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Title: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on January 24, 2019, 12:13:19 AM: Gringo40s in keeping with our Tonkin theme
we are venturing into the sixties and will
be producing a 28mm Hue 1968 range :D
for initial releases cicra 2nd quarter 2019!

much much more to follow! 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
see our just released Nam blog www.gringo40s.blogspot.com
for some further News and pictures1

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
www.gringo40s.blogspot.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Shipka on January 24, 2019, 12:28:59 AM: Ged, that's excellent news I have long awaited a comprehensive range for this period especially Hue, knowing how detailed you have introduced Tonkin to the masses myself included, I can't wait to see the figures for this range, let the fight for Hue begin....I for one will save my pounds until the range is released, highly detailed and accurate figures for this part of the Vietnam wars are few in number, knowing the pains you take in getting accuracy right, this will likely to become the benchmark!
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on January 24, 2019, 12:30:09 AM: thanks Geoff much obliged!! ;)

best regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
www.gringo40s.blogspot.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Shipka on January 24, 2019, 12:34:52 AM: https://youtu.be/_0CB_6pM7yE The Battle For Hue
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on January 24, 2019, 12:46:49 AM: thank Geoff! 8)
cheers

Ged
www.gringo40s.com
www.gringo40s.blogspot.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: NickNascati on January 24, 2019, 02:52:37 AM: Interesting timing, you know that Empress is doing a Hue range as well.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Helen on January 24, 2019, 03:11:03 AM: Lovely news Ged. The Australians used 90 mm recoiless rifles in Vietnam. The 106 mm recoiless rifle is a beautiful weapon. I was in anti-armour platoon for nearly 5 years in which the 106 mm recoiless rifle was our main offensive/defensive weapon. Don't forget the 50 cal spotter rifle on top of the barrel. HEPT was our main round we used. The canister round that fired darts was lethal.

Here is a photo taken back in 1979/80 where here I'm the gunner of our vehicle with 106 mm recoiless rifle and pintle mounted M60 mg. We could also used the 30 cal in lieu of the M60 mg. Naturally we also had a charlie Gs (84 mm MRAAW) and 66 (SRAAWs) somewhere on the vehicle for stalking our victims. I'm of the understanding that I'm the only one left from this crew still alive. The loader was killed not soon after this pic was taken.

Best regards,

(https://i.imgur.com/DXCnoBI.jpg)
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on January 24, 2019, 04:47:10 AM: Hue to go!

If there’s one thing missing from all the Vietnam ranges to date i’s South Vietnamese AKA ARVN, AKA puppet regime soldiers. Odd considering they did most of the dying on the so-called Free World side. It would be nice to see some included. As an added bonus, properly attired and equipped they could stand service fir a variety of other deceloping world armies in the ‘60, ‘70s and ‘80s.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: tomrommel1 on January 24, 2019, 07:08:16 AM: Nice new range !!!
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Silent Invader on January 24, 2019, 07:48:50 AM: Thanks for your informative post Helen. :)
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on January 24, 2019, 09:30:45 AM: :D
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
www.gringo40s.blogspot.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on January 24, 2019, 09:36:15 AM: Helen

very interesting post sad you are the last remaining crew member
the Mule was a much underated weapon till acquired by the USMC
and used with great effect in Hue

Carlos i will indeed be covering the ARVN and affiliated troops of
south Vietnam as they bore the brunt of the fighting till American
troops got their numbers up and became effective in the street fighting.

cheers
Ged
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www.gringo40s.blogspot.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on January 24, 2019, 09:38:20 AM: silent invader ,Nick and Tomrommel1 many thanks :D

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
www.gringo40s/blogspot.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Helen on January 24, 2019, 10:09:03 AM: Thanks SI and Ged.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Elk101 on January 24, 2019, 11:08:29 AM: Fantastic photo Helen and great piece of first hand information. You don't often get to see photos like that with the associated background information. It is indeed sad that you are the only one left.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Arrigo on January 24, 2019, 12:49:36 PM: Nice to hear that ARVN would be included!

Helen, thanks for sharing you story. Just a question, You had a driver, gunner, loader, and Commander on each vehicle? Or the 4th man was just a M60 machine gunner?

Okay 2nd question... what would have happened to all these dry branched with the backblast?

I concur that is sad you are the only one left. Was the picture taken in Malaysia?

PS: 1 question become 3... sorry!
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on January 24, 2019, 03:12:45 PM: Arrigo

many thanks indeed :D

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
www.gringo40s.blogspot.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on January 24, 2019, 11:13:45 PM: I’m guessing from that photo that it’s either Puckapunyal or possibly
Shoalwater Bay judging by the scrub.

Ged,

Great news on the ARVN. One request. If you are modelling them with M-16s do get tge sculptor to examine what an M16A1 actually looks like. Too many ranges with odd/ M16A2 foregrips, weird foresight brackets or an absence thereof. The close fitting almost tapered cut of their pants is another point that gets missed. Ideally, I’d love to see some ARVN with older kit like M1 Garands and carbines and BARs and some with M16 and M60. That would allow one to field them from 1962- 1975 but I understand that this is a 1968 focussed range.

By the by there were a handful of Australians at Hue, members if the AATV, who were training and advising ARVN battalions in the area.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Helen on January 24, 2019, 11:19:09 PM: Quote from: Arrigo on January 24, 2019, 12:49:36 PM
Helen, thanks for sharing you story. Just a question, You had a driver, gunner, loader, and Commander on each vehicle? Or the 4th man was just a M60 machine gunner?

Okay 2nd question... what would have happened to all these dry branched with the backblast?

I concur that is sad you are the only one left. Was the picture taken in Malaysia?

PS: 1 question become 3... sorry!

Hi Arrigo,

Commander on each vehicle. Lance corporal on one and corporal on the second.

Replace the branches when required.

Picture taken at our field training area just outside Rockhampton, Queensland.

We just took 84 mm Karl Gustavs (sic) to Malaysia in 1980 during the Second Malaysia Emergency.

Cheers,

Helen
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Helen on January 24, 2019, 11:19:52 PM: Quote from: Elk101 on January 24, 2019, 11:08:29 AM
Fantastic photo Helen and great piece of first hand information. You don't often get to see photos like that with the associated background information. It is indeed sad that you are the only one left.

Thank you.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on January 24, 2019, 11:28:40 PM: fascinating Helen!

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on January 24, 2019, 11:35:36 PM: Carlos

all coments noted old chap....tapered trousers is interesting
the other pre-conception is they wore no helmet covers..MPS
maybe...tapered trousers is intersting

picture M16A1..
Cheers
Ged
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on January 25, 2019, 02:33:50 AM: Well perhaps tapered is not quite the right descriptor but they tended to be close fitting, almost a tailored look. Quite different from the baggy legs on US and and Australian greens.

if you haven't seen it there's an interesting web page on ARVN uniforms here.

http://rvnhs.com/museum/uniforms.html

As I said, for the most part, so long as you aren't loading them with flak jackets and you make them a bit shorter than their US counterparts, they would also stand service for various Central American Armies into the 1980s, El Salvador for example.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on January 25, 2019, 10:41:42 AM: thanks Carlos for the input and comments..appreciated

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
www.gringo40s.blogspot.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: 88D on January 25, 2019, 08:14:49 PM: A couple of period videos that might be of use for the ARVN uniforms and equipment.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DImQKVvwPtc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goj7ochY6sM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mp-Mo9XJew
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_bjesv7fKs
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on January 26, 2019, 01:51:09 AM: 88d Many thanks
do like the look of their MPS
limited use on a battlefield though!
cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Elk101 on January 26, 2019, 09:10:33 AM: You said end of quarter 2, which seems like ages to wait. Do you have anything you can show us in the meantime, or any details on packs and so on?
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on January 26, 2019, 12:24:28 PM: Elk101

there will be posts as soon as im able :D
cheers

Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: 88D on January 26, 2019, 02:09:30 PM: Quote from: gringo on January 26, 2019, 01:51:09 AM
88d Many thanks
do like the look of their MPS
limited use on a battlefield though!
cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com

Cheers, seeing as the range is set during the tet offensive the MPs would have seen a lot of action in Hue, Saigon and other South Vietnamese cities and towns.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Elk101 on January 26, 2019, 02:42:14 PM: Quote from: gringo on January 26, 2019, 12:24:28 PM
Elk101

there will be posts as soon as im able :D
cheers

Ged
www.gringo40s.com

lol you can't get away as easily as that, you've raised our expectations now! lol Will they be comparable to your Napoleonic range in terms of size and proportion? I've got Force of Arms at the moment so I'm wondering how the new range will tie in.

Are you still looking for ideas or have you already planned out the range?
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on January 27, 2019, 12:35:18 AM: Steve
8)

happy to take any suggestions
slighter then the Naps size wise

lots going on with Gringo40s at the moment
bit like the Tet offensive :D!!

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: 88D on January 27, 2019, 02:42:58 AM: Maybe a couple of national police figures in peaked caps would be interesting for street fighting scenarios.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: vodkafan on January 27, 2019, 03:22:29 AM: "Not a single horse in the whole damn country! There's something fundamentally wrong with that..."
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Irishrenegade75 on January 27, 2019, 04:36:29 AM: My Great uncle was in the fighting In Hue. Said it was quite the most brutal fighting he experienced in 27 months in Vietnam.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on January 27, 2019, 08:28:23 AM: thanks Chaps
irishrenegade bet it was...thanks for sharing

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Juan on January 27, 2019, 09:03:15 AM: I would like to know if there will be a good variation of poses. I have seen in your shop page there are a limited number of poses in your different ranges. It would be nice to have almost a full squad with different figures.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Silent Invader on January 27, 2019, 10:40:57 AM: Quote from: Juan on January 27, 2019, 09:03:15 AM
I would like to know if there will be a good variation of poses. I have seen in your shop page there are a limited number of poses in your different ranges this would be nice to have almost a full squad with different figures.

TBH being able to start such a project with a complete (ish) squad is a key point for me too. :)
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Dr DeAth on January 27, 2019, 10:55:18 AM: Not played Vietnam games since I sold my old Platoon 20 stuff years ago but I'd consider some of these to use for Vietnam with the FFoL variant that we've been using for Cartel Games in a jungle setting.

Ideally I'd like to buy a few teams of figures in different poses (essential for skirmish games IMHO).

Any plans to extend beyond Hue? I'm particularly interested in figures suitable as Tunnel Rats, no equipment, pistols and torches, that sort of thing. Also ARVN special forces if there are plans for those too?

(https://cdn10.bigcommerce.com/s-ul0j6t6l/product_images/uploaded_images/tunnel-rats-soldiers.png)

(https://download.e-bookshelf.de/download/0000/7057/15/L-X-0000705715-0007111135.XHTML/images/9781780960425_img01.jpg)

(http://vnafmamn.com/VIETNAM%20WAR/ARVN_portrait41.jpg)
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Elk101 on January 27, 2019, 11:22:56 AM: I'm guessing if you're doing Hue then you've got to do ARVN Rangers and also the Hac Bao Black Panther company who helped hold the ARVN HQ and defend the airport.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: 88D on January 27, 2019, 04:40:08 PM: You probably won't need many individual figures of ARVN sf as they where mainly distinguished from the regular infantry by their camouflage uniforms which had the same cut as the OD ones.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Elk101 on January 28, 2019, 08:01:14 AM: Quote from: 88D on January 27, 2019, 04:40:08 PM
You probably won't need many individual figures of ARVN sf as they where mainly distinguished from the regular infantry by their camouflage uniforms which had the same cut as the OD ones.

I was thinking that it might be nice to have some in their scarves or perhaps a few in their tailored OG107 uniforms that some apparently liked, though it might be difficult to really notice that at 28mm. Just a pack or two of more distinctive figures, possibly with a range of weapons. From a commercial perspective I imagine that the more multi purpose most ARVN figures are, the more packs you might sell of them, but I can't be the only one who'd pick up a pack of more overt Rangers?
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Dr DeAth on January 28, 2019, 10:00:51 AM: Quote from: Elk101 on January 28, 2019, 08:01:14 AM
Just a pack or two of more distinctive figures, possibly with a range of weapons.

That's what I was thinking, maybe a crossbow armed Montagnard for example?
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Timotl on January 29, 2019, 02:31:15 AM: I’ve been quietly getting what I can for a Vietnam scenario ready. This is really good news for me!
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 01, 2019, 12:42:06 AM: Thanks for all the splendid input chaps
all duly noted...its a huge project,,so needs
careful planning

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
www.gringo40s.blogspot.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Dr DeAth on February 01, 2019, 08:03:58 AM: Quote from: gringo on February 01, 2019, 12:42:06 AM
Thanks for all the splendid input chaps
all duly noted...its a huge project,,so needs
careful planning

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
www.gringo40s.blogspot.com

Any idea when we might see the first packs?

I'm guessing they would be the basic US troops so we can start building squads?
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Elk101 on February 01, 2019, 08:37:09 AM: I think Ged said USMC first. It's quite an undertaking as I think there will be a lot of interest in this. It's also the age old dilemma of ensuring that there's enough 'completeness' to encourage people to buy into the range, but needing to sell figures to support the development of that range.

A solid release plan will definitely help. This is the range that I've always wanted to commission myself (Paul Hicks' sculpts ideally!) so no pressure! 😂
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Dr DeAth on February 01, 2019, 08:43:03 AM: Quote from: Elk101 on February 01, 2019, 08:37:09 AM
I think Ged said USMC first. It's quite an undertaking as I think there will be a lot of interest in this. It's also the age old dilemma of ensuring that there's enough 'completeness' to encourage people to buy into the range, but needing to sell figures to support the development of that range.

A solid release plan will definitely help. This is the range that I've always wanted to commission myself (Paul Hicks' sculpts ideally!) so no pressure! 😂

USMC first works for me.

Personally I'd be happy with a few packs to start so that I can slowly build up my forces, I'd rather not wait till I can buy 100 figures in one go as the prospect of painting them all puts me off :)
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Silent Invader on February 01, 2019, 08:45:24 AM: To be honest, about 10 to choose from to make up a ‘squad’ of sorts for a FFOL type game would be a great start. 8)
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Elk101 on February 01, 2019, 08:52:11 AM: I'd agree with both of you on that. As long as people can see what's planned that should be encouragement to buy into the range. Definitely looking forward to seeing some sculpts.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: NurgleHH on February 01, 2019, 03:05:04 PM: Quote from: Elk101 on February 01, 2019, 08:52:11 AM
I'd agree with both of you on that. As long as people can see what's planned that should be encouragement to buy into the range. Definitely looking forward to seeing some sculpts.
Steve, it will be another started range by gringi40 with some figures and missing support. So, I stay at the existing ranges with chance of support like empress... :(
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Elk101 on February 01, 2019, 04:41:18 PM: Quote from: NurgleHH on February 01, 2019, 03:05:04 PM
Steve, it will be another started range by gringi40 with some figures and missing support. So, I stay at the existing ranges with chance of support like empress... :(

Hopefully not Dirk, as this could be a great range and it would be a real missed opportunity if the interest shown at just the mention of the range, and nothing to actually see yet, is anything to go by. It is a very good point though if there are other ranges being developed (I've not actually seen anything about Empress though?) as unless they are going to be compatible on the table, it's going to need to be a well developed, comprehensive figure range to get customer buy in. Ged is certainly taking on a big challenge, but it's full of opportunity and hopefully we'll get an excellent line of figures to enjoy and not another Recon28. It could be a very exciting time for 28mm Vietnam gaming.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Nicolo on February 01, 2019, 04:51:49 PM: as the Gringo figurines are large in general, I hope they will go with my chiltern lol
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Earther on February 01, 2019, 04:55:36 PM: Quote from: Elk101 on February 01, 2019, 04:41:18 PM
…if there are other ranges being developed (I've not actually seen anything about Empress though?)

From the Empress FB page [Dec 12th 2018]:

Quote
Currently being sculpted are Americans for the Vietnam conflict. These will start with USMC figures for the Battle of Hue City 1968 so some exciting news there. Vietnam was actually the reason that Empress Miniatures was established just over 10 years back and we got diverted so its time for us to concentrate, for a change!

Apparently, they're aiming for the first of the USMC in March, and Paul Hicks is on sculpting duties. If the Gringo and Empress ranges are similar in size, I'll be a very happy bunny. :D
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Elk101 on February 01, 2019, 04:57:50 PM: Ah, I'm not on Facebook, I was looking at the main website.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Earther on February 01, 2019, 05:00:33 PM: Quote from: Elk101 on February 01, 2019, 04:57:50 PM
Ah, I'm not on Facebook, I was looking at the main website.

The quotes I pulled are buried in a December conversation regarding what's on the horizon at Empress in 2019. I'll try and post pics once they show some previews (not in Mr Gringo's thread though!) ;)
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Earther on February 01, 2019, 05:01:42 PM: Quote from: Silent Invader on February 01, 2019, 08:45:24 AM
To be honest, about 10 to choose from to make up a ‘squad’ of sorts for a FFOL type game would be a great start. 8)

This would be my preference too.

Quote from: Nicolo on February 01, 2019, 04:51:49 PM
as the Gringo figurines are large in general, I hope they will go with my chiltern lol

Surely Gringo's figures aren't THAT big? lol :o
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Silent Invader on February 01, 2019, 05:02:14 PM: Ooooh, Empress, that’s another exciting development! 8)
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Dr DeAth on February 01, 2019, 05:42:24 PM: Quote from: Earther on February 01, 2019, 05:00:33 PM
I'll try and post pics once they show some previews (not in Mr Gringo's thread though!) ;)

I think posting here would be ok if they are comparison photos, it would be useful to compare sizes and sculpting styles, I'm sure I've seen it done in other threads.

Quote from: Silent Invader on February 01, 2019, 05:02:14 PM
Ooooh, Empress, that’s another exciting development! 8)

Yes, may be able to get started on the project a little bit sooner, use the Empress stuff if it comes out first then augment it with the Gringo figures, or vice versa.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 01, 2019, 07:10:05 PM: M48A3 wip :D

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Silent Invader on February 01, 2019, 07:30:26 PM: Woah, I wasn’t expecting a tank! :D
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Elk101 on February 01, 2019, 08:12:42 PM: Quote from: gringo on February 01, 2019, 07:10:05 PM
M48A3 wip :D

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com

It'll need infantry support! lol

I managed to get a Corgi 1:50 version a while back. Some soft skins would be good though.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: AlexM on February 01, 2019, 09:14:05 PM: Will the vehicles be cast in resin? Looking at the mule, it looks like a white metal cast, which would be a missed opportunity....smaller detail parts I get, but all metal vehicles are much harder to assemble/game with...
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 01, 2019, 09:47:23 PM: AlexM that was a sub-master print … production models
will be the ideal combination of resin, plus smaller metal parts
, my personal option and 99ct gamers I reckon. :D

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: AlexM on February 01, 2019, 09:48:25 PM: You're a gem and a peach.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 02, 2019, 12:12:16 AM: AlexM...a great combination too cheers!! ;)

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Earther on February 02, 2019, 02:39:51 PM: Quote from: Silent Invader on February 01, 2019, 07:30:26 PM
Woah, I wasn’t expecting a tank! :D

Neither was the PAVN! lol
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: tomrommel1 on February 04, 2019, 03:40:52 PM: Now only the iconic bell chopper is missing ;)
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on February 04, 2019, 07:46:23 PM: What scale is the M48A3?

I wonder if that will be of use in Twilight 2000, must check my books.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 05, 2019, 12:01:04 AM: Ultravanillasmurf

1/48th scale...28mm

cheers
Ged

Tomrommel1 input appreciated 8)
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on February 05, 2019, 07:44:40 AM: Quote from: gringo on February 05, 2019, 12:01:04 AM
Ultravanillasmurf

1/48th scale...28mm

cheers
Ged

Tomrommel1 input appreciated 8)

Excellent.

I have to ask, is this related to: http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=114503.0

I can see that your render is a lot more detailed.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: DaveL on February 05, 2019, 09:56:45 PM: Just seen some photos of one of the tanks and the Mule for this new range of figures. The sculpts are amazing and a good indication of what this new range is going to offer.
Great new range Gringos all ready for Hue 1968
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 06, 2019, 12:22:08 AM: thanks for the positive comments Davel 8)

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Timotl on February 06, 2019, 02:20:30 AM: That tank is great. Sign me up.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 06, 2019, 09:26:15 AM: Timoti

many thanks...………. :D

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 07, 2019, 01:36:06 PM: Attached a photo of our Hue Mule...side view..
for our forthcoming all encompassing Hue 1968 range :D

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
www.gringo40s.blogspot.com

see blog for fuller details.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on February 07, 2019, 10:22:59 PM: Now that’s a cracker! Congratulations Ged, nice looking model. Hoping you will do a MUTT at some point.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on February 07, 2019, 10:51:45 PM: Quote from: carlos marighela on February 07, 2019, 10:22:59 PM
Now that’s a cracker! Congratulations Ged, nice looking model.
It does look good.
Quote from: carlos marighela on February 07, 2019, 10:22:59 PM
Hoping you will do a MUTT at some point.
Yes please.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 08, 2019, 01:08:01 AM: Thanks Carlos.. ;)

another picture of the Mule attached.. :D

Ultravanillasmurf…..noted matey....

you know the saying sometimes you
wish for something and it happens...!!
this will be the case with The Nam from
Gringo40s...lots on the loading pad..!!

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 09, 2019, 10:03:04 AM: final picture of the Mule for the time being :D 8)

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
www.gringo40s.blogspot.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on February 09, 2019, 06:14:08 PM: Nice.
And for those (like me) who were unaware of it:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M274_%C2%BD-ton_4×4_utility_platform_truck (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M274_%C2%BD-ton_4×4_utility_platform_truck)
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: 6milPhil on February 09, 2019, 09:03:36 PM: That's very nice. 8)

Fitted with the recoilless it played quite a role in Hue. Damned if I can find a photo of it. Fingers crossed for an M50 Ontos. lol
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Marine0846 on February 10, 2019, 03:33:55 AM: Some very cool models.
Will we be seeing some figures soon? ;D
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 10, 2019, 08:34:20 PM: thanks for the positive input chaps :D ;) 8) >:D

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Elk101 on February 10, 2019, 09:52:32 PM: What other vehicles do you have in mind? There seems to be a lack of decent trucks for scenarios.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Silent Invader on February 10, 2019, 10:48:38 PM: Any news on the figures? :)
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 10, 2019, 10:56:08 PM: will post info chaps as soon as im able!

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Dr DeAth on February 15, 2019, 09:23:15 AM: Any news Ged?
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 15, 2019, 09:42:48 AM: getting my ducks in a row chaps!! :D
be a little while 8)

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Dan on February 16, 2019, 11:54:58 AM: Looks like I am a bit late to the party, but great news. I have a large Vietnam collection already and only half painted. ::)
Items I have found missing are decent looking civilians and VC dressed in city clothes which would be good for TET scenarios. Vehicle wise Sheridans, MUTTs, PBR's, bicycles, scooters etc. I have also found a lack of decent command type figures like radio operators and senior Officers for both sides. Of course these are on the extreme end of the wish list as the basics should be covered first.

When I started buying up vehicles the Corgi trucks, Helicopters and M48's were reasonably priced, but now days are extremely expensive and have been outbid many times. A new source of the vehicles would be welcomed I am sure.

Great to hear about AVRN being planned as I was going to use some of the smaller West Wind figures.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: grant on February 17, 2019, 08:06:37 AM: Quote from: carlos marighela on January 24, 2019, 04:47:10 AM
Hue to go!

lol
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 17, 2019, 08:11:53 PM: Saw the Don McCullin exhibition today at the Tate Britian,quite awe inspiring
and sobering,,,A fairly huge spread of his black and white photographes,covering the the East end of London,Beruit in the heady 70s, Northern Ireland and of course Hue 1968..included are his actual M1 helmet spring camo out,and a Nikon camera with a bullet hole in received in!. well worth the visit.

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
www.gringo40s.blogspot.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on February 18, 2019, 02:37:14 AM: "....black and white photographes,covering the the East end of London,Beruit in the heady 70s, Northern Ireland and of course Hue 1968...."

There's a definite theme there. :D Gives you a good excuse to include Alf Garnett and Dot Cotton as character figures.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 18, 2019, 09:13:25 AM: indeed Carlos :D!!

on a serious note im amazed at how small the M1 helmet
was as its my understanding it only came in one size
looked big on the ARVN...maybe light refraction in the cabinet

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on February 18, 2019, 10:50:33 AM: You know the post war variant was in fact slightly lower in height than the WW2 era version? It is a one size fits all. All adjustments for head size are made to the liner.

Curious coincidence. The Hue scenes in Kubrick’s Full Metal Jacket were actually shot in the East End.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 18, 2019, 12:27:55 PM: I do know thanks Carlos...almost a helmet within a helmet ….

interesting about the Full metal jacket film..good in part
but getting Nam right is hard...New Nam film out this year
about guy who rescues 50 odd Americans from the field of
battle.name escapes me,,Christopher Plummer and a few
big name star.. :D..its "No better place too die"

spike lee one as well.................

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: 6milPhil on February 18, 2019, 02:46:24 PM: Quote from: carlos marighela on February 18, 2019, 10:50:33 AM
Curious coincidence. The Hue scenes in Kubrick’s Full Metal Jacket were actually shot in the East End.

The palm trees were imported from Spain, set in concrete blocks and moved around for whichever shot they were needed in, after shooting they were given to a nearby garden centre which managed to rescue a couple of them.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on February 18, 2019, 07:03:18 PM: Quote from: 6milPhil on February 18, 2019, 02:46:24 PM
The palm trees were imported from Spain, set in concrete blocks and moved around for whichever shot they were needed in, after shooting they were given to a nearby garden centre which managed to rescue a couple of them.

They were in skips at some points ^__^.

The "paddy fields" were in East Anglia.

Dot Cotton lives in Hertfordshire! ^__^
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: 6milPhil on February 19, 2019, 06:49:31 PM: Quote from: Ultravanillasmurf on February 18, 2019, 07:03:18 PM
The "paddy fields" were in East Anglia.

So they managed to find an improverised area where many locals walk around barefooted eh?
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Paratrooper 42 on February 20, 2019, 12:39:00 AM: This range is good news, when can we expect to see some greens, or better still some production packs?
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 21, 2019, 11:48:38 PM: ………"The battle for Hue range1968"..first teaser Marine at full tilt :)
wip………

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on February 22, 2019, 12:23:43 AM: Now that does look good! Tasty teaser that one.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Earther on February 22, 2019, 12:26:31 AM: Oh wow! :o Strong start Mr Gringo. :-*
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: bergschotten on February 22, 2019, 06:51:47 AM: That is enough to tempt me to a period I am not that interested in...........Damn you!
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Silent Invader on February 22, 2019, 07:54:30 AM: To be honest, I find it mildly irritating to see just a partial image. Can you ‘reveal’ the whole thing?
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: NurgleHH on February 22, 2019, 12:26:53 PM: Quote from: Silent Invader on February 22, 2019, 07:54:30 AM
To be honest, I find it mildly irritating to see just a partial image. Can you ‘reveal’ the whole thing?
+1
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 22, 2019, 12:54:47 PM: lack of decent pictures at present..i have this rear shot..
M16 not in carrying hand :)

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Shipka on February 22, 2019, 12:56:26 PM: Personally it's nice to see even part of the concept process on bringing the range out, the sculpt looks great , gritty and determined and full of movement!
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: NurgleHH on February 22, 2019, 01:34:27 PM: Except the Hands - they are to big - looks the rest very promising. When there is a constant growing in this range a good addition to the 28mm Vietnam-Ranges.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: traveller on February 22, 2019, 02:06:40 PM: Great start! :-*

Can you reveal what troops and poses that are in the pipeline?
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Sir_Theo on February 22, 2019, 02:22:01 PM: I've long toyed with the idea of collecting some Nam stuff, this may be the range that puts me over the edge.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Marine0846 on February 22, 2019, 02:43:45 PM: I like the figure you posted.
Looks to be the start of an excellent range.
Can't wait. ;D
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: traveller on February 22, 2019, 03:17:05 PM: Regarding hands....it would be awesome if poses like this could have detached hands with Weapons options, M14, M16, M79, Colt etc ;D
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 22, 2019, 05:58:45 PM: thanks for the input chaps ;)
as mentioned it is work in progress..
on a complex subject..despite being
so well photographed!
will revert once im happy with
all aspects

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: cp models on February 22, 2019, 06:00:57 PM: Looking good so far Ged
Watching the range develop with interest :)
Mark
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: mkultra99 on February 22, 2019, 08:28:31 PM: Can't wait for this! Looking good man! The hands are fine.. the boots tho.. or at least how the pants and boots meet is off to my eye, and many marines did not put pant legs into their boots. Very excited about Gringo40 and Empress vietnam ranges.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on February 22, 2019, 10:37:01 PM: Quote from: mkultra99 on February 22, 2019, 08:28:31 PM
... the boots tho.. or at least how the pants and boots meet is off to my eye, and many marines did not put pant legs into their boots
Reminds me of https://youtu.be/5ktXxhC5dcU (https://youtu.be/5ktXxhC5dcU)
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Bravo Six on February 23, 2019, 02:51:11 AM: I think it looks great Ged. Are you sculpting these yourself? Or is this through another sculptor? Either way, it's a welcome range and a welcome battle focus for the Nam.

Cheers!
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Helen on February 23, 2019, 06:18:52 AM: Any good books Ged on this subject that you are working from?

Cheers,

Helen
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: DaveL on February 23, 2019, 07:42:25 AM: What a great New range Ged. Very welcome. The figures are looking great and up to the usual Gringos standards We've come to love and admire.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 23, 2019, 07:49:25 AM: thanks chaps and Helen all input appreciated!! :D

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com

ps Helen pm sent! ;)
Bravo six I wish I could!! :D
Mkultra99 your right but some did
will post ref pic later appreciate positive remarks! 8)
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Helen on February 23, 2019, 08:24:45 AM: Quote from: gringo on February 23, 2019, 07:49:25 AM
thanks chaps and Helen all input appreciated!! :D

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com

ps Helen pm sent! ;)
Bravo six I wish I could!! :D
Mkultra99 your right but some did
will post ref pic later appreciate positive remarks! 8)

Thanks Ged,

Cheers,

Helen
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 23, 2019, 09:12:46 AM: for the Marine who liked to be different :D

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Bravo Six on February 23, 2019, 10:07:39 PM: Quote
Bravo six I wish I could!! :D

Well then, that's settled. ;) Looks like Richard Ansell's handiwork.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Timotl on February 26, 2019, 06:28:13 AM: I s there an ETA on this range...? I'd like to get started! lol
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: JohnFoA on March 01, 2019, 07:13:37 PM: Hi Helen

Lovely photo and background info.

IIRC The Aussies had CG84 in Nam but having fired some practice roynds they were stuck in Bn stores as Swedes wouldn't suppky ammo for use in Nam. Also I don't think the 90s were used except in defense (eg Coral).

Anyway good to have ANZACs mentioned.

Cheers

John FoA

We still have some 28mm Australians available.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Helen on March 01, 2019, 08:09:05 PM: Quote from: JohnFoA on March 01, 2019, 07:13:37 PM
Hi Helen

Lovely photo and background info.

IIRC The Aussies had CG84 in Nam but having fired some practice roynds they were stuck in Bn stores as Swedes wouldn't suppky ammo for use in Nam. Also I don't think the 90s were used except in defense (eg Coral).

Anyway good to have ANZACs mentioned.

Cheers

John FoA

We still have some 28mm Australians available.

Good to hear from you John,

I'll PM you so not to detract away from Ged's wonderful work going on here.

Best wishes,

Helen
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 06, 2019, 01:33:34 AM: ….in the not too distant future! 8)

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
www.gringo40s.blogspot.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Paratrooper 42 on March 06, 2019, 01:53:39 AM: Hmm, 9 pages on this thread and only one actual figure to show for it, exactly how distant is the 'not too distant future'?
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on March 06, 2019, 07:17:15 PM: Quote from: Paratrooper 42 on March 06, 2019, 01:53:39 AM
Hmm, 9 pages on this thread and only one actual figure to show for it, exactly how distant is the 'not too distant future'?
Salute 2019?
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Juan on March 11, 2019, 06:15:34 PM: Quote from: Ultravanillasmurf on March 06, 2019, 07:17:15 PM
Salute 2019?

I think so... :D
By the way, the figure is really nice!!!
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 11, 2019, 11:15:54 PM: thanks Juan :D

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 12, 2019, 10:55:05 PM: in Marine Garage for the special shade of green paint job! :D

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 13, 2019, 11:00:37 PM: M48A3 well on way to fruition .,,still WIP : 8)

Cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on March 14, 2019, 01:13:51 AM: Looking good. Might have to replace my existing one. I hope tank crew will be forthcoming.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: commissarmoody on March 14, 2019, 01:39:26 AM: Oh that's so pretty! :-*
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 14, 2019, 11:21:51 AM: thanks Chaps ;) :D

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 14, 2019, 12:01:13 PM: Mule now painted.... :D

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on March 14, 2019, 02:02:37 PM: Nice.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Dr. Zombie on March 14, 2019, 02:17:16 PM: Indeed very nice.

It is a weird piece of equipment.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Paratrooper 42 on March 14, 2019, 02:19:57 PM: Quote from: Paratrooper 42 on March 06, 2019, 01:53:39 AM
Hmm, 9 pages on this thread and only one actual figure to show for it, exactly how distant is the 'not too distant future'?

Still no release dates then?

Quote from: gringo on February 01, 2019, 12:42:06 AM
Thanks for all the splendid input chaps
all duly noted...its a huge project,,so needs
careful planning

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
www.gringo40s.blogspot.com

Just curious how the 'careful planning' has resulted in you making (and presumably releasing) a mule mounted recoilless rifle before some basic infantry types? ;D lol
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 14, 2019, 06:40:14 PM: Ultravanillasmurf and Dr Zombie
thanks for the input :D

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: 6milPhil on March 14, 2019, 08:18:43 PM: Quote from: Paratrooper 42 on March 14, 2019, 02:19:57 PM
Just curious how the 'careful planning' has resulted in you making (and presumably releasing) a mule mounted recoilless rifle before some basic infantry types? ;D lol

It's not released yet though. How do you do it at your company?
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Ewan on March 14, 2019, 09:09:58 PM: The Mule is absolutely beautiful, perfect for street fighting.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 14, 2019, 11:49:12 PM: 6milphil and Ewan...………..thanks Chaps... ;)

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Paratrooper 42 on March 15, 2019, 12:07:32 AM: Quote from: 6milPhil on March 14, 2019, 08:18:43 PM
It's not released yet though. How do you do it at your company?

Well, I don't have a company, but my project management experience would lead me to:

1. create an overall high level plan for the range and split it into releases. The contents of the range and releases should take commercials into consideration, i.e. don't offer esoteric troop types that will sell in small volumes as the initial release
2. work out what figures would be needed for an initial release to cover the basic troop types needed for someone to start gaming the period and to judge the commercial viability of producing subsequent releases
3. have the masters sculpted for the initial release and agree timeframes with sculptor for subsequent releases
4. announce the new range by showing pictures of the greens or first casts with details of how and when they can be ordered
5. publicise date and contents of next release. The content of subsequent releases can be adjusted based on feedback or sales data. Dates should allow contingency for production issues.
6. Rinse and repeat until the whole range is sculpted and released.

Thanks for asking.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 15, 2019, 12:45:25 AM: Couple of shots of the M48A3 (late model) nearing fruition :-* :o 8) o_o >:D :)

the third crew of the day are probably sheltering inside :D

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 15, 2019, 12:57:19 AM: ooooooooops meant this pic
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Elk101 on March 15, 2019, 06:45:51 AM: Quote from: gringo on March 14, 2019, 12:01:13 PM
Mule now painted.... :D

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com

That's come out very well. Will there be different options for the mule available? It was a very versatile bit of kit so opportunities for add ons, etc. would be useful.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 15, 2019, 09:27:51 AM: Elk101

there will be additional kit and variants for sure

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on March 15, 2019, 09:32:45 AM: Quote from: gringo on March 15, 2019, 12:45:25 AM
Couple of shots of the M48A3 (late model) nearing fruition :-* :o 8) o_o >:D :)

the third crew of the day are probably sheltering inside :D

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com

So no hatches that open?
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 15, 2019, 09:45:30 AM: Carlos
of course....extra stowage kit..the works..in essense see below
in faltering espanol! :D ;) :o :-* o_o 8)

"son como las pie zas de un rompecabezas que encajan
unas con otras y el resultado final es mas que la suma de
sus phartes..Saludetes Ged
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on March 15, 2019, 11:48:14 AM: O que é isso? Uma língua bem estranha! lol

Eu não sou argentino amigo! Ou, nas palavras de Ritchie Valens:

Yo no soy argentino,
Yo no soy paraguaio,
Soy traficante, soy traficante.... :D
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 15, 2019, 12:14:20 PM: carlos

was a wild gues !! :D :D :D :D
being one of the "wild geese" the
latin vibe is stong in me..
pauvre espanol on my part.. ;)

cheers
Ged
www
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: 6milPhil on March 15, 2019, 02:08:43 PM: Quote from: Paratrooper 42 on March 15, 2019, 12:07:32 AM
Well, I don't have a company, but my project management experience would lead me to:

My mistake, I thought you were one of the 1st Corps guys. Guess not.

Gaming's an odd industry, once you involve more than one person it becomes like herding cats, the more folk involved the bigger the herd. It's like no other sector I've worked in and I'm genuinely not convinced that rules which may work well elsewhere apply.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Juan on March 15, 2019, 03:02:25 PM: I like to have seen the mule. This is a very different model, or an unusual one for the beginning of a range. On the other hand, I would like to know how many models will be available for the "recruitment" of a full platoon. All of them different? Only a limited number of them?
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 15, 2019, 08:34:34 PM: Juan

thanks for your interest and positive comments
will enlighten everyone once im happy with all
aspects of Hue 1968 ive undertaken to date :D

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Paratrooper 42 on March 17, 2019, 12:17:06 PM: Quote from: 6milPhil on March 15, 2019, 02:08:43 PM
My mistake, I thought you were one of the 1st Corps guys. Guess not.

Gaming's an odd industry, once you involve more than one person it becomes like herding cats, the more folk involved the bigger the herd. It's like no other sector I've worked in and I'm genuinely not convinced that rules which may work well elsewhere apply.

No, not connected to any manufacturer, just a gamer retunring to the fold. I have to agree about the hearding cats comments, we wargamers are a difficult bunch to please. We often want the obscure, we want in now and we don’t want to pay much for it.

The frustration I was feeling in this thread is the promise of new goodies but the lack of any timeframes. To the cinic in me it seems that if you post here extolling the virtues of the potential range you get a reply, but if you ask an ‘awkward’ question you get ignored.

Quote from: gringo on March 14, 2019, 06:40:14 PM
Ultravanillasmurf and Dr Zombie
thanks for the input :D

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com

Now I may be wrong, but to me it’s good business practice to respond to customer enquiries, but I don’t get the impression that this manufacturer is that bothered about feedback (unless it’s positive). Maybe it’s more of a vanity project than a serious attempt to launch a comprehensive Hie range? I will be looking towards Empress for my Vietnam figure fix, they seem to have got all their cats herded. 🙂
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: DaveL on March 17, 2019, 04:28:46 PM: Quote
Now I may be wrong, but to me it’s good business practice to respond to customer enquiries, but I don’t get the impression that this manufacturer is that bothered about feedback (unless it’s positive). Maybe it’s more of a vanity project than a serious attempt to launch a comprehensive Hie range? I will be looking towards Empress for my Vietnam figure fix, they seem to have got all their cats herded. 🙂

Sorry to hear you haven't been happy with Gringos Paratrooper42.

It's quite A while since I had dealings with this company - quite a few years since I bought the Mexican-american range, but I found the company greatly concerned with accuracy, attention to detail and customer satisfaction.
Since then, I've followed the new ranges out of interest.

From my brief dealings with Gringos, I'm certain that you have been unfair suggesting that this is just an ego trip - I found that customer satisfaction and a desire to produce high quality goods was at the top of the list.
Also, I would never dream of telling someone how to run their company. After all, Gringos seems to have run very well since I bought the US-mexican figures from them when they first came out.

Also, this Vietnam range is only just developing, and I'm sure Gringos has a business plan ready for the launch of this range. It may not always seem logical to us punters, but I'm sure Gringos experience thus far will turn out well in the end.

The few shots I've seen so far suggest that this range is going to be good - the mule looks great.

As to ignoring customers who make less enthusiastic comments - and at the end of the day, I suppose we all have the right to choose who we reply to - the comments about weapons have been accepted and listened to.
I might also comment on figures, but I would never tell someone how to run their business!

Sorry to go on, but I just feel that criticisms of the kind you have made cannot go unanswered, and although I Don't know why Gringos chose not to reply, but from my past experience of dealing with the company, I'd suggest that Gringos are being professional and taking it all in their stride. So I felt - rightly or wrongly - that I should step in and "defend" them, even though I Don't purchase from them any more as my ranges are all complete.

I'm sure the range will develop and as I always think, quality is well worth waiting for.
I wish you luck with your collection and hope that you enjoy your Empress purchases.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Shipka on March 17, 2019, 06:20:27 PM: having invested heavily in the Tonkin range, and having seen Gringos bring out all the elements there, I for one will be following The Hue range and purchasing it for I know how Gringos researches its ranges it plans to invest in.......One must keep in mind Gringos40 is one mans passion for the hobby and therefore he gets to direct the table upon which it is played,
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Poiter50 on March 18, 2019, 01:39:11 AM: Glad you responded in that manner. I have been viewing paratrooper42's comments and thinking "there is someone with an axe to grind" and IMHO unfairly as Gringo has been responsive to my mind.

Quote from: DaveL on March 17, 2019, 04:28:46 PM
Sorry to hear you haven't been happy with Gringos Paratrooper42.

It's quite A while since I had dealings with this company - quite a few years since I bought the Mexican-american range, but I found the company greatly concerned with accuracy, attention to detail and customer satisfaction.
Since then, I've followed the new ranges out of interest.

