USN SEAL "OSCAR" BY DML

Here is another US Navy SEAL operator but this time his from the Vietnam war era. He is an old figure produced by Dragon Models Ltd. during its glory days. In those days web gear and boots were made of rubber unlike the current trend which is more realistic in its approach thus using clothe like materials. This shows how much the hobby has evolved and improved. Lets check out Oscar from DML'S NAM series.

Standard DML box. Simple but sturdy and collector friendly.

Navy Seal operator Oscar.

He is wearing ERDL camo top and Tiger Stripe patterned pants.

Oscar with green face paint and bandanna.

Oscar's web gear includes a standard ammo pouch with grenades.

First aid pouch and a canteen cover improvised as an ammo pouch

to carry the larger AK-47 mags.

Two water canteens.

His knife and side arm holster.

He carries an AK-47.

Unlike the regular army Special forces operators were given wider range of

weaponry and clothing to suit their missions.

MK 22 MOD 0 "Hush Puppy"

This pistol was a modified version of the Smith and Wesson Model 39.

The MK22 featured a suppressor, a slide lock and a raised iron sights.

I think DML pioneered the spring action feature in 1/6th scale weapons.

And in addition to the spring this Mk22 had removable suppressor and mag.

Before Hot Toys and Soldier Story took over the 1/6th scale military market,

DML was the top choice and this side arm just proved why.

I still consider this "hush puppy" to be one of the most detailed

and well made side arm in 1/6th scale

Oscar using his suppressed pistol for a stealthy kill.

The Mk22 MOD 0 was designed to take out guard dogs without alerting

the entire group.

Often times Seal's and other Special Forces operators will use weapons that

are locally used by hostile forces. And the AK-47 was a common weapon used by

the Vietnamese during the war.

The AK-47 originated in Russia and was designed by Mikhail Kalashnikov.

PRIVATE TAK 442nd RCT BY DML

The 442nd Regimental Combat Team made up of  Japanese-American soldiers fought bravely against German troops in the second world war. The 442nd became the most highly decorated regiment with 22 recipient of the Medal of Honor. And on the tenth of October 2010 the 442nd was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.

"Go for Broke" is the regiment's motto.

Pvt. Tak holding his M1 helmet.

Close up of the figure's face.

Close up of the patch

Ammo belt and suspenders.

Entrenching tool, bayonet and water canteen attached to the belt.

Browning Automatic Rifle or BAR designed by John Browning.

A list of the Medal Of Honor recipients was included with the figure.

PRIVATE SCOTT BY DML

I'm cleaning some of my older figures hence the consecutive DML figures. According to the box Pvt. Scott is a member of the US army 4th infantry division. The box also indicate that the time line for the figure is 1944. During this time the division participated in the Normandy invasion, they landed on Utah beach. The 4th infantry division also saw action during the first world war, Vietnam war, Iraq and Afghanistan.

Private Scott, 4th infantry division Normandy 1944

Pvt. Scott is a rifleman and carriers the standard issue M1 Garand

M1923 cartridge belt with suspenders carries ten 8round clips for the Garand.

Several gears are attached to the belt like the M1 bayonet with M7 scabbard,

M1910 canteen, entrenching tool and first aid pouch.

His M1 with extra clips.

The rifle's charging handle can be opened.

The 8round clip fits nicely in the compartment.

Lock and load!

" Fix bayonet"

It is only attached in anticipation for close combat or when ammo is used up.

4th infantry division's patch

Here is a bigger version of the patch.

[photo from: wiki]

MICHAEL WITTMAN BY DML

Michael Wittman was one of the most successful Waffen-SS tank commander during the second world war. He was credited for taking out 138 tanks and 132 anti tank guns along with other vehicles. He was nicknamed the "Black Baron" and held the rank of hauptsturmfurer (captain), he was also a recipient of the knight's cross of the iron cross with oak leaves and swords.

The usual packaging for the DML figures.

Figure out of the box. He is wearing a black leather jacket common to tank crews and a field cap.

Sauer M38 pistol and headphones commonly used by tank commanders.

MP 40 machine pistol and stick grenades often called potato masher.

Close up of head sculpt with headphones on.

He wears an SS collar patch.

Knight's cross of the iron cross with oak leaves.

The swords to his knight's cross of the iron cross with oak leaves was presented to him on June 1944.

DML issued Michael Wittman figure with the rank of Obersturmfurer, he was later promoted as hauptsturmfurer. Maybe that is why he only had oak leaves on his knight's cross.

Photo of M. Wittman with Knight's cross of the iron cross with oak leaves and swords.

[ photo from wiki ]

SERGEANT DAVE BY DML

Here is a world war two figure from my old collection. He is made by Dragon Models Ltd. The company named him Dave and he is a sergeant in the 1st infantry division. The 1st infantry division is also known as the "Big Red One", the division  has a long history of combat spanning from the first world war, second world war, Vietnam war, first Persian gulf war to the present war on terror. The figure came with only the basic gears that a combat soldier needs but still provided good detail. Despite being an older figure I still consider Dave as an impressive figure.

Standard DML ww2 figure box. Its nice and sturdy.

Sgt. Dave wearing a M1941 jacket, M1943 trousers and boots with legging.

Its been a while since i popped him out of the box.

The Big Red One's patch and his Sergeant patch.

 I know that current companies make life like HS, but back then this HS is as real as it gets.

He looks too clean for a soldier, other than that he looks good.

He came with a pistol belt with hand gun ammo pouch, his bayonet, M1910 canteen, first aid pouch and M1916 holster. A standard issue M1 helmet was also provided. A clear plastic stand was also included.

The Thompson sub machine gun was commonly issued to non commission officers (NCO).

 It uses .45 ACP often loaded in a 20 or 30 round stick magazine.

It was invented by John T. Thompson.

For his side arm he carried a M1911 designed by John M. Browning.