A helmet cover like this is exactly what I’ve been waiting for. All it lacks is some loops for retaining cables, but that can be fixed with a little sewing work. I wonder if the helmet is of the same quality as those made by DAM, as I’ve heard that was the case for the previous rendition of this figure. The MCB hooded jackets look promising, though I’m not sure how well they would fit on male bodies, especially more muscular ones. That’d probably be the deciding factor concerning whether I should get some of them or keep my Multicam Arcteryx Gryphons from the E&S 26040B figure, which would be dyed to resemble MCB. I already have six helmets from the E&S LAPD SWAT figure, and another six from the 26040A. I’ve already been trying to paint a few of the latter, but now I’m thinking of going with 12 of the helmets from this new figure, transferring half of their covers to my existing E&S ones while keeping the others as-is. Depending on their quality though, I may also consider getting more E&S helmets then putting the covers on them instead.
As for the GPNVGs, for the CAG figures, I can keep using the ones that came with the 26040 helmets. However I would have to source additional mounting plates for them, given their nature. Alternatively I could go with the ones from the SAD HALO infiltration figure, though those are somewhat loose and very rare. But some adhesive strips should be able to fix that issue. As for the DEVGRU figures, there aren’t really many GPNVGs in black that are compatible with LG24 mounts, except maybe the ones from the ZERT Deathridge figure or ones from Minitimes (the quality of which are rather suspect). So I’ll just paint some ones from the 26030 series. Regardless of which I use, their standard battery packs will be replaced with those from PVS-31s, and their blue lenses will be replaced with red ones.
That said, I will definitely have some loose bits from this figure. A black version of that AK-105, and the reflective marker badges are a must. The ranger green plate carrier for sure and belt. Maybe the helmet as well. Those bits fit very well for a bash I am working on.
At least the plate carrier is interesting - looks like an ANA M2. And although I love the Multicam Black look, it’s kind of a weird choice - AFAIK, none of the big Russian brands (SRVV, VOIN, Stich Profi, ANA, SSO/SPOSN, Ars Arma, Mordor Tac) offer kit in Multicam Black, yet.
On a related note to my previous post, what webbing can I use as retention loops to sew on to the sides of the helmet, and would it be possible to alter the fit of the jacket to suit a male body?
I know female figures are a lucrative item, and that Dam has done a LOT of male Russian and /or FSR figures. Ne’rtheless, seeing these “Miss Spetsnaz” and the earlier female VDV figure is annoying, if for no reason other than the disproportionate numbers, and the heavy makeup look. Several WW2 female Soviet figures have been done well by Alert Line, whereas other anime-manga inspired subjects like a Sov tank girl basically abandoned the pretext of realistic uniforms.
Put my money down on one. Bought the first figure no regrets with decision. Yes I would like figures based on real world personnel (I’m presuming they are not). End if day always welcome a well made figure on my shelf.