From my brief dealings with Gringos, I'm certain that you have been unfair suggesting that this is just an ego trip - I found that customer satisfaction and a desire to produce high quality goods was at the top of the list.
Also, I would never dream of telling someone how to run their company. After all, Gringos seems to have run very well since I bought the US-mexican figures from them when they first came out.

Also, this Vietnam range is only just developing, and I'm sure Gringos has a business plan ready for the launch of this range. It may not always seem logical to us punters, but I'm sure Gringos experience thus far will turn out well in the end.

The few shots I've seen so far suggest that this range is going to be good - the mule looks great.

As to ignoring customers who make less enthusiastic comments - and at the end of the day, I suppose we all have the right to choose who we reply to - the comments about weapons have been accepted and listened to.
I might also comment on figures, but I would never tell someone how to run their business!

Sorry to go on, but I just feel that criticisms of the kind you have made cannot go unanswered, and although I Don't know why Gringos chose not to reply, but from my past experience of dealing with the company, I'd suggest that Gringos are being professional and taking it all in their stride. So I felt - rightly or wrongly - that I should step in and "defend" them, even though I Don't purchase from them any more as my ranges are all complete.

I'm sure the range will develop and as I always think, quality is well worth waiting for.
I wish you luck with your collection and hope that you enjoy your Empress purchases.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on March 18, 2019, 07:36:07 AM: Ged is one of the more communicative manufacturers on this forum and someone who always responds to customer feedback. Not sure how he can legitimately criticised for that. Entirely up to him how he chooses to release and promote his range.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Elk101 on March 18, 2019, 10:21:42 AM: Can we go back to talking about the figures and vehicles please? I've been having a look at the mule again and I know Ged was looking to do some variants; I was thinking that some load outs for ammo boxes, supplies, etc would-be really useful. They could be useful for game objectives, etc. A version with an M60 would be great too. Just some suggestions.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on March 18, 2019, 10:36:54 AM: First I would like to say I have learned something, that if you click on the title text of a quote box you go to what is quoted.

I only mention it because I wondered what I had said.

I have had no dealings with Gringo40, I have only had a look at their stand (mainly at Colours), but have found the responses on this thread to be friendly.

Early on it was stated that the range would go on sale in the second quarter. That is evidently the plan, when the project is nearer completion we will get an actual date (there might be an internal day, but there is always unforeseen circumstances).

I have no idea if their figures are sculpted in-house or contracted out (and if they are in-house whether there are other projects in that part of the production pipeline).

The Mule might be the inspiration or a cure for sculpter's block.

It is just unfortunate that there are three 28mm Vietnam ranges (two here and one on the sub-forum above) coming out around the same time.

I look forward to seeing how they develop and wish them all luck.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on March 18, 2019, 10:40:03 AM: Quote from: Elk101 on March 18, 2019, 10:21:42 AM
Can we go back to talking about the figures and vehicles please? I've been having a look at the mule again and I know Ged was looking to do some variants; I was thinking that some load outs for ammo boxes, supplies, etc would-be really useful. They could be useful for game objectives, etc. A version with an M60 would be great too. Just some suggestions.
Yes please (sorry this was posted while I was writing).

Definitely want ammo boxes.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 20, 2019, 12:40:11 PM: Better shot of original Marine 68 with M16..

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Bravo Six on March 20, 2019, 08:13:34 PM: Ged, that looks great! :o
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Elk101 on March 20, 2019, 08:21:05 PM: Any chance of a few shots from different angles Ged?
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 20, 2019, 10:26:05 PM: thanks chaps...……..more updates and photos as and when I get
a chance... :D

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
www.gringo40s.blogspot.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: 5th Grenadier on March 20, 2019, 11:32:42 PM: The Marine looks good and so does the Mule. I’m watching this thread closely!
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 20, 2019, 11:35:44 PM: thanks 5th Grenadier!!

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on March 21, 2019, 12:38:29 AM: Ged, that does indeed look good!

Will the Mule and possibly crew for it(?) be ready by Salute, I've had an offer from a mate to pick up some stuff for me.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 21, 2019, 09:02:09 AM: Carlos
sent you a pm old bean!! :D ;) 8) :)

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 21, 2019, 03:23:59 PM: wip picture Determined Black Grunt 1/5th Marines Hue 1968..

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on March 21, 2019, 05:07:51 PM: Great looking sculpt!
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 21, 2019, 05:31:05 PM: thanks Carlos! ;)

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Marine0846 on March 21, 2019, 06:36:39 PM: Love the face on the new figure.
Outstanding.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 21, 2019, 10:31:39 PM: cheers Marine 0846 :D

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Timotl on March 22, 2019, 12:57:26 AM: Please release these soon! I have money I need to spend! lol
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: tomrommel1 on March 22, 2019, 08:44:45 AM: so really nice !!! Any chance to see these at Salute?
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 22, 2019, 09:26:34 AM: Timoti and Tomrommel1 Thanks Men!! ;)

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 22, 2019, 09:29:20 AM: and now for something special the Ubiquitous and versatile
M151 A2Mutt....had to have one of these!!

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
www.gringo40s.blogspot.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 22, 2019, 09:31:03 AM: and another view...will post more later :D

Regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
www.gringo40s.blogspot.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Dr. Zombie on March 22, 2019, 10:12:32 AM: Ohh bugger..

That was the final straw to push me over the edge.

Even though I need another new project like I need a third nipple. I'm getting on this Vietnam bandwagon.

A mutt Jeep is just such a universal and useful model it can be used for soo many of the other modernish projects that I have going.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Marine0846 on March 22, 2019, 01:33:25 PM: Love the Jeep.
What will the crew look like?
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on March 22, 2019, 01:44:09 PM: Very nice.

What scale are you using for the vehicles?
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 22, 2019, 03:13:01 PM: thanks chaps....

1/48th scale...………... :D

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 22, 2019, 03:18:01 PM: Isometric view of the Mutt...gives a good view of the
internal configuration and finished Jeep. :D

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
www.gringo40s.blogspot.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on March 22, 2019, 05:00:15 PM: Quote from: gringo on March 22, 2019, 03:13:01 PM
1/48th scale...………... :D

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Excellent. They will work well for TW2K.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Elk101 on March 22, 2019, 07:15:31 PM: Quote from: Marine0846 on March 21, 2019, 06:36:39 PM
Love the face on the new figure.
Outstanding.

Yes, I agree. Good to see black figures that aren't over exaggerated. There was a very brave Medal of Honor marine gunnery Sgt recipient at Hue who would make a fine addition if you're after some more inspiration.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on March 23, 2019, 01:21:49 AM: Quote from: gringo on March 22, 2019, 03:13:01 PM
thanks chaps....

1/48th scale...………... :D

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com

Handy! That should fit nicely with my Verlinden one.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 23, 2019, 09:06:26 AM: Carlos

………..Muy agradecido mi compa!! :o :-* o_o 8) ;)

plus another side view of El Mutt

Saludetes
Ged
www.gringgo40s.com
www.gringo40s.blogspot.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: FreakyFenton on March 23, 2019, 06:17:45 PM: Fantastic! :D
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on March 23, 2019, 06:50:05 PM: By the way, your URL on the Salute traders list is broken.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 23, 2019, 09:35:52 PM: Freakyfenton..many thanks :D

Ultravanillasmurf….obliged :D

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Shipka on March 24, 2019, 09:18:39 PM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64M_al0fdyc
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 24, 2019, 10:23:22 PM: Next up …………………………….

:o :-* o_o :D

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on March 25, 2019, 12:52:01 AM: Nice! I’ve always wanted an Ontos.

One minor, rivet counting, gripe with the MUTT. Your sculptor has modelled the M-151A2 version, with the divot in the front fenders and the larger turn indicators. Technically speaking these didn’t start production until 1969 or 1970, too late for Hue. The A2 did see service in Vietnam but the A1 version was far more prevalent. Not that most people would notice.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Poiter50 on March 25, 2019, 01:10:56 AM: Great footage. Glad that conflict finished before it was my turn to go.

Quote from: Shipka on March 24, 2019, 09:18:39 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64M_al0fdyc
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Dr. Zombie on March 25, 2019, 07:36:52 AM: After you did the mule I was cautiously hoping for an Ontos next. But did not dare get my hopes up.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: tomrommel1 on March 25, 2019, 08:45:38 AM: nice
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on March 25, 2019, 09:52:30 AM: Quote from: tomrommel1 on March 25, 2019, 08:45:38 AM
nice
That is my line...
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 25, 2019, 09:55:35 AM: thanks Chaps

Carlos...
both variants have been made..
im not so easily outflanked lol!!

regards
Ged
www..gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: FreakyFenton on March 25, 2019, 10:11:24 AM: One question though, when will those be available on your site, if I may ask? ???
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Ragnar on March 26, 2019, 06:23:55 AM: Following
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 26, 2019, 10:02:55 AM: thanks Chaps...…………. :D

the cogs of war are grinding at Gringo40s.....…………

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
:o :-* o_o 8)
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 26, 2019, 10:27:56 PM: wip vignette..Hue 1968

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 27, 2019, 10:58:53 AM: wip many additions and added extras...bordering fruition :D
on the M48A3 late model...…….

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: FreakyFenton on March 27, 2019, 06:08:09 PM: Nice! :o
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 27, 2019, 07:21:26 PM: cheers Freakyfenton :D

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on March 27, 2019, 08:12:10 PM: Very nice! All the vaguely useable options to date have ommitted the added vision ring under the cupola. Ged, you should ask the designer to make up some spare track links. That way they can be added to the basic model’s turret. I wouldn’t worry too much about general stowage, there’s plenty of that available in scale.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 28, 2019, 12:08:08 AM: more Mule pictures,,,,,,,,,,,, :D

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on March 28, 2019, 08:43:13 AM: Nice.

Is the barrel in the equivalent of the Mule's travel lock?
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 28, 2019, 09:54:34 AM: Carlos
extra tracks already done..............plus plus plus
no idea what the "vision ring " is so will have to research :D

Ultravanillasmurf
barrel is moveable 360 degrees
and removable....

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com#
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Juan on March 28, 2019, 12:12:42 PM: Very nice vignette.
Now, I need to see complete figures before committing my Credit Card... ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on March 28, 2019, 12:35:34 PM: Quote from: gringo on March 28, 2019, 09:54:34 AM
Carlos
extra tracks already done..............plus plus plus
no idea what the "vision ring " is so will have to research :D

Ultravanillasmurf
barrel is moveable 360 degrees
and removable....

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com#

It’s the bit with the extra vision slots added between the original cupola and the turret itself. Retrofitted onto tanks from around 1967 or so. Nicely done. Neither the Revell/Monogram or the Corgi versions feature this.

Great news on the spare track link. Can hardly wait to see the finished item.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 28, 2019, 01:16:56 PM: Carlos
thanks for that if you have any more close up shots
can you kindly e-mail em to me at gringo40s@btinternet.com
for the vision slots :D

many thanks
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 28, 2019, 07:14:27 PM: first up...…………………………….. 8)

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Elk101 on March 28, 2019, 07:22:22 PM: I like that, nicely sculpted.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on March 28, 2019, 09:31:56 PM: Quote from: gringo on March 28, 2019, 07:14:27 PM
first up...…………………………….. 8)

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com

“Fuck! Now where did I leave my car keys?”

No, seriously, that’s a lovely looking figure. Hopefully your range and that of Empress are vaguely compatible, cos I see a lot of mix ‘n’ match taking place.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: funky on March 28, 2019, 09:34:54 PM: very very nice model
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 29, 2019, 10:23:23 AM: thanks Chaps! :D

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Antonio J Carrasco on March 29, 2019, 12:07:34 PM: By the way, does anyone know if there are decals available for vehicles for Nam in 1/56?
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on March 29, 2019, 08:32:53 PM: What sort of decals are you after? You’ll find plenty of 1/48 white stars, if that’s what you want. Things like USMC lettering etc you will probably need to raid from existing kits or 1/56 decal sets. As there have only ever been a couple of 1/48 plastic M-48 kits made in the last 50 years, one of them a ‘snaptite’ toy, the aftermarket decal selection doesn’t exist.

Ged’s no fool though and as the model is being sculpted by someone who already produces custom made decals for his own ranges I suspect it’s already sorted.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: DaveL on March 29, 2019, 09:34:11 PM: A Great figure. You've caught the mood well. I can almost feel and hear the blades of the helicopter as this guy springs out.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 30, 2019, 08:04:34 AM: cheers Men! :D

reagrds
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on March 30, 2019, 04:54:39 PM: Quote from: carlos marighela on March 29, 2019, 08:32:53 PM
Ged’s no fool though and as the model is being sculpted by someone who already produces custom made decals for his own ranges I suspect it’s already sorted.
We can live in hope that they will be available.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 30, 2019, 05:15:16 PM: determined Black Marine..5th Regiment 2nd battalion Hue 1968 )

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
www.gringo40s.blogspot.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Juan on March 30, 2019, 07:10:58 PM: Nice, very nice. Both figures have a lot of character, they are telling an story.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 30, 2019, 07:44:00 PM: thanks Juan...…. ;)

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 30, 2019, 07:59:50 PM: Another Marine for the 5th Regiment at Hue 68 :D

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on March 30, 2019, 08:47:42 PM: They good.

That M16 looks better than the one on the previous page, the foregrip looked a bit odd.
(http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=114631.0;attach=95871;image)

(http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=114631.0;attach=92074;image)
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 31, 2019, 10:31:37 PM: ………..more full on grunts from the fighting fifth...first up.. 8)

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on April 01, 2019, 02:34:35 AM: Really very nice. I like the look of these more and more.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: traveller on April 01, 2019, 07:37:49 AM: Gorgeous :-*

The poses are very convincing, you can really see them moving!
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on April 01, 2019, 09:13:19 AM: Carlos and Traveller thanks for that :D

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on April 01, 2019, 09:44:06 AM: Picture attached of Black Marine at full tilt!

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on April 01, 2019, 11:56:38 AM: Definitely on a roll now, aren’t we? I really like the animation of these figures.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on April 01, 2019, 12:07:45 PM: Carlos

cheers for that... ;)

regards
Ged
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Marine0846 on April 01, 2019, 02:26:14 PM: Excellent new figures.
Well done.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on April 01, 2019, 02:45:01 PM: Msrine0846 many thanks! 8)

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on April 01, 2019, 06:26:03 PM: "Guns up" a very much in charge Officer 2nd battalion 5th regiment
Hue 1968,,,,,,,,,,,,, 8)

Regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on April 01, 2019, 09:07:44 PM: Nice figures.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: FreakyFenton on April 01, 2019, 10:28:32 PM: Cracking poses, can't wait to get my mitts on them in order to slap some paint on! :o
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on April 02, 2019, 01:09:01 AM: thanks chaps :D

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: funky on April 02, 2019, 06:37:57 AM: Very nice models. I will buy them for sure
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on April 02, 2019, 07:38:44 AM: well done Funcky! :D

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on April 02, 2019, 04:14:49 PM: Are those textured bases (paving pattern)?
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on April 02, 2019, 04:22:28 PM: Ultravanilliasmurf..they are :D

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on April 02, 2019, 04:31:13 PM: Quote from: gringo on April 02, 2019, 04:22:28 PM
Ultravanilliasmurf..they are :D

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Cool.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on April 04, 2019, 11:15:26 AM: some more pics to follow.. :D

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on April 04, 2019, 03:39:05 PM: another :D

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on April 04, 2019, 09:04:06 PM: Something to build a rockery with...
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: DaveL on April 05, 2019, 05:12:10 PM: Love the figure Ged and the weapon is very good and convincing. The handle on the top of the weapon is captured really well.
Have a great time at Salute.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on April 05, 2019, 06:40:23 PM: thanks Davel :D

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Ash on April 05, 2019, 08:25:57 PM: Are you bringing these to Salute?
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Cypher226 on April 06, 2019, 11:42:08 AM: Poses look great. Can't wait to lay my hands on a few of these :)
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on April 06, 2019, 06:36:49 PM: The Mule looked good.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: NurgleHH on April 07, 2019, 11:37:09 AM: Any idea of a releasedate?
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on April 08, 2019, 06:13:53 PM: work progressing well on the range
in Salute recovery mode :D :D :) :)

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
www.gringo40s.blogspot.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on April 09, 2019, 08:51:58 AM: swathe of New commissions made apres Salute...for the Nam!

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
:D
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Grimjack on April 09, 2019, 09:33:38 AM: Hype only lasts so long, Uncle Ged!

Get them released soon or other ranges will surpass them in terms of sales - or is it a case of leaving the best until last?
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on April 09, 2019, 03:18:43 PM: Grimjack

splendid comments noted :D

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
www.gringo40s.blogspot.com
( Hue updated blog)
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on April 10, 2019, 09:19:04 AM: Ontos .coming along nicley :D

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on April 10, 2019, 11:18:18 AM: Quote from: gringo on April 10, 2019, 09:19:04 AM
Ontos .coming along nicley :D

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com

Prepaints? Now that’s a surprise development. You might want to get your painter to retouch the tow shackles though. :D
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on April 10, 2019, 11:54:42 AM: just a internet pic old chap (lol) ;)

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on April 10, 2019, 12:00:36 PM: ………..and a favourite of mine the essential GUNTRUCK :o :-* :o :-*
in the mix!!

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on April 10, 2019, 02:14:25 PM: I hope the Gun Truck also has a non Gun truck option (there are so many uses for a modern-ish humpity-bumpity army truck in 1/48)..
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on April 11, 2019, 09:10:00 AM: Ultravanillasmurf

you bet...cant have one without the other.... :D

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: FreakyFenton on April 11, 2019, 01:22:13 PM: Oh nice! I saw a replica of that Guntruck at the War and Peace show in Folkestone! I'll have to get that one. ;D
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on April 11, 2019, 03:20:19 PM: thanks freaky Fenton a must have I think..such an iconic piece of kit! :o :-* :o

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on April 12, 2019, 12:32:42 AM: more pictures of New figures soon :D

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
www.gringo40s.blogspot.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Shipka on April 12, 2019, 10:23:48 AM: The new greens look excellent Ged, I showed pics of them to a friend who served in Vietnam at the time of Hue, he said your sculptor has truly captured the essence of the grunt in action....
cant wait for their formal release as I am already imagining creating the terrain.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on April 12, 2019, 10:28:45 AM: Thanks very much Shipka... :D
much appreciated 8)

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
www.gringo40s.blogspot.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: DaveL on April 12, 2019, 11:44:25 AM: Looking good so far Ged. The faces of these grunts really capture the stress of the situation they were in. Look forward to the release of the figures.

Not sure I like the other post on the site trying to get people to say which range they prefer, especially as you're just developing your range and haven't released all the foot figures yet.. How can you compare something you haven't seen in the flesh?!!!

At the end of the day, quality and realism will out and the punters will make their own decisions.

Good luck with the range.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Elk101 on April 12, 2019, 12:24:01 PM: DaveL, we didn't believe that it was appropriate to have that discussion on either of the range threads, which is why it was moved. The new thread itself is not breaking any forum rules as long as it remains civil. I also personally agree that it's too difficult to make an informed decision when one of those ranges isn't released and there's customer painted examples of the other range already circulating. I'm not quite sure you needed to use the words "quality and realism will out and" in your summation, it seems to be suggesting that one range will have an edge in quality and realism, and as you say, we can't really compare those yet. They may be not even be criteria that attracts a buyer to a particular range. The punters will make their own minds up and it needn't be exclusive to one range.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on April 12, 2019, 11:58:28 PM: I for one will almost certainly buy from both. Share the love.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: FreakyFenton on April 13, 2019, 10:30:31 AM: Agreeing with carlos! Both companies produce characterful figures! :D
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on April 14, 2019, 09:32:14 AM: just a note to say there will be a driver
and additional gear available to go
on the Mule.... :D

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Paratrooper 42 on April 15, 2019, 02:09:23 PM: Quote from: Grimjack on April 09, 2019, 09:33:38 AM
Hype only lasts so long

lol That's all this thread is. Pure marketing hype from Gringo40s.com.

I don't get to post very much due to restrictions on the internet at work, but I keep up to date reading this board and the ww2 one on my phone. I've noticed that every time this thread drops off the top of the 'Conflicts' board, a trivial reply appears to put it back at the top, a standard social network marketing trick.

Now don't get me wrong, I'm not implying any wrong doing (missing COMMERCIAL tag?) or skullduggery here, but let's be honest, this thread isn't really about the releases because there haven't been any. True, the Mule is out, but allegedly it's the wrong version for Hue, and there's no driver. And despite all the direct 'Release Date' questions there's not been a straight answer.

I get the need to market a company and it's products, advertising isn't cheap, and if a company wants to spend it's budget on excellent demo games to ensure it wins prizes (deservedly) at prestigious conventions then all power to them.

I just get frustrated by all the hype. I prefer companies that just get on with it and put out packs of high quality figures at regular intervals.

And yes, I do appreciate the irony that this post will put the thread at the top of the board again. As will the myriad of other posts that follow explaining why I'm wrong and why Gringo40s are a really, really great company - which, by the way, I'm not saying they aren't, I just don't find them so myself.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on April 15, 2019, 09:40:47 PM: An alternative view might just be that Ged is pottering along at his own pace on his own project, steadily releasing images of stuff as it becomes available, ie sculpted and replies in his usual manner to everyone interested enough to comment. If you think it’s just marketing hype then you should examine other threads. Ged seems to genuinely enjoy interacting with his customers and takes on their feedback. Ten years ago you would have described that as positively un-patriotic or un-British. ;)

I don’t see a carefully crafted social media campaign afoot. I see a friendly chap in a niche industry being kind enough to share images of an even more niche project in progress on a little web forum. Your mileage may and clearly does differ.

* Thanks Ged, my bank in the Bahamas has confirmed the payment went through for the thread bump.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Ash on April 15, 2019, 11:26:46 PM: Quote from: carlos marighela on April 15, 2019, 09:40:47 PM
I see a friendly chap in a niche industry being kind enough to share images of an even more niche project in progress on a little web forum.

Well said... (Oops, thread bump!)
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on April 15, 2019, 11:48:38 PM: Carlos
Buenas tardes,,me entiendes..los ganadores
nunca abandonan y los que abandonan nunca
ganan! e verba volant scripta mament..osio los lunes! ;)
Saludetes

Ged
www.gringo40s.com
www.gringo40s.blogspot.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on April 15, 2019, 11:50:19 PM: Ash

second wire transfer en route!..cayman islands this time 8)

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on April 16, 2019, 12:08:36 AM: Quote from: gringo on April 15, 2019, 11:48:38 PM
Carlos
Buenas tardes,,me entiendes..los ganadores
nunca abandonan y los que abandonan nunca
ganan! e verba volant scripta mament..osio los lunes! ;)
Saludetes

Which I read as ‘Good afternoon, Flamengo 6, San Jose de Bolivia 1 and we only need a draw against that shower of Ecuadorians to go through to the next round.’

Summat like that anyway :D
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on April 16, 2019, 12:35:38 AM: Carlos
spot on! ;)

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Juan on April 16, 2019, 08:13:12 AM: Going up again!!! :D :D :D
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on April 16, 2019, 09:29:20 AM: Will thread bump for miniatures!

But seriously.

I agree with Carlos.

Way back in this thread it was stated that this is for a second quarter release, so that is when we can expect it (in the software industry that could mean the following year and in military procurement within a decade - the F35 is the multiple of both ^__^).

It could be considered unfortunate that two ranges appeared in the same year (YMMV), my completely uninformed thought is that Empress might have planned to release the first packs as a splash at Salute (or possibly later)with more to follow, but the range was cat-like out of the bag at an earlier show, and they went with the flow. Gringo's plan was to release in the middle of the year.

With respect to the blog post, I think that was cut and pasted from an earlier piece of text (I thought it was from this thread) and not a comparison with another new range but those that came before.

Keep Calm
and
Enjoy The
Pictures
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on April 16, 2019, 02:56:49 PM: a BIG :o personality in Hue 68!! o_o :-* 8) :D

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Elk101 on April 16, 2019, 03:27:45 PM: Ernie Cheatham! Nice.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: cp models on April 16, 2019, 05:31:09 PM: New figures looking good Ged :)

Mark
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on April 16, 2019, 07:05:18 PM: That’s one I must have.

Actually, I’ll want them all. :D
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on April 16, 2019, 08:00:15 PM: thanks chaps will sort out some more pics of him :D

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Cypher226 on April 16, 2019, 09:29:15 PM: Excellent!
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on April 16, 2019, 10:03:57 PM: cypher 226

many thanks :D
cheers
Ged

www.gringo40s.com
www.gringo40s.blogspot.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on April 16, 2019, 10:12:52 PM: and a rear shot of Earnest Clifford cheatham :D

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Helen on April 16, 2019, 11:44:23 PM: I had a Eureka moment Ged when cleaning the bookshelves in anticipation to the arrival of relatives from England for Rosy was the book "Fire in the Streets" The Battle for Hue, Tet 1968 by Eric Hammel.

Guess I need to read the book to get an idea of your future range.

Best regards,

Helen
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on April 17, 2019, 12:04:40 AM: Helen

im sure you will be inspired!! :D

best regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Helen on April 17, 2019, 12:30:28 AM: Quote from: gringo on April 17, 2019, 12:04:40 AM
Helen

im sure you will be inspired!! :D

best regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com

Thanks Ged.

Best wishes,

Helen
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on April 17, 2019, 06:34:08 AM: and a frontal view of the stalwart soldier :D

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
www.gringo40s.blogspot.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: bergschotten on April 17, 2019, 07:36:01 AM: That is superb- I am super excited by the prospects and possibilities of both ranges, spending an age yesterday mustering the (very) limited resources I have on the war in anticipation.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: bergschotten on April 17, 2019, 07:56:17 AM: LAF has been a big part of a long road back to a hobby I love, serving as a touchstone from which I draw inspiration and (silent encouragement) from the talent and knowledge that is arrayed in the various discussions and threads.

That said this thread has been dogged and tainted by what I feel is a generally unpleasant and at times provocative input. I am glad that Ged- (if I may be so bold) has risen above the baiting and I think that ‘page bump’ response from members was perfect.

We all have opinions and aesthetic preferences and that is as it should be and there will always room for a measured and constructive ‘critical’ responses. However, to persistently bait and taunt is uncalled for and if you don’t like this thread/manufacture/minis/information you simply don’t have to read it.

Stephen
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Juan on April 17, 2019, 08:35:15 AM: I have been waiting to play Vietnam War games for years, with good miniatures. I have a number of the old FoA miniatures I love, but there are no more of them. With the release of the new and excellent range from Empress Miniatures, I was ready to buy them all, because they are models of Vietnam and from Paul Hicks himself!
But then, I found this thread about another Hue 1968 range from Gringo 40 and I decided to wait until been able to see some figures. When their pictures arrived, I was sure I was going to wait until the release of this range because I liked a lot the "wargames figures" look of these models and I know I´m going to enjoy their painting.

Knowing this is a "work in progress", I have no problem waiting for them in a respectful and patient way, adding my comments and suggestions when they are asked. This is not a competition to release USMC figures in 28mm as soon as possible nor a KS campaign in which we want something ASAP in echange of our advanced money.

Juan.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Antonio J Carrasco on April 17, 2019, 08:45:51 AM: Brilliant! My only problem is that I am going to end with more USMC figures than I actually need! Well, that's the price to pay for living in a Miniatures Golden Age.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: DaveL on April 17, 2019, 04:57:14 PM: Some nice photos of the upcoming figures.
Now that Paratrooper42 has got his latest opinions off his chest, could we please get back to the idea of this post and forum and discuss the figures and related items please.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: bergschotten on April 17, 2019, 06:06:12 PM: Couldn't agree more

Stephen
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on April 17, 2019, 07:55:00 PM: Ernie Cheatham wip,needs a few adjustments
and hes there...…. :o 8) :D :-*

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Marine0846 on April 17, 2019, 11:06:54 PM: I was hoping you would do Cheatham.
Love the figure, must have when he come out.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on April 18, 2019, 03:55:30 AM: I wonder if he'll do this one?
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on April 18, 2019, 08:08:50 AM: as least the Marine had good taste! lol ;D
any diversion from the madness of Hue
was the order of the day... :o

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on April 18, 2019, 08:15:59 AM: There’s another famous one of Capt Ron Christmas cradling a toy M-16 in his lap. I couldn’t find it but almost worth doing a conversion with a 1/72 M-16.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Elk101 on April 18, 2019, 08:54:22 AM: Quote from: carlos marighela on April 18, 2019, 08:15:59 AM
There’s another famous one of Capt Ron Christmas cradling a toy M-16 in his lap. I couldn’t find it but almost worth doing a conversion with a 1/72 M-16.

Yes, I know the one. He's sitting back in a chair on the phone. I wonder if there's any 20mm M16s you could use?
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on April 18, 2019, 08:55:11 AM: Carlos
I heard that...I believe he was still with us..sadly Cheatham has gone
there are other pictures of Marines fooling around on all sorts of bikes..
cars they hotwired ..at the outset to remove the growing number
of casualties ..bad for morale etc
.
cheers
Ged
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on April 18, 2019, 11:52:49 AM: nb....in the"Mix" Captain Ron Christmas Hotel company,second battalion
5th Marines...... :D

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
www.gringo40s.blogspot.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on April 18, 2019, 01:14:51 PM: ,,as the Tet moon rises...….. :D
better then "candied rice" apres
Easter...……….open wrapper carefully :-*
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on April 18, 2019, 08:29:16 PM: ………….. 8) 8) 8) 8)

Cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
www.gringo40s.blogspot.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: 6milPhil on April 20, 2019, 09:59:26 AM: Quote from: bergschotten on April 17, 2019, 07:56:17 AM
That said this thread has been dogged and tainted by what I feel is a generally unpleasant and at times provocative input. I am glad that Ged- (if I may be so bold) has risen above the baiting and I think that ‘page bump’ response from members was perfect.

Stephen

I totally agree. I've seen this styleless form of conversation on lesser forums but not here, although I did briefly think perhaps it's always been like this and I just never noticed before. Good to read that is is all rather recent and from just a few low post count folk...
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Helen on April 20, 2019, 11:57:49 AM: Lovely poster Ged.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: bergschotten on April 20, 2019, 12:33:30 PM: Quote from: 6milPhil on April 20, 2019, 09:59:26 AM
I totally agree. I've seen this styleless form of conversation on lesser forums but not here, although I did briefly think perhaps it's always been like this and I just never noticed before. Good to read that is is all rather recent and from just a few low post count folk...

As one of the 'low post count folk' ;) I like to think we are not all bad lol
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on April 20, 2019, 12:57:54 PM: thanks Chaps and ladies ;)

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on April 20, 2019, 01:11:41 PM: …...another must have .US Army this time ..was the dreaded
M42 40mm Anti Aircraft gun...now added to the Hue American
Hardware park 8) 8) 8) 8) for Gringo40s Modern Adventure...

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
www.gringo40s/blogspot.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on April 20, 2019, 02:38:36 PM: Does that mean that there is an M41 on the park as well?
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Marine0846 on April 20, 2019, 06:31:19 PM: Great to hear about the M-42.
I have wanted one for a long time.
A M-41 would be so cool.
ARVN needs tank support.
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on April 21, 2019, 08:55:30 AM: thanks Chaps...………... 8)

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: 6milPhil on April 22, 2019, 12:21:22 PM: Quote from: bergschotten on April 20, 2019, 12:33:30 PM
As one of the 'low post count folk' ;) I like to think we are not all bad lol

No brother you're not. Only if you're low post count and tend just to grumble. ;)
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: bergschotten on April 22, 2019, 05:39:14 PM: One of the most positive Scots you will ever meet! lol
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: FreakyFenton on April 23, 2019, 09:38:14 PM: Quote from: 6milPhil on April 22, 2019, 12:21:22 PM
No brother you're not. Only if you're low post count and tend just to grumble. ;)

I second that! Hooray for friendly low post count folk! lol ;D
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: tomrommel1 on April 24, 2019, 06:52:09 AM: Nice addition to the range!!
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on April 24, 2019, 08:09:22 AM: Tomrommel1

cheers matey! :D

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
www.gringo40s.blogspot.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on April 24, 2019, 08:23:34 AM: …………….been under the radar for a while but a New Nam
film for 2020 "Danger Close..Battle for Lon Tan 106 Aussies
and New Zealanders confront 2500 NVA...looks promising
(aside from M16s used)in film.

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on April 24, 2019, 09:39:03 AM: Quote from: gringo on April 24, 2019, 08:23:34 AM
…………….been under the radar for a while but a New Nam
film for 2020 "Danger Close..Battle for Lon Tan 106 Aussies
and New Zealanders confront 2500 NVA...looks promising
(aside from M16s used)in film.

cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com

Well a hundred or so Australians and a couple of Kiwis. Arguably the Kiwis killed more folk than D Coy, as they were controlling the guns. As an eighteen year old I was required to memorise a screed on the battle prior to being eligible for leave. It’s a truly fascinating battle and one which has been extensively written about.

A feature film about Long Tan has been long rumoured, at one point Russell Crowe was said to be producing one. Thank God that never came to pass. Looks like a decent cast, hopefully it won’t just be a Vietnam version of Zulu, with the NLF subbing as Zulus. Cheers for the heads up!

There is an excellent documentary film on the battle, albeit one with the inevitable errors of detail on kit etc but with an intelligent and pretty accurate narrative, if you are interested.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8gUSq7pxux4
Title: Re: Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Ragnar on April 24, 2019, 09:44:40 AM: Thanks for the doco link Carlos.

FYI, if you are on facebook, you can follow the progress of the film there, although it has been quiet up until the last few days.
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Post by: gringo on April 24, 2019, 11:56:56 AM: Carlos
interesting battle on many levels..not seen the documentary so ta for that.

cheers
Ged
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Post by: carlos marighela on April 24, 2019, 12:18:18 PM: Harry Smith is a legend! Still knocking about too.

Nice to see they have cast someone as Buddy Lea, probably the most well known indigenous digger since Reg Saunders. Kudos!
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Post by: gringo on April 24, 2019, 02:01:03 PM: Harry Smith...…………..one tough dude! 8)
and quite a documentary....good call Carlos

cheers
Ged
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Post by: gringo on April 25, 2019, 12:55:09 PM: just a note to say the first wave of our Hue 68
range will be released in about 3-4 weeks :D

cheers
Ged
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Post by: bergschotten on April 25, 2019, 03:00:50 PM: Great news
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Post by: FreakyFenton on April 25, 2019, 05:08:39 PM: Nice to hear! :-*
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Post by: jasper on April 25, 2019, 08:53:49 PM: Quote from: gringo on April 25, 2019, 12:55:09 PM
just a note to say the first wave of our Hue 68
range will be released in about 3-4 weeks :D

cheers
Ged
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What will be in the first wave?
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Post by: gringo on April 25, 2019, 10:28:41 PM: Jasper...USMC troops fuller details to follow :D

cheers
Ged
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Post by: gringo on April 28, 2019, 08:27:04 AM: the countdown begins! 8)

cheers
Ged
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Post by: jasper on April 28, 2019, 11:34:55 AM: Quote from: gringo on April 28, 2019, 08:27:04 AM
the countdown begins! 8)

cheers
Ged
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What is the countdown number? And are we talking weeks? or days?
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on April 28, 2019, 02:47:48 PM: Quote from: jasper on April 28, 2019, 11:34:55 AM
What is the countdown number? And are we talking weeks? or days?
Weeks - three to four....
Quote from: gringo on April 25, 2019, 12:55:09 PM
just a note to say the first wave of our Hue 68
range will be released in about 3-4 weeks :D

cheers
Ged
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www.gringo40s.blogspot.com
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Post by: DaveL on April 28, 2019, 04:28:55 PM: Good news. Look forward to seeing the new figures.
Your other ranges have some interesting poses, so it'll be interesting to see what's in store for us in a few weeks
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Post by: FreakyFenton on April 28, 2019, 05:07:08 PM: From the War and Peace Show 2017, methinks. Folkestone. I'd have to look through my old sd cards, but I found this one on my phone and figured it'd might provide inspiration or food for conversion work. ;D :D
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Post by: gringo on April 28, 2019, 08:06:33 PM: Davel

many thanks for the comments :D
cheers

Ged
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Post by: gringo on April 28, 2019, 08:09:12 PM: Freakyfenton

great picture thanks...been to a couple of
War and peace shows always a blast!

cheers
Ged
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Post by: Shipka on April 29, 2019, 04:55:06 AM: Great news Ged, will certainly be sending an order in, like the previews I have seen....I shall enjoy getting some buildings done. already have some for the historic part of Hue under construction
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Post by: gringo on April 29, 2019, 07:57:00 AM: Shipka

many thanks as ever! :D
cheers
Ged
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Post by: gringo on May 01, 2019, 08:37:06 AM: Hue 68 update...……...first wave of Greeens are with Griffin Moulds JJP
looking forward to them weaving their magic :D :o 8) :-* ;)

cheers
Ged
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Post by: Helen on May 01, 2019, 08:40:20 AM: Half way through the book Ged. Quite suspenseful the author portrays with the battle.

Good news on your greens.

Best wishes,

Helen
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Post by: bergschotten on May 01, 2019, 09:06:20 AM: Yes, great news looking forward to seeing them

Stephen
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Post by: gringo on May 01, 2019, 09:46:17 AM: thanks Helen and Bergschotten :D

cheers
Ged
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Post by: Marine0846 on May 01, 2019, 04:01:53 PM: I too look forward to seeing the figures.
May I ask, what is the lead figure count
of the to be released figures?
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Post by: DaveL on May 02, 2019, 09:16:56 PM: Hope to see the finished results from the greens asap
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Post by: Slayer on May 03, 2019, 05:26:52 AM: some lovely looking figures in there, looking forward to getting some :-)
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Post by: gringo on May 03, 2019, 08:02:43 AM: thanks Slayer! :D

cheers
Ged
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Post by: gringo on May 03, 2019, 11:18:05 AM: of possible interest.
To get in the zone for the soon to be released Hue 68 range i wondered how
present day MRE meals would compare with the Nam issued items..so i ordered
direct from Texas a box of present day Army (covers civilian and emergency
services)
...they arrived pretty fast ....no C4 provided so you get a flamless ration heater
has to be done outside as oxygen can be displasyed by the heater tab!...so havnt tried that yet,,,beef stew!. contains many of the old favourites..hot sauces.."the spoon"..salt pepper.."candy roll" crackers...exotic dry fruit has been added..crushed red pepper. pinto beans now instead of Lima beans and ham, plus veggiie stuff.
anyway ,just a minor but fun diversion

cheers
Ged
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www.gringo40s.blogspot.com
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Post by: Poiter50 on May 03, 2019, 11:25:52 AM: The longest we did in the field was 10 days with an overnight BBQ mid exercise, so MRE's weren't too bad apart from a sameness but trading did occur, The best part was the tube of condensed milk and the chocolate, you could almost exist on that. The bonus was going to 2 Cav with the built in "Jack" ration boxes (and eskies sometimes) which made even a day trip a pleasant diversion. Would hate to have been a grunt with no Jack rations. Our guys made a fortune selling warm beer at night when they harboured with the grunts.
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Post by: gringo on May 03, 2019, 11:51:29 AM: Poiter50

interesting stuff...…..wasn't the "pound" cake good as well?
and the peaches bearable...I believe pinto and ham were
the least favourite!

cheers
Ged
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Post by: carlos marighela on May 03, 2019, 12:23:05 PM: I have no idea how MRE’s taste but I can comment on the Australian 24 hour ration pack from the 1980s which was essentially unchanged from the Vietnam era.*

There were five ‘menus’ and none of them were especially palatable. The only way to make them palatable was to supply your own condiments, anyone with functioning taste buds would carry their own Tabasco or a tabasco or similar bottle filled with Worcestershire sauce.

The worst bits were the tins of ‘Luncheon meat’ which was the greasiest, fattiest shit imaginable. Think the cheapest tin of corned beef imaginable and dial it up to 11. It even came in two ‘variants’. Type I and Type II. The difference? Type I was twice the size. Then there was the Corned Beef which was a variation the above. The beef and veg stew was bland but bearable and early on there were still tins of something called Vienna sausage which was suggestive of the Vienna of The Third Man or possibly the 17th C Turkish siege. That last one was definitely Vietnam era although I can’t recall if it popped up in the 24 hour or the ten man. The ten man did have a genuinely wonderful item a big tin of fruit cake, that actually tasted like fruit cake and was reasonably moist.

I recall something dry and flavourless called Ham and Egg, which had a counterpart in one of the other packs described, prosaically, as Pork and Beans.

The most creative item was almost certainly the dehydrated potato mush. You could add a whole mug of water and boil the fucking stuff for ever and there were always clumps of dried powder to choke on. It had the consistency and flavour of wallpaper paste. It was only years in that I learned the trick to this stuff. Part of the ration was a green tube of ‘butter concentrate’ (a clear breach of the Trade Practices Act if ever there was). This vile tube of cosmoline substitute found it’s purpose if added to the potato powder. Somehow the grease broke down the water resistance of the muck. Didn’t make it taste any better though.

A bloke I knew who worked for Kraft told me that they did a run of the tinned cheese every four or five years. Probably wasted effort as it would outlast creation. If you balled it up, you could use it as squash ball. Tasted like rubber as well.

The tinned fruit, the shortbread and the ‘cereal biscuit’ were the saving graces of the whole thing, they were vaguely recognisable as foodstuffs. Actually the best thing in the whole pack was the can opener or bot spoon. This was a much superior item to its US counterpart. It had a useful spoon in the handle which also gave better purchase for opening tins. In fact, I reckon they are the best tin opener ever devised. I still have a couple in the kitchen drawers which get used regularly.

In the late eighties it all got very ritzy, with tins of ‘lamb and rosemary’, ‘beef tortellini’ etc. Still bland as fuck but better than luncheon meat.

Rarely ate the freeze dried version. They required too much water but I recall them being somewhat more flavoursome than the tinned version.

* There is some evidence and much conjecture that some of these items were Vietnam era stock. The use by dates for these things ran for donkeys years.
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Post by: Dr. Zombie on May 03, 2019, 12:33:56 PM: This is very much off topic. But while we are on field rations. In the 90's there was a comedian i Denmark, who as a joke/protest ran for parlament. One of his campaign promisses were Nutella in all field rations. He actually got elected and made good on his promise, unlike most other politicians.

