inside the rocking tank, but for communication. The built-in intercom system allowed the crew to coordinate effectively amidst the deafening noise of the engine and battle.\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\u003eFlak Vests:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Despite the stifling tropical heat, crewmen—especially commanders exposed in the cupola—often wore heavy fragmentation vests. These provided critical protection from shrapnel caused by RPGs, mortar rounds, and landmines.\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\u003eUniforms:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Crews wore standard \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOG-107 jungle fatigues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and jungle boots. Due to the extreme heat inside the vehicles, it was common for tankers to strip down to t-shirts under their vests when not in direct combat or to modify their uniforms for comfort.\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\u003ePersonal Weapons:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Space inside a tank is at a premium. Crewmen typically carried pistols, such as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM1911A1 .45 caliber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (visible in a holster on one of the figures), or compact submachine guns like the M3 \"Grease Gun\" for personal defense if they were forced to bail out.\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":53843316998419,"sku":"3511018","price":39.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0952\/5805\/0835\/files\/3511018.png?v=1771422375","url":"https:\/\/replikator.ca\/products\/1-35-us-afv-crew-at-rest-vietnam","provider":"Replikator Model Corp.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}