Kit# 9747 - US Marine, Vietnam, 1965
Valiant Miniature Kit# 9747 - US Marine, Vietnam, 1965. The Marines were, as might be expected, among the first U.S. combat troops sent to Vietnam. This Marine, lightly equipped for patrol, is clearly an old fashioned sort, having discarded his M-14 for the lighter and more familiar M-1 carbine.
This item is an unpainted and unassembled white metal (lead free) hobby kits in the 54mm International collectors scale. Standing Figures in this scale measure Approximately 2-1/2" to 3".
Kit is recommended for ages 8+
Artist Credits – Sculpted By Reginald Boutet / Painted Master By Sheperd Paine