Now back to the awesome minis.
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Post by: Poiter50 on May 03, 2019, 03:59:01 PM: Carlos, mine were actually Vietnam era rat packs rather than my loosely termed MREs which I understand were more your era. Vienna sausages were the best of the lot but everybody wanted them. We did not have the luxury of dried stuff but the curry powder was horded and often used to make a big batch of curried rice when we collected enough rice.

In those days, we did not have 7 day shopping and possibly not even Saturday arvo opening, so we could not get to a store and buy our own additives. Most of us were from another state, so we did not have relatives who could buy extras for us. I guess it just made the local RSL food even more attractive when we returned from "up bush".
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Post by: Blackwolf on May 03, 2019, 09:30:35 PM: Ha,ha. Yep Carlos,the butter concentrate helps emulsify the potato powder,a little salt never went astray either.

Love the new miniatures,pulled out all my old books; Tank Tracks (Centurions and rattletraps,Australian) et cetera.

Edit: Worcestershire sauce was know as ‘Range Stew’.
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Post by: gringo on May 04, 2019, 12:38:20 PM: interesting feedback chaps
will post pictures of a typical modern
MRE later...…. :D

cheers
Ged
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Post by: gringo on May 04, 2019, 12:48:00 PM: worthy of note...a promising New Nam film
in the mix is "the Last Full Measure" relating
the momentous event surrounding Airman
William H Pitsenbarger...saved 60 GIs ultimately
at the cost of his own life..awarded America's highest
Military honour/medal. :)

cheers
Ged
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Post by: DaveL on May 05, 2019, 05:43:59 PM: Don't know if I've missed the answer to this question in earlier posts, but what rules are people thinking of using for this conflict.
I tend to buy the figures and consider rules as an afterthought!!!!
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Post by: .:Gunslinger:. on May 05, 2019, 06:27:01 PM: This thread: http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=115895.0 (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=115895.0)
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Post by: S_P on May 05, 2019, 09:59:04 PM: Quote from: gringo on May 03, 2019, 11:18:05 AM
of possible interest.
To get in the zone for the soon to be released Hue 68 range i wondered how
present day MRE meals would compare with the Nam issued items..so i ordered
direct from Texas a box of present day Army (covers civilian and emergency
services)
...they arrived pretty fast ....no C4 provided so you get a flamless ration heater
has to be done outside as oxygen can be displasyed by the heater tab!...so havnt tried that yet,,,beef stew!. contains many of the old favourites..hot sauces.."the spoon"..salt pepper.."candy roll" crackers...exotic dry fruit has been added..crushed red pepper. pinto beans now instead of Lima beans and ham, plus veggiie stuff.
anyway ,just a minor but fun diversion

cheers
Ged
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www.gringo40s.blogspot.com

OT but here you go: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7BksoPrkl0
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Post by: gringo on May 06, 2019, 08:04:47 AM: S P fascinating video!! :o

cheers
Ged
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Post by: DaveL on May 07, 2019, 10:11:03 PM: Looking forward to the figure release. Hope it won't be too long now
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Post by: gringo on May 10, 2019, 09:36:34 AM: thanks Davel :D

cheers
Ged
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Post by: DaveL on May 16, 2019, 09:13:43 PM: It's a bit like waiting for Christmas, wondering what you're going to receive!
Waiting with baited breath Ged for the releases - like what I see on the promo photos.
I'm sure the release Won't be long now
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Post by: gringo on May 18, 2019, 09:42:27 PM: Gringo40s are excited to announce the release of our Brand New Vietnam Range 1968....bringing the Battle of Hue to your wargames table today! :o :-* o_o :D 8) ;)

regards
Ged
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Post by: Helen on May 18, 2019, 10:37:34 PM: Lovely release of miniatures Ged, well done.

Best regards,

Helen
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Post by: Splod on May 18, 2019, 11:45:03 PM: Fantastic range of releases. Disappointed there's no M60 sculpt in the initial release, but I'll have plenty of them from Empress to fill the gaps in the meantime ;D
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Post by: FreakyFenton on May 19, 2019, 01:28:33 AM: Wonderful! :D
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Post by: carlos marighela on May 19, 2019, 02:36:36 AM: Ordered! :)
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on May 19, 2019, 10:16:44 AM: Well done.
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Post by: Juan on May 19, 2019, 05:17:36 PM: Really nice miniatures!!!
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Post by: Shipka on May 19, 2019, 07:05:17 PM: Love the figures in the first release, just placing order
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Post by: gringo on May 19, 2019, 07:53:13 PM: thanks one and all....
an overwhelming response to phase one :D

regards
Ged
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Post by: Marine0846 on May 19, 2019, 08:08:07 PM: Great looking figures.
Love them.
Will be putting in an order for them
and more Tonkin figures soon.
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Post by: gringo on May 20, 2019, 12:01:20 AM: Marine0846

many thanks indeed ;)

best regards
Ged
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Post by: tomrommel1 on May 20, 2019, 09:50:52 AM: were can I find pictures of the sculpts? Sorry to ask.
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Post by: carlos marighela on May 20, 2019, 10:16:49 AM: In this thread and on their website. ;)
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Post by: gringo on May 20, 2019, 03:00:58 PM: first wave of USMC released over the weekend includes Ernie Cheatham and a swathe of other Marines ..see www.gringo40s.com
Vietnam War 1968 :D

regards
Ged
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Post by: tomrommel1 on May 21, 2019, 08:23:31 AM: Sorry have seen the pictures on the website now gorgeous indeed!!!
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Post by: gringo on May 21, 2019, 09:21:51 AM: Tomrommel1 thanks for that ;)……….appreciated! :D

regards
Ged
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Post by: gringo on May 21, 2019, 11:02:23 AM: quick note

do excuse us as we are inundated with orders for the first phase of of our Hue 68 range and normal turnaround is not as lightning fast!! 8)

regards
Ged
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Post by: Shipka on May 23, 2019, 09:53:50 AM: Just recieved my order, love the figures, the detail on them is amazing ..the faces full of character . Cannot wait to see what my painter does with them, I had better start on building the street terrain they will fight through and over!
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Post by: gringo on May 23, 2019, 11:01:57 AM: Shipka

many thanks indeed :D

regards
Ged
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Post by: manchesterreg on May 23, 2019, 12:52:01 PM: Just received mine, love the movement in the men, very well sculpted and mix well with Empress, will be ordering more Gringos.
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Post by: Dr. Zombie on May 23, 2019, 01:03:56 PM: Quote from: manchesterreg on May 23, 2019, 12:52:01 PM
Just received mine, love the movement in the men, very well sculpted and mix well with Empress, will be ordering more Gringos.

Thats what I needed to hear. I'll get my order in soon then.
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Post by: gringo on May 23, 2019, 01:39:31 PM: thanks Dr Zombie...…...appreciated

:D
regards
Ged
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Post by: gringo on May 23, 2019, 01:41:10 PM: Manchesterreg

cheers matey ..thanks for the thumbs up!!
;)

regards
Ged
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Post by: tomrommel1 on May 23, 2019, 02:00:11 PM: Just ordered a bunch of Marines
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Post by: gringo on May 23, 2019, 05:13:32 PM: Tomrommel1 cheers matey ;)

regards
Ged
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ps first painted Marine is up!
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Post by: Juan on May 23, 2019, 05:44:40 PM: Grunt One is really nice, great painting work!!
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on May 23, 2019, 06:16:00 PM: Nice work.

I also like the basing.
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Post by: gringo on May 23, 2019, 06:16:33 PM: cheers Juan :D

regards
Ged
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Post by: Marine0846 on May 23, 2019, 06:22:50 PM: Well painted.
Love the movement of the figure.
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Post by: bergschotten on May 23, 2019, 06:25:58 PM: Very nice-will be ordering soon

Stephen
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Post by: gringo on May 23, 2019, 07:52:02 PM: thanks chaps one and all ;)

regards
Ged
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Post by: Elk101 on May 23, 2019, 09:47:51 PM: Great face on that marine! Looking forward to seeing Big Ernie painted up.
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Post by: gringo on May 23, 2019, 11:31:10 PM: thanks Elk101 :D

cheers
Ged
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Post by: tomrommel1 on May 24, 2019, 09:55:33 AM: very very good paint job!!! Which colors were be used for the skin?
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Post by: gringo on May 24, 2019, 11:46:14 AM: will find out for you matey :D

cheers
Ged
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Post by: DaveL on May 24, 2019, 04:06:22 PM: Saw some of the New figures at the Partizan show last Sunday.
Amazing and stunning.
Keep up the good work Ged
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Post by: gringo on May 24, 2019, 07:18:14 PM: thank you Davel :D

regards
Ged
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Post by: gringo on May 25, 2019, 07:19:14 AM: another picture...……... :D

cheers
Ged
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Post by: Helen on May 25, 2019, 07:33:43 AM: Lovely brushwork Ged on the marine from your artist.
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Post by: Ragnar on May 25, 2019, 08:41:55 AM: Great stuff Ged.
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Post by: gringo on May 25, 2019, 10:00:30 AM: Helen and Ragnar many thanks :D
he has turned out really well.. 8)
and looks the part! :D

regards
Ged
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Post by: gringo on May 26, 2019, 09:58:44 AM: and a back shot of the Marine...……... :D

cheers
Ged
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Post by: Juan on May 26, 2019, 10:52:13 AM: Great painting work
Could it be possible, in a near future, to see an "advance" of your NVA/VC figures?
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Post by: gringo on May 26, 2019, 12:47:14 PM: cheers Juan
aee what i can do! :D

cheers
Ged
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Post by: gringo on May 26, 2019, 07:44:33 PM: more gloriously painted Grunts from our Hue 68 initial offering
:o :-*

cheers
Ged
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Post by: Ragnar on May 26, 2019, 09:19:33 PM: Nice!
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Post by: gringo on May 26, 2019, 09:55:26 PM: thanks Ragnar..... :D

cheers
Ged
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Post by: Helen on May 26, 2019, 10:41:54 PM: Excellent Ged! Love the movement with the marine holding his helmet.

Sniper team looks great.

Best regards,

Helen
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Post by: gringo on May 26, 2019, 11:13:42 PM: thanks very much Helen!! 8)

regards
Ged
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on May 27, 2019, 08:19:03 AM: More nice painting.
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Post by: mrcleh on May 27, 2019, 08:42:40 AM: Looks great, love the sniper team! :-*
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Post by: gringo on May 27, 2019, 09:14:14 AM: thanks Chaps ;)

regards
Ged
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Post by: Marine0846 on May 27, 2019, 06:04:56 PM: Wonderful painting on the figures.
I need to get my order in tomorrow.
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Post by: gringo on May 27, 2019, 08:25:08 PM: Marine0846

many thanks indeed :D

regards
Ged
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Post by: tomrommel1 on May 28, 2019, 02:39:47 PM: Just got my Marines !!! Ultra fast service indeed, many thanks!

The figures are gorgeous !!! Am eagerly averting my summer holidays now as i plan to take them with me for painting!
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Post by: gringo on May 28, 2019, 03:03:20 PM: Tomrommel1

many thanks for the kind comments
!! ;)

regards
Ged
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Post by: Treadheadz on May 28, 2019, 03:26:01 PM: Any models with the Pig incoming?
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Post by: Juan on May 29, 2019, 05:30:34 PM: I have received my figures today, and they are really nice, with very good proportions and great level of detail. And they are big! My cherished old VC from Force of Arms are like boys with toy weapons near these Marines lol

So I need opponents...
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Post by: gringo on May 29, 2019, 06:03:04 PM: thanks for the input chaps 8)

glad you like the figures Juan :D

regards
Ged
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Post by: Sparrow on May 29, 2019, 06:10:25 PM: Quote from: Juan on May 29, 2019, 05:30:34 PM
And they are big! My cherished old VC from Force of Arms are like boys with toy weapons near these Marines

Any chance of some comparison shots against the Empress range?
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Post by: manchesterreg on May 29, 2019, 06:30:50 PM: They are slightly bigger and chunkier than empress, and i mean slightly, once painted they will mix very well, imho
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Post by: gringo on May 30, 2019, 12:13:33 AM: thanks for the input chaps :D

cheers
Ged
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Post by: gringo on May 30, 2019, 10:14:01 AM: sublime paint job on our Marine sniper team :o 8) :D :-*
from young Andy Singleton .. 8)

cheers
Ged
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Post by: tomrommel1 on May 30, 2019, 10:15:22 AM: stunning :-*
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Post by: gringo on May 30, 2019, 10:47:32 AM: Tomrommel1 many thanks :D

regards
Ged
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Post by: Mick_in_Switzerland on May 30, 2019, 10:54:55 AM: Those snipers from Andy Singleton are magnificent :-*

EDIT - order placed.
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on May 30, 2019, 11:48:51 AM: Good painting.
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Post by: Ash on May 30, 2019, 04:04:56 PM: Very nice painting, looking good and grubby.
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Post by: gringo on May 30, 2019, 04:51:14 PM: thanks men :D

cheers
Ged
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Post by: Elk101 on May 30, 2019, 07:10:36 PM: Very nice paint job on that sniper team. I like the figures a lot too.
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Post by: gringo on May 30, 2019, 10:59:18 PM: thanks :Dcheers
Ged
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Post by: gringo on May 31, 2019, 10:43:29 AM: even better picture of our USMC sniper team :D

cheers
Ged
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Post by: Ragnar on May 31, 2019, 11:13:33 AM: Very nice.
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Post by: gringo on May 31, 2019, 02:26:23 PM: thanks Ragnar 8)

cheers
Ged
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Post by: carlos marighela on May 31, 2019, 08:08:11 PM: Quote from: gringo on May 31, 2019, 10:43:29 AM
even better picture of our USMC sniper team :D

cheers
Ged
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I recognise the photo those two are based upon. Very well done.
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Post by: Elk101 on May 31, 2019, 08:17:20 PM: Quote from: carlos marighela on May 31, 2019, 08:08:11 PM
I recognise the photo those two are based upon. Very well done.

Yeah, it's a very good likeness.
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Post by: gringo on June 01, 2019, 08:42:59 AM: thanks Chaps 8)

cheers
Ged
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Post by: gringo on June 02, 2019, 05:24:46 PM: another picture of the redoubtable team.. 8)

cheers
Ged
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Post by: Splod on June 02, 2019, 09:44:19 PM: Fantastic sculpts and paint :)
What's next on the sculpting table?
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Post by: Poiter50 on June 03, 2019, 02:28:47 AM: Love this set but why a bipod on the M-16?

Quote from: gringo on June 02, 2019, 05:24:46 PM
another picture of the redoubtable team.. 8)

cheers
Ged
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Post by: carlos marighela on June 03, 2019, 09:29:13 AM: Cos it’s in the original photo.

The M-16 came with an el cheapo clip on bipod. It was spring loaded, rather like a giant clothes peg and of dubious value, although I suppose,if you had the time and inclination, could improve the accuracy of shots made from the prone position. It was liable to be lost.

The original intention was as a replacement for the BAR/M-14 E1 that had existed in each fire team prior to the adoption of the M-16. In theory each fireteam still had someone designated as an automatic rifleman.

I’ve fired an M-16 on the range with one and I’d suggest that’s about all it’s good for. Pointless encumbrance otherwise, it can’t be folded up it has to be clipped or unclipped to the barrel. Potentially useful if you are spotting for a sniper I suppose.
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Post by: gringo on June 04, 2019, 10:25:32 AM: you cannot underestimate the importance of Art in the Nam...silver/golden
age comics or original Art...part of the vast vista! 8) 8) 8) 8)...these are being incorporated into my range as we speak!.

cheers
Ged
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on June 04, 2019, 10:39:16 AM: Quote from: carlos marighela on June 03, 2019, 09:29:13 AM
Cos it’s in the original photo.

The M-16 came with an el cheapo clip on bipod. It was spring loaded, rather like a giant clothes peg and of dubious value, although I suppose,if you had the time and inclination, could improve the accuracy of shots made from the prone position. It was liable to be lost.
...
I’ve fired an M-16 on the range with one and I’d suggest that’s about all it’s good for. Pointless encumbrance otherwise, it can’t be folded up it has to be clipped or unclipped to the barrel. Potentially useful if you are spotting for a sniper I suppose.
Plus it keeps the muzzle out of the dust/mud.
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Post by: gringo on June 04, 2019, 11:44:33 AM: thanks for the Bi-pod info men..fascinating..……….. :D

cheers
Ged
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Post by: Ash on June 04, 2019, 12:04:36 PM: More bi-pod...

(https://i.ibb.co/7XNvWqB/alhyew.jpg)

(https://i.ibb.co/0mC5my3/tet-lede-2-full-usmc-m16-hue-2-68-ii.jpg)
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Post by: gringo on June 04, 2019, 01:11:45 PM: thanks Ash ;)

cheers
Ged
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Post by: gringo on June 04, 2019, 01:13:33 PM: stunning paint job by Andy Singleton on our LT.... :o :-* o_o 8)

cheers
Ged
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on June 04, 2019, 02:10:01 PM: Quote from: Ash on June 04, 2019, 12:04:36 PM
More bi-pod...

(https://i.ibb.co/7XNvWqB/alhyew.jpg)

That looks like something that gets used on horses.
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Post by: Marine0846 on June 04, 2019, 02:22:23 PM: Great painting on the LT.
:-* :-* :-*
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Post by: gringo on June 04, 2019, 02:24:50 PM: thanks Marine0846 :D

cheers
Ged
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Post by: DaveL on June 04, 2019, 06:07:58 PM: Interesting artefacts and a beautifully painted figure.
Shows the details very nicely
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Post by: gringo on June 04, 2019, 07:09:02 PM: thanks Davel :D

cheers
Ged
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Post by: FreakyFenton on June 04, 2019, 07:45:09 PM: Quote from: gringo on June 04, 2019, 01:13:33 PM
stunning paint job by Andy Singleton on our LT.... :o :-* o_o 8)

cheers
Ged
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Wow! Hope he does a tutorial on that!
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Post by: gringo on June 04, 2019, 09:21:58 PM: More fab work...Barry Evans on another Marine :D

cheers
Ged
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Post by: Helen on June 04, 2019, 11:04:50 PM: Lovely brushwork.
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Post by: gringo on June 05, 2019, 12:29:53 AM: thanks Helen...…….. :D

cheers
Ged
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on June 05, 2019, 08:11:35 AM: Nice painting and modelling.

Is that a marine or army (it says US infantry)?

I wondered about the facial hair as well.
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Post by: tomrommel1 on June 05, 2019, 08:22:18 AM: gorgeous indeed!!!!
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Post by: gringo on June 05, 2019, 09:00:07 AM: thanks chaps...…….. :D

regards
Ged
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Ultravanillasmurf
Marine....
en suite facilities with
hot running water in short supply
in Hue by day 2 lol!!
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Post by: gringo on June 05, 2019, 09:41:38 AM: one of our Marines crouching... 8)
note tan line!! :o

cheers
Ged
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Post by: tomrommel1 on June 06, 2019, 06:34:55 AM: outstanding figure and painting!
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Post by: gringo on June 06, 2019, 06:51:52 AM: Tomrommel

many thanks indeed ;)

regards
Ged
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Post by: Helen on June 06, 2019, 06:52:00 AM: Lovely, just lovely.
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Post by: gringo on June 06, 2019, 06:53:38 AM: thanks Helen!! :D

regards
Ged
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Post by: Marine0846 on June 06, 2019, 02:26:53 PM: Well painted new additions.
Love them.
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Post by: gringo on June 06, 2019, 06:48:56 PM: Marine0846 thanks as ever!1 ;)

regards
Ged
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Post by: gringo on June 07, 2019, 02:05:13 PM: rear view of the aforementioned Grunt 8)

cheers
Ged
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Post by: gringo on June 08, 2019, 06:56:54 AM: Our LT backview :D

cheers Ged
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Post by: Silent Invader on June 08, 2019, 08:59:19 AM: Any chance we can see an image of the minis in the range all grouped together, as I think I’ve only seen singles and a line up would be nice. Thanks.
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Post by: Marine0846 on June 11, 2019, 02:30:01 AM: My figures came in today.
All the way to Oregon, USA.
About a week after I ordered them.
Lovely figures. Thanks.
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Post by: gringo on June 11, 2019, 05:52:23 PM: Marine0846

may pleasure glad you like em!! ;)

regards
Ged
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Post by: gringo on June 13, 2019, 04:47:02 PM: another top paint job on one of our Marines.. :D

cheers
Ged
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Post by: FreakyFenton on June 13, 2019, 05:07:41 PM: Cracking Paintjob, can even see single teeth! :o :D
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Post by: Ash on June 13, 2019, 06:22:43 PM: Very nicely done, great base as well. Any more pics of this?
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Post by: gringo on June 13, 2019, 08:57:34 PM: As requested chaps more pictures :D

cheers
Ged
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Post by: Helen on June 13, 2019, 09:52:36 PM: Lovely brushwork Ged by your artist.

Best regards,

Helen
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Post by: gringo on June 14, 2019, 07:09:14 AM: thanks Helen!! :D

cheers
Ged
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Post by: Mick_in_Switzerland on June 14, 2019, 08:00:30 AM: Dear Ged,

That painting and modelling is superb. Can you tell us who did it?
Can you also tell us who is the sculptor for this range - he is very good and should be famous :)
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Post by: gringo on June 14, 2019, 08:38:21 AM: thanks Mick...appreciate the feedback!!
...more pictures to follow
:D
cheers
Ged
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Post by: carlos marighela on June 14, 2019, 08:51:12 AM: Very nice paint job. I’m now wondering if I should go back and paint in the prominent overbite on mine.
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Post by: Ragnar on June 14, 2019, 09:01:06 AM: Wow-zers!
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Post by: gringo on June 14, 2019, 09:47:22 AM: worth putting pics up for reponses alone
painted by my mate Colin...…….another
belter attached 8)

cheers
Ged
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Post by: FreakyFenton on June 14, 2019, 03:47:24 PM: Quote from: carlos marighela on June 14, 2019, 08:51:12 AM
Very nice paint job. I’m now wondering if I should go back and paint in the prominent overbite on mine.

lol lol lol
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Post by: gringo on June 14, 2019, 04:42:22 PM: and a side view paintjob....good to see some great brushwork
on my figures,, 8)

regards
Ged
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Post by: DaveL on June 14, 2019, 06:45:19 PM: Great seeing the figures painted. They really bring out the detail of the sculpts and each painter finds some way of portrayi g the figures at their best.
Great to see the figures in action and coming to fruition.
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Post by: gringo on June 14, 2019, 08:26:35 PM: thanks you Davel ;)
more pictures being lined up............

regards
Ged
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Post by: gringo on June 16, 2019, 08:16:06 PM: Ernie Cheatham...…………..rear view :o

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Ged
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Post by: gringo on June 18, 2019, 04:19:00 PM: +++++++HUE 68 PHASE TWO RELEASED TODAY+++++++ :D :D :D :D

www.gringo40s.com
www.gringo40s.blogspot.com (new today)
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Post by: manchesterreg on June 18, 2019, 05:08:46 PM: Oh my, My kidneys on e-bay now, what with you and Empress, will be ordering some later
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Post by: gringo on June 18, 2019, 09:28:35 PM: Captain Christmas and RTO from our second phase Hue 68 release today
18.6.2019 :D

regards
Ged
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Post by: carlos marighela on June 18, 2019, 10:35:06 PM: Nice! Take it that the cord to the radio handset is a small spring rather than a cast item?
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Post by: gringo on June 18, 2019, 10:40:14 PM: no cast...………..

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Ged
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Post by: Splod on June 19, 2019, 01:19:31 AM: Are you saying you've cast that? Or that it's 'not cast'? English is a funny thing :P

I've been holding off on ordering until the range is more complete, but I think this latest bunch is the straw that broke the proverbial camel's back.

What's next? :D

Also, noticed that the codes skip MAR13. Is there a pack missing from this release?
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Post by: Marine0846 on June 19, 2019, 05:02:48 AM: Wonderful figures.
Love the new guys.
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Post by: Helen on June 19, 2019, 05:34:27 AM: Lovely miniatures Ged in the second tranche just released.

Best regards,

Helen
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Post by: gringo on June 19, 2019, 06:21:05 AM: Splod

pleased you are tempted!!! :D
"affirmative..these are cast"
ref missing code "black cat syndrome"!!!
...answer to last question..."to be revealed"

cheers
Ged
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Post by: gringo on June 19, 2019, 06:23:49 AM: Marine and Helen
my usual thanks for your support
which is always there ;)

regards
Ged
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Post by: Elk101 on June 19, 2019, 06:51:26 AM: RTOs look excellent.
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on June 19, 2019, 08:52:37 AM: Nice work on them.
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Post by: gringo on June 19, 2019, 09:13:50 AM: thanks chaps :D

cheers
Ged
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Post by: carlos marighela on June 19, 2019, 01:10:41 PM: If that cord is indeed a casting then that’s a truly amazing piece of work.
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Post by: tomrommel1 on June 24, 2019, 09:51:56 AM: Just ordered some more as I needed the missing headquarter staff for my growing platoon
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Post by: gringo on June 24, 2019, 10:14:33 AM: all in hand Tomrommel1!! ;)

regards
Ged
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Post by: tomrommel1 on June 24, 2019, 03:23:35 PM: ;)Thanks
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Post by: gringo on June 25, 2019, 07:22:44 AM: update ref Hue 1968....

M48A3 late model Hue City Feb/Jan 68..nearly done
searchlight/50 cal not shown..plus few bits.. 8)

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Ged
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Post by: Splod on June 25, 2019, 12:14:54 PM: Is that your own sculpt, or from the talented Rich H?
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Post by: gringo on June 25, 2019, 12:22:52 PM: mine Splod not Rich H... 8)

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Ged
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Post by: carlos marighela on June 25, 2019, 12:38:14 PM: Very nice but before you finish you need to slim down the braces on the track guards, they are massively over scale. I do like the way you have captured the correct rise of the tracks though.
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Post by: tomrommel1 on June 25, 2019, 02:08:29 PM: nice indeed
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Post by: gringo on June 25, 2019, 05:41:08 PM: thanks Chaps :D

cheers
Ged
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Post by: gringo on June 26, 2019, 12:10:53 AM: more splendid paint jobs...……. 8)
note the malboro cigs and anchor tatoo!

cheers
Ged
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Post by: Splod on June 26, 2019, 12:27:38 AM: Ah, that means we really are spoiled!

Looking forward to seeing yours in print.
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Post by: carlos marighela on June 26, 2019, 01:43:44 AM: I love the way all these chaps smoke Marlboro. I was a Lucky Strike man myself, well along with a wide range of other poisons.

For the record, the free five fag packet that came with US supplemental ration pack contained a much wider variety. Lucky Strike, Pall Mall, Winston, Kool, Camel, Salem L&M and Fremont were among the brands in the packs. Fremont and Kool have always been especially popular brands in the African American community in the US.

Now you can all extend your palettes and have fun googling images of '60s fag packets. :)
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Post by: gringo on June 26, 2019, 08:14:36 AM: Carlos...interesting fag info... :D

Cheers
Ged
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Post by: gringo on June 26, 2019, 08:16:11 AM: latest updated M48A3 ….. :D

cheers
Ged
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on June 26, 2019, 09:20:16 AM: Interesting about the ration pack contents. Is it that Marlboro is the most distinctive packet, or was there sponsorship involved in the prevalence of photographs of troops with the packet tucked in their helmets?

I am going for the Morley's brand on mine ^__^.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morley_(cigarette) (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morley_(cigarette))
I have the (American) text for a Vietnamese billboard advertising them awaiting time, enthusiasm and Google translate.
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Post by: carlos marighela on June 26, 2019, 09:46:57 AM: Quote from: gringo on June 26, 2019, 08:16:11 AM
latest updated M48A3 ….. :D

cheers
Ged
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Much better. :)

Might just be the angle/ perspective of the image but you may want to look more closely at the rear deck. The rear end of the hull comes down pretty much flush with the end of the track guard. The slope on the rear deck is also nowhere near as pronounced as it looks in that image.
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Post by: carlos marighela on June 26, 2019, 09:49:17 AM: Quote from: Ultravanillasmurf on June 26, 2019, 09:20:16 AM
Interesting about the ration pack contents. Is it that Marlboro is the most distinctive packet, or was there sponsorship involved in the prevalence of photographs of troops with the packet tucked in their helmets?

I am going for the Morley's brand on mine ^__^.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morley_(cigarette) (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morley_(cigarette))
I have the (American) text for a Vietnamese billboard advertising them awaiting time, enthusiasm and Google translate.

I suspect that it was just a popular brand, still is in so far as cigarettes still enjoy any popularity. Obviously enough troops didn’t just smoke the issue smokes.
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Post by: Curassier on June 26, 2019, 10:40:10 PM: This discussion on C-Span looks interesting.

https://www.c-span.org/video/?439943-1/us-marines-vietnam-wars-tet-offensive

oops you may have to copy and paste.
JM
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Post by: gringo on June 26, 2019, 11:57:30 PM: Cuirassier...inspired post
cheers

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Post by: gringo on June 28, 2019, 09:19:33 AM: Marine 68.... 8)

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Post by: bergschotten on June 28, 2019, 09:57:31 AM: These are fantastic-order coming soon.
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Post by: gringo on June 28, 2019, 10:09:48 AM: Bergschotten thanks for the support and great comment ;)

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Post by: Curassier on June 28, 2019, 11:35:24 PM: One of the great benefits of gaming this conflict is the wealth of material now on-line.
This is a fascinating piece on the twin-rotor USMC helicopters.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuVXwklc20I

JM
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Post by: carlos marighela on June 29, 2019, 03:05:53 AM: Well if you like CH-46s and fancy gaggles of them, plus the chance to paint some of your figures in ERDL camo, try this:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NtSFp3PrM8Y
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Post by: Curassier on June 29, 2019, 01:40:22 PM: Carlos another good find.
JM
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Post by: Curassier on June 30, 2019, 10:48:50 AM: Don't be put off y the "military pseudo-science" but this study has some useful information about a platoon level action.

https://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/pubs/reports/2008/R821.pdf
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Post by: Curassier on June 30, 2019, 11:18:45 AM: The Marines have a superb historical division and many of the Vietnam-related publications listed here can be downloaded as pdf's.

https://www.usmcu.edu/Outreach/Publishing/History-Division-Publications/Books-by-topic/VietnamWar/

Enjoy. There is a wealth of material out there.
JM
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Post by: bergschotten on June 30, 2019, 12:55:52 PM: Quote from: Curassier on June 30, 2019, 11:18:45 AM
The Marines have a superb historical division and many of the Vietnam-related publications listed here can be downloaded as pdf's.

https://www.usmcu.edu/Outreach/Publishing/History-Division-Publications/Books-by-topic/VietnamWar/

Enjoy. There is a wealth of material out there.
JM

Brilliant link-thanks
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Post by: manchesterreg on June 30, 2019, 02:07:07 PM: Many Thanks for That!!! :) Great stuff
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Post by: traveller on June 30, 2019, 02:56:18 PM: Quote from: bergschotten on June 30, 2019, 12:55:52 PM
Brilliant link-thanks

Fantastic resource! Many thanks!
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Post by: Curassier on June 30, 2019, 03:34:53 PM: One more Rand study of a small engagement which has a useful order of battle for the Marines and NVA.
The Q & A around page 50 also has some fascinating stuff- an interview with the Company commander who for example notes the vulnerability of the machine gunners and how they would action their fire to avoid giving away their positions.

https://www.rand.org/pubs/reports/R819.html

JM
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Post by: gringo on June 30, 2019, 07:20:39 PM: great input JM! :D

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Post by: DaveL on July 02, 2019, 09:09:37 PM: Some lovely figures coming out now Ged. Beautifully scaled and proportioned and they look great when painted. Look forward to further releases.
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Post by: gringo on July 02, 2019, 10:35:29 PM: Davel many thanks indeed ;) 8)

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Post by: Dougie on July 02, 2019, 11:11:42 PM: Received an order of your recent officers and RTO packs, very impressed with the castings and quick turnaround on the order. Thanks!
Dougie
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Post by: gringo on July 03, 2019, 08:24:03 AM: my pleasure Dougie pleased you like the figures!! ;) 8) :D

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Post by: gringo on July 05, 2019, 06:12:41 AM: phase three Hue 68 range imminient o_o :-* :o 8) 8)

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Post by: bergschotten on July 05, 2019, 07:44:40 AM: Great news, hoping that's days and not weeks.
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on July 05, 2019, 09:45:36 AM: Quote from: gringo on July 05, 2019, 06:12:41 AM
phase three Hue 68 range imminient o_o :-* :o 8) 8)
Is that the one with Spiderman?
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on July 05, 2019, 10:19:57 AM: Quote from: Curassier on June 30, 2019, 03:34:53 PM
One more Rand study of a small engagement which has a useful order of battle for the Marines and NVA.
The Q & A around page 50 also has some fascinating stuff- an interview with the Company commander who for example notes the vulnerability of the machine gunners and how they would action their fire to avoid giving away their positions.

https://www.rand.org/pubs/reports/R819.html

JM
I have started reading it.

The USMC TOE has a smaller headcount than others I have seen (including on this forum). Is this due to casualties?

I assume the "officers" mentioned include NCOs.
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Post by: gringo on July 07, 2019, 06:55:43 AM: more eye candy..African American Marine Hue 1968
from our range..

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Post by: bergschotten on July 07, 2019, 07:29:10 AM: Eye candy indeed-great stuff looking forward to the release of the third phase.

Stephen
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Post by: gringo on July 07, 2019, 09:40:04 AM: Bergschotten may thanks indeed :D

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Post by: gringo on July 09, 2019, 08:50:15 PM: one of our forthcoming NVA in Hue fatigues.……….. :D
top paintjob Andy Singleton

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Post by: Helen on July 09, 2019, 09:14:04 PM: Lovely brushwork from Andy. Well done Ged!

Best regards,

Helen
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Post by: gringo on July 09, 2019, 09:40:01 PM: thanks Helen... :D

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Post by: carlos marighela on July 09, 2019, 10:23:11 PM: Very nice! How do the NVA figures compare in terms of size? Are they of similar height/ bulk to the USMC?
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Post by: tomrommel1 on July 10, 2019, 06:47:35 AM: very nice indeed
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Post by: gringo on July 11, 2019, 07:20:45 AM: another view of the splendidly painted NVA soldier

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Post by: tomrommel1 on July 11, 2019, 07:24:31 AM: Nice, what is he carrying in his pouches on the back ? looks like German stick grenades ,just with a shorter handle ?
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Post by: gringo on July 11, 2019, 07:32:16 AM: Chicom Grenades Tom...………………….NVA used up to 80 different grenades....not noted for there blast power...…….but effective enough.eg the attack on fire base Mary Ann which was overrun by 50 odd sappers they used coke can filled with explosive as part of their grenade stash...left behind by grunts on patrol et all

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Post by: Shipka on July 11, 2019, 09:33:05 PM: Photographer Catherine Leroy got some nice pics
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Post by: gringo on July 11, 2019, 10:27:04 PM: indeed Shipka………...superb source material :D

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Post by: FreakyFenton on July 12, 2019, 12:27:37 PM: Quote from: Shipka on July 11, 2019, 09:33:05 PM
Photographer Catherine Leroy got some nice pics

Wonderful pictures! Thank you for sharing, Shipka!
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Post by: gringo on July 12, 2019, 10:21:27 PM: Hue 1968 range update...…...Phase three just released 12.7.2019
and available from our site :D

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Post by: bergschotten on July 13, 2019, 03:20:27 PM: Great, saw them brilliant sculpts.
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Post by: gringo on July 13, 2019, 04:09:27 PM: Bergschotten

many thanks for the kind comments ;)

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Post by: gringo on July 16, 2019, 10:23:12 AM: Phase four well underway!! :D 8) :D 8) 8)

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Post by: tomrommel1 on July 16, 2019, 03:03:01 PM: can't wait!
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Post by: gringo on July 17, 2019, 09:04:46 AM: Tomrommel1

cheers matey ;)

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Post by: gringo on July 18, 2019, 09:18:33 AM: ++++Phase Four of Hue 1968 Range imminent!++++
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Post by: bergschotten on July 18, 2019, 10:44:11 AM: Quote from: gringo on July 18, 2019, 09:18:33 AM
++++Phase Four of Hue 1968 Range imminent!++++
Go on give us a hint
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Post by: Calimero on July 18, 2019, 01:12:15 PM: Quote from: bergschotten on July 18, 2019, 10:44:11 AM
Go on give us a hint

please....
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Post by: gringo on July 18, 2019, 01:37:21 PM: ….a little bit left of centre :o...
or was that right??.... 8)

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Post by: bergschotten on July 18, 2019, 05:44:29 PM: Quote from: gringo on July 18, 2019, 01:37:21 PM
….a little bit left of centre :o...
or was that right??.... 8)

cheers
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I will need to phone a friend!
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Post by: gringo on July 20, 2019, 06:50:46 AM: Phase Four will be spilt into a two part release. 8)

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Post by: gringo on July 23, 2019, 07:37:54 AM: a few pics till release of Part four of our name range!! :D

cheers
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Post by: bergschotten on July 23, 2019, 09:30:06 PM: Just saw them on FB wow.
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Post by: gringo on July 23, 2019, 09:59:03 PM: Bergschotten….cheers ;)

first part phase four Hue 68 released today 23.7.2019
picture of corpsman medic set attached !

cheers
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Post by: tomrommel1 on July 24, 2019, 06:34:21 AM: gorgeous
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Post by: tomrommel1 on July 24, 2019, 07:15:38 AM: Will definitely order some more figures when I am back from my summer holiday!!!
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Post by: gringo on July 24, 2019, 07:20:21 AM: Tomrommel1 many thanks ;)
enjoy the holiday! 8)

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Post by: gringo on July 24, 2019, 10:27:02 AM: more pictures soon! :D

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Post by: gringo on July 24, 2019, 12:55:49 PM: and another New release another RTO walking 8)

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Post by: gringo on July 25, 2019, 05:55:55 AM: phase four part two release not far away now... 8)

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Post by: gringo on July 25, 2019, 12:30:29 PM: One more New Hue 68 release :D

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Post by: gringo on July 28, 2019, 10:19:05 PM: and a superb paintjob on our Captain Christmas and premier RTO

Cheers
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Post by: Helen on July 28, 2019, 10:39:10 PM: Lovely brushwork Ged from your artist.

Best regards,

Helen
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Post by: gringo on July 28, 2019, 10:47:59 PM: thank you Helen
much appreciated! :D

cheers
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Post by: carlos marighela on July 29, 2019, 01:24:06 AM: Quote from: gringo on July 28, 2019, 10:19:05 PM
and a superb paintjob on our Captain Christmas and premier RTO

Cheers
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OK, I've decided I want those too. Bugger! :-[ God knows how many RTO's I'm go to end up with as this rate. Enough for a full company and more. Might wait until I get back from Europe and hopefully by then, the mule and RCL will be out.
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Post by: gringo on July 29, 2019, 08:25:05 AM: Carlos

Jolly good!! :D :D

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Post by: gringo on July 31, 2019, 10:47:59 AM: part of another New release ...Marine Corpsman attending to a wounded Marine from our Vietnam 1968 Hue range..painted realistically and rather
well by Andy Singleton :D :o :-* 8)

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Post by: gringo on August 01, 2019, 05:05:23 PM: a new picture of one of our Nam Marines 68 :D 8

cheers

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Post by: gringo on August 03, 2019, 11:09:06 AM: another Marine Hue City 1968...………..

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Post by: tomrommel1 on August 04, 2019, 06:20:59 PM: very well painted
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Post by: FreakyFenton on August 04, 2019, 07:36:12 PM: Very inspiring stuff! I need to order soon. I can't put it off any longer. lol
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Post by: gringo on August 04, 2019, 09:34:55 PM: thank you Chaps!!! 8) :D ;) :)

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Post by: Helen on August 04, 2019, 10:08:00 PM: I like the marine who is snap shooting at targets whilst he is advancing. Very convincing miniature and lovely brushwork.
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Post by: gringo on August 04, 2019, 11:32:01 PM: many thanks Helen..one of my favourites too!! :D

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Post by: gringo on August 06, 2019, 10:07:04 AM: a swathe of New Vietnam figures en route :D

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8) :o :-*
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Post by: gringo on August 09, 2019, 08:50:22 AM: another picture of a recent release Super Bazooka team Hue 1968

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Post by: bergschotten on August 09, 2019, 09:44:02 AM: Very nice-still trying to justify (to my bank manager) a purchase-but he will loose he alaways does.

Stephen
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Post by: gringo on August 09, 2019, 10:44:22 AM: thank you Stephen :D

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Post by: Ash on August 09, 2019, 12:10:51 PM: Particularly good job on the bazooka bloke's skin tones and weapon.
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Post by: gringo on August 09, 2019, 02:54:23 PM: cheers Ash :D

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Post by: FreakyFenton on August 10, 2019, 01:43:10 AM: Yup, agreed on the skintone, superb paintjob on superb figures.
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Post by: gringo on August 10, 2019, 08:49:41 AM: thank you freaky ..most kind! :D

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Post by: gringo on August 10, 2019, 08:51:15 AM: and a vignette of some of our Marines...!

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Post by: Ragnar on August 10, 2019, 09:07:52 AM: Looks great Ged!
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Post by: bergschotten on August 10, 2019, 09:25:50 AM: That is a fanastic vignette.
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Post by: gringo on August 10, 2019, 10:37:14 AM: thanks chaps...very pleased with the end result....
more to follow 8)

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Post by: Marine0846 on August 11, 2019, 07:19:39 PM: Great photo love it.
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Post by: gringo on August 11, 2019, 11:38:00 PM: thanks Marine0846..glad you like it 8)

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Post by: gringo on August 14, 2019, 08:36:55 AM: Another Nam pictures of our Marines in another Vignette! :D 8)

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Post by: tomrommel1 on August 14, 2019, 09:43:37 AM: outstanding miniatures and painting! The picture is really atmospheric !!

