Pegasus USMC Vietnam Headswaps

Looking to increase my 1980's ROK figure range, I have turned to Pegasus's USMC Vietnam figures for a solution. While I like these figures and the poses, I have not bothered to much about them due to the tiny heads.While the box may say 1/72 I am sure that the heads and helmets are 1/76 or even smaller. Of course the answer is a round of headswaps. I tried a different method for attaching the heads this time as the plastic does not take pins that well and superglue is a little weak, even in this plastic.

First up remove the head, then add superglue to the area. On top of the superglue add a nub of toilet paper and pat it into until it soaks through. Add more glue on top then add the new head. The toilet paper acts as a grip for the plastic to bind onto and the rough surface stops it slipping off. Excess paper can be removed with a sharp knife after drying. Simple but quite effective.

Revell headswap. I wanted the figure to look as though he was about to change magazines or go into the "Stop,cock,hook and look" phase for a Immediate action drill.

ESCI WW2 US head this time.

The same head from the bow legged Thompson gunner. A useless pose at the best of times. He looks much better on this blooper gunner.

This head is from one of the M60 gunners out of the ESCI Vietnam US Special Forces set. Seems funny to carry the weapon by the rail as you have limited control over the weapon. Hand smack material. I might do some more if I can be bothered. These will be used to make a reserve Battalion for homeland defence.