Dragon 1/35 Green Berets

Kit No. 3309

The U.S. Army Special Forces — better known as the Green Berets — became legendary during the Vietnam War for their unconventional warfare missions, reconnaissance operations, indigenous troop training, and deep jungle patrols. Working alongside CIDG units, MACV-SOG teams, and South Vietnamese allies, the Green Berets operated in some of the most dangerous and remote combat zones of Southeast Asia.

Dragon’s 1/35 scale Green Berets set captures four Special Forces soldiers equipped for Vietnam-era jungle operations. The figures feature realistic poses, period-correct gear, and detailed sculpting typical of Dragon’s popular Vietnam “’Nam Series.” The set remains a favorite for helicopter insertion scenes, jungle ambush dioramas, and riverine warfare displays.

Builder & Reviewer Feedback

Builders consistently praise the set for:

• Dynamic and realistic combat poses

• Excellent Vietnam-era subject matter

• Good facial detail for the era

• Strong compatibility with helicopter and jungle dioramas

• Sharp weapons and field equipment detail

• Good value

• Easy assembly compared to newer ultra-complex figure kits

Most-Models described the figures as featuring:

An eBay buyer review called the set:

Modelers frequently mention:

• Excellent compatibility with UH-1 Huey scenes

• Strong jungle warfare atmosphere

• Useful figure poses for patrol dioramas

• Good painting opportunities for camouflage and gear

• Classic Dragon Vietnam-era sculpting style

Builders also commonly note:

• Older-generation molding compared to Alpine or Bravo-6 figures

• Mold seam cleanup required

• Some equipment straps benefit from refinement

• Weapons may need drilling/opening

• Faces benefit from modern painting techniques

Despite the age of the tooling, many Vietnam War modelers still recommend the set because:

• The poses remain useful and dramatic

• Vietnam-era Special Forces subjects are relatively uncommon

• Dragon’s gear detail was excellent for its era

• The figures work extremely well with helicopters and patrol boats

Recommended Skill Level

Beginner to Intermediate

Features

• 1/35 scale Vietnam War Special Forces figures

• Four U.S. Army Green Berets

• Vietnam “’Nam Series”

• Detailed weapons and field gear

• Dynamic combat poses

• Jungle warfare subject matter

• Excellent helicopter diorama compatibility

• Classic Dragon figure sculpting

Recommended Aftermarket

A popular companion aircraft for Vietnam Special Forces scenes is:

Dragon 1/35 U.S. 101st Airborne Division Bastogne 1944 ·

Classic Dragon airborne figure set showcasing the company’s highly regarded military figure sculpting style.

Another strong Vietnam-era companion subject is:

Dragon U.S. Army Special Forces 1/35 Scale Model Kit ·

Additional Vietnam-era U.S. Special Forces figure set ideal for expanding MACV-SOG and jungle patrol dioramas.

Paint Suggestions

• OD green jungle fatigues

• Tiger stripe camouflage

• Khaki web gear

• Matte black weapon finishes

• Jungle mud weathering

• Satin-to-matte operational finish recommended

Builders frequently recommend:

• Heavy jungle dust and mud weathering

• Sweat-darkened uniforms

• Worn boot effects

• Subtle camouflage fading

• Dark washes on web gear and weapons

Store Recommendation

A classic Vietnam War Special Forces figure set that still works extremely well for helicopter insertions, jungle patrol scenes, and MACV-SOG-style dioramas. An excellent affordable addition for Vietnam War modelers and military figure painters.