Were is the slick from?
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Post by: bergschotten on August 14, 2019, 09:49:49 AM: wow-just goes to show that a top painter and phographer can make great figures look sensational.
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Post by: gringo on August 14, 2019, 01:55:52 PM: thanks Chaps for the kind comments! :D

Cheers
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Post by: Helen on August 14, 2019, 08:46:13 PM: Lovely vignette. Looks super!
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Post by: gringo on August 14, 2019, 09:23:36 PM: cheers Helen....many thanks :D

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Post by: gringo on August 15, 2019, 10:59:56 AM: another photo of our Ernie Cheatham figure standing amongst
broken yellow signage and rubble..top paint job my mate
Colin Fraser :D 8)

cheers :-* 8) :o
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Post by: gringo on August 17, 2019, 08:00:40 AM: New releases for our Vietnam War not so far off now :D :o 8) :-*
will post here!

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Post by: bergschotten on August 17, 2019, 09:44:58 AM: :o
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Post by: NickNascati on August 17, 2019, 11:47:34 PM: Ged,
Any plans for a couple NCOs at any point? I figure they should be slightly different from the grunts.
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Post by: gringo on August 18, 2019, 07:23:05 AM: indeed there are Nick already underway!! :D

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Post by: NickNascati on August 18, 2019, 01:28:51 PM: Sounds like timeng should be perfect, funding and figure availability may coincide. :)
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Post by: gringo on August 18, 2019, 08:16:49 PM: good news Nick merging of marvelous karma!! ;)

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Post by: NickNascati on August 18, 2019, 08:40:53 PM: I expect though that I will have to buy my NVA and VC from Empress.
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Post by: gringo on August 18, 2019, 09:03:49 PM: ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,NVA...Hue City 1968.. 8)

cheers
Ged
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Post by: NickNascati on August 18, 2019, 09:27:04 PM: Right, but a single figure.
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Post by: gringo on August 18, 2019, 10:00:50 PM: Some more of our Nam Vignettes..Marines in action..

Cheers
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: tomrommel1 on August 19, 2019, 08:44:51 AM: brilliant! Again were is the slick from ? What scale?
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Post by: bergschotten on August 19, 2019, 10:14:25 AM: Again, superb composition, painting and photography.
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Post by: gringo on August 19, 2019, 01:38:53 PM: thank you chaps
Tom..not sure on the slick,,,an "older model" im told! :D
cheers
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: tomrommel1 on August 19, 2019, 02:45:58 PM: OK thanks Ged
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Post by: gringo on August 21, 2019, 12:12:22 AM: cheers Tom 8)

regards
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on August 21, 2019, 01:34:18 PM: just to say regarding next releases ..these will be split into separate
waves.... :D..

cheers
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Matakakea on August 22, 2019, 05:01:33 PM: Quote
just to say regarding next releases ..these will be split into separate
waves.... :D..

Appropriate, given the Reds penchant for Wave Attacks. :D
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on August 22, 2019, 11:23:30 PM: indeed Matakakea

phase five part one released tonight 22.8.2019... :D
more to follow...………. 8) 8) 8) 8)

cheers
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Helen on August 23, 2019, 12:16:10 AM: The NVA look great Ged, well done.

Best regards,

Helen
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Post by: gringo on August 23, 2019, 12:31:43 AM: thank you Helen..much obliged!! :D

cheers
Ged
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Post by: NickNascati on August 23, 2019, 01:41:42 AM: They look great, I think I’m goi g to have to step up my commission work.
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Post by: Poiter50 on August 23, 2019, 01:52:17 AM: Love the sandals on one fig, saw those when I recently did the Cu Chi tunnels tour, very interesting. Heaps of weaponry and sandals of many sizes. Doubt any VC would have fitted the larger sizes, more suited to basketballers or Aussie footy ruckmen.
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: tomrommel1 on August 23, 2019, 07:03:39 AM: very nice figure indeed
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Post by: gringo on August 23, 2019, 09:27:10 AM: thank you Tom! ;)

regards
Ged
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Title: New NVA from GRINGOS40!
Post by: Shipka on August 23, 2019, 09:54:06 AM: I see Gringos has just released, the first part of their NVA

http://www.gringo40s.com/north-vietnamese-army.html
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Post by: Marine0846 on August 23, 2019, 05:06:53 PM: Great looking NVA. :-*
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Post by: gringo on August 23, 2019, 10:36:00 PM: Thanks Chaps Shikpa and Marine0846 8) :D ;) :)

regards
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on August 25, 2019, 07:40:46 PM: New top paint job on one of our New NVA releases...

cheers
Ged
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Post by: Helen on August 25, 2019, 08:46:45 PM: Lovely brushwork.
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Post by: gringo on August 25, 2019, 09:22:30 PM: cheers Helen... :D even better picture attached, 8)

cheers
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on August 28, 2019, 01:16:58 PM: some of our New NVA in a vignette... :D
set in Hue City February 1968,,Tet Offensive..

cheers
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: tomrommel1 on August 29, 2019, 08:22:33 AM: very nice figures and stunning paint job!
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on August 29, 2019, 09:28:59 AM: thanks Tom ;)..more to come! 8)

regards
Ged

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: bergschotten on August 29, 2019, 09:55:59 AM: Another cracking pair of sculpts on the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GRINGO40S/?__tn__=kC-R&eid=ARD3H82wCXPRcCR8JWF-RbyG3y3Fg73ZsnwQJ4Os6HIrH1TUeUPcd1GHQ0FUnEht_Q1EpWsCo9zTxJe_&hc_ref=ARRap59MjqLmtkkYL--39GvgVWhod7-
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Post by: bergschotten on August 29, 2019, 09:58:00 AM: That didn't really work
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Post by: gringo on August 29, 2019, 11:17:09 PM: bergschotten
many thanks indeed 8)
link worked for me! :D

regards
Ged
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will post these pictures later as
I have a few more ..of said duo! :-*
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Post by: gringo on August 30, 2019, 09:44:55 AM: some of Pete W clean and crisp paint jobs on my Nam figures
deserve an airing,,,first up 8) :D..a customers superb efforts 8)

cheers
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Helen on August 30, 2019, 10:38:39 AM: Lovely work.
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Post by: gringo on August 30, 2019, 11:48:31 AM: thanks Helen :D

cheers
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on September 03, 2019, 12:23:54 AM: top notch vignette done for me by Steve Perry ...wonderful :o 8) :-* o_o
not sure where Salute Add came from 8)

regards
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: tomrommel1 on September 03, 2019, 06:57:04 AM: nice picture
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Post by: gringo on September 03, 2019, 09:44:09 AM: thanks Tom :D

cheers Ged
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Post by: gringo on September 03, 2019, 09:49:09 AM: more Nam New Additions have arrived at Gringo40s HQ.... :o :-* o_o :D

Cheers
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on September 03, 2019, 02:16:39 PM: ps...……...there will be some New Releases at Colours.....for our Nam range...

:o :-* :o :-*
cheers
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on September 03, 2019, 10:21:18 PM: Quote from: gringo on September 03, 2019, 02:16:39 PM
ps...……...there will be some New Releases at Colours.....for our Nam range...

:o :-* :o :-*
cheers
Ged
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Cool.
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Post by: gringo on September 04, 2019, 09:18:08 AM: Ultravanillasmurf :D

many thanks
Ged
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Post by: gringo on September 04, 2019, 10:51:17 PM: another photo or two of the sensational vignette from Steve Perry
using Gringo40s Nam figures :D

cheers
Ged
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Post by: Helen on September 04, 2019, 11:08:08 PM: Excellent photo of your miniatures.

Best regards,

Helen
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Post by: gringo on September 05, 2019, 12:52:24 AM: Thank you Helen :D

cheers
Ged
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Post by: tomrommel1 on September 05, 2019, 06:46:08 AM: :-*
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Post by: gringo on September 05, 2019, 09:44:26 AM: cheers Tom ;)

regards
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on September 05, 2019, 01:44:18 PM: As the part of Phase five ...second part in fact we are releasing in limited numbers our USMC mule together with three crew as part of a set...on our website by the time of colours..will confirm if sooner :D 8) :D 8) :D

regards
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Marine0846 on September 05, 2019, 02:39:44 PM: Love the mule.
A must have.
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Post by: gringo on September 05, 2019, 03:34:44 PM: marine 0846 cheers Ged!! ;)

www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: tomrommel1 on September 05, 2019, 04:49:45 PM: that is gorgeous!!! can I preorder one for Crisis?
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Post by: gringo on September 05, 2019, 08:17:30 PM: ordered Tom ;)

cheers
Ged
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Post by: Helen on September 05, 2019, 08:47:06 PM: Love the mule with crew.
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Post by: Marine0846 on September 05, 2019, 09:44:27 PM: Can we preorder the mule and crew?
Have it mailed to us when it is ready.
I don't want to miss it.
Or will you have plenty?
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Post by: gringo on September 05, 2019, 10:21:35 PM: Marine0846 I have saved you one
its in the bag!! ;) 8)

regards
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on September 05, 2019, 10:22:32 PM: thank you Helen :D

cheers
Ged
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Post by: Marine0846 on September 05, 2019, 10:53:04 PM: Thanks Ged, your are the best.

I will be sure to purchase the rest of the Vietnam figures,
I don't have, at the same time.
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Post by: gringo on September 06, 2019, 12:09:49 AM: Marine0846

thanks my friend...more releases later this weekend!
:D

regards
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: tomrommel1 on September 06, 2019, 06:32:11 AM: Thanks Ged! I will add stuff to that preorder for Crisis when you reveal more amazing miniatures !
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Post by: gringo on September 06, 2019, 08:32:46 AM: thanks Tom...………..will advise ;)

cheers
Ged
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Post by: gringo on September 06, 2019, 09:45:20 AM: coming very soon our USMC Mutt for our Nam range....comes with
driver.. :D

cheers
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Marine0846 on September 06, 2019, 04:43:10 PM: Hi Ged,

I see you have posted the mule on your web store.
I went ahead I placed an order for it and lots of very cool Marines.
Thanks for holding one for me.

Randy (Marine0846)
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Post by: gringo on September 08, 2019, 12:21:30 AM: Marine0846

all well received my friend...safe ans sound in your parcel!!
;)

best regards
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on September 08, 2019, 08:07:41 AM: It was nice to meet you yesterday,
I have not started the hand packed ,while we chatted, Mule yet.
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Post by: gringo on September 08, 2019, 08:52:25 AM: it was a pleasure to Ultravanillasmurf :D

regards
Ged
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Post by: gringo on September 12, 2019, 09:58:30 AM: another photo of our 28mm Mule in action
no time to post much as clearing large
amount of Nam orders from just before
Colours...! :o 8) :-* :D..getting there
Phase six release due in the not too
distant future

cheers
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: tomrommel1 on September 12, 2019, 10:17:52 AM: nice picture
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Post by: gringo on September 12, 2019, 06:28:52 PM: cheers Tom ;)

regards
Ged
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Post by: gringo on September 13, 2019, 03:53:11 PM: another view of our Nam Mule...……. :D

cheers
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Bravo Six on September 14, 2019, 03:39:15 AM: Ged, do you have a preview pic of the Mutt driver?
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Post by: gringo on September 14, 2019, 08:19:52 AM: Bravo six..will try and sort a pic out for you 8)

cheers
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on September 14, 2019, 08:31:35 AM: Nice model and figures although I wouldn’t recommend doing what the gunner is doing, standing on the rounds and positioning himself behind the breech. The first is potentially dangerous cos he’ll likely fall off and may damage the rounds into the bargain. The second is assuredly fatal should the damn thing fire.

Oh well, Marines, not the sharpest of God’s creatures. :)
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Post by: gringo on September 14, 2019, 02:23:38 PM: the model depicts "setting up mode"...……. 8)
not deployment!!

cheers
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on September 14, 2019, 09:27:51 PM: one of our New NVA figures in Hue City 1968...……. 8)

cheers
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Bravo Six on September 16, 2019, 01:07:41 AM: Quote
Bravo six..will try and sort a pic out for you

Thank you kind sir!
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Post by: gringo on September 17, 2019, 09:39:00 AM: a photo of of one of our latest releases the NVA sniper in action
top paint job Andy Singleton :D

regards
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on September 17, 2019, 10:17:49 AM: Ooh! Nice!. Must add that one to the list.
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Post by: Marine0846 on September 17, 2019, 06:15:02 PM: Love the sniper.
Top job.
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Post by: gringo on September 17, 2019, 11:33:04 PM: thanks chaps :D

cheers
Ged
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Post by: gringo on September 18, 2019, 10:07:44 AM: Phase six release en route..... :o 8) :-* o_o ;)

regards
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on September 19, 2019, 08:11:05 AM: Another photo of our New NVA sniper... :D

cheers
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Helen on September 19, 2019, 09:03:06 AM: Lovely brushwork once again Ged.

Best regards,

Helen
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Post by: gringo on September 19, 2019, 01:59:06 PM: thanks helen
much obliged!! :D

cheers
Ged
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Post by: gringo on September 21, 2019, 08:15:48 AM: almost there on our 1/48th 28mm Patton Tank M48A3 late War model....….WIP..nearly completed ..months of work to achieve best specification
possible ……..ready for release soon!!! 8) :o :-* :D

regards
Ged
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Post by: gringo on September 21, 2019, 08:31:28 AM: And some close up uber-detail still being worked on.. :D
for the M48A3....

Cheers
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on September 21, 2019, 09:22:30 AM: Looks good!
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Post by: Shipka on September 21, 2019, 12:01:03 PM: Really love the new figures just got my second batch nearly finished, keep up the Stirling work Ged. Love the preview shots of the tank this will be a stunning model
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Post by: gringo on September 21, 2019, 08:15:52 PM: thanks very much chaps :D

regards
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on September 24, 2019, 09:57:59 AM: more pictures of the M48A3 to follow shortly :D

cheers
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on September 26, 2019, 09:26:42 AM: just a note to say after meteoric sales of our Nam figures we have now managed a full restock ..so we are good to go again. :o 8) :D :-* o_o
thanks for the tremendous support.

regards
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on September 29, 2019, 12:38:44 AM: more Nam en route!! :D

cheers
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Helen on September 29, 2019, 06:08:55 AM: Wonderful news Ged to all of your supporters on a super range of miniatures and vehicles.

Best regards,

Helen
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Post by: gringo on September 29, 2019, 09:03:05 PM: many thanks Helen much appreciated... :D

regards
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on September 30, 2019, 09:22:56 AM: almost there on the M48A3 …. :D

regards
Ged
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Post by: carlos marighela on September 30, 2019, 10:10:41 AM: Impressive! :-*
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Post by: tomrommel1 on September 30, 2019, 01:59:42 PM: really nice indeed
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Post by: gringo on September 30, 2019, 03:01:14 PM: thanks chaps :D

cheers
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on October 01, 2019, 10:52:41 AM: more M48A3 info/photos soon :D

cheers
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on October 01, 2019, 11:16:00 PM: some photos to come of our Marines in action Hue City painted by Deadhead
and set in scenarios pertinent to the action in the city... :D

regards
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on October 06, 2019, 08:23:54 AM: another photo of our Marines in action in Hue City February 1968/ :D

cheers
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Dags on October 06, 2019, 02:27:16 PM: Ged kindly sent me a couple of samples...

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48852787827_e15cf429c9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hqXiPi)

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48852598911_bf83d9c35e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hqWkE8)
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Post by: gringo on October 06, 2019, 09:00:45 PM: Dags
lovely paint jobs matey!! :D 8) 8) :D 8)
love the scenic as well 8)

regards
Ged
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Post by: DaveL on October 06, 2019, 09:04:01 PM: The new tank is amazing. Great detail and crisp casting and a great idea to include stowage with it.
Can't wait to see it painted
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Post by: NickNascati on October 06, 2019, 09:11:25 PM: I have a small order on the way, I have to get my colors sorted.
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Post by: gringo on October 07, 2019, 09:22:46 AM: Davel and Nick ,,many thanks for the support! :D ;) :D ;)

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Post by: Helen on October 07, 2019, 09:29:37 PM: Nice work from Dags.
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Post by: gringo on October 09, 2019, 10:46:14 AM: phase six New additions to our Vietnam War range not far off now .. :D

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: manchesterreg on October 11, 2019, 04:27:59 PM: Some new NVA out on the site, very nice indeed.
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Post by: gringo on October 11, 2019, 04:46:26 PM: thanks Manchesterreg ;)

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on October 11, 2019, 04:49:10 PM: Brand New 28mm NVA additions released today for our Vietnam War 1968 range..and available now from our webstore. :D

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ps attached picture NVA with B40
from the New releases...……….
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Post by: carlos marighela on October 11, 2019, 04:53:35 PM: Wow! Those are some of the nicest figures in the range! Lovely work.
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Post by: gringo on October 11, 2019, 05:06:52 PM: thanks Carlos ..appreciated! :D

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Post by: gringo on October 13, 2019, 09:54:55 AM: and another picture of an NVA B40 carrying soldier from our recent New NVA
releases on the 11th October 2019...available now from Gringo40s

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Post by: gringo on October 15, 2019, 02:51:23 PM: more pictures of our Brand New NVA releases as soon as we are able :D

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Post by: gringo on October 15, 2019, 06:05:33 PM: another Brand New release of Main force NVA ..phase seven includes a brace of Mortar teams..available from our webstore Now! ….attached picture is of a type 36 82mm NVA Mortar and team :D 8) :D 8),,,our second release this week 8) just to clarify. ;)

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Post by: gringo on October 15, 2019, 06:25:26 PM: and another shot of the 82mm NVA Main force mortar team..in full action this time ;) :D 8) :)

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Post by: gringo on October 17, 2019, 12:53:18 AM: Just released NVA9 today to fill in missing gap in numbers
available now along with the other two sets of releases. :D

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Helen on October 17, 2019, 02:05:18 AM: Great releases Ged to the range.

Best regards,

Helen
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Post by: gringo on October 17, 2019, 10:23:33 AM: thank you Helen as always for your support!! :D

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: DaveL on October 17, 2019, 08:16:19 PM: These figures just get better with every release.
The dynamic poses that suggest physical action and exertion and the facial expressions - especially on the mortar crew are wonde4fully captured.
Great figures Ged
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Post by: gringo on October 18, 2019, 12:06:48 AM: Davel
thanks matey...much appreciated!! ;) :D 8) :)

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on October 20, 2019, 07:41:34 AM: just a note to say our 1/48th scale 28mm "Nam Mutt" was released roday 20th October 2019 and is available in our Webstore now! :D

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Post by: Marine0846 on October 20, 2019, 05:55:42 PM: Love the Jeep.
Well done.
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Post by: Bravo Six on October 20, 2019, 06:34:27 PM: Jeep and driver look amazing Ged!
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Post by: Corporalslim on October 20, 2019, 08:07:59 PM: I'm looking to put an order in to pick up at Warfare in Reading - will the M48 be available by then?
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Post by: gringo on October 20, 2019, 10:45:31 PM: thanks Gents! :D

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Post by: gringo on October 21, 2019, 11:31:37 PM: phase Nine now on the Horizon..... :D

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: DaveL on October 22, 2019, 05:23:13 PM: I agree with Bravo Six.
That jeep is fantastic and shows just how good the figures are with a good paint job.
Love the NAV figures as well
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Post by: gringo on October 23, 2019, 12:02:24 AM: many thanks davel

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:D
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Post by: carlos marighela on October 23, 2019, 09:18:24 AM: That is a very nice model! It’s actually an M151A2 though, not an A1 and marginally too late for Hue. That said, I’m going to get one.
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Post by: gringo on October 23, 2019, 12:19:04 PM: ref CRISIS 2019...stocks are diminishing at a rapid rate
for our Mule and Mutt so please let me know @gringo40s@btinternet.com
if you want one or two reserved.Nice shot of the Mule attached :D 8) :-* :o

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Post by: Dags on October 24, 2019, 10:18:38 PM: Recently finished commission....

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48954673331_2ecf6c6ce6_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hzXuPV)
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on October 24, 2019, 11:45:36 PM: Really superb work Dags 8) :o ;) ;)

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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on October 25, 2019, 08:05:36 AM: Very nice.
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Post by: gringo on October 26, 2019, 06:26:06 PM: thanks for the support chaps!!

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Post by: gringo on October 27, 2019, 12:58:34 PM: a picture of our Marine Corpsman set :D

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: NurgleHH on October 28, 2019, 09:29:07 AM: Quote from: gringo on October 27, 2019, 12:58:34 PM
a picture of our Marine Corpsman set :D

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Wonderful painted. Who made it???
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Post by: gringo on October 28, 2019, 08:22:08 PM: NurgleHH

figures are gringo40s top paint job by Andy Singleton
thanks for the supportive :D comment!

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on October 29, 2019, 10:05:37 AM: great picture of a Hue City vignette using Gringo40s Nam Marines
by a customer... :D

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Post by: tomrommel1 on October 29, 2019, 11:01:19 AM: :-* :-*
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Post by: gringo on October 29, 2019, 11:30:39 AM: thanks Tom! :D

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Post by: gringo on October 30, 2019, 12:18:19 AM: Another punters picture of a kneeling NVA
great paint job Colin Fraser :D

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: tomrommel1 on October 30, 2019, 06:53:10 AM: a little bit out of focus but very well painted indeed
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Post by: gringo on October 30, 2019, 09:21:15 AM: indeed! thanks Tom :D

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Post by: gringo on October 30, 2019, 09:47:03 AM: more bareheaded Hue NVA.... :D

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on October 30, 2019, 06:47:12 PM: Nice painting.
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: tomrommel1 on October 31, 2019, 08:01:17 AM: really nice!! Can't wait to get mine to paint!
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Post by: gringo on October 31, 2019, 10:43:34 AM: thanks chaps :D

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on November 04, 2019, 12:54:48 PM: another picture of one of our New releases a composite shot
of an NVA Mortar team..top paint job Andy Singleton

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on November 05, 2019, 08:57:18 AM: just a note to say Gringo40s have had a full restock for
both the Marines and the NVA.... :D

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on November 11, 2019, 12:00:08 AM: NVA and Vietcong flags just released for the Vietnam War range
and available now from the Webstore :D

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on November 13, 2019, 10:28:17 PM: coming soon Phase 10 New Vietnam releases..should not be long now :D

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on November 14, 2019, 03:40:21 PM: Brand New Release today 14.11.2019 :o :-* o_o :D
USMC Assault team Hue City 2019....available
at Warfare 2019 and Now...spice up your Marine
units..!!

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: bergschotten on November 14, 2019, 04:51:14 PM: Very nice.....as are the other new releases.

Stephen
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Post by: gringo on November 14, 2019, 05:08:20 PM: Bergschotten many thanks

Ged
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Post by: gringo on November 20, 2019, 10:10:40 AM: ++++ Phase 11 en route++++

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Post by: gringo on November 22, 2019, 10:28:10 PM: ...more "surplus" Nam items to be added soon! :D

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Post by: gringo on November 28, 2019, 06:19:27 PM: second picture from our illustrious assault team Hue city 1968
a US Marine kneeling firing a LAW ...with a brace of em in reserve
great paintjob by Andy Singleton...much more to follow"! 8) :o :D :-* o_o :) ;)

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Post by: gringo on November 29, 2019, 10:28:16 AM: better picture ref......….!! :D

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Post by: jim100 on November 29, 2019, 08:53:58 PM: Beautifully sculpted beautifully painted. :o :o
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Post by: gringo on November 30, 2019, 01:00:08 AM: thank you Jim!! :D

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Post by: gringo on December 01, 2019, 02:59:23 PM: another photo of an 28mm African-American Marine ..part of our Assault team recently released..top paint job Andy Singleton..

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Post by: gringo on December 04, 2019, 10:31:28 AM: our NVA flags now fully restocked.... :D

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Post by: gringo on December 11, 2019, 12:14:00 PM: ++++Phase 11 Nam en route ++++ :) :D :) :D

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Post by: gringo on December 15, 2019, 09:59:23 AM: great picture of one of our Marines...………... :D 8)

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Post by: gringo on December 16, 2019, 11:29:17 AM: another photo of our Marine Assault team..this Guy firing a Law
with additional Law and slung M16! :D 8) :D 8)

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on December 28, 2019, 09:41:24 AM: part of Phase 11 Now released 23.12.2019 for our USMC
troops in the Vietnam War 1968 range 8) 8) :o :D
attached photo of an African American M60 gunner one
of the releases.

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Post by: carlos marighela on December 28, 2019, 10:15:09 AM: Jolly nice sculpt Fed!
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Post by: gringo on December 30, 2019, 10:32:40 AM: And another New Release over the Christmas period,,a Marine
firing a blooper..more to follow 8) :D 8) :D

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on January 01, 2020, 03:11:52 AM: more pictures of figures en route!! :D 8)

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Post by: Shahbahraz on January 01, 2020, 11:14:54 AM: Wow, that's a lovely figure.
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Post by: gringo on January 01, 2020, 07:43:34 PM: Shahbahraz

many thanks :D
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on January 04, 2020, 07:45:05 AM: another New Release this time a USMC 28mm M60 Machine gun team in action Hue City February 1968 ..available now from our Webstore.. :D 8) :D 8)

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Post by: gringo on January 05, 2020, 02:05:51 PM: for release soon our 28mm 1/48th scale M48A3 :D 8) :D 8)

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on January 09, 2020, 02:00:39 PM: another one of our "festive" releases" a US Marine under cover
Hue City 1968 available now from our WebStore…

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Post by: bergschotten on January 12, 2020, 09:30:06 AM: These are great.
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Post by: gringo on January 12, 2020, 08:49:24 PM: Bergschotten
many thanks indeed!

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on January 15, 2020, 11:54:29 PM: another picture of our 1/48th scale M48A3...

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Post by: gringo on January 22, 2020, 01:51:21 AM: painted US Marine firing overhead …
great paint job Andy Singleton.
more to follow...

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on January 25, 2020, 09:49:36 AM: more pictures...this time the Vignette of Captain Christmas and senior RTO
with Marines in the background ...top paint job Andy Singleton

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Post by: Ash on January 25, 2020, 12:37:01 PM: Nice photo.
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Post by: gringo on January 25, 2020, 03:20:26 PM: thanks Ash! :D

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Post by: gringo on January 26, 2020, 09:29:31 PM: Brand New Nam release Sunday 26.1.2020 US Mortar Team firing a
M1 81mm Medium Mortar with M1 Helmets and flackjackets :D

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on January 30, 2020, 05:13:45 PM: one of our New releases for the Vietnam War 1968 range US Army Doghandler and German shepard..great pint job Andy Singleton .available now from our webstore

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: bergschotten on January 30, 2020, 11:01:19 PM: That is a top sculpt and the painting is great...
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Post by: gringo on January 31, 2020, 12:16:20 AM: Bergschotten many thanks indeed :D

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on January 31, 2020, 02:31:00 AM: They are indeed excellent sculpts. Does does suggest you are widening the war?
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Post by: gringo on February 05, 2020, 12:06:05 PM: thanks Carlos :D

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: DaveL on February 12, 2020, 09:56:08 PM: So glad to see this range expanding. Great figures and sculpts and very action packed
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Post by: gringo on February 14, 2020, 10:29:01 AM: thanks Dave much appreciated! :D

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 14, 2020, 10:31:56 AM: ++++ New releases en route from Gringo40s for our 28mm Vietnam range++++ :D :o :o :-* o_o :D ;) :)

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 16, 2020, 08:28:07 PM: And the painted M60 US Marine team painted up superbly
by Andy Singleton.one of our recent releases :D

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Helen on February 16, 2020, 09:01:23 PM: The M60 mg team look great. Super work.
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Post by: gringo on February 17, 2020, 01:11:39 AM: thanks Helen much obliged!! 8)

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Post by: Shipka on February 20, 2020, 12:52:10 PM: These are great Ged, my painter is working through the multitude of bags I have ordered and we are both looking forward
To the next release.

On a separate note I was talking to and showing the figures to a couple of friends of mine in America who served in Nam, and they asked me to tell you that the figures truly capture the flavour of the conflict........

A great tribute to the many who lost their lives and too the many who came back with physical and mental scars
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Post by: gringo on February 20, 2020, 04:57:05 PM: thank you very much Shipka
makes all the effort worthwhile..!! :D

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 20, 2020, 05:01:54 PM: a painted version of our original US Marines
bare chested firing their Mortar,painted with
great skill by Andy Singleton,,available from
our Webstore..more additions en route.

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 21, 2020, 10:59:50 AM: one of our customers has made a slew of Models incorporating Gringo40s
figures..this one is excellent... 8)

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Shipka on February 21, 2020, 09:28:41 PM: That cameo shot is excellent and very evocative. Kudos to the modeller
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Post by: gringo on February 22, 2020, 08:54:56 AM: thanks Shipka! :D

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Post by: gringo on February 26, 2020, 06:50:35 PM: and picture of a recent release..
this time a US Marine unleashing some
blooper rounds! painted as ever by Mr A.Singleton
in glorious fashion!

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Post by: Shipka on March 03, 2020, 06:07:02 PM: http://www.gringo40s.com/firefight-at-the-us-embassy.html

One can always thank Gringo40 for an interesting and rarely seen group of figures aimed as part of their Vietnam releases... This is The American forces defending The American Embassy during an attack by the Vietcong and Sappers from the C-10 Regiment. Can't wait to start building the grounds, have already put my order in for the figures

Book - Attack On The American Embassy During Tet, 1968: Factors That Turned A Tactical Victory Into A Political Defea by Major O,Brien
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Post by: carlos marighela on March 03, 2020, 06:34:48 PM: Nicely done! Definitely want some of those. Will you be doing the sappers as well?
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Post by: gringo on March 03, 2020, 07:52:43 PM: thanks Chaps....part one released today....
ref the attack on the American Embassy
31.1.1968...………..a momentous day
for all sides. 8) 8) 8) 8)

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Post by: carlos marighela on March 03, 2020, 10:19:08 PM: Question for the Kentish man.

If you live in Orpington and were to visit the gym on a regular basis, would that make you a Buff Orpington? :D

Looking forward to the sappers. Any bugger who decides to build the US embassy is a mad bugger, although you could get double use for 1975.
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Post by: Dags on March 03, 2020, 10:38:30 PM: Quote from: carlos marighela on March 03, 2020, 10:19:08 PM
If you live in Orpington and were to visit the gym on a regular basis, would that make you a Buff Orpington?

You've obviously never met Ged ;)
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on March 03, 2020, 10:59:01 PM: That is the Osprey double page spread from the Campaign Tet book.
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Post by: Blackwolf on March 03, 2020, 11:09:51 PM: Is Ged a rooster?
Lovely miniatures by the way :-*
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Post by: Splod on March 03, 2020, 11:14:00 PM: Love those MPs, plus the Marine guards are a treat :D
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Post by: gringo on March 04, 2020, 12:22:48 AM: thanks for the thumbs up chaps :D :D :D :D

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Post by: carlos marighela on March 04, 2020, 12:24:22 AM: Quote from: Ultravanillasmurf on March 03, 2020, 10:59:01 PM
That is the Osprey double page spread from the Campaign Tet book.

The Chancellery building itself would have a massive footprint and would be a tricky but not impossible build given that has that open concrete lattice facade. The compound walls would be a bugger if you aim for accuracy as they had a very distinctive, diamond shaped, pattern on the cast concrete panels. That Osprey illustration is incorrect in a number of details btw. If anyone is planning on making one you would be better going from contemporary photos.

At least one creative has had a crack it it using Lego. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nD-KBp1Q6fo

Of course it might be easier to model it as it is now. Only the concrete planters remain, the rest of it got torn down back in the '90s. :)
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on March 04, 2020, 08:24:10 PM: So when is Rich H going to build it?
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Post by: gringo on March 05, 2020, 10:55:17 AM: First up one of our New Firefight at the American Embassy releases
on 3rd March 2020..Heroic MP pulling wounded MP mate to safety..part of the all encompassing take on this momentous event in the Vietnam War in 1968.. 8) 8) 8) 8)

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Post by: gringo on March 12, 2020, 06:50:47 PM: Another picture from our Newly released "Firefight at the American Embassy 1968" release..
this chap is a MSG..Marine Security Guard./CIA :D.

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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on March 13, 2020, 10:02:41 PM: Is that a Beretta?
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Post by: carlos marighela on March 13, 2020, 11:37:50 PM: PM-12.

Also handy for 1970s Red Brigade or anti-Mafia games.
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Post by: gringo on March 14, 2020, 12:48:26 AM: Ultravanillasmurf.it is indeed .. :D

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Post by: gringo on March 14, 2020, 07:38:46 AM: regarding the recent "Firefight at the Embassy release" fully re-stock now in place :D 8) :D 8)

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Post by: gringo on March 16, 2020, 12:41:54 PM: first of our painted figures from our "Firefight at the American Embassy 1968" features our Heroic MP pulling his wounded buddy to safety..top paint job Andy Singleton...figures newly released and available
at www.gringo40s.com

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Post by: Helen on March 16, 2020, 07:22:32 PM: Lovely brushwork Ged by Andy on the MPs.

Best regards,

Helen
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Post by: gringo on March 17, 2020, 12:34:33 AM: Thanks for your support Helen
:D

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Post by: gringo on March 18, 2020, 12:49:22 PM: Another photo of our two MP mini vignette recently released from the
"Firefight at the American Embassy sub range" part of the 28mm Vietnam War 1968 range of figures and equipment., :D

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Post by: gringo on March 28, 2020, 11:02:50 AM: another picture of one of our MPs in action
turning to fire..nicely painted by Andy Singleton
part of the "Firefight at the American Embassy " release 8)

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Post by: gringo on April 02, 2020, 01:56:37 AM: another MP recently released for our attack on the
American Embassy sub-range..great paintwork by
Andy Singleton...more to follow :D

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Post by: Richard MARQUIS on April 03, 2020, 11:02:20 PM: Your figurines are a pleasure to paint. I am looking forward the confinement to be over to continue my collection.
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Post by: bergschotten on April 04, 2020, 08:40:54 AM: Very nice.
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Post by: gringo on April 04, 2020, 10:04:11 AM: thank you Richard..appreciated! ;) :D

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Post by: gringo on April 04, 2020, 10:06:29 AM: Bergschotten many thanks :D

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Post by: gringo on April 06, 2020, 01:30:48 PM: Richard

looking forward to more updates!! ;)

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Richard MARQUIS on April 11, 2020, 09:27:07 AM: Your miniatures poses are very close to real photos we can see on flickr albums related to Vietnam war and Hue battle. It's a real jump in History to paint them and build vignettes.
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Post by: gringo on April 13, 2020, 12:58:01 AM: Thank you Richard

appreciated!! ;) :D

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Post by: gringo on April 17, 2020, 10:36:07 AM: just a note regarding our Nam range...more New additions en route
and stocks holding out despite waves of orders..hence our announcement below... :D

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Post by: Richard MARQUIS on April 19, 2020, 06:35:29 PM: Hello, here are some extra pictures about my Gringo40s miniatures. Just to illustrate that they fit well with 1/50 vehicles in my opinion. The M76 Otters are 3D printed and the M48 Patton is a Corgi, both in 1/50.
Do you when your M48 Patton model will be available?
Do you target to deliver any AFV or APC crews?
Could I suggest also a cal 50 or Quad 50 cal (emplacement)? It would be nice additions I think for any Khe Sanh scenarios.
Anyway, bravo for your miniatures.
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on April 19, 2020, 07:44:51 PM: Nice painting.
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Post by: gringo on April 21, 2020, 12:50:48 AM: great looking setup there Richard 8) 8) 8) 8)

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Post by: gringo on April 26, 2020, 08:58:56 AM: Richard
ps great paintjob on the figures as well! :D

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Post by: Richard MARQUIS on April 27, 2020, 02:13:20 PM: Thank you Ged.
The variety of poses of your miniatures is a source of inspiration for my diorama (WIP).
I recommend that link (that certainly many in that forum know): many many great pictures about that period. ( https://www.flickr.com/photos/13476480@N07/page742 )

I put in my gallery some other pics with also size comparison with other minis.( https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?action=gallery;su=user;cat=1320;u=15251
)

Do you plan to release some war reporters?
And some US infantry without body armor?
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Post by: gringo on April 28, 2020, 11:42:08 PM: Richard

appreciate the kind comments.. :D

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Post by: gringo on May 07, 2020, 11:35:21 AM: attached painted Gringo40s 28mm NVA in action nicely painted by
Trafalger Miniatures... :D

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Post by: gringo on May 12, 2020, 05:35:38 PM: and another NVA soldier at full tilt painted by Trafalgar Miniatures
rather splendidly :D

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Post by: gringo on May 15, 2020, 10:13:09 AM: another NVA soldier from our Vietnam War 1968 range ..again from paintbrush of Trafalgar Miniatures.. :D

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Post by: gringo on May 17, 2020, 10:45:12 PM: 28mm Gringo40s rugged USMC tattoo and and smokes to the fore..top paintjob from Trafalgar miniatures for Gringo40s Vietnam War range 1968 figure available from www.gringo40s.com

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Post by: Blackwolf on May 17, 2020, 11:41:35 PM: Cracking figure, lovely painting!
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Post by: Helen on May 18, 2020, 04:09:32 AM: Top work Ged from your artists as usual.
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Post by: gringo on May 18, 2020, 09:28:50 AM: Helen

many thanks :D :)

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Post by: Ragnar on May 18, 2020, 11:27:20 AM: Superb work by Trafalgar.
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Post by: gringo on May 18, 2020, 02:04:13 PM: thanks for the thumbs up Ragnar :D

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Post by: gringo on May 20, 2020, 10:25:13 AM: more photos to follow :D

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Post by: gringo on May 30, 2020, 11:23:38 PM: regarding our ling awaited M48A3,just need to
sort out the abundance of kit and extras.and receive
decent boxes and we will release the tank,not far off :D

regards
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Post by: gringo on May 31, 2020, 10:37:44 PM: Gringo40s have just released a swathe of New Nam figures
...attached photo of the NVA Standard bearer being one of them
fuller information to follow :D ;) ;) :D

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Post by: Helen on June 01, 2020, 01:45:31 AM: Lovely set of miniatures released.
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Post by: carlos marighela on June 01, 2020, 06:09:33 AM: Those sappers are superb! Great new additions Ged!
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Post by: gringo on June 01, 2020, 08:36:31 AM: thank you very much Helen!1 :D

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Post by: gringo on June 01, 2020, 08:37:59 AM: thanks very much Carlos! :D ;)

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Post by: gringo on June 01, 2020, 10:09:15 AM: a group shot of NVA/VC Sappers , part of a swathe of Nam releases today
for our 28mm Vietnam War 1968 range
released 1st June 2020 :D.

cheers
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Post by: Shipka on June 01, 2020, 01:55:05 PM: Great new releases GED, just put my order in!!!, Now to build some wire around my compounds
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Post by: gringo on June 01, 2020, 04:46:22 PM: thank you Geoff much obliged! ;) :D

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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on June 01, 2020, 06:07:34 PM: Nice.
Those sappers look useful.
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Post by: gringo on June 01, 2020, 07:32:00 PM: Ultravanillasmurf

many thanks ! :D

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Post by: gringo on June 01, 2020, 07:35:04 PM: and some news on the Firefight at the American Embassy..VC C10-Sapper battalion released...in early war civilian clothes :D

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Post by: gringo on June 02, 2020, 01:28:07 PM: just a note to say Gringo40s Vietnam War releases are
now all on my site and are fully updated and available! :D :D :D :D

cheers
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Post by: gringo on June 04, 2020, 08:55:17 AM: Gringo40s have also released the first of our VC in the shape of the
C10-Sapper battalion...dressed in early war civilian clothes ..this chap armed with a C4 Charged linen bag and a brand New Chinese AK47 for the attack on the American Embassy....more pictures of releases to follow. :D :D :D :D :

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Post by: gringo on June 08, 2020, 10:55:51 AM: quick update...………….More Gringo40s Nam releases en route
updates to follow1 :D :D :D :D

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Post by: gringo on June 12, 2020, 09:19:51 AM: another one of our New "Early" VC ..leaning back firing his Chinese AK47 in civilian clothes,a member of the C10 Sapper battalion

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Post by: gringo on June 14, 2020, 09:24:29 AM: Another picture of our NVA Mortar team in action
top paintjob Andy Singleton...more to follow :D

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Post by: gringo on June 17, 2020, 11:09:37 AM: Gringo40s have just released part one of our Vietnam War 1968 Flamethrowers in the shape of a US Army and NVA flamethrower...more to follow
Figures released 17.6.2020..more to follow :D :D :D :D :

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Post by: carlos marighela on June 17, 2020, 11:19:28 AM: Excellent, saves me some conversion work.
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Post by: gringo on June 17, 2020, 12:29:02 PM: thanks Carlos! :D

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Post by: gringo on June 24, 2020, 10:22:28 AM: NVA Flamerthrower in East German style helmet
one of our Brand New Releases 8) 8) 8) 8)

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on June 24, 2020, 10:35:29 AM: That’s definitely not an East German helmet. It looks more like the Ssh-40/60/68 series of Soviet helmets, so still good to go.
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Post by: carlos marighela on June 24, 2020, 10:37:56 AM: For future reference, this is what the East German helmet looks like.
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Post by: gringo on June 24, 2020, 11:04:01 AM: Carlos
thanks for your input :D
the clue was the insertion of the word "style" of helmet
:-*
cause thats what the Russkie helmets looked like... 8) 8)
IMHO
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Post by: gringo on June 28, 2020, 03:49:18 PM: more Flamethrower pictures to follow! :D

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Post by: gringo on June 29, 2020, 05:42:55 PM: a group of our recently released 28mm NVA/VC Sappers superbly painted by
Andy Singleton...more to follow ..part of our Vietnam War 1968 range

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Post by: Digits on July 03, 2020, 11:06:58 AM: Did you mean to put a different picture up?
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Post by: gringo on July 03, 2020, 11:13:22 AM: indeed Digits being actioned!! :D
early war VC top paintjob Andy Singleton
showing a section of the C10 Sapper battalion
in "town civilian dress" for the attack on the American
Embassy during the Tet Offensive.

