I have been working on these bad boys over the last week or so, just a bit here and there and so on. I quite like some of the poses as I have said before and they are fun to paint but do not mix that well with the Pegasus US Marines from the same era. One of the best wargames (Pleasure wise) I ever had was a few years ago with my mate Chintz was based with this period and i am keen to do this again.
Colt Commando and M79 'Blooper'. He is bloopin a target...
Another Commando and M60 GPMG minus the bi-pod, after all you do not really need to control your fire in a contact. The gunner has a t-shirt painted on to prevent chaffing.
"Who dat?" I think the pose on the left is spot on, he is doing nothing but seems like he is doing something if you get my drift.
Shotgunner getting a really good lean into the weapon. I will be adding to these poses as I finish more conversions, painting and cut more bases. However I did paint up a few Japanese WW2 poses tonight, just to try out a uniform colour.
Nice work on the old 3 colour M1 helmet covers. That set has to be one of my favouritest ever. So many conversion opportunities.
ReplyDeleteCheers Chris. The helmet covers make a 1960's-70's US soldier I think.
ReplyDeleteThese guys look good. I have some in the 'random plastic soldier' box. Out of interest, what is the origin of the M113s?
ReplyDeleteNice Paul!
ReplyDeleteA really good job!!!
For the Japs, try to use either Vallejo's Panzer Aces ''Old wood'', or FOW War Spray - German Armour. I think that both can help you!:-)
T.
Great work.It's hard not to want to take a knife to them and convert.
ReplyDeleteCheers Rich.
Some great work on some old figures there Paul
ReplyDeleteGreat work Paul. Another favourite period of mine.
ReplyDeleteGood work
ReplyDeleteLurking in a box I have a few of these
As well as the VC/NVA
I also have a stack of unpainted Platoon 20 metals
Trouble is the plastic and metal sizes really don't mix
I have a dilemma!
Cheers Tim, the M113's are ESCI/Italeri's. Nice kits that you can hide most of the linked track with thw rubber sideskirts.
ReplyDeleteThanks Thanos. I have put the colours down on a list. Regards Paul.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rich and Al. You had better believe that they are conversion fodder. Start painting VC Al.
ReplyDeleteCheers Al and Geordie, Perhaps you should do what I am doing with the Pegasus figures. Just stand them on different bases. I think you should paint them up in any case.
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