US Inf, WWII Blue & Gray Division - DES Kit Miniatures Review

[Guy]

DES 12017-F
US Inf, WWII, 116th Inf Regt, 29th Division
"Blue & Gray Division, D-Day, June 6th, 1944
120mm resin - 12 parts

DES Kit of France has released a 120mm figure. This kit is a resin 12 part kit cast in a light gray resin and comes with a sculpted round base, also in resin.

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[Guy]

Arriving in a sturdy brown cardboard box this kit was separated into several zip-lok baggies to ensure against loss while in transit. The bottom photo shows the parts laid out for inspection and the kit consists of 12 resin parts.

Above you see the front and side views of the separate cast head.

Above is the top and bottom of the separate cast helmet.

Above you see several views of the head and helmet dry-fitted together.

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[Guy]

Above you see the four sides of the separate cast one piece torso.

Above are several photos showing the detail in the upper and lower portions of the one piece torso.

Above you see the top and bottom of the separate cast arms.

Above is the top and bottom of the separate cast rifle and rifle sling.

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[Guy]

Above are the front and back photos of the pack, canteen, knife handle and ammo pouch.

Above is pictured the sculpted resin base for the figure.

Assembled Figure



Painted version
by
Sebastien Picque

Conclusion:
An excellent kit with beautiful detail. Minimal clean-up required. Highly recommended.

DES Kit
web-site click here

R463
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[Steve]

Very nice. I wonder what the round patch on the left shoulder is. The BRO insignia is a classic shield shape. DES? Anyone? Thanks Guy!

 

[Kreston]

Divisional Patch

Wouldn't the round patch be the divisional insignia?

http://www.dday-overlord.com/eng/29th_infantry_division.htm

 

[captnenglish]

Wouldn't the round patch be the divisional insignia?

http://www.dday-overlord.com/eng/29th_infantry_division.htm

Oddly enough, it is the divisional insignia of the 29th ID not the 1st ID. The 29th does deserve as much resepect. This is a very nice looking figure and a useful review BTW

 

[Steve]

Yes, the round patch is the divisional insignia--the BRO IS a division. It is a small matter to correct, I was just curious.

 

[Guy]

I recieved an email from Laurent Borget informing me DES mislabeled the kit box and have made the changes to reflect the questions you all have raised. I also added four photos of a painted version Laurent sent me too.

 

[wappengenosse]

Hello!!!Where can buy this figure?Best regards.

 

[lbfactory]

Hello!!!Where can buy this figure?Best regards.

Hello this figure is available to Colorado Miniatures , Red Lancers , Military miniatures Warehouse, You've got the choice

Regards
Laurent

 

[Babelfish]

A little "static" for my taste, but still a nicely cast figure.