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Post by: gringo on July 07, 2020, 05:50:01 PM: Gringo40s 28mm Gringo40s Early Vietnam War ..painted up as the C10 Sapper battalion that attacked the America Embassy during the Tet Offensive in civilian gear with red armbands and neckties as a distinguishing field sign worn on the day..top paintjob Andy Singleton..recent release from Gringo40s @ www.gringo40s.com :D 8) :D 8)
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on July 07, 2020, 06:06:09 PM: Nice, useful figures.

Now a standing HMG gunner in a similar style would be cool (if not period correct).
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Post by: gringo on July 08, 2020, 01:54:40 PM: Ultravanillasmurf

thanks for the comments ;) :D 8) 8)

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Post by: gringo on July 10, 2020, 07:38:12 PM: and the painted version of the NVA Flamethrower top painted
figure by Andy Singleton :D :D :D :D
figure available from our Webstore now
along with his US Army counterpart. 8) 8) 8) 8)

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Post by: gringo on July 15, 2020, 03:49:48 PM: another photograph of Gringo40s NVA Sniper in action..figure part of our expanding Vietnam War 1968 range,well painted by Andy Singleton. figures available from Gringo40s at www.gringo40s.com 8) 8) 8) 8)

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on July 27, 2020, 11:37:50 AM: a splendid vignette of Gringo40s 28mm US Marines in action in Hue City 1968 from one of our customers, splendidly capturing the essence of a firing line..
all figures available from our Webstore at www.gringo40s.com

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Post by: gringo on July 28, 2020, 01:45:57 AM: 28mm Gringo40s NVA Mortar team in action...great paintjob from
Tim Kings-Lynne. figures available from Gringo40s @ www.gringo40s.com

:D 8) :D 8)

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Post by: gringo on July 30, 2020, 03:42:55 PM: Gringo40s update...we have added New Female VC figures and
New Male VC today in two separate releases..30.7.2020 available
from our webstore today 8) :D ;) :-*

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add for female VC atatched... :D
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Post by: Shipka on July 30, 2020, 03:50:39 PM: Great to see female VC, have just placed my order in keep up the excellent work
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Post by: gringo on July 30, 2020, 04:32:09 PM: thanks Geoff much obliged!! 8) 8)

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Post by: gringo on July 31, 2020, 10:40:16 AM: and the other release yesterday more hardened VC in Hue style kit and beyond.this time male fighters :D 8) :D 8)

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Post by: gringo on August 05, 2020, 09:26:38 AM: one of our recently released NVA figures .an officer blowing a whistle /top paint job Any Singleton...armed with a pistol only as was their want... :D :D 8)

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Post by: Helen on August 05, 2020, 10:21:22 AM: Nice work.
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Post by: gringo on August 05, 2020, 01:36:35 PM: thanks Helen!! :D :D

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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on August 05, 2020, 06:22:27 PM: Nice (though I am sure he has a pistol as well as a whistle).
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Post by: gringo on August 08, 2020, 01:06:09 AM: Ultravanillasmurf

many thanks...he does indeed have a pistol 8)

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Post by: carlos marighela on August 08, 2020, 02:28:55 AM: Lamentable but I suppose crowd violence has made it inevitable that referees would be armed. Someone should have a word to the grounds keepers about the state of the pitch though. :D
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Post by: gringo on August 10, 2020, 04:03:19 PM: Just a note to say Gringo40s Mule is almost
out of stock ...we are re-stocking soon. :D

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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on August 11, 2020, 07:50:39 AM: Nice picture, but I think that is your M274 Mule.
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Post by: gringo on August 11, 2020, 10:18:34 AM: extreme Heat Carruthers! ;)

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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on August 11, 2020, 10:25:28 AM: Quote from: gringo on August 11, 2020, 10:18:34 AM
extreme Heat Carruthers! ;)
I know the feeling.
^__^
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Post by: gringo on August 12, 2020, 01:19:56 PM: some splendidly painted Gringo40s NVA from Table-Top-Tim..
more to follow :D 8) :D 8)

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Post by: gringo on August 17, 2020, 01:24:44 PM: attached picture is of our VC Female Radio operator in action ..one of our recent VC releases.splendidly painted by Andy Singleton.more to follow

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Post by: gringo on August 19, 2020, 09:24:54 AM: Some very recent releases,,,,,,,,,, :D :-* 8) :)

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Post by: gringo on August 20, 2020, 12:56:12 PM: one of our 28mm Gringo40s heavily armed VC from Gringo40s..superbly painted by Andy Singleton,available now from Gringo40s webstore one of our recent releases! www.gringo40s.com

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Post by: Ash on August 20, 2020, 03:18:04 PM: very nice paint job, and great pose.
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Post by: gringo on August 20, 2020, 03:48:31 PM: thanks Ash! :D.........appreciated! 8)

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Post by: gringo on August 23, 2020, 01:25:16 PM: even more Male VC released yesterday and available from our
Webstore..for our Vietnam War 28mm range! :-* o_o :o 8) :) :D

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Post by: Silent Invader on September 04, 2020, 11:31:00 AM: Can you tell me the height of the VC ladies? Ta. :)

(I’m after some shorter females)

http://www.gringo40s.com/viet-cong-female-soldiers.html (http://www.gringo40s.com/viet-cong-female-soldiers.html)
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Post by: gringo on September 10, 2020, 10:53:02 AM: Silent invader......thanks for the inquiry
about 28.5 mm... :D

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Post by: Silent Invader on September 10, 2020, 06:54:14 PM: Quote from: gringo on September 10, 2020, 10:53:02 AM
Silent invader......thanks for the inquiry
about 28.5 mm... :D

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Cheers Ged. 8)

Sorry for late reply but I somehow missed yours
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Post by: gringo on September 11, 2020, 02:33:42 PM: Silent invader....no problem matey :D

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Post by: Elk101 on September 11, 2020, 03:08:30 PM: Those female VC had escaped my notice, I rather like them.
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Post by: gringo on September 14, 2020, 09:41:35 AM: thanks Elk101 :D

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Elk101 on September 14, 2020, 08:32:00 PM: I may have missed this, and apologies if I have, but how do these size up against the Force of Arms figures?
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Post by: gringo on September 15, 2020, 12:55:14 AM: Elk101...............not seen these
in person..! ao not sure 8)

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on September 17, 2020, 10:44:02 AM: 28mm Gringo40s Marines incorporated in a famous Hue 68 picture from one of our customers.figures ,,interesting mix of figures and real life M48A3 and solitary Marine on the left. :D
available from Gringo40s @ www.gringo40s.com

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on September 29, 2020, 03:35:07 PM: another New Customer vignette using Gringo40s
figures in a clever mix of contemporary back picture
of actual Hue buildings in the Tet Offensive 1968
the figures used are 28mm Gringo40s Marines

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Post by: Malamute on October 02, 2020, 05:49:42 PM: Great photos :-*
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Post by: gringo on October 05, 2020, 01:42:37 AM: cheers Nick! ;)

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Post by: Malamute on October 05, 2020, 05:37:50 PM: Any time Ged, Your figures aren't getting enough exposure on this board. :)
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Post by: Roo on October 05, 2020, 06:40:36 PM: Those photos are CLASS!
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Post by: gringo on October 06, 2020, 10:46:55 AM: thank you Roo much appreciated! ;)

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Post by: gringo on October 16, 2020, 11:02:05 PM: Table Top Tim has been painting quite a few
of my Nam figures for various customers
of his and does a really superb job..first up
a US marine in action..

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on October 21, 2020, 10:36:04 AM: New picture of a VC soldier in action Hue City 1968
great paintjob Andy singleton..in full kit ,turning to
fire AK47. figures available from www.gringo40s.com

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on October 27, 2020, 10:59:31 AM: one of our customers has made a splendid Vignette.
using Gringo40s 28mm Marines in action in Hue City
1968..the isometric view works really well IMHO...

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on October 27, 2020, 05:24:52 PM: Nice work. The details on the wall are great.
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Post by: gringo on October 28, 2020, 10:19:57 AM: Ultravanillasmurf...thanks for that
totally agree about the wall ,with all
the loose planking et all! :D

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on November 05, 2020, 12:29:28 PM: Another picture of a VC Soldier in full kit...including overloaded
backpack,maximum Chincon grenades and minus any head gear
to facilitate ease of movement through the streets of Hue, painted
by Andly Singleton,,in splendid fashion, part of our growing 28mm
Vietnam War range, figure available from www.gringo40s.com :D 8) :) ;)

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on November 05, 2020, 06:03:09 PM: Nice.
[Edit - no problem]
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Post by: gringo on November 05, 2020, 07:06:31 PM: Ultravanillasmurf

many thanks....10/10 for observation as well ;)

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on November 12, 2020, 03:41:34 PM: one of our 28mm Gringo40s heavily armed VC from Gringo40s..superbly painted by Andy Singleton,available now from Gringo40s webstore one of our recent releases! www.gringo40s.com 8) 8) 8) 8)
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Post by: gringo on November 20, 2020, 01:21:25 PM: Roo..........belated thanks for the comment ;)

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on November 20, 2020, 04:31:57 PM: 28mm Gringo40s Female VC fighter loading Moisin Nagant rifle Vietnam War 1968..top paintjob Andy Singleton,,figure available from Gringo40s @ www.gringo40s.com

8) 8) 8) 8)
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Post by: gringo on November 21, 2020, 11:18:16 PM: Gringo40s 28mm Male VC Fighter attired in full battle gear Hue City 1968 in characteristic shorts and red scarf superbly painted by Andy Singleton from a recent release of VC figures,,available from our 28mm Vietnam War range.www.gringo40s.com

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Post by: Ash on November 22, 2020, 10:41:25 AM: Very nicely done.
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Post by: gringo on November 22, 2020, 01:44:43 PM: thank you Ash :D :D

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Post by: WuZhuiQiu on November 22, 2020, 03:19:28 PM: Quote from: gringo on November 20, 2020, 04:31:57 PM
28mm Gringo40s Female VC fighter loading Moisin Nagant rifle Vietnam War 1968..top paintjob Andy Singleton,,figure available from Gringo40s @ www.gringo40s.com

8) 8) 8) 8)

With a change of footwear, she looks as though she might work as a RCW or Back of Beyond guerilla in summer clothing.
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Post by: gringo on November 23, 2020, 12:16:41 AM: WuZhuiQiu
indeed! she would indeed :D 8) :D 8)

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on November 23, 2020, 08:14:30 PM: ++++ Incoming message++++NEW 28mm Vietnam War from Gringo40s..released today 23.10.2020. more exciting additions to our ever growing range+++++ message ends...more info soon! :D :D :D :D
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Post by: Helen on November 24, 2020, 05:03:59 AM: Nice looking miniature. Good pose Ged.
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Post by: gringo on November 24, 2020, 10:25:23 AM: thank you Helen! :D

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Post by: gringo on November 26, 2020, 03:51:10 PM: and another of our New Releases...
VC fighter advancing,,, :D :D :D :D :
from our latest group of Female VC
soldiers.. release date 23.10.2020

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Post by: gringo on November 28, 2020, 10:21:59 AM: a further photo of a recently released
Female VC Fully Equipped with Backpack and Ammo Pouches Advancing with MAT-49 SMG............... :D :D :D :D

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Post by: gringo on December 02, 2020, 12:46:31 AM: Yet another close up of VCF11 VC Female Fully Equipped Charging with Mosin-Nagant Rifle and fully rigged backack..available now from our Webstore at www.gringo40s.com

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Post by: gringo on December 05, 2020, 12:45:29 AM: Gringo40s recent release of Female VC
fighters ,includes this figure locking and
loading a Matt 49 SMG.figure availble
from Gringo40s Webstore at www.gringo40s.com

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on December 07, 2020, 01:10:17 AM: and a collection of the some of the Newly released
female VC fighters.a wide assortment of New figures
more on the website. 8) :D :) ;)

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on December 09, 2020, 11:53:46 PM: finally managed to get some of my second tranche
VC female fighters painted up..first up a rear view
of VC 12 throwing a ChiCom Grenade ...though looking
effective the explosive charge was less then a US army
standard grenade...coupled with the fact over a quarter
failed to explode! :D top paintwork Andy Singleton
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Post by: Helen on December 10, 2020, 08:41:39 AM: Nice brushwork.
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Post by: gringo on December 10, 2020, 01:09:38 PM: thanks Helen,,,appreciated :D

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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on December 10, 2020, 10:12:15 PM: Very nice.
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Post by: gringo on December 10, 2020, 10:38:59 PM: Ultravanillasmurf many thanks! 8)

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Post by: gringo on December 11, 2020, 06:06:25 AM: and the front View of the ChiCom grenade thorwinf VC female fighter 8) 8)
the VC and NVA always had copious grenades to hand.....

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Post by: gringo on December 13, 2020, 03:01:01 PM: a charging 28mm female VC armed with a Moisin Nagant rifle.bristling with attitude! from our latest releases, captured splendidly in acrylics by Andy Singleton :D :D :D :D

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Post by: gringo on December 16, 2020, 04:19:24 PM: and for balance a recently painted 28mm Medic and wounded Marine Nam 68 from Gringo40s superbly painted by Andy Singleton www.gringo40s.com 8)

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on December 16, 2020, 04:54:29 PM: 28mm Gringo40s Female VC wounded in action Vignette a recent release from Gringo40s expanding 28mm Vietnam War 1968 range ,very well painted by Andy Singleton.figures available from www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: gringo on December 17, 2020, 03:57:36 PM: ++++incoming message++++Exciting New Miniatures...Fourteen All New 28mm Female VC..Ready to order Now from Gringo40s..release date.. today 17th December 2020 ,++++ message ends.............................. :o :-* :o :-*

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Post by: Richard MARQUIS on December 17, 2020, 09:16:52 PM: These figurines are exceptional. Bravo!
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Post by: gringo on December 17, 2020, 11:17:10 PM: thank you Richard.much obliged! ;) :D 8) 8)

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Post by: gringo on December 18, 2020, 06:30:35 PM: Santa has arrived early!! :o :-* :o :-*

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Post by: Helen on December 18, 2020, 08:28:59 PM: Well done Ged and Merry Christmas to you and your family.

What can one say, but "Beautiful." Lovely additions to the range. Some great poses and detail attained by the sculptor in this latest tranche of miniature releases.

All the very best for 2021.
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Post by: Westfalia Chris on December 19, 2020, 07:05:34 AM: I thought we agreed to cool it with the excessive daily bumpings, especially for rehashing the same news.

:` ;)
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Post by: gringo on December 19, 2020, 10:05:45 AM: Helen

many thanks indeed for your kind comments
about yesterdays Release of 14 Brand New
VC....miniatures
Good to hear you enjoy our updates!

Have a Splendid Christmas and a Happy New Year

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on January 14, 2021, 11:53:42 AM: just a note to say...we at Gringo40s have managed to
re-stock on all of our Nam figures,so we are once again
at full capacity.... :D 8) :D 8)

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Post by: gringo on January 14, 2021, 07:18:41 PM: 28mm Walter Cronkite in Hue,,inventive use of Gringo40s US Marines by one of our customers. www.gringo40s.com

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Post by: DaveL on January 15, 2021, 10:36:31 AM: Love the new figures from Gringos.
Just wanted to say that, in spite of the postal system being all over the place with the pandemic, Gringos is still able to give prompt and reliable service
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Post by: gringo on January 15, 2021, 12:25:46 PM: thank you Davel much appreciated...always good
to get decent feedback.

;) :D 8) :)

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: cp models on January 16, 2021, 09:03:35 PM: Love the diorama Ged

What you got planned next
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Post by: gringo on January 17, 2021, 10:39:03 PM: cp models thanks very much ;)

attached a New Photo of a very recent release of a
28mm Female VC ..advancing briskly with full pack and carrying a PPSH-43 SMG( Folded Stock ),top paintjob Andy Singleton.figure available from www.gringo40s.com

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Post by: gringo on January 21, 2021, 09:58:58 AM: and more New artwork :D
28mm Female VC one of our recent releases..advancing briskly with full pack and carrying a PPSH-41 SMG Folded Stock ,rear view of full kit /notice the
tremendous amount of kit the VC took with them on the longer hikes into combat///////top paintjob Andy Singleton.figure available from www.gringo40s.coms figure

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Post by: gringo on January 23, 2021, 09:12:50 AM: New Artwork..recent New release :D 8) :D 8)

28mm Female VC Radio operator walking and talking! superb paintjob Andy Singleton...figure as ever available from Gringo40s now our Webstore @ www.gringo40s.com

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Post by: gringo on January 28, 2021, 01:33:59 AM: New Artwork..recent New release :D

28mm Gringo40s Female VC Officer .from our recent Vietnam War 1968 release..excellent paintwork from Andy Singleton. figures available now from www.gringo40s.com 8)
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Post by: Helen on January 28, 2021, 08:48:31 AM: Love the female officer. :-*
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Post by: Ash on January 28, 2021, 11:22:12 AM: Very nice.
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Post by: gringo on January 28, 2021, 11:53:01 AM: thanks Helen..much appreciated :D

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8)
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Post by: gringo on January 28, 2021, 11:54:32 AM: cheers Ash! ;)

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Treadheadz on January 28, 2021, 12:27:40 PM: Are there more Marines coming?

I'm very tempted at getting a Rifle Squad ;)
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on January 28, 2021, 03:59:46 PM: thanks for your inquiry Treadheadz
pm sent ;) :D

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on January 31, 2021, 09:15:36 AM: New Artwork..recent New release :D :D 8) 8)

28mm Gringo40s Female VC Officer .from our recent Vietnam War 1968 release.rear .view of the figure..
excellent paintwork from Andy Singleton. figures available now from www.gringo40s.com 8)
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Juan on January 31, 2021, 12:07:30 PM: Very nice figures. Do you have plans for civilians, Special Forces teams, dismounted vehicle crew?
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 02, 2021, 02:51:19 AM: thanks for the feedback and comments Juan
much appreciated :D ;) 8) :)

regards
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 03, 2021, 05:11:20 PM: New Artwork :D
28mm Female VC in action ,one of our recent releases..great paintwork from Andy Singleton.Figure available now from our webstore at www,gringo40s.com
8)
cheers
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 06, 2021, 12:00:47 AM: New Artwork! :D
28mm Gringo40s Female VC officer firing a ChiCom 27mm double barrel flare pistol,,.looking at her watch before launching assault! very recent release from our expanding 28mm Vietnam War 1968 range, top artwork from Andy Singleton.figure available from www.gringo40s.com

Cheers
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 10, 2021, 10:12:09 AM: New Artwork 8)

28mm Gringo40s Female VC Radio operator ..great paintwork Andy Singleton from our recent female VC releases .www.gringo40s.com

cheers
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 17, 2021, 07:54:22 AM: New Artwork :D

28mm Gringo40s Female VC Soldier keeling firing an RPG 2..one of our very recent releases..superbly painted by Andy Singleton, Figure available from our webstore @www.gringo40s.com

cheers
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 19, 2021, 10:54:48 AM: New Artwork 8)

28mm Gringo40s Female VC Soldier keeling firing an RPG 2..one of our very recent releases. rear view this time! .superbly painted by Andy Singleton, Figure available from our webstore @www.gringo40s.com

cheers
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 22, 2021, 12:32:34 PM: New Artwork :D

28mm Gringo40s Female fighter taking aim with her Moisin Nagant rifle.. one of our recent Female VC additions great artwork by Andy Singleton..figure available from our Web Store..@ www.gringo40s.

cheers
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 25, 2021, 10:05:03 AM: New Artwork :D

28mm Gringo40s Charging Female VC fighter splendidly painted by Andy Singleton,armed with a Moisin Nagant rifle..lightweight rucksack on back, from our very recent swathe of VC additions to our 28mm Vietnam War range. www.gringo40s.com

cheers
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 28, 2021, 09:48:05 AM: New Artwork :D

28mm Gringo40s Female fighter taking aim with her Moisin Nagant rifle.. one of our recent Female VC additions great artwork by Andy Singleton..figure available from our Web Store..@ www.gringo40s.

cheers
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Durando on March 03, 2021, 12:48:11 PM: Love those painted figs they work well for my firebase scenario
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 03, 2021, 02:58:08 PM: thanks Durando...glad you like em!! :D

regards
Ged
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8)
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 04, 2021, 10:38:07 PM: ++++Incoming message....the average age was Nineteen..Gringo40s have released our first Tier of US Army infantrymen for our Vietnam War 1968 range....Release date 4th March 2021......++++ message concludes www.gringo40s.com

regards
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Mick_in_Switzerland on March 05, 2021, 06:43:36 AM: Nice to see some army figures. :-*
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 05, 2021, 09:04:16 AM: many thanks Mike! :D

cheers
Ged
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8) ;) :)
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Richard MARQUIS on March 05, 2021, 01:56:14 PM: Very very nice miniatures. I just placed an order. My Marines at HUE were expecting US Army support. I was waiting for such minis that I could paint as 1st Cavalry division. Great.
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 05, 2021, 02:28:25 PM: thanks Richard....appreciate the kind comments ;)

best regards
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: brunei35 on March 05, 2021, 06:09:25 PM: Excellent news Ged, they look great

Cheers
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Post by: gringo on March 05, 2021, 08:25:01 PM: Brueni35.many thanks!! ;) :D 8) :)

regards
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: brunei35 on March 09, 2021, 02:45:17 PM: Just noticed this figure in the shop as last figure on the NVA list. Excellent news, not sure how I missed him.

Cheers
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 09, 2021, 06:11:10 PM: Hi Brunnei35 he was added late to the range..
glad you spotted him! ;)

cheers
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: brunei35 on March 17, 2021, 11:36:49 AM: Thanks Ged, will sort on next order.

Cheers
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 17, 2021, 10:35:07 PM: thanks very much Brunei35
dont forget the New US Army
infantrymen released 4.3.2021!! ;)
painted sample photo attached 8)

regards
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on April 13, 2021, 10:32:35 AM: just an update ...to say Gringo40s Nam figures
are now fully restocked..More updates soon :D

regards
Ged
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www.gringo40s.blogspot.com 8) :D 8)
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Durando on April 13, 2021, 12:58:46 PM: A big thank you for the bag of Female NVA Leaders in ChiCom cap work has begun on creating some Pathet Lao with conversions of your female Vietcong.

My two forces for 68 are currently growing, terrain is being built....

The figures have inspired our club to get heavily involved, and our painters table is groaning....their full out as everyday a fresh parcel arrives from you. Currently painted by the club is

150 Americans
250 NVA and Vietcong

They love the crispness and definition

On behalf of the club thank you
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Post by: gringo on April 13, 2021, 05:02:39 PM: Durando
your kind comments are greatly appreciated! ;)

best regards
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: DaveL on April 13, 2021, 07:53:04 PM: These figures just get better and better.
Loads of character and plenty of action about the figures
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on April 14, 2021, 09:16:16 AM: Davel
many thanks for the comments!
;)

regards
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on April 30, 2021, 11:38:39 AM: just a note to show some painted samples
of my Female VC figures from one of my
customers..

cheers
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Richard MARQUIS on April 30, 2021, 12:27:11 PM: Hello All,
just a small post about elements from my modest "battle of HUE" diorama I am building using your miniatures Ged. I made some tests today (improvised, the gates are not yet painted on the second image) with your Marines I have painted and I definitively like your miniatures poses. It will be a good game to find the historical pictures that inspired you and try to recreate them in 28mm!
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Post by: gringo on April 30, 2021, 01:37:27 PM: Hi Richard.............WOW..........what a setup.not seen any with
so may different cars,and the building itself is excellent,,notwithstanding
the splendid painting.Is the building a custom build?
will dig up some of the pictures that inspired me...thanks for sharing ;)

regards
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Richard MARQUIS on April 30, 2021, 02:46:02 PM: Yes this is a scratch built display diorama for my own collection.
It will be 120cm long street with buildings on both side. It is targeted to represent a possible street between the MACV compound and the citadel gate. I have some pics of the making in my User's gallery (https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?action=gallery;su=user;cat=1320;u=15251 (https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?action=gallery;su=user;cat=1320;u=15251)).
I initiated it once you started to deliver that range. I will integrate also your US Army grunts, painted as US Cavalry rescuing the Marines. Not historically accurate but...
And for the cars, as your minis are "large" 28mm, I can reuse 1:43 diecast models I had, as 1:50 vehicles (Solido Kaiser Jeep trucks) and tanks (M48 from Corgi).
I will post later when I will have a fully painted 40cm section.
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Poiter50 on April 30, 2021, 03:46:56 PM: That building is superb, so evocative. :)
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Dr Bogo on April 30, 2021, 04:04:22 PM: That's a great diorama, amazing scenery and figures but I have to admit my favourite part is the cars.
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on May 06, 2021, 06:24:34 PM: Dr Bogo..thanks for your input! :D

cheers
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Richard MARQUIS on May 06, 2021, 07:12:48 PM: I personally collect 1:50 scale military vehicles for my Hue display diorama because I find your miniatures adapted to scale. But if it was for a wargame purpose, I would extend to 1:56 or 1:48 and I would mix figures from other manufacturers. 3D Printing is also a good revolution: I made a LVTP 5 in 1:50 that way and find your miniatures cool with it.
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Mick_in_Switzerland on May 06, 2021, 07:27:35 PM: That is a great looking LVTP-5 :-*

Where did you get the STL file?
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Richard MARQUIS on May 06, 2021, 10:19:10 PM: Thank you. I did it: https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=119655.0;attach=107118
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Mick_in_Switzerland on May 07, 2021, 06:57:12 AM: Dear Richard,
Thank-you very much for the file. I will try to work out how to split it and print it on my Photon Mono. (I am still new at this).
Mick
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Post by: gringo on May 07, 2021, 01:55:22 PM: Richard

some splendid work there
an impressive bit of kit!
as you say the figures fit
the bill! :D 8) :-* ;)

regards
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on May 07, 2021, 01:57:03 PM: just a note....Gringo40s have Added a Showcase Gallery to
our site ,under our 28mm Vietnam War range 1968
to hopefully assist our Nam customers, in the
painting of our miniatures.and to Showcase a
selection of our currently available range.First
up a recent release.depicting a selection of Female
VC troops.

regards
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on May 15, 2021, 09:49:27 AM: part two of our Showcase Gallery selection,this time the Newly released
US Army infamtrymen, :D 8) ;) 8)

regards
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on May 18, 2021, 11:05:06 PM: just a note of a forthcoming release........ :o :-* o_o 8)
cheers
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Mick_in_Switzerland on May 19, 2021, 07:53:39 AM: Oh wow. I am looking forward to these, :-*
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Post by: gringo on May 19, 2021, 08:46:42 AM: thanks Mick! ;)

regards
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on May 20, 2021, 09:59:48 AM: Will these be the same size as the NVA or somewhat more petite?
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on May 21, 2021, 08:09:42 AM: all will be revealed soonish! 8) 8) 8) 8)

cheers
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on May 22, 2021, 05:56:37 PM: Gringo40s
New release first Trance of Gringo40s ARVN..an elegant officer!.plus rank and file available now from our Webstore.@www.gringo40s.com
Release date ................... 22nd May 2021. !!

cheers
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Marine0846 on May 22, 2021, 06:52:33 PM: Excellent looking figures.
Love them.
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on May 22, 2021, 10:41:14 PM: Marine0846 most kind of you..thanks very much! 8) 8) 8) 8)

regards
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on May 23, 2021, 06:43:17 PM: Quote from: carlos marighela on May 20, 2021, 09:59:48 AM
Will these be the same size as the NVA or somewhat more petite?

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S6bR048WlR4/XdW-1k9r80I/AAAAAAAAF8Y/mmBeUx3iepsSAiNEXFnj6GbqdyxQFkgNwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/compare006.png)
If they are the same size as the NVA (above right) they will be useful for regional conflicts with 28mm ranges such as Crooked Dice etc.
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Nr42QYBpblY/XsFx9OvGwtI/AAAAAAAAGiI/e8uLjykB6WgfgUTW3djNdn1jPDfnljYUwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/nva3-1.png)
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on May 23, 2021, 09:05:36 PM: another one of our Brand New ARVN only just released
ARVN soldier prone loading his M1 Carbine.. 8) :D ;) :o

regards
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Marine0846 on May 24, 2021, 04:42:47 AM: I went over to your web store and took a look at your ARVN figures.
Love them, so put in a small order.
Looking forward to getting them in the mail.
Really taken with the ARVN officer.
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on May 24, 2021, 08:53:27 AM: thanks Marine 0846 appreciated. ;) 8)

regards
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on May 24, 2021, 11:02:57 AM: Author
Gringo40s
Gringo40s released the resplendent ARVN on Saturday and with the flurry of orders and also inquiries as to size comparison with the USA ,please find attached a quick photo to show the ARVN as smaller and more slender and a perfect match for the current range, cheers Ged www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Mick_in_Switzerland on May 24, 2021, 01:54:22 PM: Just ordered one of each ARVN.
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on May 24, 2021, 03:14:43 PM: thanks Mick :D

regards
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Durando on May 25, 2021, 07:45:53 PM: Order Arrived this afternoon, love the new figures.....will take them to the club at the weekend, so our painters can can work their magic

Thanks Ged for the quick delivery
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Post by: gringo on May 26, 2021, 12:03:53 AM: thanks Durando...appreciated! :D

regards
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Helen on May 26, 2021, 03:00:03 AM: Very nice additions Ged to the range.

Cheers,
Helen
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Post by: gringo on May 26, 2021, 09:35:28 AM: thanks Helen..much appreciated!
:D
regards
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on May 26, 2021, 10:02:07 AM: and our latest update..for the ARVN release last Saturday! :D

regards
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on May 26, 2021, 01:23:49 PM: 28mm ARVN soldier from Gringo40s New Release beautifully painted by Andy Singleton...they knew how to dress!! available from our Webstore Now @www.gringo40s.com

regards
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Durando on May 26, 2021, 10:12:09 PM: Love the painting , believe the decal is the ARVN 1st Rangers
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on May 26, 2021, 10:56:14 PM: Cheers Durando........and the rear view of the tough Vet for you.

regards
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: commissarmoody on May 27, 2021, 03:15:54 AM: Cool looking ARVAN Ranger.
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Post by: gringo on May 27, 2021, 12:04:49 PM: Commissarmoody many thanks :D

regards
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on May 31, 2021, 08:59:16 PM: 28mm Gringo40s Elegant ARVN Ranger Captain Vietnam War 1968........one of our New ARVN releases..ready to command!! 8) 8) 8) 8)

regards
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Marine0846 on June 03, 2021, 05:48:29 AM: Ged,
My ARVN figures came in yesterday.
I have to say they are great.
Now to find time to paint them.
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on June 03, 2021, 09:04:51 AM: Marine0846

pleased the ARVN arrived and
your Happy!! im sure you will
find the time.. ;) :D

regards
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on June 04, 2021, 10:13:41 AM: Marine0846....one for you! ;)

28mm Gringo40s A.R.V.N. Ranger prone loading rounds into his M1 Carbine.one of our New A.R.V.N. releases and out Now! top paintwork Andy Singleton. from Gringo40s expanding Vietnam War Range 1968. www.gringo40s.com

regards
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: brunei35 on June 06, 2021, 06:36:30 PM: Looks an excellent model Ged, nicely done
Cheers
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on June 06, 2021, 08:47:03 PM: thanks Brunei35 ..appreciated! :D

regards
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on June 09, 2021, 02:54:34 PM: another A.R.V.N. 8) :D 8) :D

28mm Gringo40s A.R.V.N. Ranger firing a blooper.one of our New A.R.V.N. releases and out Now! top paintwork Andy Singleton. from Gringo40s expanding Vietnam War Range 1968. www.gringo40s.com

cheers
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on June 11, 2021, 12:03:16 PM: News update....from next week Brand New Release.............Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) Flag from www.gringo40s.com :D 8) :D 8)

regards
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on June 14, 2021, 07:33:31 AM: and the rear View of the latest painted A.R.V.N.................................
28mm Gringo40s A.R.V.N. Ranger firing a blooper.one of our New A.R.V.N. releases and out Now! top paintwork Andy Singleton. from Gringo40s expanding Vietnam War Range 1968. www.gringo40s.com

Regards
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on June 17, 2021, 09:11:49 AM: another picture of one of our New A.R.V.N. :D
A.R.V.N Ranger kneeling firing his M1 Carbine..from our expanding Vietnam War Range 1968 .figure well painted by Andy Singleton. part of a larger release.www.gringo40s.com

Regards
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on June 19, 2021, 07:39:36 AM: Nice work.

They might find use as regional troops with US supplied equipment.

I must finish the rest of your NVA - they are standing, looking reproachfully at me as I type.
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on June 19, 2021, 01:13:00 PM: Ultravanillasmurf

thanks very much.........your right
my A.R.V.N. have many uses!

regards
Ged
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Post by: gringo on June 23, 2021, 09:42:48 AM: front view A.R.V.N ranger firing a Browning Automatic rifle..knees bent due too the weight! top paintjob Andy Singleton from our first tranche release of the South Vietnamese Army ,part of our Vietnam War 1968 range www.gringo40s.com

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on June 26, 2021, 07:51:26 AM: another A.R.V.N. photo of our recently released swathe of releases for the
South Vietnamese Army
...........
28mm Gringo40s A.R.V.N Ranger advancing at a brisk pace.from our expanding Vietnam War Range , and from a swathe of A.R.V.N releases, top paintwork Andy Singleton. www.gringo40s.com

regards
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on June 26, 2021, 05:11:25 PM: Author
Gringo40s
++++++incoming message...Gringo40s will be adding to their Vietnam War Range 1968, with some Major releases encompassing a week to get the troops and support personnel in position....first troops have parachuted in today 26.6.2021 with additional New and exciting figures, in the form of A.R.V.N. high ranking Officers! ..Talking of Majors ,our Female A.R.V.N. Major is part of todays release. Be sure to check in with us from today... 17.00 hours onwards for the next 7/8 days+++++message ends www.gringo40s.com

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Post by: gringo on June 30, 2021, 12:09:48 AM: and the pictorial confirmation! 8)

cheers
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Post by: gringo on July 01, 2021, 11:55:23 PM: Just a note ref the Senior female A.R.V.N or your information ,the sculpt depicting
the female A.R.V.N was inspired by Madame Ho Thi Que the legendary "Tiger Lady" who was a master sergeant ,her husband being a Major. and is really a homage to them both the other lady being Ho thi Ve who was to reach the rank of Lieutenant
Colonel by the end of the war,and even published a facinating book on her time in the WAC and WAFC. :D
Regards
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Post by: gringo on July 02, 2021, 02:40:57 PM: Gringo40s
+++++++New Release TODAY 2nd July 2021...more US Army infantry...New Sub-Section..base defence troops..Sandbag work party with bored guard! +++++

available from our webstore today 2nd July 2021
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Post by: gringo on July 06, 2021, 04:53:56 PM: Gringo40s
.USAF04 Pilot Inspecting Damage to Aircraft Holding Clipboard,armed with a M1911A1 pistol,,part of todays extensive USAF pilots and Aircrew release..6th july 2021 !!www.gringo40s.com.available Now from our webstore! :D

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on July 10, 2021, 11:19:57 AM: Gringo40s have released U.S.A.F. Aircrew on 6th July 2021,these New figures are available from our Webstore Now!! www.gringo40s.com...........this figure is the very important Door Gunner in action! :D :o :D :o

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Helen on July 10, 2021, 09:26:41 PM: A lovely release Ged.
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on July 10, 2021, 09:36:58 PM: thank you Helen! :D

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Post by: carlos marighela on July 10, 2021, 10:24:07 PM: I suppose someone has to ask.. What makes these specifically USAF, as opposed to US Army?

Supplementary question. What’s the pistol grip like protrusion under the receiver of the door gunner’s M60? It can’t a pistol grip as that and the trigger assembly were removed in the D version of the gun and replaced by the spade grips. As a side note, the M60D lacked the perforated heat shield and fore stock.

Just curious as to whether this is some unusual arrangement that I am unaware of.
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Post by: gringo on July 13, 2021, 09:54:18 AM: Gringo40s
Gringo40s have released U.S.A.F. Aircrew on 6th July 2021,these New figures are available from our Webstore Now!! www.gringo40s.com...included are a varied selection of pilots and Door Gunners.phase one of this Sub-range ,part of our expanding 28mm Vietnam War Range.( add includes Generic blackhawks
just post Nam) 8) :D 8)
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on July 21, 2021, 05:15:43 PM: 28mm Gringo40s A.R.V.N Ranger advancing at a brisk pace. rear view from our expanding Vietnam War Range , and from a swathe of A.R.V.N releases, top paintwork Andy Singleton. www.gringo40s.com

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Post by: gringo on July 22, 2021, 02:57:20 PM: 28mm US Army bored firebase Guard..superb paintjob Andy Singleton..one of our recent releases.!! www.gringo40s.com

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on July 28, 2021, 04:17:30 PM: an update on our Nam range...........New release! 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
28mm NVA /VC Victory Banners for balconies and Buildings in Vietnam ,available now from our webstore . Brand New Release release today 28.7.2021!!...@www.gringo40s.com.

regards
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on July 30, 2021, 10:19:18 AM: just a note to say here at Gringo40s we have had a full restock on our 28mmVietnam War range,as during the pandemic we received a marked rise in orders,,resulting in lower stocks, we are now fully stocked! Stay tuned for more exciting News on the Nam front!! 8) 8) 8) 8)

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on August 04, 2021, 02:45:06 PM: Gringo40s 28mm A.R.V.N. Major in full combat gear.one of our New A.R.V.N. releases.www.gringo40s.com great paintwork Andy Singleton. from Gringo40s expanding Vietnam War range.

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on August 10, 2021, 11:26:23 AM: Gringo40s A.R.V.N Paratrooper Officer in a splendid Cammo and Beret combination,at ease. top paintwork from Andy Singleton .from our 28mmVietnam
War Range, Newly released............ :D 8) :D 8)

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on August 17, 2021, 11:18:23 AM: 28mm Gringo40s Downed USAF pilot taking evasive action! from www.gringo40s .great paintwork Andy Singleton.from our recent swathe of releases for our 28mm Vietnam War range.

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on August 24, 2021, 06:57:40 PM: A 28mm Downed USAF pilot, recently released from Gringo 40's as this time a rear view of this determined chap ,part of a swathe of new figures for our expanding 28mm Vietnam Range.
Splendidly painted by Andy Singleton. See also our selection of pilots and associated crew.
Out Now!! :D :D :D :D

Regards,

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Post by: gringo on August 29, 2021, 12:28:29 PM: U.S.A.F 28mm doorgunner in action suitable for all commercial 1/48th scale Nam Helicopters, part of our New extensive pilots and groundcrew (Part one) and a welcome addition to our 28mm Vietnam War range. great paintwork from Andy Singleton. www.gringo40s.com : 8) :D 8) :D
regards
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on September 04, 2021, 12:17:07 PM: Gringo40s
28mm Gringo40s U.S.A.F pilots and Doorgunner..part of a recent release for our 28mm Vietnam War range,suitable for all Nam 1/48th scale Aircraft and Helicopters. great paintjob Andy Singleton. :D :D 8) :D 8)

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Post by: bluewillow on September 04, 2021, 12:48:58 PM: They look fabulous GED, are they made for a particular helicopter?

Cheers
Matt
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Post by: gringo on September 04, 2021, 03:42:26 PM: Thanks very much Matt............the figures are of a more Generic nature to fit
any Helicopter or fast mover...primarily in 1/48th scale......especially usefully for the currently available 1/48th scale Nam kits. ;) :D :o 8)

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on September 07, 2021, 10:24:09 AM: Gringo40s USAF Nam Pilot inspecting plane damage
rear view from our recent release of Vietnam War figures including various pilots and crew, part one :D 8) :D 8)

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on September 08, 2021, 07:50:58 PM: ++++ incoming message .....we have been informed Gringo40s 28mm Range Vietnam War will be receiving substantial Multiple releases over the coming two months....stand by for further pertinent and exhilarating information....message ends ++++ www.gringo40s.com :o :-* :o :-*
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on September 09, 2021, 02:55:31 PM: New A.R.V.N. phase 3 released today 9.9.2021 from Gringo40s!! for our expanding 28mm Vietnam War range.www.gringo40s.com :D 8) :D 8)

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on September 12, 2021, 07:46:31 AM: Brand New A.R.V.N.........details attached!! :D 8) :D 8)
release THREE :D 8)
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on September 18, 2021, 04:25:30 PM: Gringo40s
New A.R.V.N. phase 4 released today 18.9.2021 from Gringo40s!! for our expanding 28mm Vietnam War range.www.gringo40s.com
further exciting details to follow!!
regards Ged/Gringo40s

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Helen on September 18, 2021, 10:19:20 PM: Your latest releases Ged on the ARVN look lovely. Love some of the poses too.

Stay safe and well.

Cheers,
Helen
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Post by: gringo on September 19, 2021, 10:25:39 AM: thanks very much Helen........appreciated
:D 8) :D 8)
hope alls well!

best regards
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Helen on September 19, 2021, 09:15:06 PM: Thanks Ged. All is well.

Cheers,
Helen
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Post by: gringo on September 20, 2021, 10:41:24 AM: Gringo40s
Phase five A.R.V.N release ..soldiers armed with an assortment of weapons to add variety to your Gringo40s 28mm A.R.V.N units,release date was 18th September 2021,,out now! see our webstore @ www.gringo40s.com

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on September 23, 2021, 11:36:09 AM: One of our recent A.R.V.N. releases painted up this
time as a soldier from the 2nd Battalion.Ist A.R.V.N Regiment
belonging to the Crack First Division..superbly painted up
by Andy Singleton.figures available now from our webstore

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on September 26, 2021, 12:23:24 PM: 28mm Gringo40s A.R.V.N soldier from the Ist Battalion,2nd Regiment in action firing his M16....Circa 1971. great paintjob Andy Singleton. front view this time of the previous figure posted.. :D 8) :D 8)

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Post by: gringo on September 28, 2021, 03:42:17 PM: 28mm Gringo40s A.R.V.N awash with attitude advancing armed with M16..2nd battalion ,Ist Regiment..Ist Division Cicra 1971 ..Nam........top paintwork Andy Singleton.www.gringo40s.com.one of our latest A.R.V.N releases! :D 8) :D 8)

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on September 30, 2021, 10:06:49 AM: Gringo40s
++++ Incoming message...More A.R.V.N reinforcments have arrived and were released 29.9.2021...message ends++++

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on October 08, 2021, 04:36:19 PM: 28mm Gringo40s A.R.V.N soldier in prone position loading his new M16, part of a swathe of New A.R.V.N releases,part of our rapidly expanding 28mm Vietnam War Range ..from Gringo40s/ splendid paintwork from Andy Singleton. figures available from our webstore at www.gringo40s.com

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on October 09, 2021, 05:13:32 PM: New A.R.V.N releases today 9.10.2021..available from our webstore today...related figure is an A.R.V.N member of the Heavy Weapons section blazing away with his BAR www.gringo40s.com :D 8) :D 8)

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on October 10, 2021, 06:27:02 PM: New A.R.V.N released on 9.10.2021..available from our webstore today...related figure is an A.R.V.N member of the Heavy Weapons section blazing away with his BAR :D :o :D :D :o

regards
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Post by: gringo on October 12, 2021, 01:27:31 PM: Brand New Release today 9th October 2021 28mm M48A3 part of our expanding 28mm Vietnam war range /Gringo40s :D 8) :D :D

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: brunei35 on October 14, 2021, 02:15:49 PM: Excellent looking model of M48A3 Ged.

