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MiniArt: American Drivers and an MP
SgtRam
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Posted: Sunday, October 19, 2014 - 12:21 AM UTC


There are two new kits in process from MiniArt that includes a set of American driver figures and a Military Policeman on a motorcycles.

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jargonking
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Posted: Sunday, October 19, 2014 - 10:41 AM UTC
Those drivers look great. I wish they would do some generic mechanics just in loose overalls that could be used for any period/nationality, maybe welders or metalworkers
VintageRPM
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Posted: Sunday, October 19, 2014 - 10:49 AM UTC
Fantastic news. I've been looking for an MP figure in just that uniform. Thought I would have to kit-bash/scratchbuild a figure.
MikeyBugs95
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Posted: Sunday, October 19, 2014 - 11:05 AM UTC
Any news on release dates? Been looking for an American drive for an upcoming WC-51 build.
jrutman
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Posted: Monday, October 20, 2014 - 01:12 AM UTC
Miniart just keeps kickin' the bar higher and higher. Excellent sculpting and molding on those figs and that Harley looks great as well!
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Posted: Monday, October 20, 2014 - 07:21 AM UTC

Quoted Text

Miniart just keeps kickin' the bar higher and higher. Excellent sculpting and molding on those figs and that Harley looks great as well!

What Jerry said.

Love the open jacket, have not seen that in styrene for a non-German figure.
dioman13
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Posted: Monday, October 20, 2014 - 09:59 AM UTC
Question about the M.P Is that a life belt he is wearing like you see on navy personel and troops riding landing craft or some sort of back brace for road shock.
Charby
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Posted: Tuesday, October 21, 2014 - 01:33 AM UTC
Dioman, It's a back support belt. That said, though this is a very interesting figure, its use is pretty much limited to pre D-Day UK, rear echelon or base duty, parade or post VE-day occupation duty. Now before buying this one, I suggest looking at Miniart's catalogue (available on their website), as they have other WLA+rider combos that you might find a lot more interesting and versatile.
Biggles2
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Posted: Tuesday, October 21, 2014 - 03:17 AM UTC
Are they the same mechanic figures that come in the set with 2 Harleys?
Charby
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Posted: Tuesday, October 21, 2014 - 05:56 AM UTC
No, they aren't. I have that set, and the figures are different.
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