Colonial Marine USCM M3 ARMOUR
This is without a doubt one of the best sets of science fiction armour there has ever been. Not bad considering it was debuted in 1986. Royal Armourer Terry English made these for the original movie and still does today! This set has been built using a combination of pep files and original sculpting.
The armour itself is formed from 3mm HIPS plastic and is of very solid foundation. Great care has been taken to ensure all the detailed edges and angles are captured. The strapping too is true to original form in terms of colour, texture and size. The buckles are also correctly sized and styled.
Laser cut aluminium brackets are also fitted to the back. The abdominal pad is the correct grey colour and fitted with wadding. The paint scheme is always evolving as we find more information on the original used colours, but rest assured, they are painted in an accurate pattern using the same Humbrol paints (it’s just no-one is actually certain of which specific colours were used. Comparisons to original screen used items is still ongoing!)
The armour itself can be purchased in a number of options:
OPTION A – Armour rough trimmed and unpainted. Comes with all the straps, rivets and buckles you need. You’ll need the tools to assemble it – £350
OPTION B – Armour trimmed, painted and strapped (to your size). It’ll be ready to wear from the box – £710 (complete with abdominal pad)
OPTION C – Individual parts can be purchased separately, price dependent on part
Please be aware that the armour takes around a week extra to paint. It can also be weathered to taste.
Armour KIT contains the following :
- Chest & back
- Shoulder epaulettes
- Shoulder bells
- Shoulder tabs
- Hidden shoulder bridge
- Abdominal plate (vinyl abdominal pad sold separately, see below)
- Lower back plate
- Crotch plate
- Knee plates
- Shins (front & back)
Plus all the buckles, straps, rivets and trim you’ll need to assemble. You’ll need a drill and a riveter to assemble.
Please be aware that the kit DOESN’T contain :
- Belt
- Abdominal Pad
- Pouches
- Holster
- Grenade straps (The webbing is in there, but they need to be constructed)
- Knife
- Tracker
- Pulse Rifle
- BDU’s
- Headset
However these are all for sale separately.
Vinyl Abdominal Pad. £40
Grey vinyl abdominal pad onto which the crotch and abdominal armour plates are attached.
Double stitched as per the screen used items. Comes complete with the webbing straps and buckles.