Does it come with the stowage in the picture and do you plan a tank commander model and other crew members?
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Post by: CapnJim on October 14, 2021, 11:55:03 PM: Very nice. Your selection is coming right along.

But that poor schmuck with the BAR. That thing is almost as long as he is tall, as it was in reality....almost....
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Post by: gringo on October 15, 2021, 06:34:44 PM: thanks CaptnJim ;)

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Post by: 10thMountain on October 15, 2021, 06:40:49 PM: Sounds good. Love to first Indo China War and Korean War 1950's.
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: 10thMountain on October 16, 2021, 08:47:54 AM: Sounds great.

Love to see first IndoChina War and Korean War 1950's.
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Post by: gringo on October 16, 2021, 10:41:29 AM: 10th Mountain many thanks for your support ;) :D 8) :D

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on October 19, 2021, 11:25:15 AM: Hi Brunei35.......missed your post
the extra kit shown is included in
the kit..............there are 27 extra
stowage and kit items,they come as
standard ;)

regards
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on October 19, 2021, 11:26:48 AM: extra information regarding theM48A3...... :D

Gringo40s are pleased to announce the
recent release of the M48A3..the model
is made in high quality grey Resin,with
a multitude of extras, including pewter
90mm barrel,and the complete track
section also in Pewter,as are all the
extra kit and baggage which comes
as standard. available now from our
webstore @ www.gringo40s.com

regards
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Post by: gringo on October 21, 2021, 01:35:37 AM: 28mm Gringo40s National Police Field Force in action armed with a Grease Gun,rear view part of our latest A.R.V.N wave of New Releases available from www.gringo40s. Now! top paintwork from Andy Singleton..out Now!! :D 8) 8)

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on October 26, 2021, 12:34:18 PM: 28mm Gringo40s A.R.V.N Radio operator 2nd battalion.14th Regiment, 9th Division Lam Son 719 campaign Campaign 1972 ............ :D 8) 8)

regards
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on November 02, 2021, 10:38:09 AM: 28mm Gringo40s A.R.V.N soldier 1st Battalion,2nd Regiment , 3rd Division , one of our recent releases for the Gringo40s rapidly expanding 28mm Vietnam War range. top artwork from Andy Singleton, see our Webstore for the comprehensive lists of figures available for this fascinating period in History.. :D 8) :D 8) 8)

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Post by: gringo on November 05, 2021, 10:51:24 AM: looking forward to seeing LAF members at Salute
we will be bringing all of out 28mm Vietnam War
Range..see you all there!

regards
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on November 14, 2021, 09:36:27 PM: another painted A.R.V.N trooper sample :D 8) :D 8)

28mm Gringo40s A.R.V.N soldier,armed with a blooper,ready for action! from the 2nd battalion,second Regiment,3rd Division, 1972. top paintjob from Andy Singleton, figure available now from our expanding 28mm Vietnam War range ,as featured at the Salute Show at the Excel Centre in london on 13.11.2021.
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Post by: gringo on November 24, 2021, 09:05:22 AM: 28mm Gringo40s A.R.V.N soldier,armed with a BAR,ready for action! reverse view this time! from the 2nd battalion,second Regiment 1972,part of the 3rd Division. top paintjob from Andy Singleton, figure available now from our expanding 28mm Vietnam War range ,as featured at the Salute Show at the Excel Centre in london on 13.11.2021. regards Ged

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Post by: gringo on November 26, 2021, 11:29:08 AM: Gringo40s
28mm Gringo40s A.R.V.N soldier,armed with a BAR,kneeling ready for action! front view this time! from the 2nd battalion,second Regiment 1972,part of the 3rd Division. top paintjob from Andy Singleton, figure available now from our expanding 28mm Vietnam War range ,as featured at the Salute Show at the Excel Centre in london on 13.11.2021.
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on November 29, 2021, 10:50:26 PM: A.R.V.N soldier from Gringo40s..depicted figure is from the second battalion,second Regiment 3rd Division..one of the best Regiments in this Division in 1972 without a doubt. Armed with an M1 Carbine.and carrying a single Law strapped to his back, Splendid Artwork from Andy Singleton ..figures available from Gringo40s Webstore.
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Post by: gringo on December 15, 2021, 04:28:20 PM: Its that time of the year!! :o :o :-* :o o_o :D ;) :) :)

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Post by: gringo on December 15, 2021, 04:33:10 PM: so wishing everyone an Early Happy Christmas........................
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on December 15, 2021, 10:13:59 PM: Merry Christmas.
Is the picture a hint as to what we have to look forward to next year?
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Post by: gringo on December 15, 2021, 11:34:19 PM: Ultravanillasmurf

Happy Christmas to
you too :D
have a good one!

regards
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on December 24, 2021, 10:33:12 AM: 28mm Gringo40s A.R.V.N trooper firing a Blooper,part of out recent Army of South Vietnam additions. Super painting from Andy Singleton, part of our expanding 28mm Vietnam War range .www.gringo40s.com 8) :D 8) :D

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on December 26, 2021, 11:42:54 AM: Happy Christmas one and all :o :-* :o :-*....New Delivery of Nam 28mm figures form Gringo40s to add to our expanding range.............

BRAND NEW GRINGO40S 28MM US ARMY RELEASED 25.12.2021.....www.gringo40s.com

regards
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on December 26, 2021, 12:52:00 PM: Those look very good indeed! Might have to get some to convert to early 1980s Yanks plus a few more for Vietnam.

By the by, the M203 wasn’t in service in 1968. The first 500 trials weapons (XM 203) arrived in April 1969 for trials.

You can find the trials data here:

https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/AD0860601.pdf
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Post by: gringo on December 27, 2021, 11:09:59 AM: Thanks Carlos...glad you like them :D

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on January 04, 2022, 11:31:13 AM: New Vietnam War release today 4th January 2022 !! even more 28mm US Army for our 28mm Vietnam War range. :D :o :D :o

Happy New Year!!
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: brunei35 on January 05, 2022, 09:06:46 PM: Very nice Ged, especially officer and radio man from Xmas release.
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on January 06, 2022, 04:56:17 AM: Brunei35.............thanks very much! :D 8) :D 8)

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
www.gringo40s.blogspot.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on January 14, 2022, 08:29:51 AM: Brand New today 14th January 2022 more US Army for our 28mm Vietnam War Range,,!! www.gringo40s.com.... :D :o :D :-* :)

regards
Ged
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e-mail ged4444@icloud.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on January 21, 2022, 11:55:48 AM: Gringo40s have just released more USAF Aircrew and pilots on the 20th January 2022.to add to the present earlier releases. :o :-* :o :-*

Regards
Ged
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e-mail ged4444@icloud.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: brunei35 on January 21, 2022, 02:15:22 PM: Looks good Ged
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on January 21, 2022, 05:07:37 PM: Brunei35 thank you very much! :D
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
e-mail ged4444@icloud.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 04, 2022, 01:07:35 AM: Gringo40s
28mm Gringo40s A.R.V.N soldier,armed with a BAR,ready for action! rear view this time! from the 2nd battalion,second Regiment 1972,part of the 3rd Division. top paintjob from Andy Singleton, figure available now from our expanding 28mm Vietnam War range

Regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
e-mail ged 4444@icloud.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 06, 2022, 11:52:02 AM: 28mm Gringo40s US Army flamethrower from our Vietnam War Range..top paintwork Andy Stephen..www.gringo40s.com

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
www.gringo40s.blogspot.com
e mail ged4444@i cloud.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 14, 2022, 11:25:24 PM: 28mm Gringo40s African American throwing a grenade..from our most recent of releases of our 28mm Vietnam War range..part of the US Army New figures now available www.gringo40s :o :-* :o :-*

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
www.gringo40s.blogspot.com
ged4444@icloud.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: vodkafan on February 14, 2022, 11:49:16 PM: Like him a lot...
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 15, 2022, 12:30:09 AM: Vodkafan many thanks!! :D ;)

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
www.gringo40s.blogspot.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: brunei35 on February 15, 2022, 08:44:32 AM: Excellent looking model and paint job Ged.
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 15, 2022, 09:20:10 AM: Brunei35 many thanks indeed!! :D :D :D :D

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
ged4444@icloud.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 22, 2022, 01:47:25 AM: r
28mm Gringo40s African American throwing a grenade..from our most recent of releases of our 28mm Vietnam War range..part of the US Army New figures now available www.gringo40s.. this view from the back..even more interesting IMHO.
:D :D :D :D
regards
Ged/gringo40s
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: hayeswauford on February 22, 2022, 03:14:18 AM: Great stuff! Can't wait to start my US Army!
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 22, 2022, 10:11:05 AM: thank you Hayes ;)...just had a full US Army re-stock ,,so all in hand for you!!
appreciate the support :D :D :D :D

best regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
e-mail ged4444'icloud.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 24, 2022, 11:35:06 PM: 28mm Gringo40s US Army Grunt advancing with determination Vietnam War..part of our expanding Vietnam War range .. :D 8) :D 8) 8)
top paintwork from Andy Singleton...

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
ged4444@icloud.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 02, 2022, 10:29:53 AM: 28mm Gringo40s US Army Grunt advancing with determination..uber detailed rear view.. part of our.. expanding Vietnam War range :D 8) :D 8).

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
ged4444@icloud.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on March 06, 2022, 04:53:52 PM: Just wanted to check, the ARVN are not wearing flak jackets are they?

I have just based the ones I got at Salute, and wanted to check before starting painting (and give you an excuse to repost front views of them - mainly so I do not have to scroll back and forth ^__^).
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 07, 2022, 10:13:32 AM: Hi Ultravanillasmurf your quite right my A.R.V.N are without the smaller
issued flack jackets..
as a matter of course they were not popular save with some Paratrooper
battalions and military police units, :D :D 8).. see attached sample painted figure!
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
ged4444@icloud.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 08, 2022, 09:51:15 AM: Gringo40s
AA12 US Army NCO Crouching with M16 with AN/PVS-2
Starlight Scope..recent release from Gringo40s expanding 28mm Vietnam War range. skillfully painted by Andy Singleton. figures available from our Webstore. .exclusive to Gringo40s. :D 8) :D 8)

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 12, 2022, 10:21:25 PM: Gringo40s
AA12 US Army NCO Crouching with M16 with AN/PVS-2
Starlight Scope.rear view this time .recent release from Gringo40s expanding 28mm Vietnam War range. very well painted by Andy Singleton. figures available from our Webstore. .exclusive to Gringo40s :D 8) :D 8)
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 18, 2022, 09:22:52 AM: 28mm Gringo40s US Army officer issuing commands..from our rapidly expending Vietnam War range ..top paintwork from Andy Singleton. available along with many other US Army troops from our Webstore. :D 8) :D 8)
regards Ged / Gringo40s.,
www.gringo40s.com
ged4444@icloud.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: brunei35 on March 19, 2022, 07:07:16 AM: Do like this model Ged, excellent

Cheers
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 22, 2022, 09:26:17 AM: Brunel

many thanks indeed!!

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
;)
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on March 25, 2022, 10:10:40 AM: US Army officer issuing orders..part of our expanding 28mm Vietnam War range. reverse view of a previous post showing a detailed close up of the varied equipment used in the Nam :D 8) :D 8)
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
ged4444@icloud.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on April 01, 2022, 10:52:11 AM: 28mm Gringo40s US Army grunt advancing with a levelled "blooper" ready for action!! part of our extensive recent 28mm Vietnam War release, painted splendidly by Andy Singleton,see our webstore for the present range,,
regards Ged/gringo40s :D 8) :D 8)
www.gringo40s.com
ged4444@icloud.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on April 09, 2022, 08:07:48 AM: 28mm US Army Grunt advancing with M16 and full pack from our latest 28mm Vietnam War releases..being the US Army troops specifically..see our site for further details.regards Ged / Gringo40s :D 8) :D 8)
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on April 14, 2022, 12:14:42 PM: Gringo40s US Army infantryman carrying a Blooper at the ready..rear view showing uniform and equipment carried in detail, part of our recent US Army release. Great paintwork from Andy Singleton.. :D 8) :D 8)
regards Ged www.gringo40s.
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on April 15, 2022, 07:17:26 PM: Gringo40s
BRAND NEW MEGA US Army release today Good Friday 15.4.2022 available from our Webstore today!! regards Ged/gringo40s......major reinforcments for our US Army 28mm Vietnam War Range!! :o :-* :-* :D 8) 8)
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: CapnJim on April 17, 2022, 08:41:15 PM: Alas, I've been remiss on commenting on the figs in this line. No excuses here. They are all quiet lovely and full of character. Well done!
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on April 19, 2022, 02:06:04 PM: thank you CapnJim most kind ;)
please see latest releases in below mentioned Add :o :-* :o :-*

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on April 25, 2022, 11:19:42 PM: Brand New Release from Gringo40s...US Army Grunt at ease from our extensive and ever growing 28mm Vietnam War range...top paintjob Andy Singleton
one of the New releases! :D 8) :D 8)
.regards Ged/gringo40s
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on May 01, 2022, 05:14:26 PM: New Releases...the Apogee of US Special forces in the "Nam" CCN MACV SOG...to add to our 28mm Vietnam War range..Tier one released 30.4.2022..available Now!! regards Ged / gringo40s :o 8) :o 8) :-* :D
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Hammertime on May 03, 2022, 03:02:00 AM: Great looking figures! I will need to pick some up soon to expand my US Forces!
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on May 04, 2022, 01:32:52 AM: thanks Hammertime..good to hear!! :D ;) :D ;)

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on May 04, 2022, 03:38:44 AM: Those are nice! Any chance of some of the SF for the Son Tay Raid? I have a CH-46 and Skyraider raring to go.
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on May 05, 2022, 04:25:58 PM: thanks Carlos appreciated! ;)
duly noted! 8) :D 8) :D
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: CapnJim on May 05, 2022, 05:31:58 PM: Oh yeah - figs with XM177 and patrol caps would be so cool...
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on May 05, 2022, 08:47:18 PM: thanks CapnJim
appreciate the comments!..one for you!! ;)

........Gerard Cronin
Author

28mm Gringo40s SOG trooper rear view showing the abundance of kit..this guy part of CCN MACV SOG with their penchant for black uniforms..top paintwork from Andy Singleton.,figures available Now regards Ged/Gringo40s
www.gringo40s.com
ged4444@icloud.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: CapnJim on May 07, 2022, 02:17:46 AM: Very Interesting!

That chap looks the business......
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on May 07, 2022, 11:23:05 AM: thank you Capn Jim ;) much obliged!
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com :D 8) :D 8)
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on May 10, 2022, 08:26:30 AM: Gerard Cronin
Author
28mm Gringo40s SOG trooper front view showing the abundance of kit..armed with a Car 15.SOG knife this guy is part of CCN MACV SOG with their penchant for black uniforms..top paintwork from Andy Singleton.
figures available Now
regards Ged/Gringo40s
www.gringo40s.com
ged4444@icloud.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on May 19, 2022, 10:47:01 AM: ..some more SOG painted samples chaps of our New SOG releases!! :D 8) :D 8)
more to follow..second one up!!

28mm SOG Trooper in classic action pose..part of our New MACV CCN SOG release..CCN designated troopers started off dying their own uniforms and eventually these were the accepted pattern/colour for Command and Control Centre with a wide variety of clothing worn as an additional choice..main clour though was black, CCC and CCS tended to go for moss green and their own version of the Tiger Stripe. figures available Now! regards Ged / Gringo40s top paintwork from Andy Singleton!
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
e-mail ged4444@icloud.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on May 20, 2022, 06:13:43 PM: Brand New 28mm Vietnam War SOG additions released today 20th May 2022 Pre Partizan !! to expand the Special Forces section with more hardened troopers! regards Ged /Gringo40s :-* :o :-* :o
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on May 23, 2022, 09:37:17 AM: and the Add!! 8) :D 8) :D

Gerard Cronin
Author

Brand New Additional SOG release 20.5.2022 second Tier release ,available Now from Gringo40s Webstore regards Ged/gringo40s
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: brunei35 on May 27, 2022, 08:06:27 AM: They look excellent Ged.

Cheers
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on May 27, 2022, 12:52:51 PM: Brunel

thanks very much ;)

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
ged4444@icloud.com :D 8) :D 8)
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on May 27, 2022, 12:55:21 PM: ..New Picture and info!

28mm Gringo40s SOG One Zero in action ,firing a CAR15 with full kit, inclusive of the overloaded Bergan and attached sidearm,from our second Tier release of US Special forces.ie MACV SOG CCN, see our webstore for more information regards Ged/Gringo40s
e-mail ged4444@icloud.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on June 08, 2022, 07:02:32 AM: NEW picture from our recent MACV SOF CCN second tranche release :D

Gringo40s 28mm SOG trooper turning to fire his Mossberg 500 Apt shotgun..from our recently released swathe of MACV SOG CCN Miniatures to add to our expanding 28mm Vietnam War range,Great paintjob from Andy Singleton..figures available now from our Webstore. :D 8) :D :D 8) 8)

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
e-mail ged4444@icloud.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on June 16, 2022, 09:38:18 AM: Some Neglected ARVN pictures...........first up
28mm Gringo40s ARVN Military police battalion with shotgun top painting from Andy Singleton. Available with his mates from Gringo40s webstore.
regards Ged/gringo40s 8) :D 8) :D
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on June 27, 2022, 11:46:07 PM: Gringo40s 28mm SOG trooper turning to fire his Mossberg 500 Apt shotgun..from our recently released swathe of MACV SOG CCN Miniatures to add to our expanding 28mm Vietnam War range,Great paintjob from Andy Singleton..figures available now from our Webstore. :D 8) :D

Regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
ged4444@icloud.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on July 06, 2022, 11:24:40 AM: 28mm SOG trooper( ard) with blooper...one of Gringo40s latest SOG releases..top paintwork from Andy Singleton..figure available from Gringo40s www.gringo40s.com

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
ged4444@icloud.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: CapnJim on July 06, 2022, 05:02:18 PM: More great figs there, Ged. I'm tempted. But I already have a long and winding "to be painted" queue. Not that that has stopped me before... ;)
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on July 07, 2022, 05:03:46 PM: Thanks CapnJim

appreciate the comment........tempted is a good start!
best regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
ged4444@icloud.com :D 8) 8)!
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on July 28, 2022, 06:32:41 AM: Gringo40s from time to time will be showcasing some of our recent releases in this case more from our Special Forces in the Nam.
Namely the secret organisation that was MACV SOG CCN.
The attached figure superbly painted is one of these troopers, loaded down with gear and in the process of firing his blooper.
More pictures to follow. :D 8) :D 8)
Regards
Ged
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e-mail ged4444@icloud.com
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on August 05, 2022, 10:00:58 AM: Gringo40s from time to time will bring some
of our most recent releases painted up ..as
an example we have included a picture of
a squad of MACV SOG CCN "somewhere
in Cambodia" one of their secret missions
in real life in the "Nam" top paintwork from
Andy Singleton............from a recent release
Figures available from our webstore at
www.gringo40s.com

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
e-mail ged4444@icloud.com
Facebook,instagram and twitter
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: CapnJim on August 06, 2022, 04:00:36 PM: Like those 4 guys. Hmm...
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on August 06, 2022, 04:19:47 PM: Very nice! Cue Otis Redding?
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on August 11, 2022, 08:26:53 AM: CapnJim and Carlos many thanks :D

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
e-mail ged4444@icloud.com 8) :D 8)
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on August 23, 2022, 08:01:28 AM: "Misty Morning in Nam!" 28mm Gringo40s US Marines contemplating the day ahead! superb vignette by Steve Perry figures available from Gringo40s www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on August 23, 2022, 08:13:54 AM: That's a cracker of a photo! Very atmospheric.
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on August 23, 2022, 12:20:54 PM: thanks Carlos! :D

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com 8) :D 8) :D
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on August 26, 2022, 05:03:43 PM: ............one of our Uber Talented customers Nam Buildings
with Gringo40s 28mm Marines in action..

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on August 28, 2022, 08:34:04 PM: BRAND New MACV SOG CCN release date 27th August 2022 available now from Gringo40s 28mm Vietnam War range..under MACV SOG! :D :o :D :o 8) :-* 8) :-*
Regards Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: brunei35 on August 29, 2022, 09:09:33 AM: Excellent looking release, especially like the guy with the sten.
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on August 29, 2022, 11:52:04 AM: Brunel35
many thanks indeed!! ;)

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
e-mail ged4444@icloud.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on August 31, 2022, 09:51:21 AM: Sample figure from the latest SOG release 27.8.22 a grizzled Veteran one one in action with the famous "Hush Puppy" pistol.....tiger stripes and all !!..... :D 8) :D 8)
regards Ged/Gringo40s
www.gringo40s.com
e-mail ged4444@icloud.com
top paintwork from Andy Singleton
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Mick_in_Switzerland on August 31, 2022, 10:35:34 AM: That is a fantastic paint job. :-*
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on August 31, 2022, 12:30:47 PM: thank you Mick ;)

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on September 09, 2022, 09:38:41 AM: Sample figure from the latest 28mm SOG release 27.8.22 a grizzled Veteran one one in action with the famous "Hush Puppy" pistol.....tiger stripes and all !!.....from Gringo40s top paintwork from Andy Singleton...figure available Now with his mates from www.gringo40s.com :D 8) :D 8)

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
e-mail ged4444@icloud.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on September 09, 2022, 11:45:41 AM: Cracking work on the camo! :-*
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on September 10, 2022, 11:25:56 PM: thank you Carlos! :D

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on September 18, 2022, 05:02:16 PM: and the rear view !SOG17 Trooper Advancing Firing MKII Sten With Cut Down M79.......from Gringo40s most recent MACV SOG release..the legend of" The Men With Green Faces"..was spread evenly with the not so numerous Multi-factioned Special forces in Nam...combined with a mixture of Tiger Stripe camo you had an startling look! top paintwork from Andy Singleton..figures part of Gringo40s expanding Nam range www.gringo40s.com :D 8) :D 8)

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: CapnJim on September 18, 2022, 07:23:29 PM: That tiger stripe camo looks great. The figures ain't half-bad either... :D
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on September 18, 2022, 11:19:50 PM: CapnJim many thanks!! ;) 8) :D 8)

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on September 20, 2022, 02:04:34 PM: BRAND NEW for today 20th September additional MACV SOG from Gringo40s and available Now!! regards Ged www.gringo40s.com
:D 8) :D :o :o :-* :o :-*
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on September 20, 2022, 02:16:25 PM: one of our releases from Today 20.9.2022 a One One firing a Gyrojest Rocket pistol ..hard to believe it fired miniature rockeets ,the pistol itself only weighing a pound.. space age Nam! The Gyrojet is a family of unique firearms developed in the 1960s named for the method of gyroscopically stabilizing its projectiles. Rather than inert bullets, Gyrojets fire small rockets called Microjets which have little recoil and do not require a heavy barrel or chamber to resist the pressure of the combustion gases. Velocity on leaving the tube was very low, but increased to around 1,250 feet per second (380 m/s) at 30 feet (9.1 m). The result is a very lightweight and transportable weapon.[1] regards Ged
www.gringo40s.com :D 8) :D 8) :o :-* :o :-*
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on September 20, 2022, 09:53:02 PM: They were also inaccurate, prone to hang fires and fairly unreliable. The idea of a hang-fire rocket in a pistol is fucking scary. Love to know what the IA for that was. ‘Tilt, lock, look…. Whoosh?’

As an aside, the reason they were light is they were made from Zamac, the same stuff old diecast toys were made of. So what you really have in your hand is a working Dinky Thunderbird 1.

Nicely painted and a wonderfully offbeat subject.
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on September 20, 2022, 10:52:24 PM: Cool, not just wombles use bolt pistols*...

I read a review of their operation many years ago,the gun was extremely simple if weird.

You load a round by moving the "bolt" forward, pulling the trigger releases the "bolt" which pushes the round back on to the firing pin. This ignites the propellant which should vent through four vents rotating and moving the round forward. As the round travels forward it pushes the "bolt" forward again, loading the next round. Rinse and repeat while the trigger is held back.

Very simple in operation.

One of the problems was ammunition reliability. Like a recoilless round, the vents had to be closed to protect the propellant but had to be cleared completely on ignition. Unlike a recoiless round, even a minor blockage affected the flight path.

* - gyro jets and bolt pistols were synonyms in Laserburn.
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Post by: carlos marighela on September 20, 2022, 11:30:26 PM: I’m curious as to whether they actually used the things on operations. I understand they tested them but I’m trying to understand the operational requirement for a fairly inaccurate and problematic, single shot pistol that wasn’t quick to re-load. Would take a brave man.
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Post by: gringo on September 21, 2022, 07:17:10 PM: thanks for the input chap,appreciate the comments..............the weapon saw
some service,albiet limited,Used in one longer range
ambush and proved effective, dropped by the one two
picked up by the one one.....The idea was thrilling but
the long term usage was limited due to a host of difficulties
......the rockets were very expensive.a KGB agent tried to buy
one from a New York gun dealer..was refused ..but for some reason
he sold the guy the rockets he had. Makes no sense, more blurb
attached,

"A handful of Gyrojet weapons saw combat in Southeast Asia with the U.S. military’s secretive Studies and Observation Group, a cover name for a group of highly trained commandos that carried out top-secret missions behind enemy lines. As John Plaster wrote in his book SOG: The Secret Wars of America’s Commandos in Vietnam, SOG acquired a small number of the pistol version to try out in the field. SOG commandos were known to carry everything from Swedish K submachine guns to crossbows, so this was not surprising.

“In one test, a rocket round punched through an old truck door and into a water-filled 55-gallon drum, almost exiting its opposite side,” Plaster wrote. SOG men also test-fired it through sandbag walls and even tree trunks.

Vietnam uncovered problems with the Gyrojet weapons. The rocket engines disliked the humidity of Southeast Asia and sometimes burned unevenly. The need to achieve velocity at the expense of short-range lethality plus poor rocket reliability and other performance issues doomed the Gyrojet. A full-scale military contract was not to be, and ultimately only a thousand or so were built.

Today the Gyrojet weapons are collector’s items. Due to a lack of ammunition, it is almost unheard of to actually shoot one. There is at least one effort out there to restart research into Gyrojet technology. Maybe 50 years later, the time is right to try again to replace bullets with rockets. Or maybe this is still a sort of good idea whose time will never come."

regards
Ged
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Post by: carlos marighela on September 21, 2022, 08:10:56 PM: Yeah, that’s pretty much the conclusion I reached. They tested them in country as opposed to actively used them on ops.
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Post by: gringo on September 23, 2022, 09:15:33 AM: indeed...........at the time they caused quite a sensation and still do now! :o :-* :o :-*

regards
Ged
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e-mail ged4444@icloud.com
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Post by: gringo on September 27, 2022, 11:46:25 AM: 28mm Gringo40s SOG firing a Gyrorocket pistol top paintwork Andy Singleton.
the rear view this time.showing the enormous amount of gear carried ,with
slung Car 15....the de facto go to "normall" weapon of the SOG..if there was
such a thing! :D 8) :D :o :-*
regards
Ged
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e-mailged4444@icloud.com
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Post by: gringo on September 29, 2022, 11:27:10 PM: Gerard Cronin
Author

28mm Gringo40s SOG trooper CCN Group Hatchet force recon man...this chap is wearing a native dyed black cotton..heavy duty to allow for thorns and elephant grass..wait a minute vines,Rigged out in an NVA helmet and carrying a Chinese AK47. part of a very recent GRINGO40S MACV SOG release.www.gringo40s.com :D 8) :D 8)
reagards
Gerard Cronin

on some missions SOG troopers dressed and equipped themselves with captured enemy materials to create confusion during a moment of first contact when even a few seconds meant lives saved.......www.gringo40s.com top paintwork from Andy Singleton
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Post by: Codsticker on September 30, 2022, 12:39:40 AM: Love the minis, love the paint job; made me wikipedia SOG. :D
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Post by: gringo on September 30, 2022, 07:21:45 AM: Codsticker............many thanks indeed!
SOG were a fascinating organisation..
some units wiped out,never seen again
lost in the jungle.loads of great memoires
out there :o :-* :o :-*

regards
Ged
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e-mail ged4444@icloud .com
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Post by: gringo on October 04, 2022, 03:07:07 PM: from time to time Gringo40s will showcase
some of our recent releases..first up of many to come!
Rear View 28mm Gringo40s SOG trooper CCN Group Hatchet force recon man...this chap is wearing a native dyed black cotton..heavy duty to allow for thorns and elephant grass..wait a minute vines,Rigged out in an NVA helmet and carrying a Chinese AK47. part of a very recent GRINGO40S MACV SOG release.www.gringo40s.com top paintwork from Andy Singleton

regards
Ged
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Post by: brunei35 on October 04, 2022, 05:57:41 PM: Looks excellent, I only wanted 5 for my SOG team but latest releases are tempting...
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Post by: gringo on October 05, 2022, 12:20:57 AM: Brunel35 many thanks indeed! ;) :D 8) ;) :D

regards
Ged
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Post by: gringo on October 07, 2022, 11:28:15 AM: 28mm Gringo40s MACV SOG One One observing the enemy with Binoculars holding his ever reliable CAR 15. figure along with his SOG mates available from our website ' www.gringo40s.com...top paintwork from Andy Sungleton.Part of our latest 28mm Vietnam War release. www.gringo40s.com

regards Ged
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:D 8) :D 8)
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Post by: gringo on October 12, 2022, 12:39:38 PM: 28mm Gringo40s MACV SOG One One ( rear view )observing the enemy with Binoculars holding his ever reliable CAR 15. figure along with his SOG mates available from our website ' www.gringo40s.com...top paintwotk from Andy Sungleton.Part of our latest 28mm Vietnam War release. www.gringo40s.com :D 8) :D 8) :o :-*

regards
Ged
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Post by: gringo on October 13, 2022, 07:37:50 PM: Brand New 28mm Vietnam War releases today 13th October 2022
from Gringo40s.more New MACV SOG additiones. Available Now! :D 8) :D 8) :o :-*

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: brunei35 on October 15, 2022, 10:06:07 AM: Look good Ged
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Post by: gringo on October 15, 2022, 10:59:08 PM: Brunei35 many thanks indeed ;) :D 8) :-*

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: gringo on October 21, 2022, 04:45:56 PM: Another New picture featuring a very recent release.............
28mm Gringo40s MACV SOG CCC turning to fire his Swedish K Sub Machinegun.sporting a cut down blooper for ease of access.wearing one of the many Tiger Stripes available to these troops,along with the abundance of weapon choices. www.gringo40s.com :D :D 8) :D 8) :o :-*
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: gringo on October 27, 2022, 01:38:04 PM: 28mm Gringo40s MACV SOG Firing his Grease gun with cut down blooper within easy reach,in one of the many Tiger Stripe camo uniforms used. top paintwork from Andy Singleton,figures available from Gringo40s,one of our most recent releases. www.gringo40s.com :D 8) :D 8) :o :-*

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
e-mail ged4444@icloud.com
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Post by: gringo on October 31, 2022, 09:36:46 AM: 28mm Gringo40s MACV SOG CCC turning to fire his Swedish K Sub Machinegun.sporting a cut down blooper for ease of access.wearing one of the many Tiger Stripes available to these troops,along with the abundance of weapon choices. www.gringo40s.com :D 8) :D 8) :o :-*

Regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
e-mail ged4444@icloud.com
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Post by: gringo on November 07, 2022, 09:57:17 AM: 28mm SOG Trooper in Beret and full Tiger Stripe camo firing his suppressed UZI SMG with slung cut down blooper . top paintwork Andy Singleton. figure available along with his mates from www.gringo40s.com :D 8) :D 8) :o :-*

regards
Ged
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e-mail ged4444@icloud.com
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Post by: gringo on November 16, 2022, 08:39:27 PM: Gringo40s.NEW today!! more SOG even more Exotic :o :-* :o
Brand New Release today 16th Novermber 2022 some even more Exotic MACV SOG...........available now from Gringo40s Vietnam War Website www.gringo40s.com :D 8) :D 8)
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: gringo on November 22, 2022, 08:48:03 AM: Gringo40s sample painted figure from our recent
swathe of MACV SOG releases,being a relaxed
SOG Radio operator and his attack Dog Rhino
prior ro a patrol, top paintwork from Andy Singleton
figures available from our webstore. :D 8) :D 8)

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: Poiter50 on November 22, 2022, 09:11:46 AM: Could almost do for an Aussie Dog Tracker patrol except they used Labradors.
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Post by: gringo on November 22, 2022, 08:05:29 PM: thanks Poiter50 appreciate the comment ;)

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: carlos marighela on November 22, 2022, 10:52:21 PM: That's a lovely figure!
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Post by: gringo on November 23, 2022, 02:26:41 AM: thank you Carlos! :D

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: gringo on November 24, 2022, 07:44:25 AM: Gringo40s sample painted figure from our recent
swathe of MACV SOG releases,being a relaxed
SOG Radio operator and his attack Dog Rhino
prior ro a patrol, rear view this time
top paintwork from Andy Singleton
figures available from our webstore. :D 8) :D 8)

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: gringo on November 28, 2022, 09:20:01 AM: another photo from our most recent swathe of 28mm gringo40s Nam rfeleases..
Gerard Cronin
28mm MACV SOG Trooper in action about to fIre his MP 40..with slung LAW and carrying full kit..with the now famous Tiger Stripe uniform for maximum stealth! from our most recent Vietnam War Special forces release. regards Ged www.gringo40s.com :D 8) :D 8) :o :-*
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Post by: gringo on December 05, 2022, 09:53:58 AM: latest Nam artwork from Gringo40s............... :D 8) :D 8) :o :-*
Gringo40s Charging MACV SOG Trooper with a Thompson SMG in full kit,top paintwork from Andy Singleton figure part of our very recent expanding Vietnam War range in 28mm . www.gringo40s.com

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: gringo on December 07, 2022, 10:25:57 AM: some NVA for a change......
28mm Gringo40s NVA Bugler in action
a very important post in the NVA regiments..from
our extensive NVA range..top paintwork from Andy Singleton. Figure available from our Website @ www.gringo40s.com :D 8) :D 8) :-* :o

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: gringo on December 14, 2022, 02:43:23 PM: another change of sides so to speak with
a VC soldier as he would have looked in
the battle for Hue..note the red/white/and blue
armband insignia for unit recognition purposes
top paintwork from Andy Singleton figures available
from Gringo40s Webstore. :D 8) :D 8) :o :-*

regards
Ged
www/gringo40s.com
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Post by: CapnJim on December 19, 2022, 07:07:41 PM: C'mon, Ged. Will ya knock it off with all these great-looking figures? My resistance is waning.... :D
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Post by: gringo on December 20, 2022, 10:19:58 AM: CapnJim....thanks for the feedback..pleased
you like the figures..!! ;)

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: CapnJim on December 20, 2022, 04:28:09 PM: Quote from: gringo on December 20, 2022, 10:19:58 AM
CapnJim....thanks for the feedback..pleased you like the figures..!! ;)

I do indeed like them! My Lead and Plastic Pile of Shame is already quite sizable...but I suspect it's just a matter of time... :D
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Post by: gringo on December 21, 2022, 11:34:55 AM: CapnJim..........as Oscar Wilde famously said i can resist
anything apart from temptaion or words to that effect...!! ;)

regards
Ged
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Post by: gringo on December 21, 2022, 06:04:36 PM: Gringo40s have released additional VC troops today 21.12.2022..........Brand New Figures! www.gringo40s.com :D 8) :D 8) :o :-*
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Post by: brunei35 on December 22, 2022, 11:09:10 AM: Excellent Ged, will be added to next order. Still hoping for a HMG in near future ......

Have a great Xmas

Cheers
Tony
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Post by: gringo on December 22, 2022, 02:33:50 PM: thank you Tony look forward to the order
Happy Christmas to you too! ;)

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: gringo on December 23, 2022, 02:40:47 PM: CapnJim 8) :D 8)

PM sent matey in response to your message ;)
best regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: gringo on December 23, 2022, 05:01:52 PM: New Releases for our 28mm Vietnam War range.......................
More Brand New SOG and US Army for our Gringo40s expanding 28mm Vietnam War range !! www.gringo40s.com

regards Ged
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Post by: gringo on December 27, 2022, 08:16:27 PM: 28mm Gringo40s SOG Sniper in the process of firing an M14 Sniper rifle resting on his full kitbag from our latest Christmas 2022 release and available Now from our Webstore @www.gringo40s.com :D 8) :D :o :-* :o

Regards
Ged
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Post by: CapnJim on December 27, 2022, 09:28:24 PM: Ad you know, GED, I've (finally ;)) placed an order. Once painted, I'll be sure to post pics!
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Post by: gringo on December 28, 2022, 04:39:43 PM: thanks Capnjim

looking forward to seeing figures on here!! :o :-* :o :-* :D 8)

regards
Ged
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Post by: gringo on January 04, 2023, 01:22:02 PM: New release for 2023 a VC LMG team in sction :D 8) :D 8)
superbly painted by Andy Singleton and available
now from our webstore@
www.gringo40s.com
regards
Ged
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Post by: gringo on January 05, 2023, 09:42:28 AM: :o 8) :o 8)
28mm Gringo40s Nam Vignette from Dave "Deedles"incorperating Gringo40s M483s ,Mutt and US Marines in action..splendid setup! regards Ged www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: Tom Dulski on January 05, 2023, 12:17:39 PM: Damn that looks great.
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Post by: gringo on January 06, 2023, 10:15:00 AM: Hi Tom
couldnt agree more!! ;) :o ;) :o

regards
Ged
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Post by: gringo on January 16, 2023, 01:47:09 PM: Brand New 28mm USN UDT-Navy Seals from Gringo40s releases 15.1.2023 available now from our Webstore!!! www.gringo40s.com :o :-* :o :-* :D 8)
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Post by: gringo on January 19, 2023, 05:40:11 PM: close up of one of our Brand New releases the orginal UDT fogman
from which the Seals proper were born,,and still formed an important
part of that essential special forces unit,,,or two units in the Nam.,.
Seal one , and Seal two :o :-* :-* :D 8)
Brand New 28mm USN UDT-Navy Seals from Gringo40s releases 15.1.2023 available now from our Webstore!!! www.gringo40s.com
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: Jasper2o19 on January 20, 2023, 10:56:18 PM: Brilliant the quality of these companies figures are outstanding...
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Post by: gringo on January 21, 2023, 11:02:56 PM: thank you Jasper most kind of you ;)
best regards
Ged

www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: Tom Dulski on January 22, 2023, 12:16:50 PM: Looks pretty cool
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Post by: gringo on January 22, 2023, 02:36:34 PM: thank you Tom ..much obliged! :D 8) :D 8) ;)
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: gringo on January 25, 2023, 12:47:30 PM: Brand New 28mm USN UDT-Navy Seals rear view showing the dollar green painted air tank and seal knife.. from Gringo40s releases 15.1.2023 available now from our Webstore!!! www.gringo40s.com :D 8) :D 8) :o :?
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Post by: gringo on January 30, 2023, 02:27:01 PM: 28mm Gringo40s UNS UDT Navy Seal armed with the round mag Stoner LMG and the often worn navy jeans,, rear view! second choice a wide variety of Tiger camo. part of our Brand New USA Navy Seal release,Tranche one. available now from www.gringo40s.com :D 8) :D 8) :o :-*

regards
Ged
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Post by: CapnJim on January 30, 2023, 03:54:22 PM: Hmm. May have to add a couple SEALS to my MAVC-SOG boys. Which should be all done up yet this week!
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Post by: gringo on January 30, 2023, 05:18:08 PM: CapnJim..........looking forward to the completed SOG Guys! :D 8) :D 8) :o :-*

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: gringo on February 03, 2023, 04:09:17 PM: 28mm Gringo40s USN UDT Navy Seal in traditional blue/yellow reversible T-Shirt..light Gear and carrying a M16 with China plug top.top paintwork Andy Singleton. part of our very latest Gringo40s US Navy Seals release for our growing 28mm Vietnam War range! www.gringo40s.com :D 8) :D 8) :o
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Post by: CapnJim on February 03, 2023, 08:33:07 PM: Well, damn. I Like that guy too.... 8)
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Post by: Poiter50 on February 04, 2023, 12:27:44 AM: Sorry, what is a China plug top? ??? ???
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Post by: carlos marighela on February 04, 2023, 01:50:10 AM: An excellent example of the lost gems of Polari? ;)
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Post by: gringo on February 04, 2023, 10:41:35 AM: thanks for the replies lads........well i was talking about China Lake
a secretive research and revaluation centre based in California
,named after a Dry lake close by..............
they produced weapons for the seals,,among them the China lake
Grenade launcher..already produced in miniature by me,,they were
known for waterproofing various weapons in Nam,,,Car15s,M16s..
with weapon parts,and the addition of a removable plug to keep out
swamp sludge/water..both salt and fresh,,used by Seals and UDT
divers. :o :-* :o
cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: Poiter50 on February 04, 2023, 02:13:16 PM: :) :) :) :)

quote author=gringo link=topic=114631.msg1783687#msg1783687 date=1675507295]
thanks for the replies lads........well i was talking about China Lake
a secretive research and revaluation centre based in California
,named after a Dry lake close by..............
they produced weapons for the seals,,among them the China lake
Grenade launcher..already produced in miniature by me,,they were
known for waterproofing various weapons in Nam,,,Car15s,M16s..
with weapon parts,and the addition of a removable plug to keep out
swamp sludge/water..both salt and fresh,,used by Seals and UDT
divers. :o :-* :o
cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
[/quote]
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Post by: gringo on February 06, 2023, 09:33:30 AM: Poitier50 thanks for the feedsback ;)

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: gringo on February 08, 2023, 12:00:58 PM: full colour close up of one of our Brand New releases the orginal UDT fogman
from which the Seals proper were born,,and still formed an important
part of that essential special forces unit,,,or two units in the Nam.,.
Seal one , and Seal two :o :-* :-* :D 8)
Brand New 28mm USN UDT-Navy Seals from Gringo40s releases 15.1.2023 available now from our Webstore!!! www.gringo40s.com
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: gringo on February 10, 2023, 09:31:47 AM: 28mm Gringo40s USN UDT Navy SEAL advancing carrying the formidable Chine Lake Grenade launcher..used sparingly but effectively in Nam. top paintwork Andy Singleton..from a very recent first tranche of out Navy SEALSs release.www.gringo40s.com :D 8) :D 8) :o :-*

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: CapnJim on February 10, 2023, 03:33:39 PM: Huh. An over/under M79...I've never heard of such a thing. :o

But China Lake did come up with all kinds of, um, interesting stuff...
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Post by: Freddy on February 10, 2023, 05:51:05 PM: Great looking model!
Quote
Huh. An over/under M79...I've never heard of such a thing
A few of it was made, it was too heavy. (Designing a grenade launcher must be a nightmare, it is like solving multiple paradoxes at one. One-shot is not enough firepower, multiple shot is too heavy, on the gun is why you need to bring a gun too, separately is why you have extra luggage. lol ).
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Post by: gringo on February 10, 2023, 09:28:11 PM: CapnJim and Freddy many thanks for your comments and interest! ;)

regards
Ged
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Post by: carlos marighela on February 10, 2023, 10:27:28 PM: Funnily enough, the Dust Tactics folk thought it was ace. lol There's a heap of them for their marines. I bought the heavy weapons set years ago on sale for the mortar and HMG and still have some of these that came with the crew.

