{"product_id":"usmc043","title":"USMC043 - Hold on Buddy… We're Almost There!  | King \u0026 Country","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSMC043 - Hold on Buddy… We're Almost There! | King \u0026amp; Country\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor collectors building a United States Marines display, Hold on Buddy… We're Almost There! introduces a focused character, action or detail from the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSituated in United States Marine Corps service in the Second World War Pacific campaign, the piece rewards attention to the people and events around it. Island fighting in the Pacific demanded mobility, close cooperation and determination from Marines under intense pressure. Communications and assistance to wounded troops were important alongside combat firepower.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHold on Buddy… We're Almost There! contributes a distinct named character, object or action to the range. Its individual role becomes most meaningful when the neighbouring pieces help explain what is happening in the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe subject adds an individual point of interest to its historical or fictional setting. A carefully placed character gives the viewer someone through whom to imagine the wider story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsider setting the piece in a Pacific landing area, beachhead or island strongpoint. A coherent background is often the difference between an attractive miniature and a memorable historical vignette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt can be presented independently as a portrait or integrated with related figures. A simple and consistent setting often makes the character more compelling than a crowded background.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollectors can build outward from this piece with Marines, naval personnel and period support weapons, letting each addition contribute a different aspect of the setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat makes the subject appealing is the experience of Marines in the Pacific war. These smaller details often hold the viewer’s attention as much as a prominent centrepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether displayed alone or built into a larger diorama, it offers an approachable way to add a fresh moment to the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow available from The Military Workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"King \u0026 Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53419604443418,"sku":"USMC043","price":111.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/USMC043.jpg?v=1794306745","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/usmc043","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}