By way of preface, if not introduction, to a forthcoming project, I would like to indulge the fanboy in me, and briefly discuss Cap's so-called STRIKE (Special Tactical Reserve for International Key Emergencies) "Stealth suit" as seen in Act I of Captain America: The Winter Soldier.
The combat suit in question was introduced to the Marvel Universe in Steve Rogers: Super Soldier and was worn throughout Cap's tenure on the Secret Avengers. This suit is a radical departure from Cap's usual togs - as well it should be! This is a current, up-to-date tactical combat dress that quite ingeniously captures the essence of the Captain America costume: in simplest terms, it is the sartorial equivalent of a subdued colour scheme, complete with low-vis shield!! Hence, the not altogether inaccurate characterization as a "Stealth suit".
Dragon's 1/9th scale entry from the movie in its model kit series is Captain Rogers in this very suit--and it will be the subject of the aforementioned "forthcoming project". . .
“When the cost of a hobby exceeds the fun and doesn't attract new people, the game is over.” -
Oscar Koveleski, August 2003
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