As for its weight,it's substantially lighter than the Milkor/ M32 that the marines adopted this century.
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Post by: gringo on February 13, 2023, 12:56:39 PM: .................just a note..for collectors in the USA they are
deemed as VERY desirable...and hard to find.Mainly due to
te paucity of original numbers produced. :o :-* 8) :-* :o

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: gringo on February 14, 2023, 01:38:06 PM: Rear view,showing how light the equipment was of28mm Gringo40s USN UDT Navy SEAL advancing carrying the formidable Chine Lake Grenade launcher..used sparingly but effectively in Nam. top paintwork Andy Singleton..from a very recent first tranche of out Navy SEALSs release.www.gringo40s.com :D 8) :D 8) :o :-*

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: gringo on February 18, 2023, 01:49:45 PM: for a change i will post some sadly neglected A.R.V.N pictures
as they formed a huge additional Army during the Vietnam War
first up..........A.R.V.N trooper with Shotgun at the ready,,top paintwork from Andy Singleton..from our extensive A.R.V.N troops in our 28mm Vietnam War range..www.griongo40s.com 8) :D 8) :o :-*

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: gringo on February 23, 2023, 05:53:06 PM: Gringo40s 28mm UDT USN Navy SEAL in action..actually a Frogman for this illustrious unit in Vietnam 1968 ..code refernve on our website is...SEAL2 UDT Frogman in OG107 Uniform Placing Demolition Charge . www.gringo40s.com
;) 8) ;) 8) :o :-*
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: carlos marighela on February 23, 2023, 09:10:47 PM: Hmmm beehive charge. :) Interesting. Star of the show, in the SAS's most famous ambush of the war albeit used in a very interesting, upside down fashion. Shouldn't there be a third leg to that charge? Might be wrong but that was typical for these things.

You could probably use that bloke as a RAN clearance diver without too much work. Nicely done!
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Post by: gringo on February 23, 2023, 10:18:27 PM: Carlos..third leg hiden by the Camera shot.........as you say he could
be re-deployed to another theatre of War..interesting about the SAS ambush :D
appreciate the comment
cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: carlos marighela on February 24, 2023, 06:01:22 AM: Scroll down to page 16.

https://tunnelrats.com.au/pdfs/newsletters/Holdfast-28.pdf

Basically four upside down beehive charges and a pressure plate to ambush a VC tractor and trailer that was carrying supplies. A much bigger bang than the SAS were expecting and around 20 enemy KIA plus the trailer, supplies and 75mm RCL that was cargo on the trailer.

More in David Horner's SAS Phantoms of the Jungle if you are interested.

Good to know yours has all its legs. :)
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Post by: gringo on February 25, 2023, 01:24:17 PM: fascinating and info-rich information..ended
up reading most of ot..even the Eldest Son
comments...cheers Carlos ;)

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: Deedles on February 25, 2023, 05:23:06 PM: Quote from: carlos marighela on February 24, 2023, 06:01:22 AM
Scroll down to page 16.

https://tunnelrats.com.au/pdfs/newsletters/Holdfast-28.pdf

Basically four upside down beehive charges and a pressure plate to ambush a VC tractor and trailer that was carrying supplies. A much bigger bang than the SAS were expecting and around 20 enemy KIA plus the trailer, supplies and 75mm RCL that was cargo on the trailer.

More in David Horner's SAS Phantoms of the Jungle if you are interested.

Good to know yours has all its legs. :)

Some really good bits in there -and the other publications
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Post by: carlos marighela on February 25, 2023, 11:43:33 PM: In case anyone is interested, the other editions of the newsletter can be found here:

https://www.tunnelrats.com.au/newnewsletters.php
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Post by: gringo on February 26, 2023, 07:45:56 AM: great post Carlos..hours of in-depth Nam reading!! ;) :D ;)
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: gringo on February 26, 2023, 02:08:02 PM: some More A.R.V.N photos.. ;) 8) ;)

28mm Gringo40s A.R.V.N. Ranger prone loading rounds into his M1 Carbine.one of older A.R.V.N. releases and out Now! top paintwork Andy Singleton. from Gringo40s expanding Vietnam War Range 1968. www.gringo40s.com

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: CapnJim on February 26, 2023, 07:02:40 PM: Cool figure! I like to do unit patches on my chaps, but I don't know if I could pull off the ARVN Ranger tiger head in a star....
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Post by: gringo on February 26, 2023, 08:02:38 PM: CapnJim many thanks indeed! ;)

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: carlos marighela on February 26, 2023, 10:29:09 PM: Quote from: gringo on February 26, 2023, 07:45:56 AM
great post Carlos..hours of in-depth Nam reading!! ;) :D ;)
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com

Hoping it will inspire you to create a RAE splinter team or mini team.
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Post by: gringo on February 27, 2023, 09:32:53 AM: you never know Carlos!! :D
cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: gringo on February 28, 2023, 11:23:16 AM: 28mm Gringo40s Marines Hue City 1968 in action, a splendid vignette from one of our customers. figures available from Gringo40s @www.gringo40s.com

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com :D 8) :D 8) :o :-*
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Post by: gringo on March 06, 2023, 09:31:26 AM: BRAND NEW Release....5th March 2023 ....First Tier of our 28mm Gringo40s Vietnamese Civilians,,,,,available Now from our Webstore,, regards Ged www.gringo40s.com :D 8) :o :-* :o :-* :o

Regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: carlos marighela on March 06, 2023, 09:37:27 AM: Ooh goody! My village could do with a few more inhabitants.
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Post by: gringo on March 06, 2023, 07:12:11 PM: thanks Carlos!! ;) :D 8) :D

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: gringo on March 11, 2023, 09:37:04 AM: an update ref our recent 28mm Nam Civilian release................... :D 8) :D 8) :o :-*
Gringo40s have released a swathe of 28mm Vietnamese Civilians,depicted is according to our site narrative ..........
VEN03 Mamasan Crouching Selling Fruit and Vegetables
Mamasan Crouching Selling Fruit and Vegetables. Three baskets and stool included available now from our website @ www.gringo40s.com.
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: gringo on March 15, 2023, 09:19:23 AM: Gringo40s have released a swathe of 28mm Vietnamese Civilians,depicted is according to our site narrative ..........
VEN03 Mamasan Crouching Selling Fruit and Vegetables..top paintjob from Andy Singleton!
www.gringo40s.com :D :o :D :o 8) :-* 8)

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: gringo on March 21, 2023, 09:47:14 AM: Gringo40s have released a swathe of 28mm Vietnamese Civilians,depicted is according to our site narrative ..........
VEN03 Mamasan Crouching Selling Fruit and Vegetables. rear view .top paintjob from Andy Singleton!
www.gringo40s.com :D 8) :o :-* :D :o
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Post by: gringo on March 24, 2023, 12:59:57 PM: 28mm Vietnamese lady walking with purpose somewhere in Saigon City 1968, prior to the Tet offensive..with attache case containg important documents! from a very recent release of trance one of our Vietnamese Civilians for the Vietnam War range that is well underway..excellent artwork from Andy Singleton..figure available from our Webstore..@ www.gringo40s.com :D 8) 8) :D :D 8) :o :-* :o :-*

regards
Ged
www.gfingo40s.com
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Post by: gringo on March 29, 2023, 02:23:12 PM: Gringo40s UDT USN Seal trooper in action,carrying the famous Stoner SMG this varianr with the round drum..wearing the characteristic mix of camo top ,and hard wearing blue jeans, excellent painting from Andy Singleton..part of our phase one release from our expanding 28mm Vietnam War range. www.gringo40s.com :D 8) :o :-* :o :-*

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: gringo on April 12, 2023, 09:07:08 AM: 28mm Sapper Battalion 10 ( part of) ready to go into action on Gringo40s Game "Attack on the American Embassy" at the Splendid Show that is Salute 2023......looking forward to seeing all our old customers and New ones..regards Ged and the Gringo40s Team www.gringo40s.com :D 8) :o :-*
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Post by: CapnJim on April 12, 2023, 06:19:23 PM: Nice figs, Ged. Like the Stoner dude...
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Post by: gringo on April 12, 2023, 07:17:16 PM: Capn Jim many thanks ;)

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: gringo on April 14, 2023, 09:29:43 AM: You have seem our 28mm Vietnam War releases so far..now come and see our Game depicting the actual attack on the American Embassy in 28mm. recreated to include the Embassy and surrounding barracks,guard posts et all.......any thing could happen in this rerun..!!..New Rules on the day being trialled !.....at the Splendid Show that is Salute 2023 on22.4.2023 www.gringo40s.com

reagrds
Ged
www.gringo40s.com :D 8) :o :-*
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Post by: brunei35 on April 14, 2023, 11:39:47 AM: Post a couple of pictures please Ged of the game board for those of us not going to Salute when you have it setup. Interested to see your take on the buildings around the embassy complex - unless of course you are doing room by room inside the embassy :)
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Post by: gringo on April 14, 2023, 12:41:43 PM: Hi Brunel35

will do ...doing a bit of both...all the floors
of the Embassy are removable...pristine walls
and Gates ,and removable after C4 blasts,and
RPG hits,,lots of permutations!..will also be one
to one figure wise :D

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: brunei35 on April 16, 2023, 04:49:41 PM: Sounds good Ged, look forward to the photos and maybe a rule review
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Post by: gringo on April 17, 2023, 01:10:44 PM: Brunel35 cheers matey!! ;)

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: gringo on April 17, 2023, 03:20:14 PM: ok.......Ref Salute 2023

Gringo40s will have some Show "Specials"
available...ie some attractive pricing on our
M483S ,Mules and Mutts..all Nam figures now
restocked and ready to rock!! looking foward
to seeing all out old customer and New ones..
it promises to be a very Exciting and busy day! :o :-* :o :-* :D 8)
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: gringo on April 19, 2023, 09:28:01 AM: 28mm Sapper Battalion 10 ( part of) ready to go into action on Gringo40s Game "Attack on the American Embassy" at the Splendid Show that is Salute 2023......looking forward to seeing all our old customers and New ones..regards Ged and the Gringo40s Team www.gringo40s.com

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: gringo on April 20, 2023, 06:15:04 AM: Gringo40s
some of the redoubtable US MPs in action.. MPdragging his buddy to safety !You have seem our 28mm Vietnam War releases so far..now come and see our Game depicting the actual attack on the American Embassy in 28mm. recreated to include the Embassy and surrounding barracks,guard posts et all.......any thing could happen in this rerun..!!..New Rules on the day being trialled !.....at the Splendid Show that is Salute 2023 on22.4.2023 www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: gringo on April 23, 2023, 09:04:36 AM: Ref Salute 2023 ..Gringo40s 28mm Vietnam War Game
"Attack on the American Embassy"

Great picture of my "Attack on the American Embassy 1968 run by my good mate Paul Hills...was a fantastic day and enjoyed by all..much more to follow¬¬ :o :-* :-*
r egards Ged www.gringo40s.com

courtesy of Wargames,Soldiers,and Strategy
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Post by: 6milPhil on April 23, 2023, 04:07:21 PM: That was a great table... bung more photos up! ;)
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Post by: gringo on April 23, 2023, 06:48:24 PM: Phil loads more to come....i didnt get a chance to
take any but loads i believe have been!! ;)

best regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on April 23, 2023, 08:29:35 PM: That was a good looking table, I got to it just as it was being reset.

Are the compound walls commercially available?
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Post by: gringo on April 24, 2023, 12:54:15 AM: hi Ultravanillasmurf

many thanks for the comment,,,,,,,,,, ;)
Walls are a one off im afraid,,due
to the inordinate work involved

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: gringo on April 25, 2023, 10:12:37 AM: some more pictures from Salute 2023 of Gringo40s
28mm "Attack on the American Embassy" much more
to follow ;) 8) :o :-* :o :-*
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on April 25, 2023, 09:22:34 PM: Oh well.
Here is another photograph.
(https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaU04H5rqxK8-PSNRFJ1U0SfFCwOQIXdGLWuVDXFtAdZiCUc_rxPw1H8ZDWS45TtPoo02k2FPMuc8i6xOxoWAlSeMnXzFRoOdHJUO4AWE3TivwAKsmMVpi5QbadN6qP-Yfh6OFgo7Np4pom7TkC5qbxGJtl9zUXBAkaCexmdcgjgxPyW_bkICb-FOCoA/s500/salute-2023-4.png)
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Post by: carlos marighela on April 26, 2023, 04:08:36 AM: :-*That is absolutely outstanding!! :-*

Love the attention to detail. Always thought it was a pity the Yanks knocked it down when they returned.

Be passing not far from the site in a couple of hours as it happens.
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Post by: gringo on April 26, 2023, 11:59:11 PM: thanks you for the input chaps............... ;)

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: CapnJim on April 27, 2023, 04:45:16 PM: Lovely board you did up there. Hopefully other folks will post pics of the action...
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Post by: carlos marighela on April 28, 2023, 04:56:26 AM: You can get double use from that. Operation Frequent Wind, the final evacuation. Might make an interesting what if.

Two days time it will be National Unification Day here. Quite a few festivities happening.
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Post by: gringo on April 28, 2023, 09:26:02 AM: Capnjim
many thanks indeed...there are a lot of pictures
out there,,gathering as we speak :D :)

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: gringo on April 28, 2023, 09:28:22 AM: Carlos
as you say the Building can be refactored
and i have that in mind..as the NVA/VC close
in and a sort of re-run... :D 8) :D
cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: carlos marighela on April 28, 2023, 12:36:58 PM: The only visible remains are the curious serrations on the wall and I’m not even sure it’s the same wall. Apparently the concrete planters still exist along with a tree that must be over a century old. You can see the tree from outside but not the planters obviously enough. Couldn’t find the plaque commemorating the attackers.

The British Consulate General across the road is a rather dowdy looking affair. The French Consulate, not surprisingly, is a much more elegant affair. Slap bang next to the US one. One in the eye for the Anglos.
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Post by: gringo on April 28, 2023, 01:32:02 PM: Carlos
nice update,,,a mate went there and gave a brief update
not as detailed as yours..the Ghost of 68 still reverberates..
its on my bucket list!. :D
cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: carlos marighela on April 29, 2023, 12:10:36 AM: You really should Ged. There’s so much construction going on older bits are being lost daily. Noticeable change since my last pre-pandemic trip. Food in Vietnam is quite simply without parallel, the world’s greatest and largely unsung cuisine* and the locals quite delightful.

* At home I have the choice of at least a dozen or more Vietnamese restaurants within a four minute walk from my door but the food in Vietnam is so much better.
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Post by: gringo on April 29, 2023, 09:21:16 AM: Carlos..........i have only heard good things about Vietnam
..and the residue of the War..same mate met and old VC vet
in one of the Museums..had a go at a weapons range..his favourite
the AK47 chinese version!..visited a village that uses full agent orange
canisters as a base for the buildings.Like me he rates the food as one
of the best in the world,,the French footprint and wonderful decayed
buildings...yep gotta go
cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: gringo on May 05, 2023, 12:07:26 PM: more in Game pictures to follow chaps! :D 8) :D 8)
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: Grumpy Gnome on May 05, 2023, 02:24:50 PM: Lots to admire in this thread but that Embassy board really is the cherry on top. Brilliant.
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Post by: gringo on May 05, 2023, 06:22:05 PM: Thanks Grumpy Gnome..appreciated!! ;)

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: bluewillow on May 07, 2023, 08:17:23 AM: It is a wonderful looking piece Ged, a big congrats to you and team.

Cheers
Matt
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Post by: carlos marighela on May 08, 2023, 05:55:39 AM: Funny thing is that yours is a much better model than the one in the museum in Saigon. Really top notch work mate!
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Post by: gringo on May 08, 2023, 08:25:24 AM: Matt many thanks indeed matey!! regards Ged www.gringo40s.com :D 8) :D 8)
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Post by: gringo on May 08, 2023, 08:27:06 AM: thanks Carlos.much appreciated.! good to know!! ;) :o :-* :o :-*
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: gringo on May 09, 2023, 12:10:37 PM: More pictures as promised.. young Colin Farrant of Charlie Foxtrot fame
and his posting below in full ..with added narrative.. regards Ged www.gringo40s.com :D 8) :D 8)

Colin Farrant
April 23 at 2:11 PM
·
Salute 50 yesterday: pictures of the Gringo40's table "Attack on Saigon Embassy '68" Left to right: me, Anthony Meekings from Debris of War, Ged Gerard Cronin the Gringo himself and Geoff Lacey Purple Lion Creations. The table was a collaboration and we all payed our part. Paul Edwards (not pictured) from Sabotag3d sourced and printed cars, tuk-tuks and scooters. We made a great team. The table looked even better when it had Ged's excellent "Nam" minis running around and a helecopter on the roof. Trouble was too many people watching made for poor pics.
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Post by: gringo on May 13, 2023, 04:27:35 PM: some photos from a recent Hue City set up :D 8) :D 8)
first up,,,,,,,,,,
28mm Gringo40s NVA soldier in action in Hue City 1968 during the Tet Offensive..with the specific cotton/paper recognition patch on his left sleeve.armed with a deadly RPG 7 top artwork..Andy Singleton..from our extensive and expanding 28mm Vietnam War range www.gringo40s.com

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: brunei35 on May 16, 2023, 07:19:21 AM: One of the best models in the NVA range IMHO. Nicely done :)
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Post by: gringo on May 16, 2023, 10:33:02 AM: Hi Brunel35.....many thanks indeed..IMHO also
i find the figure a firm favourite! :D 8) :D 8)

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: gringo on May 17, 2023, 01:10:48 PM: 28mm Gringo40s MPs in Action...last seen at our Embassy Game on display and fought over at Salute 2023..figures available from www.gringo40s.com

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: gringo on May 18, 2023, 11:07:21 AM: Now for some of the redoubtable MACV S.O.G
28mm Gringo40s MACV SOG One One observing the enemy with Binoculars holding his ever reliable CAR 15. figure along with his SOG mates available from our website ' www.gringo40s.com...top paintwotk from Andy SIngleton.Part of our latest 28mm Vietnam War… :D 8) :D 8) :o :-*

Regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: CapnJim on May 18, 2023, 05:15:20 PM: Lovely! Just lovely, I tell ya!

I painted my figure in ERDL. If you squint, the XM-177 looks kinda like an M4, and ERDL can be easily mistaken for woodland camo. My MACV-SOG guys now do double-duty in both Vietnam and more modern venues.
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Post by: gringo on May 18, 2023, 06:58:51 PM: HI CapnJim

most kind of you....pleased my figures
are now fighting in Nam and more modern
times..the US Special forces..China lake et
all were ahead of their time!! ;)

best regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: gringo on May 20, 2023, 05:27:31 PM: 28mm Gringo40s MACV SOG Sniper firing an M14 SnIper rifle with full ILCG gear and pack. figure available along with his SOG mates available from our website ' www.gringo40s.com...top paintwotk from Andy SIngleton.Part of our latest 28mm Vietnam Wargames range. 8) :D 8) :o :-* :D 8)
regards
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: CapnJim on May 21, 2023, 07:37:17 PM: That's one of my favorite figures of yours. Mine is also in ERDL, so he too does double duty in Vietnam and more modern venues...
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on May 22, 2023, 08:49:59 AM: Hi CapnJim

pleased you like the figure..also one of my favourites!
good thinking on the double usage! :D 8) :D 8)

Regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on May 22, 2023, 11:56:29 AM: There's quite a bit in your Vietnam range that merits double or even just alternative use. Repainted in woodland, your MP's may one day see the light of Berlin and some of your SOG types could just as easily pop up in Grenada or Panama.
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Post by: gringo on May 22, 2023, 12:05:27 PM: interesting Carlos.....repurposing is the way forward
in some respects..if you get a chance can you put up
a "woodland" colour? cheers Ged www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: CapnJim on May 22, 2023, 02:07:42 PM: Quote from: gringo on May 22, 2023, 12:05:27 PM
...if you get a chance can you put up
a "woodland" colour?

Here you go. The first pic is the Vietnam era ERDL. The second is the woodland pattern BDU uniform the US Army and Marines adopted in the early 80s. When the Army switched from the old OD green "pickle suit" to BDUs, ERDL pattern uniforms were an acceptable substitute standard.
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on May 22, 2023, 02:37:52 PM: wonderful ..thanks CapnJim........
much appreciated..........

regards
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on May 24, 2023, 09:14:10 AM: From our recently released 28mm Vietnam War range is this lady....
VEN04 Vietnamese LadyCarrying Food/Supplies. Comes with all parts including Rice-Paddy Hat.
painted version very soon! :D 8) :D 8) :o :-*
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on June 01, 2023, 10:33:03 AM: Gringo40s SOG Trooper in action welding a Thompson SMG..top paintwork from Andy Singleton,,figure available with his mates from our Webstore @ www.gringo40s.com :D 8) :D 8)

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: brunei35 on June 02, 2023, 09:24:36 AM: Excellent paint job on the SOG trooper, must remember to get your civilians next time put in an order. Should have done on last one, getting old! :)
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on June 02, 2023, 09:48:21 AM: HI Brunel35 many thanks for the kind comment
look forward to that civilian order :D 8) :D 8)

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on June 09, 2023, 10:20:43 AM: going into Sniper mode.another recent picture :D
Gringo40s 28mm SOG Sniper firing M16 with Starlight Scope..great paintwork from Andy Singleton..from our extensive MACV SOG listings www.gringo40s.com

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on June 14, 2023, 11:02:12 AM: more Nam pictures! :D
28mm Gringo40s.. catalogue code AA37... US Infantryman Firing M2 .50 Cal MG behind Sandbag Emplacement...top paintwork from Andy Singleton.. :D 8) :o :-* :o :-*
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on June 20, 2023, 09:14:44 AM: another one of our Nam snipers! :D 8) :o :-*

28mm MACV SOG Sniper in action with a telescopically sighted M14 rifle.top paintwork Andy Singleton.figure available from our expanding 28mm Vietnam War range, www.gringo40s.com

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on June 20, 2023, 09:42:36 AM: and the view from the other side 8) :D :o :-*
28mm MACV SOG Sniper in action with a telescopically sighted M14 rifle.top paintwork Andy Singleton.figure available from our expanding 28mm Vietnam War range, www.gringo40s.com

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: brunei35 on June 21, 2023, 11:41:34 AM: Excellent model and very well painted.
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on June 21, 2023, 04:31:40 PM: brunel35

many thanks! ;) :D 8) :o :-* :D
regards

Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on June 23, 2023, 01:17:06 PM: some pictures now of the underated A.R.V.N...
28m Gringo40s A.R.V.N officer in full camo..top Artwork from Andy Singleton..from our expanding 28mm Vietnam War range .www.gringo40s.com ;) 8) :o :-*

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on June 30, 2023, 09:44:45 AM: Some of our US Navy SEALs.in action!
28mm Gringo40s U.S.N U.D.T SEAL with M16 and China plug attachment..in one of the many uniform variations..and the splendid blue/yellow T shirt. top paintwork from Andy Singleton www.gringo40s.com

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: bluewillow on July 01, 2023, 06:47:01 AM: Great additions Ged

Cheers
Matt
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Post by: gringo on July 01, 2023, 09:38:02 AM: thanks Matt ;) 8) ;) :o

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: CapnJim on July 01, 2023, 03:25:29 PM: Like those 2. Hmm, I think I smell another order brewing.....
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on July 01, 2023, 06:57:49 PM: many thanks CapnJim
appreciate the comments ;)

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on July 06, 2023, 11:15:16 AM: another picture of our MACV SOG..
this time a MACV SOG Trooper firing
his MP40 with Vigour! :as only they
knew how too! slung on his back is
a LAW. top paintwork from Andy Singleton
figures from Gringo40s expanding 28mm
Nam range :D 8) :D 8)
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on July 06, 2023, 11:20:34 AM: Willy Nelson keeping the IRS at bay?

Nicely painted, lovely sculpt.

Hoping at some point you'll do some bare chested gun crew.
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on July 06, 2023, 11:56:48 AM: thanks Carlos..appreciated
there is still work to do on Nam..!! ;)

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Tom Dulski on July 06, 2023, 12:07:16 PM: Quote from: gringo on June 30, 2023, 09:44:45 AM

Some of our US Navy SEALs.in action!
28mm Gringo40s U.S.N U.D.T SEAL with M16 and China plug attachment..in one of the many uniform variations..and the splendid blue/yellow T shirt. top paintwork from Andy Singleton www.gringo40s.com

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com

This guy looks like Flint from GI JOE, did you do that on purpose? He looks great.
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on July 06, 2023, 01:06:11 PM: Hi Tom
many thanks indeed for the comment ;)
he does resemble a few guys..its concidence
:D..but i see what you mean!
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on July 10, 2023, 09:58:03 AM: next up chaps a Vignette used in Gringo40s Salute 2023
Attack on the American Embassy Game 1968............. :D 8) :D 8)
Gerard Cronin
28mm Gringo40s US MPs in action Tet Offensive 1968...MP dragging his injured buddy to safety.at the Siege of the American Embassy,based on an actual event.top paintwork from Andy Singleton. Vignette available from Gringo40s @ www.gringo40s.com

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: traveller on July 10, 2023, 10:49:32 AM: Wow! Awesome model and paintjob :-*
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on July 10, 2023, 11:16:55 AM: Hi Traveller appreciate the kind comemnt ;) :D 8) :D 8)

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on July 17, 2023, 01:54:40 PM: another VC figure picture,,,in action in 1968!! :D 8) :o :-* :D 8)
28mm Gringo40s VC Fighter in typical gear worn during the Tet Offensive..in this case in the bitter fighting for control of Hue City 1968..note the identification red and blue and often white as well cotton or paper tab..and the red scarf..top paint work from Andy Singleton..figure available with his mates from www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: brunei35 on July 19, 2023, 02:39:41 PM: Cracking as always! :)
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on July 19, 2023, 04:31:09 PM: Hi Brunel35,,,much appreciated!! ;) :D :D ;) 8)

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on July 25, 2023, 09:11:46 AM: now for some ARVN...
Gringo40s 28mm A.R.V.N. Female Major in full combat gear.one of our A.R.V.N. releases.www.gringo40s.com great paintwork Andy Singleton. from Gringo40s expanding Vietnam War range.
Regards
Ged
www.gringo40s,com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on July 25, 2023, 12:21:47 PM: Anything new in the pipeline? Have long hoped you might do some early war marines in OG 107 fatigues, flack jackets and M14s. Some of the most interesting battles like Satellite/ Starlite and some of the most interesting kit yet it's something that always gets the short straw in all scales.
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on July 25, 2023, 02:59:15 PM: Carlos
not finished with Nam :D
thanks for the message..
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com :o :-* :o :-* :D 8)
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: brunei35 on July 26, 2023, 08:45:57 AM: Not to mention the HMG for NVA been nagging thee about for .... :)
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on July 26, 2023, 09:35:23 AM: Hi Brunel35 duly noted old bean!! ;) :D :o 8) :-*
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on July 26, 2023, 09:00:31 PM: Quote from: brunei35 on July 26, 2023, 08:45:57 AM
Not to mention the HMG for NVA been nagging the about for .... :)
Especially if it is an AA HMG, I want some to equip some technicals.
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on July 26, 2023, 10:13:56 PM: Quote from: Ultravanillasmurf on July 26, 2023, 09:00:31 PM
Especially if it is an AA HMG, I want some to equip some technicals.

Oxcart, bicycle or Lambro? :D
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on July 26, 2023, 11:59:02 PM: chaps
all of the above are tempting........... :D :o 8) :-* :D 8)
cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on July 27, 2023, 09:51:24 AM: Quote from: carlos marighela on July 26, 2023, 10:13:56 PM
Quote from: Ultravanillasmurf on July 26, 2023, 09:00:31 PM
Especially if it is an AA HMG, I want some to equip some technicals.
Oxcart, bicycle or Lambro? :D
Something a bit more modern (and elsewhere)
Quote from: Ultravanillasmurf on May 17, 2020, 07:06:52 PM
Pinned down behind the statue plinth, Ng thought back to the optimistic briefing yesterday.
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Nr42QYBpblY/XsFx9OvGwtI/AAAAAAAAGiI/e8uLjykB6WgfgUTW3djNdn1jPDfnljYUwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/nva3-1.png)

Their leader had come to them with the contract, escort a package from a warehouse down to the docks. No fuss, no hassle. To ensure that, the contract paid for two technicals with machine guns, both with driver, navigator, gunner and loader, plus four guards with the package in a pick up.

No sane group would interfere with such a well armed convoy for such a "low value" package, the precautions were just to expedite the delivery.

The collection went without any problems and the three vehicles had made good time. Maybe that should have been the first warning.

The plan was to swap the lead vehicle at Gustav Square, the largest open space on the route.

Just as the second technical entered the square, the first one was hit, throwing the gunner to the road...
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on July 28, 2023, 10:07:25 AM: thanks Ultravanillasmurf
very interesting.! :o :-* :o :-*

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on August 04, 2023, 09:59:52 AM: More photos uncovered ....close up shot of Gringo40s "Attack on the American Embassy ..28mm Game at Salute 2023.www,gringo40s.com

more to follow
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on August 07, 2023, 09:59:13 AM: 28MM Gringo40s NVA Flamthrower superbly painted by Andy Singleton..figure available from Gringo40s at www.gringo40s.com :D 8) :-* :o

Regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on August 12, 2023, 05:55:37 PM: a recent picture from the fine Nam set up
of Dave "Deedles" some mainly female Gringo40s
VC in action,allf igures from Gringo40s 28mmVietnam
War range. :D 8) :D 8)
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on August 12, 2023, 09:17:57 PM: Appropriate as the Women's World Cup is on. Vietnam did go out at the group stage though.
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on August 13, 2023, 08:46:00 AM: indeed Carlos :D..more female VC
Photos to come!

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on August 16, 2023, 09:44:59 AM: More Nam News from Gringo40s
soon! ;) :o 8) :D :-

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on August 16, 2023, 09:45:57 AM: Gringo40s have just Re-Stock our 28mm US Marines
from our expanding Vietnam War range,and these are
now ready and available again in our Webstore.

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Gringo40s Facebook,Twitter,and Instagram
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on August 19, 2023, 04:50:56 PM: Just to say Gringo40s will be adding more Nam releases..in the meantime take a look at our growing and expansive 28mm Vietnam War range..www.gringo40s.com :D 8) :o :-* :D 8)

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Gringo40s Facebook,Instagram and twitter
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: brunei35 on August 22, 2023, 08:38:24 AM: welcome news

Quote
Just to say Gringo40s will be adding more Nam releases..

fingers crossed for that NVA HMG....
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on August 22, 2023, 10:25:33 AM: thanks for your message Brunei35
duly noted! :D 8) :D 8)
regards
Ged
www.gringi40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on August 27, 2023, 11:20:13 AM: for a slight change rear view of our Downed
US Pilot pistol in hand running ..prepared to
sell his life dearly, :D 8) :D 8) top paintwork
Andy Singleton.

regards
Ged
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Gringo40 Facebook,Instagram and Twitter
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Deedles on August 27, 2023, 07:29:08 PM: Now crack on a do a Aka Danny Glover - pilot for BAT21 please - I have the Skymaster ready and waiting
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on August 28, 2023, 09:13:42 AM: nice idea Dave,,duly noted!! :D 8) :D 8)

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on August 28, 2023, 09:17:26 AM: 28mm USN UDT-Navy Seal with drum barrel Stoner LMG and in the hardwearing swamp proof Jeans! a must for most of the Seals! top paintwork from Andy Singleton ! part of our first USN UDT SEALs release! :D 8) :D 8) :-* :o

regards
Ged
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Gringo40s facebook,Instagram and twitter
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on September 03, 2023, 11:25:45 AM: Time for some US Army pictures! the mainstay
troops for Nam!!
:D 8) :D 8)
Gringo40s 28mm US Army Radio operator taking a well earned breather..one of our swathe of recent Releases for our ever growing 28mm Vietnam War range.top paintwork from Andy Singleton. www.gringo40s.com

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on September 13, 2023, 10:38:13 PM: 28mm Gringo40s US Army grunt advancing with a levelled "blooper" ready for action!! part of our extensive recent 28mm Vietnam War release, painted splendidly by Andy Singleton,see our webstore for the present range,,,regards Ged/gringo40s :D 8) :D 8) :o :-*
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on September 15, 2023, 09:14:38 AM: More US Army in Nam pictures Chaps! 8) :D 8) :o :-*
28mm US Army sandbag filling detail with bored Guard ..figures available as a set or individually.top paintwork from Andy Singleton. Recent additions to our expanding 28mm Vietnam War range . www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: vodkafan on September 15, 2023, 10:53:46 AM: The seated bloke will likely sit inside a Huey too methinks.
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on September 15, 2023, 10:37:23 PM: indeed Vodkafan,, ;) hes pretty
multi-purpose :D

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on September 19, 2023, 05:52:09 PM: another one of our Female VC Fighters,, :D :o :o 8) :D :-* :D
28mm Gringo40s female fighter one of our recent releases for our expanding Vietnam War 1968 range. superbly painted by Andy Singleton. www.gringo40s.com
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: brunei35 on September 20, 2023, 10:48:47 AM: Very nice Ged, any timescales on the new releases you mentioned earlier on the thread?

Cheers
Tony
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Post by: gringo on September 20, 2023, 05:22:26 PM: Hi Tony
thanks for the comments...got a
lot on with orders for Nam..so not
sure yet..will advise ;)

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on September 23, 2023, 09:01:07 AM: New Nam picture,,,,,,,,,,,,
top brushwork from Andy Singleton on one of our African American Marines Hue 68 ..from our Vietnam Range www.gringo40s.com :D 8) :D 8)
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on September 26, 2023, 12:15:19 PM: some New pictures of our Nam range... :D 8) :D 8)
28mm Gringo40s some of the many variants available from Gringo40s top paint job Andy Singleton www,gringo40s.com

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on October 04, 2023, 12:17:45 PM: 28mm MACV SOG trooper Ray and his chum Rhino. part of our extensive MAHV SOG range within our 28mm Vietnam War range..top paintwork from Andy Singleton
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Tom Dulski on October 04, 2023, 12:25:47 PM: MP40???????
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on October 04, 2023, 12:55:42 PM: Hi Tom
spot on! ;)...used by MACV SOG...more then would be expected...they had a choice of over 40 weapons for active duty..some ww2 8)

SOG radio operator drinking from canteen armed with MP40. His Alsatian, Rhino, is on alert. :o :-* 8) :D
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on October 04, 2023, 02:19:57 PM: There were quite a lot of them floating about as it happened.

https://wwiiafterwwii.wordpress.com/2015/07/10/wwii-german-weapons-during-the-vietnam-war/
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on October 04, 2023, 02:42:43 PM: great article ;)
cheers Carlos

regards
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Tom Dulski on October 05, 2023, 01:20:26 AM: Quote from: carlos marighela on October 04, 2023, 02:19:57 PM
There were quite a lot of them floating about as it happened.

https://wwiiafterwwii.wordpress.com/2015/07/10/wwii-german-weapons-during-the-vietnam-war/

WOW, great article.
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on October 05, 2023, 09:46:01 AM: quite frankly amazing the amount of ww2 weapons
used by both sides in the Nam conflict!! :o :-* :o :-*

regards
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on October 05, 2023, 10:56:04 AM: Indeed but WW2 was only twenty years beforehand and there were vast stocks of stuff on hand to be doled out to client states and the occasional non-state actor. The US was doling out as much stuff as the Soviets.

Choosing an MP40, even as a PDW, when you have access to pretty much anything you want is purely an expression of 'it looks cool'. Unless you are planning on doing lots of CQB or need a supressed weapon a 9mm SMG is always going to be a shit choice and there were better ones on the market at that time even if you were.
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on October 05, 2023, 11:14:23 AM: Carlos i agree.....there was a degree of self expression with the MACV SOG guys
as to be honest they must have been close to the edge..with the chances of
perishing or just no long appearing on the radar after being wiped our..so i guess
their choice of weapons was unusual..and wacky with the experimental stuff...
but a lot of the action was close quarters,,,the Sten M2 .easy to carry and assemble
rubbish at distance,,,
blurb on MP40 The MP40 is a very accurate weapon in reality, being capable of decently accurate fire out to 200 m. The Effective range of the MP40 was around 100 metres. One site stated that it was 109 Yards. Also the bullet dropped a lot which made the MP40s effective range worse. :D
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Post by: carlos marighela on October 05, 2023, 02:31:02 PM: The Australian Army ditched the Owen, probably the most reliable SMG ever made, about a year into their involvement in Vietnam and had already started replacing it as soon as alternatives were available. The official reason was outdated and faulty ammunition batches but 9mm kept being produced for the Browning pistol and the F1 SMG. In reality the limitations of a 9mm pistol round had been realised.

We used to occasionally shoot the F1, the Owen's replacement back in the 1980s. Straight line design, probably as accurate as any other SMG, probably more so. Despite being a very good rifle shot and a dab hand with the 9mm pistol, I always found firing the F1 a distinctly underwhelming experience and getting rounds on target at 25m, let alone 100 a challenge. It was reputed that a wet army blanket was proof against it at 50 metres or more. Perhaps an exaggeration but a 9mm pistol round is a 9mm pistol round. Adequate to shoot stuff very close but utterly pointless beyond that.

As a result F1s essentially saw service in very limited terms either for rear echelon troops or for specific purposes like cordon and search operations. In my day its singular use was for the guarding of pay parades, when pay was doled out in cash in little brown envelopes. An empty one was doled out to those performing the role of pay guards with a magazine stuffed in their pockets. Of questionable use in the unlikely event someone was daft enough to attempt to rob an army pay parade but then it was probably as a thrown weapon that the F1 would have been most effective. ;)

I reckon the bloke depicted in the figure just watched Vic Morrow in Combat! a bit too much. :)
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Post by: gringo on October 06, 2023, 09:22:55 AM: fascinating stuff........i have to admit the Owen Gun is one of my
favourite weapons in the Vietnam War...its a pity it was replaced
but by all accounts including of course your actual experience...
never having fired on. A mate of mine came back from Nam last
year and had a go at all the weapons on one of those ranges..
a dollar a round or somesuch.He tried them all and enjoyed the
AK 47..Chinese version...and said it was as loud as hell ..but seemed
to pack quite a punch..along with the RPG7 and 8 the VC/NVA for all
their handmade stuff had quite an advantage...IMHO:D
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Post by: carlos marighela on October 06, 2023, 11:57:43 AM: Yeah turned that offer down at the Cu Chi Tunnels a few years back. It was hot, Cu Chi was very touristy and I thought to myself nup, I've fired most of those things and more back when someone was paying me to do so. The AK option was vaguely tempting but it was hot and I really wanted a beer.
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Post by: gringo on October 12, 2023, 10:05:50 AM: attached picture is from one of our customers
depicting an attack by US Marines on the Imperial
city of Hue, during the Tet offensive 1968
regards
Ged
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Post by: gringo on October 18, 2023, 12:16:53 PM: top brushwork from Andy Singleton on one of our African American Marines Hue 68 ..from our Vietnam Range www.gringo40s.com :o :-* :o :-*

Regards
Ged
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Post by: gringo on October 25, 2023, 11:26:50 AM: Gringo40s 28mm A.R.V.N. Female Major in full combat gear.one of our A.R.V.N. releases.www.gringo40s.com great paintwork Andy Singleton. from Gringo40s expanding Vietnam War range.

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com :D 8) :o :o :-*
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Post by: vodkafan on October 26, 2023, 01:43:23 PM: Quote from: gringo on October 18, 2023, 12:16:53 PM

top brushwork from Andy Singleton on one of our African American Marines Hue 68 ..from our Vietnam Range www.gringo40s.com :o :-* :o :-*

Regards
Ged
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Great work on the face! He really looks like someone I work with everyday. Although without the rifle of course....
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Post by: gringo on October 27, 2023, 10:18:27 AM: Vodkafan
many thanks indeed!! ;) :D ;) :D

regards
Ged
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Post by: carlos marighela on October 27, 2023, 01:35:13 PM: "....without the rifle of course...."

