Philywebrider opened this issue on Oct 16, 2014 · 8 posts
Philywebrider posted Thu, 16 October 2014 at 11:00 PM
I do book covers. I just got an assignment for a cover about a Marine Corpsman in the Pacific. It's based on a true story, written by the Marine's wife. I really want to do the cover justice for this hero. What I'm looking for is WWII uniforms and equiptment. Panko covers the WWII small arms, and I picked up a Sherman Tank, a Jeep and some palm trees. I want to make the cover as WWII accurate as possible. Any help you can give me on locating The US WWII uniforms, back packs, etc. would be appreicated. Can anyone please help?
ssgbryan posted Thu, 16 October 2014 at 11:06 PM
Adh3d right here at 'Rosity should be able to hook you up.
Philywebrider posted Fri, 17 October 2014 at 8:33 AM
ssgbryan: Thank you very much, but most, if not all of Adh3d figures are for Apollo Maximus. I forgot to mention that I need WWII clothing for M4. I'm going to review ALL Adh3d's figures to see if any are for M4. I hope I can find some uniforms for the Marines in the Pacific. Thanks again.
jura11 posted Fri, 17 October 2014 at 6:01 PM
Hi there
I would have look on those
http://www.vanishingpoint.biz/freestuff.asp?ClassificationID=25
http://www.ontarget3d.com/site/Products/133-us-paratrooper-wwii-gear-for-poser.aspx
Although they're for older M3 or Poser figures,but you should be able convert them for M4 via Crossdresser and other apps,not sure if Poser Fitting room will be able to do this
Thanks,Jura
hborre posted Fri, 17 October 2014 at 6:35 PM
Before plunging into collecting military uniforms, do a little research about the type of uniforms worn during that period of history. The links posted by jura11 are not appropriate wear, one style was worn by the US Airborne Division, the other Vietnam era. World War II stardard European US Army uniform differed greatly from the Pacific Marine wear. And there is also variability in coloration which is something to consider.
You want to be authentic, do your research first. Nothing is more embarrassing than to depict a historical scene with the wrong type of uniform.
Snarlygribbly posted Sat, 18 October 2014 at 3:42 AM
Quote - Nothing is more embarrassing than to depict a historical scene with the wrong type of uniform.
Really? Nothing?
Maybe I just have a vivid imagination...
:-D
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Jaager posted Sat, 18 October 2014 at 4:37 AM
Based on what Hollywood has provided, the Marine combat fatigue of 1942 seems to be different from that in 1945. The 1942 - olive drab with subtile vertical banding (?), 1945 - a jungle camouflage pattern seemed to be popular.
hborre posted Sat, 18 October 2014 at 8:21 AM
Don't rely on Hollywood as your ultimate reference. They have been known to get it wrong many times. The subtle striping is the Herringbone twill pattern. The camouflage uniforms were developed and issued during the war, but were sporatically worn in combat.
Here is 1 link of many that can be found through Google:
http://olive-drab.com/od_soldiers_clothing_combat_ww2_usmc.php