Vietnam War - NVA Sprue Layout & Sculpts 210507

[Rubicon Models]

NEW PRODUCT RANGE - Vietnam War

It has now been 45 years since the end of the Vietnam War (Nov 1, 1955 to Apr 30, 1975).  To commemorate the conflict, Rubicon Models will be releasing a new product range towards the end of this year.  The majority of this new range will include plastic miniatures and vehicles supplemented by resin and pewter blister packs.

Over the course of the next few months, Rubicon Models will be previewing sculpts and renders of figures and vehicles used by both North and South Vietnam, as well as other belligerent nations such as the US, Australia, New Zealand, and a few others.

Depending on our progress, the initial release is planned for late-2020 or early 2021.  Initially, four figure sets are planned –

(1) Việt Cộng (VC)
(2) People’s Army of Vietnam (PAVN) (or commonly known as the North Vietnamese Army (NVA)
(3) United States Marine Corp (USMC)
(4) Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN).

In addition, we plan to release at least two to three plastic vehicles per side; this includes armoured personnel carriers (APC), tanks, and support vehicles.  If responses are positive, we might extend the range into the Cold War period as well.  Meanwhile, please enjoy some preview on our Việt Cộng sculpts with AK-47 assault rifles.














Enjoy!

[ultravanillasmurf]

Interesting.
How will the figures scale up together (and to others)

The figure on the left (Gringo's 40 NVA) is of conventional modern 28mm proportions.
The figure on the right (Empress Miniatures NVA) is the sculptor's interpretation of the size difference between a North Vietnamese person and a US Marine. There is plenty of photographic evidence of the difference in height.

[ultravanillasmurf]

The seams on the trousers seem rather pronounced.

[Rubicon Models]

The seams on the trousers seem rather pronounced.

You need that "exaggeration" for plastic moulding.  Same with our current plastic figures.

[Rubicon Models]

How will the figures scale up together (and to others)

Ours will be in-between the two.  In fact, our new VW figures will be about 5% taller than our current WW2 figures.  Will post some 3D printed one later...

[ultravanillasmurf]

How will the figures scale up together (and to others)

Ours will be in-between the two.  In fact, our new VW figures will be about 5% taller than our current WW2 figures.  Will post some 3D printed one later...

My question was more related to how the Vietnamese will compare to the ANZAC/US figures.

[Jaeger]

As far as size comparison the weapon scale should be the same.  An M16 in a Marines hands would be the same size as an M16 in an ARVN soldiers hands.     

[ultravanillasmurf]

As far as size comparison the weapon scale should be the same.  An M16 in a Marines hands would be the same size as an M16 in an ARVN soldiers hands.   

Yes, but the average heights of the respective figures is important.

[Rubicon Models]

The Việt Cộng (VC) had many female fighters involved in guerilla warfare, this made the VC a very interesting army. To represent this, we have created many female sculpts with different weapons to represent this. Here are some of them...









Enjoy!

[Model Hunter]

Is the plan to have the figures in Plastic (I hope) or Pewter?

[EarlyWarGamer]

The majority of this new range will include plastic miniatures and vehicles supplemented by resin and pewter blister packs.

Sounds like lots of plastics, for most troopers and vehicles, with some resin and pewter as well.

[ultravanillasmurf]

The majority of this new range will include plastic miniatures and vehicles supplemented by resin and pewter blister packs.

Sounds like lots of plastics, for most troopers and vehicles, with some resin and pewter as well.

I might be interested in a range of plastic infantry depending on the sculpts.
This would need to be both sides as I doubt they would match up well with my current metals.
They would be considered a different "scale" to my current modelling project.
http://ultravanillasmurf.blogspot.com/search/label/Hue
Though sharing a lot of scenery...

Rubicon US Army decals.

[Rubicon Models]

Various weapon teams for the VC...

Not final sculpts, subject to change before final approval.












Enjoy!

[Jaeger]

Interesting.  The women appear large for Vietnamese in comparison to the weapons.
The men of the mortar team look well fed.
imho.

[Rubicon Models]

It had been two months since our official announcement of the Vietnam War project. Progress had been smooth and satisfactory.

Summing it up, we have completed preliminary work for (1) BTR-60P APC, (2) T-54 MBT, (3) VC figures, (4) NVA figures, and some minor US equipment (little secret until getting approval). Will start working on USMC soon...

Here is a spread of parts for the upcoming plastic Việt Cộng set. There are over 80 parts, not sure if all these will fit onto a single sprue. Will try our best...

Note: All heads and headgears are interchangeable, so as with the arms and weapons, bodies and accessories.
















Enjoy!