Well there's a relief. :D
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Post by: gringo on October 29, 2023, 06:44:08 AM: 28mm Gringo40s Female and Male soldiers in action..from the collection of Dave "Deedles"...figures from Gringo40s..one of his many Splendid Games :o :-* :o :-* :) :D

regards
Ged
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Post by: gringo on November 01, 2023, 08:50:50 AM: 28mm Gringo40s NVA in action painted by one of our customers ,figures available from www.gringo40s.com :D 8) :o :-*

Regards
Ged
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Post by: CapnJim on November 01, 2023, 09:15:56 PM: Nice job on those! I may have to pick up some of your ARVN to use for for my fictional Central American country - El Perdomo...
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Post by: carlos marighela on November 01, 2023, 11:26:48 PM: They are very nice figures. Ged was kind enough to provide a freebie example with my last order. He's been painted up as a member of the ARVN 18th Division, reputedly South Vietnam's worst*. I will be ordering more but they are more likely to serve as Salvadoran or Guatemalan soldiers.

*Bizarrely, they fought in a very brave and tenacious manner in April 1975, right at the end of the war. Natural contrarians I suppose. lol
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Post by: gringo on November 02, 2023, 10:08:44 AM: Carlos............very interesting regarding the A.R.V.N 18th Division...as ever i think a lot
came down to the leadership..either exceptional or really poor...i have a mate who.s Dad
was an ARVN Major during the war...fought hard..had a price on his head and escaped
to Cork in Ireland ,and opened up a string of fish and Chip shops....been trying to get his
take on the War.. 8)
regards
Ged
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Post by: gringo on November 06, 2023, 10:25:10 AM: some more A.R.V.N. pictures to come,first up
28mm Gringo40s A.R.V.N Radio operator 2nd battalion.14th Regiment, 9th Division Lam Son 719 campaign Campaign 1972 I top paintwork from Andy Singleton//figure available from our 28mm extensive ARVN range www.gringo40s.com

regards
Ged
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Post by: gringo on November 07, 2023, 10:44:48 AM: 28mm Gringo40s US MP..in action at the attack on the American Embassy 1968 during the Tet Offensive..top paintwork from Andy Singleton..nb the MP Brasard is engraved on the figure to assist in painting, www.gringo40s.com

regards
Ged
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Post by: carlos marighela on November 07, 2023, 06:57:23 PM: And assist it does, though I did manage to free hand the brassard markings on a spare Rubicon crewman as a fourth MP. No complicated helmet markings for me as mine are doing service in Berlin circa 1984.

Very nice figures, top marks.
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Post by: gringo on November 08, 2023, 08:41:24 AM: thanks Carlos good to hear..it was part of the
spec i gave to my sculpter, he came up trumpsl
Berlin 1984 sounds interesting..quite spy-novelish!
regards
Ged
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Post by: carlos marighela on November 08, 2023, 09:15:28 AM: For anyone wanting a bit of help with the helmet markings, there are these:

https://www.promodels.eu/en/fg48055-us-helmet-insignias-and-markings-xml-425_434_453-1340.html

Designed for 1/48 figures, they should work just as well for 28mm.
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Post by: gringo on November 10, 2023, 01:15:52 PM: thanks Carlos!
some more Nam USA MP photos
first up............... 8) 8) :D :D

28mm Gringo40s US MPs in action Tet Offensive 1968...MP dragging his injured buddy to safety.at the Siege of the American Embassy,based on an actual event.top paintwork from Andy Singleton. Vignette available from Gringo40s @ www.gringo40s.com

regards
Ged
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Post by: gringo on November 19, 2023, 12:56:19 PM: 28mm Gringoi40s Marines in action one of our customers "Liams" great work! www.gringo40s.com
regards
Ged
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Post by: gringo on November 22, 2023, 12:13:18 AM: Gringo40s Have now fully restocked
our 28mm A.R.V.N figure selection
from our 28mm Vietnam War range.
Attached figure picture is,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
a 28mm Gringo40s A.R.V.N. Ranger
in full kit advancing rapidly. top
paintwork from Andy Singleton.
The A.R.V.N figures form part
our our extensive 28mm Vietnam
War range.

regards
Ged
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Post by: gringo on November 25, 2023, 09:35:24 PM: Brand New Gringo40s 28mm Vietnam War. The South Vietnamese "RUFF PUFFS!!" phase one! released today 25th November 2023..available Now from www.gringo40s.com

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on November 25, 2023, 11:28:27 PM: Very nice and welcome addition but I'd have to argue with the terminology. Those look very much like the Nhân dân tự vệ, the People's Self-Defence Force, a local village based militia organised from 1968 onwards but some would pass as very early, Diem era, Civil Guard members. They could also work as Revolutionary Development Cadres, who worked alongside the Civil Guard.

The Ruff Puffs (Regional Forces/Popular Forces) were provincial ARVN units and armed and equipped much like the regular ARVN, albeit on a reduced scale and more often than not with older weapons from the ARVN inventory, typically M1 Garands and M2 carbines. Regional Forces were company sized forces assigned province wide, Popular Forces were platoon sized and more locally based, typically based on a single village. Both came under the control of the Province Chief. There's a good article on the effectiveness of RF/PF forces that also gives organisational tables.

https://vietnam.unsw.adfa.edu.au/the-arvn-was-their-performance-misunderstood/

Hopefully there will be some RF/PF forthcoming in their more typical uniformed and equipped state. That said these are a welcome addition. Well done for tackling an under represented force.
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Post by: gringo on November 26, 2023, 10:20:40 AM: HI Carlos
appreciate the kind comments..
and the interesting back story,,
as you say these are more like
village Militia and the M1 and M2
armed units are in the mix! underated
troops..with varied combat ability
amd effectiveness..but very much
part of the widespread war arena
in the "Nam" !
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on November 26, 2023, 03:45:02 PM: Interesting set of figures.

Might come in handy for local militia.
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Post by: Rommel on November 26, 2023, 05:47:35 PM: Ged,
The problem is that the radio operator don’t capt the BBC!!!
Marvelous lol lol lol lol lol
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Post by: gringo on November 27, 2023, 11:43:54 PM: Ultravanillasmurf and Rommel
many thanks chaps! ;) :D ;) :D

regards
Ged
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Post by: brunei35 on November 28, 2023, 09:15:37 AM: Nice looking new models, think a couple may desert to the VC in my next order
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Post by: gringo on November 28, 2023, 10:20:08 AM: many thanks Brunell35...some did
so a good idea!! :D

regards
Ged
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Post by: gringo on November 30, 2023, 02:27:26 PM: Gringo40s latest release 28mm South Vietnamese "RUFF PUFFS" this figure isRP01 Ruff-Puff Officer Firing Thompson Machine ..top paintwork from Andy Singleton.Figures released today 25.11.2023 from www.gringo40s.com :D 8) :D 8)

Regards
Ged
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Post by: gringo on December 05, 2023, 03:27:03 PM: Gringo40s latest release 28mm South Vietnamese "RUFF PUFFS" this figure isRP01 Ruff-Puff Officer Firing Thompson Machine rear view ..top paintwork from Andy Singleton.Figures released 25.11.2023 from www.gringo40s.com :D 8) :D 8)
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on December 05, 2023, 05:41:12 PM: Just checking, you do not currently have NVA or VC figures with an AAMG ground mount?
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Post by: gringo on December 06, 2023, 10:58:41 AM: Ultravanillasmurf............all in the mix!! :D
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: gringo on December 09, 2023, 08:51:40 AM: Gringo40s latest release 28mm South Vietnamese "RUFF PUFFS" this figure isRP01 Ruff-Puff soldier carrying a chinese AK47 ..top paintwork from Andy Singleton.Figures released 25.11.2023 from www.gringo40s.com :D 8) :D 8)
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Post by: Rommel on December 09, 2023, 09:14:30 AM: Nice lively miniature! This would be a range that i start if i had the budget! (But already happy with Tonkin range!)
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Post by: gringo on December 09, 2023, 09:57:11 AM: Thank you Rommel
most kind! ;) 8) ;) 8)
regards
Ged
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Post by: gringo on December 10, 2023, 08:47:16 AM: 28mm USN UDT-Navy Seal with drum barrel Stoner LMG and in the hardwearing swamp proof Jeans! a must for most of the Seals! top paintwork from Andy Singleton ! www.gringo40s.com

Regards
Ged
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Post by: brunei35 on December 10, 2023, 05:58:02 PM: Excellent paint job on a very decent figure
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Post by: gringo on December 10, 2023, 09:16:40 PM: Brunel35 thanks very much! ;) 8) 8)

regards
Ged
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Post by: carlos marighela on December 11, 2023, 02:41:16 AM: Yep, lovely sculpt and equally cracking paintjob.

Ged, you need to work on a Levis product placement deal. :D
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Post by: gringo on December 11, 2023, 10:28:28 AM: Carlos
many thanks ;)...you know
what thats a cracking idea ..lol :D

regards
Ged
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Post by: gringo on December 14, 2023, 09:35:42 AM: Gringo40s 28mm Nam range commenced 2019..
full restock just undertaken!! www.gringo40s.com :D 8) :D 8)
regards
Ged
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: CapnJim on December 14, 2023, 06:55:39 PM: Nice minis!

Some more of your Vietnam figs are on my "to eventually purchase" list!
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Post by: gringo on December 15, 2023, 10:55:14 AM: CapnJim

many thanks ;)
good to hear about the list :D 8) :D 8)

regards
Ged
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Post by: gringo on December 19, 2023, 06:03:13 PM: More Ruff Puffs and a smidge of information :D :D 8)
pk...the secomd painted Ruff Puff soldier.....Gringo40s will indeed the whole gambit!
with the ARVN styled M1 and M2 armed troops these are armed with some of the other weapons used so i can cover the whole Ruff Puff spectrum and could be used for the Nhân dân tự vệ, the People's Self-Defence Force, a local village based militia organised from about 1968 onwards but some could represent the early, Diem era, Civil Guard members. They could also be used as some Revolutionary Development Cadres, who worked alongside the Civil Guard on and off to quote a mates comments..its just the start of a complex unit/s/..hope that helps…regards Ged gringo40s.com
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Post by: gringo on December 23, 2023, 10:37:29 AM: Must post a customer called "Deadhead" superb scene from Hue 1968 using Gringo40s USMC 28mm Marines..www.gringo40s.com

Regards
Ged
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Post by: Tom Dulski on December 23, 2023, 12:41:07 PM: Does that guy have a "grease gun"?
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Post by: gringo on December 23, 2023, 07:51:16 PM: Hi Tom he does indeed
:D
regards
Ged
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Post by: CapnJim on December 23, 2023, 10:15:33 PM: Quote from: Tom Dulski on December 23, 2023, 12:41:07 PM
Does that guy have a "grease gun"?

Yep - he probably stole it, er, I mean tactically acquired it, from a tanker... :D
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Post by: carlos marighela on December 24, 2023, 04:01:43 AM: Or an ARVN trooper. Second hand, like new, only dropped once. ;)

Actually, the ARVN in Hue fought very well.
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Post by: Russ justice on December 25, 2023, 09:54:18 AM: The troops seemed to carry an aray of weapons. Thompson's, grease guns, privately purchased pistols. I'm guessing having a shorter barrelled weapon had its advantages in close combat situations.
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Post by: gringo on December 27, 2023, 10:53:08 AM: Indeed chaps...not all weapons were standard issue
and if my memory serves me correctly the Marines
broke in into an Armoury and helped themseives..
the amount of firepower used was astonishing...
aside from the 60mm and 82mm mortars..4.2 inch
mortars..not to forget the "broken out on the museum"
rocket launchers,,and the 105mm Ontos and Mules.amd
the lumbering M48A3..and a background of 155 artillery
and offshore Naval and sirforce fire the effect was fairly
stupendous against a determined enemy :D 8) :D 8)
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: Grumpy Gnome on December 27, 2023, 06:55:57 PM: Combat Support Company 4th Battalion 502nd Infantry had some battered looking M3 “grease guns” in the company armsroom at the very least '88 to '91. When I asked about them I was told they were for mechanics. I vaguely recall seeing them in the field a time or two but that is a hazy recollection. The reason I mention it is that it is surprising what ends up in some US Army company armsrooms even in peacetime let alone during an open conflict.
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Post by: gringo on December 27, 2023, 11:17:12 PM: Grumpy Gnome
fascinating story..i think the M3 was popular as
it was lighter then the Thompson and as it was
easier to produce there were more of them..and
the "second hand" market was very much alive in
Nam. it was a popular weapon for Tankers and as grumpy
says Mechanics.........must have been reliable as the
MACV SOG used them...well they had a choice of over
40 weapons!! :D 8) :D 8)
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on December 28, 2023, 12:05:14 AM: The grease gun wasn't just popular it was the weapon issued to US tank crews until at least the late 1980s. Pretty much as it was the only thing handy enough to be toted in and out of the hatches of a tank above a pistol.

Hue would have been one of the rare occasions where its use would have made much sense, SMG's being mostly useful for house to house, CQB type engagements and not much use for anything else.

The provenance of an M3 in Vietnam could be varied. They obviously still existed in the US logistics chain, the ARVN possessed many thousands of the things and the Vietcong had a fair number of captured examples in their own use.

The US Army and USMC seem to have given far more latitude to their personnel in terms of weapons carriage than professional armies, although one shouldn't draw the conclusion it was a free for all. Black market purchases and trades were made but most people would have the standard kit.

Here's the story of a marine with a much more exotic weapon that illustrates one of the reasons that having non-standard kit is a bit dopey.

https://www.shootingillustrated.com/content/subguns-in-vietnam-my-experience-with-the-madsen-m50/

By contrast, I can think of but one, tragic, incident of a non-authorised weapon being toted in 1 ATF. This was the use by a digger in 5RAR, on their first tour, of a sawn-off shot gun, gifted by the soldier's grandfather. It resulted in a fatal UD, after which there was a task force wide crack down on such things. 1 ATF did use some non-standard weapons, mostly by the SAS as well as some .50 cals for base defence, traded with the US Army but these were all authorised and properly cared for by unit armourers.

The more one reads about the US armed forces in Vietnam, the more one comes to the conclusion that their tactical doctrine was largely drawn from Terry and the Pirates and Vic Morrow in Combat. ;)

Cracking figure and a lovely diorama btw. Hoping to be back at very locale in Feb.
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Post by: Tom Dulski on December 28, 2023, 12:35:56 PM: I would have thought the S&W M76 would have fully replaced the grease gun by this time. I always thought that the M76 was a great looking design.
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Post by: gringo on December 29, 2023, 10:26:34 AM: fascinating reply Carlos...and an interesting
story...always treat your weapon with care!
Tom..........the Smith and Western was a bit
of a forgotten weapon,,,i added some to my
special forces troops i had made..i also added
the more common Swedish K....some fascinationg
blurb below on the S and w M76..QUOTE...........

However, by 1967 the American gun manufacturer won a contract and began to produce a version of the gun as the Smith & Wesson M76. Yet by that time, the war changed and the U.S. Navy decided it did not actually require the submachine after all. Only a limited batch was produced. Ultimately, S&W marketed the weapon to law enforcement and a few were even sold to civilians. Despite being fully-automatic weapons, at the time civilians could still purchase machine guns but had to undergo a National Firearms Act (NFA) background check.

As a result of the timing, the Smith & Wesson M76 might thus be the only actual commercial submachine gun actually marketed to civilians other than perhaps the Thompson dating back to the 1920s and early 1930s. The catch, of course, was that the buyer had to pass that complex background check and pay for the $200 transfer tax. Even at the time, nearly all other NFA weapons were likely war trophies or surplus weapons. Although it doesn’t seem like many were sold to civilians, more than a dozen years later, another firm stepped in.

Beginning in 1983, MK Arms actually produced a copy of the M76 in selective fire and semi-automatic, but the company went out of business after the passage of the Firearm Owners Protection Act in 1986, which banned civilians from buying or owning “newly made machine guns.”

As for the actual M76, it probably didn’t see much–if any action–in Southeast Asia. Moreover, while it might not have been carried by Clint Eastwood’s “Dirty Harry” in the movies like the S&W .44 Magnum, the 9mm S&W M76 submachine gun was used by Charlton Heston in the 1971 zombie-esque film The Omega Man. Perhaps in the end, if Heston had been able to make a quotable quip about the M76 it might have been as famous as the most powerful handgun on earth! ..UNQUOTE

Regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com :D 8) :D 8)
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Post by: Tom Dulski on December 29, 2023, 12:32:50 PM: fascinating :o
Sad to think that the M76 might not have seen that much action. But I guess when you think about it makes sense. It wouldn't have been necessary on the squad level to boost firepower as everyone was already armed with the M16.
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Post by: gringo on December 30, 2023, 11:31:54 PM: 28mm Gringoi40s Marines in action one of our customers "Liams" great work!
Regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: CapnJim on December 30, 2023, 11:40:52 PM: Quote from: carlos marighela on December 28, 2023, 12:05:14 AM
The grease gun wasn't just popular it was the weapon issued to US tank crews until at least the late 1980s. Pretty much as it was the only thing handy enough to be toted in and out of the hatches of a tank above a pistol.

Yep - to M60 and M48 crews. Oddly enough, M1s got an M16 per tank (and no M3s)...
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Post by: carlos marighela on December 31, 2023, 02:43:38 AM: Interesting. Maybe the contrast was too great between the old and the new? 'Here's your brand new tank, it comes complete with a 40 year old submachinegun'. lol

Bit surprised they didn't give 'em XM-177/ CAR-15s which would have been a bit handier. The Bradleys initially came with those dopey M231 carbines didn't they?
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on December 31, 2023, 10:21:44 AM: Quote from: carlos marighela on December 31, 2023, 02:43:38 AM
The Bradleys initially came with those dopey M231 carbines didn't they?
They were, but not for dismounted use (I have an image of an Imperial Guard Chimera when I think of a Bradley with M231s).

Possibly more for entertainment than information (YMMV).
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/M231_Firing_Port_Weapon (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/M231_Firing_Port_Weapon)
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Post by: Grumpy Gnome on December 31, 2023, 08:23:12 PM: Quote from: Ultravanillasmurf on December 31, 2023, 10:21:44 AM
They were, but not for dismounted use (I have an image of an Imperial Guard Chimera when I think of a Bradley with M231s).

Possibly more for entertainment than information (YMMV).
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/M231_Firing_Port_Weapon (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/M231_Firing_Port_Weapon)

Later in my career I was Bradley crew as well as dismounted infantry ('93 to 2000 Washington National Guard). We talked about using 231s in trench clearing ops but never actually did it. Do not recall ever seeing a 231 outside the armsroom. Funny I do not recall discussing their use for MOUT, just trench work. Weird.
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Post by: gringo on January 02, 2024, 11:47:57 AM: Grumpy.........fascinating insight into 231s ;)
often wonder what they were like to travel in!

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Grumpy Gnome on January 02, 2024, 12:10:26 PM: Quote from: gringo on January 02, 2024, 11:47:57 AM

Grumpy.........fascinating insight into 231s ;)
often wonder what they were like to travel in!

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com

Riding as a track commander, standing with an open turret hatch as your driver has it floored over undulating but fairly smooth terrain is an amazing feeling. Similar to a M113 series but better. A bit like a fast boat over waves. I bet it is even more amazing in an M1 Abrams but I have never been in an Abrams.

Being inside was claustrophobic for some but it never bothered me. We had a former paratrooper who always got motion sickness riding in back. I found it easy to sleep in the back on road marches with the constant hum. Sleeping buttoned up at night in the back was not fun as condensation would make it feel like you slept in the rain. Some folks had trouble with situational awareness in the back, making operations upon exiting difficult, especially for NCOs trying to organize their dismounts but it never really bothered me and I was pretty good at visualizing the area around the vehicle even with the limited view of the observation ports.

There was never enough room, gear was often strapped to the outside of the vehicle, too often resulting in lost equipment for careless troops.
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Post by: CapnJim on January 03, 2024, 12:14:48 AM: Quote from: Grumpy Gnome on January 02, 2024, 12:10:26 PM
Riding as a track commander, standing with an open turret hatch as your driver has it floored over undulating but fairly smooth terrain is an amazing feeling. Similar to a M113 series but better. A bit like a fast boat over waves. I bet it is even more amazing in an M1 Abrams but I have never been in an Abrams.

Being inside was claustrophobic for some but it never bothered me. We had a former paratrooper who always got motion sickness riding in back. I found it easy to sleep in the back on road marches with the constant hum. Sleeping buttoned up at night in the back was not fun as condensation would make it feel like you slept in the rain. Some folks had trouble with situational awareness in the back, making operations upon exiting difficult, especially for NCOs trying to organize their dismounts but it never really bothered me and I was pretty good at visualizing the area around the vehicle even with the limited view of the observation ports.

There was never enough room, gear was often strapped to the outside of the vehicle, too often resulting in lost equipment for careless troops.

Riding in am M! was great. With a good driver, the faster over rough terrain, the better. Even if you go airborne for a short distance...

Fortunately, I'm not claustrophobic. And original M1 did not have a real bustle rack (just short ones on the turret sides). It did come with a mesh-like strap thingy with which you could strap shit to the turret rear. We were SOOOOO glad when we got the M1IP upgrade kits, which included a real honest-to-God rear bustle rack...

I wonder, though. Are we wandering a bit off-topic with GED's thread? :D
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Post by: gringo on January 03, 2024, 12:37:32 AM: Grumpy and CapnJim
loving how this thread
is going..from smooth
to bumpy rides!.. ;) :o :-* ;) :o :-*
there is that amended quote..
you were there! so its good to
listen and learn..i do have a
question as to the Armour...
enough not to worry...? ???
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Grumpy Gnome on January 03, 2024, 07:38:28 AM: Quote from: gringo on January 03, 2024, 12:37:32 AM

Grumpy and CapnJim
loving how this thread
is going..from smooth
to bumpy rides!.. ;) :o :-* ;) :o :-*
there is that amended quote..
you were there! so its good to
listen and learn..i do have a
question as to the Armour...
enough not to worry...? ???

I do not wish to wander off topic with my nostalgic rambling. Sorry about that. Just feels nice to share the memories with folks that express an interest. As to the question, while I was not a tanker being Bradley crew sometimes felt like being a “tanker junior”… and while the armor sometimes made you feel less vulnerable than just being out on foot with a k-pot the size and noise of the vehicles made me feel vulnerable at the same time. So I suppose for me it was never enough to not worry. Not sure how Capt Jim felt about it in his Abrams.
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Post by: carlos marighela on January 03, 2024, 09:20:56 AM: There's something distinctly otherworldly about armour moving at speed. Leopards seemed to glide across the range at Puckapunyal. I have a vivid memory of them appearing out of a dawn mist and closing much more rapidly than one would have expected. It's a bit distracting for a moment or two.

Ged maybe you should consider a 1980s Cold War range, there's no shortage of late 50 somethings here. Key demographic. lol
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Post by: gringo on January 03, 2024, 09:33:32 AM: Carlos
sooo very tempting...........Spies and all!!
im sure you would ne tempted! ;)
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: CapnJim on January 03, 2024, 03:06:40 PM: Quote from: Grumpy Gnome on January 03, 2024, 07:38:28 AM
I do not wish to wander off topic with my nostalgic rambling. Sorry about that. Just feels nice to share the memories with folks that express an interest. As to the question, while I was not a tanker being Bradley crew sometimes felt like being a “tanker junior”… and while the armor sometimes made you feel less vulnerable than just being out on foot with a k-pot the size and noise of the vehicles made me feel vulnerable at the same time. So I suppose for me it was never enough to not worry. Not sure how Capt Jim felt about it in his Abrams.

Never really felt vulnerable. I think the act that we were in one of (if not the) most advanced tanks in the world at the time, may have made us feel a bit confident. One interesting note - we were all issued flak vests. Which we all joked about tossing into a pile at the front gate as we rolled out to our battle positions in the event the balloon ever went up. We all figured if a round did penetrate, that vest wasn't gonna be of much help... :D

Quote from: carlos marighela on January 03, 2024, 09:20:56 AM
There's something distinctly otherworldly about armour moving at speed. Leopards seemed to glide across the range at Puckapunyal. I have a vivid memory of them appearing out of a dawn mist and closing much more rapidly than one would have expected. It's a bit distracting for a moment or two.

Ged maybe you should consider a 1980s Cold War range, there's no shortage of late 50 somethings here. Key demographic. lol

Yes, and M1s are very quiet. It was amazing how we could sneak up on someone's position in 4 63-ton armored vehicles...

As for those figure carlos suggested, I'd definitely be interested (except I ain't in my 50s any more... :D ).
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on January 04, 2024, 01:54:57 PM: turned into a fascinating thread with Grumpy,Capn
Jim..and Calos.experiences! cheers chaps ;)
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on January 04, 2024, 01:56:56 PM: slight change of direction...on shotgun focus!
just maybe!! :D 8) :D

Gringo40s 28mm SOG trooper turning to fire his Mossberg 500 Apt shotgun..from our recently released swathe of MACV SOG CCN Miniatures to add to our expanding 28mm Vietnam War range,Great paintjob from Andy Singleton www.gringo40s.com
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on January 06, 2024, 09:38:12 AM: 28mm Gringo40s MACV SOG CCC turning to fire his Swedish K Sub Machinegun.sporting a cut down blooper for ease of access.wearing one of the many Tiger Stripes available to these troops,along with the abundance of weapon choices. www.gringo40s.com

Regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: eddieazrael on January 06, 2024, 03:00:02 PM: Sorry if this is already covered upthread, but how are you basing these guys?
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: CapnJim on January 06, 2024, 05:52:33 PM: I don't have the chap with the SMG, but i do have the fella with the shotgun. He has variously been a platoon sergeant, a pointman, and a breacher....he is quite versatile. 8)
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on January 07, 2024, 09:56:37 AM: Eddieazrael will ask Andy for the lowdown on
his base construction..and post on here ;)
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on January 07, 2024, 09:58:00 AM: CapnJim
hes a pretty useful figure
as you say and can fit many
roles! :D
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Tom Dulski on January 07, 2024, 12:43:30 PM: OH man that Swedish K guy looks great!
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on January 07, 2024, 12:55:06 PM: thank you very much Tom
..funny enough one of my
favourites as well ;)
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Russ justice on January 07, 2024, 01:50:33 PM: Got to admit the guy with the shotgun is a stunning figure in its own right. :o
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: CapnJim on January 07, 2024, 06:44:43 PM: He is indeed. Actually, I'm quite happy with the Gringo40s line. They comprised the Support Team and JTAC in the game I just posted an AAR for in my "Modern Stuff" thread...the snipers and the M60 gunner did yeoman's work... :D
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Post by: gringo on January 07, 2024, 11:48:17 PM: Russ Justice
many thanks..appreciated
regards ;)
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on January 07, 2024, 11:53:03 PM: CapnJim

great to hear.........thank you ;) :D ;) :D
a bonus when figures can be used for
later periods...

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: CapnJim on January 08, 2024, 03:43:31 PM: Quote from: gringo on January 07, 2024, 11:53:03 PM

CapnJim

great to hear.........thank you ;) :D ;) :D
a bonus when figures can be used for
later periods...

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com

Yes - my Eureka and Empress Force Recon Marines are painted in a mix of BDUs and tiger stripes. My Gringo40s MACV-SOG fellas are painted in a mix or ERDL and tiger stripes, so they mix pretty well together...and in my view, ERDLL and BDUs are similar, and XM177s sorta resemble M4s if you squint a bit... :D
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Post by: gringo on January 09, 2024, 12:25:48 AM: US Marine in action time :o :-* :o :-*
USMC firing Law...part of Gringo40s Assault team Hue City Feb 1968 ..top paint job Andy Singleton www.gringo40s.com

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on January 09, 2024, 02:20:13 AM: The man is a law unto himself. ;)
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on January 09, 2024, 03:17:08 PM: he certainly is Carlos in more
ways then one,*numerically!!)

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
;) :D ;) :D
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on January 12, 2024, 05:47:39 AM: another picture of the Gringo40s 28mm ARVN,...Soldier prone loading hisM1 Carbine.. 😃 😎 😃 😎…full re-stock just undertaken ! www.gringo40s.com
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on January 18, 2024, 07:36:15 AM: 28mm Gringo40s A.R.V.N. Ranger in full kit part of our extensive A.R.V.N. range from www.gringo40s.com

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on January 21, 2024, 09:14:21 AM: 28mm Grngo40s US Mule and Crew superb painting and vignette by Barry of Miniaturefigurepainter.co.uk wall by Geoff of Purple Lion creations..figures and Mule available from www.gringo40s.com :o :-* :o :-* :) :D
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on January 24, 2024, 09:39:42 AM: excellent site....and great review of my MACV SOG Nam figures..https://youtu.be/_XMdk3Lek3o?si=0jEWQ8fxgEquWAgz

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on January 29, 2024, 09:34:13 AM: 28mm Gringo40s US Marines in action..Captain Christmas on the phone. top paintwork from Andy Singleton..vignette composituin also by him!..figures available from Gringo40s Webstore @ www.gringo40s.com :D 8) :D 8)

regards
Ged
www.gringo40a.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on January 29, 2024, 05:41:44 PM: 'All Hotel callsigns this is Six Actual. Ho, Ho, Ho.......' :D
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on January 30, 2024, 01:02:01 AM: very good Carlos! ;)
he was quite a Character by all accounts
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on January 30, 2024, 07:37:10 PM: Nice work.

Quote from: carlos marighela on January 29, 2024, 05:41:44 PM
'All Hotel callsigns this is Six Actual. Ho, Ho, Ho.......' :D
^__^
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Post by: gringo on January 31, 2024, 10:18:39 AM: Ultravanillasmurf m any thanks! ;)
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: CapnJim on January 31, 2024, 04:59:46 PM: I like that pic of CPT Christmas and the boys ...
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 01, 2024, 10:02:11 AM: Capn Jim glad you like the picture
many thanks ;)
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 02, 2024, 06:21:46 PM: almost a year now since i put on my Vietnam War Embassy
Game...narrative below :D

28mm Gringo40s American Embassy Republic of South Vietnam just before the Attack at the start of the Tet Offensive.1968 ..a one off specially commisioned Build by Charlie Foxtrot,Purple Lion Creations,Debris of War,,Paul Edwards Sabotag3d and many more wonderful players and helpers regards Ged www.gringo40s.com

reagards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on February 02, 2024, 08:18:52 PM: A genuinely spectacular model. :-* :-* :-* :-* It really does belong in a museum.
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on February 02, 2024, 09:27:56 PM: It certainly is.
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on February 02, 2024, 09:57:40 PM: Now if you were cheeky, you could offer it to the US Embassy in London or perhaps the consulate in HCMC. The Vietnamese don't really need one, they have their own in the Army museum. :)

Of course you should only do so after you have played a 'what if version of Operation Frequent Wind, the 1975 evacuation.
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 04, 2024, 11:44:40 PM: thanks for all the comments chaps
much appreciated!
regards ;) :D ;) :D
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 05, 2024, 10:18:35 AM: another building related
picture i cam across on the
net...with my Marines in action

one for Carlos nest pas?
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on February 05, 2024, 02:01:38 PM: Nice! Just needs a Bob Hope figure.

The Saigon location for me was located about two klicks to the west on Tran Quoc Toan in Cholon.

The Tet ‘68 entertainment centre that grabs my attention the most is the cinema in Ba Ria, which saw a bit of a dust up between the VC and 3 RAR as the latter fought to clear the town.
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Post by: gringo on February 05, 2024, 08:16:39 PM: well done Carlos....the last piece of the Jigsaw is in
place..it looked familiar..just needed a historical
light shone on it!! :o :-* :o :-* ;) :D
cheers
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 09, 2024, 10:16:26 AM: Gringo 40's 28mm Vietnam War range US Navy SEALs s are now fully restocked and available in our webstore.Attached Painted SEAL composed and painted by Andy Singleton shows our miniatures in action in Nam 1968.. :D 8) :D 8)
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Tom Dulski on February 09, 2024, 12:27:07 PM: Looks like Flint from GI JOE!
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 10, 2024, 10:28:26 AM: thanks Tom lol ;)
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on February 10, 2024, 03:16:17 PM: Looks like a dead ringer for Harvey Keitel, if you ask me.
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on February 10, 2024, 05:37:09 PM: Nice.
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 11, 2024, 08:50:10 AM: thank you chaps!! ;)

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 13, 2024, 01:12:31 PM: 28mm Gringo40s US Marines in action somewhere in the Nam ! www.gringo40s.com
Regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 15, 2024, 06:53:45 PM: 28mm Gringo40s NVA in action painted by one of our customers ,figures available from www.gringo40s.com

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 20, 2024, 11:29:07 AM: 28mm Gringo40s US Marines.in action ..available from www.gringo40s.com :D 8) :D 8)
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Tom Dulski on February 20, 2024, 12:06:31 PM: A Thompson?
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on February 20, 2024, 12:36:24 PM: Quote from: Tom Dulski on February 20, 2024, 12:06:31 PM
A Thompson?

Plentiful among their South Vietnamese allies and IIRC still in the system in the US Navy and Coastguard at the time. Quite a few photos of them being used in Operation Market Time.
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 20, 2024, 01:52:04 PM: thanks Carlos.and used in Hue.......
Armoury was broken into by the
Marines.........
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 23, 2024, 06:37:53 PM: apres the raising of the American flag in Hue 1968 Gringo40s Miniatures painted by one of our customers.

regards Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: CapnJim on February 25, 2024, 05:42:50 PM: I like that photo. How does it look in B&W?
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 25, 2024, 08:29:27 PM: CapnJim many thanks ;)
will have to try that!
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 28, 2024, 12:45:35 PM: 28mm Gringoi40s Marines in action one of our customers "Liams" great work! www.gringo40s.com :D 8) :D 8)

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: CapnJim on February 28, 2024, 10:36:16 PM: I hope you don't mind, Ged, but I took the liberty of B&Wing these last 2 photos you posted. Your figures certainly look good that way, too.... ;)
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 28, 2024, 11:59:00 PM: CapnJim
not at all ..be my guest
they do look good in black
and white..almost takes
you back in time ;)
thanks for your efforts!
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: carlos marighela on February 29, 2024, 12:25:39 AM: Second one actually looks like a real photo. :-*
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 29, 2024, 10:00:01 AM: couldnt agree more Carlos...like your almost there
(as opposed to your were never there!!) :D

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Deedles on February 29, 2024, 10:37:35 AM: Those B&W are very evocative
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 29, 2024, 01:44:19 PM: CapnJim...Deedles..
...may have kickstarted a New theme for
me ..Black and white photos of Nam ..adds
another dimension! :D :D :D :D

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com
Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: Deedles on February 29, 2024, 03:36:14 PM: Quote from: gringo on February 29, 2024, 01:44:19 PM
CapnJim...Deedles..
...may have kickstarted a New theme for
me ..Black and white photos of Nam ..adds
another dimension! :D :D :D :D

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com

Ok -go on then

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Title: Re: (COMMERCIAL) Hue 1968 from Gringo40s. New!!
Post by: gringo on February 29, 2024, 04:20:24 PM: very nice Deedles!! ;)
the Kracken had been released!! :D
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Ged
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Post by: Lord Raglan on February 29, 2024, 07:12:23 PM: Fabulous stuff Ged, these are brilliant photos mate 👍🏻
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Post by: gringo on February 29, 2024, 11:19:03 PM: thank you Lord Raglan...much appreciated
big thanks must go yo Capn Jim and Deedles
for turning day into night in a good way!! ;)

regards
Ged
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Post by: CapnJim on March 01, 2024, 02:45:20 AM: You're quite welcome. Glad to help... ;)
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Post by: gringo on March 02, 2024, 09:04:24 PM: 28mm Gringo40s US Marines in action in front of a splendid Guntruck ..( by one of our talented customers..Guntruck not ours...just the miniatures! www.gringo40s.com

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Ged
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Post by: gringo on March 05, 2024, 03:37:45 PM: Brand New Release....first tranche
today 5th March 2024 :o :-* :o :-*
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Post by: carlos marighela on March 05, 2024, 05:14:35 PM: Hmm those look like handy figures.

How about some generic engineers as well? Mine detectors, demo charges etc?
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Post by: gringo on March 05, 2024, 05:31:14 PM: thanks Carlos............... ;)
i already have a Guy with charges
in my first SEALs release....there
is a long list still.....!!
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Ged
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Post by: Tom Dulski on March 06, 2024, 12:07:59 PM: WOW, can't wait to see what they look like all painted up.
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Post by: gringo on March 06, 2024, 02:52:54 PM: thanks for that Tom ;) :D 8) :)
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Ged
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Post by: gringo on March 09, 2024, 05:20:21 PM: 28mm Gringo40s sample painted Tunnel Rat..superb work from Andy Singleton. :o :-* :o :
*..Gringo40s are pleased to announce the release of USA "Tunnel Rats"as part of our expanding 28mm Vietnam War . Range. The Tunnel Rats were American,Australian,New Zealand,and South Vietnamese soldiers who performed underground search and destroy missions during the Vietrnam War.For our first release we are covering the US Army Tunnel Rats who performed so heroically in a very hostile and claustrophobic environment. regards Ged www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: gringo on March 11, 2024, 10:10:17 AM: Hi Tom
first figure painted up.see above
more to follow ;)
regards
Ged
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Post by: brunei35 on March 11, 2024, 11:12:06 AM: Looks good painted up Ged :)
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Post by: Tom Dulski on March 11, 2024, 11:17:11 AM: Lovely work, even the basing looks great.
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Post by: gringo on March 11, 2024, 02:03:16 PM: Brunel35 and Tom
many thanks Chaps! ;) :D 8) 8)
regards
Ged
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Post by: gringo on March 13, 2024, 09:56:33 AM: 28mm Gringo40s sample painted Tunnel Rat.reverse shot .superb work from Andy Singleton. :o :-* :o :
*..Gringo40s are pleased to announce the release of USA "Tunnel Rats"as part of our expanding 28mm Vietnam War . Range. The Tunnel Rats were American,Australian,New Zealand,and South Vietnamese soldiers who performed underground search and destroy missions during the Vietrnam War.For our first release we are covering the US Army Tunnel Rats who performed so heroically in a very hostile and claustrophobic environment. regards Ged www.gringo40s.com
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Post by: carlos marighela on March 13, 2024, 10:12:20 AM: Having been in the recreated tunnels at Cu Chi I reckon those blokes were a damn sight braver than I'll ever be. Narrow as hell, cramped, dark and generally unpleasant as well as being full of creepy crawlies* and that's without the prospect of some bugger shooting or stabbing you.

* Bats, millipedes and spiders when I visited.
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Post by: gringo on March 13, 2024, 12:47:30 PM: Carlos
rather you then me matey...i heard they made the tunnels
bigger for westerners post Nam............see below.was this
your experience?.

Exploring Cu Chi Tunnels: A Unique Visitor Experience
Today, the Cu Chi Tunnels stand as a historical site and popular tourist destination, offering visitors a unique opportunity to step back in time and experience the underground life of the Viet Cong soldiers. Exploring the tunnels provides an immersive encounter with the harsh realities of war and the ingenious ways in which the soldiers survived.

Visitors can crawl through sections of the tunnels, gaining a firsthand understanding of the cramped and claustrophobic conditions in which the soldiers lived and fought. Knowledgeable guides narrate the historical significance of each tunnel section, recounting the stories of heroism and sacrifice.
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Post by: carlos marighela on March 13, 2024, 07:34:09 PM: Yes, they did. I'm 5'10" tall and still found it cramped, I can only imagine what the original was like.

TBH the Cu Chi thing is a bit Disney but I suppose that's to be expected. The tour guide I went with was a nice lad, very bright and like the on site staff, well versed in the spiel but it's, unsurprisingly, heavily flavoured with the victor's viewpoint and pitched on the expectation that you know nothing of the history of Cu Chi or the 'American War' in general. My guide was a surprised to learn that the first Allied troops to discover and enter the Cu Chi tunnel complex were actually Australians from 1 RAR during Operation Crimp in 1965.

All said and done it's still a worthwhile trip and quite interesting. There are quite a few old craters in the area from B-52 raids and you get a good appreciation of the terrain. The trip out there gives you a good idea of how just how close Cu Chi is not only to Saigon/ HCMC but to the Cambodian border as well.

Last year I found myself on the same road going out to Hoc Mon to visit some local friends, maybe 10km short of Cu Chi. Hoc Mon was a rural village on the very outskirts of Saigon and the scene of some heavy fighting in 1968. Today it's suburbia, Vietnam style and very much part of the HCMC greater conurbation.
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Post by: bluewillow on March 14, 2024, 08:09:56 AM: Our Engineer training school in Sydney had tunnels built for 1 Feild Engineer training during Vietnam. On our Engineer school tour they asked for a volunteer to step into a spider hole, our smallest officer could not fit.

Big respect for anyone who entered these things to chase Vietcong. I was later posted to 1 Feild and one of the seargents in one troop was a fine built man and had fought in Vietnam as part of the tunnel rats platoon.

Cheers
Matt
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Post by: gringo on March 16, 2024, 12:58:58 AM: Carlos and Bluewillow fascinating stuff
the experience even for veteran troops
must have been overwhelming :o :-* :o :-*

found this interesting overview on the
dangers encountered...

The life of a tunnel rat during the Vietnam War was a harrowing and perilous existence. Let me paint a vivid picture of their experiences:

The Decision to Become a Tunnel Rat:
Tunnel rats were volunteers, often motivated by a sense of duty, bravery, or a desire to make a difference.
They knew that their mission was incredibly dangerous, yet they stepped forward willingly.
Training and Preparation:
Tunnel rats underwent specialized training, learning techniques for navigating tight spaces, detecting traps, and surviving underground.
They practiced crawling through confined tunnels, handling explosives, and dealing with the psychological strain.
The Dark and Claustrophobic World:
Imagine descending into a pitch-black, damp, and suffocating tunnel.
The air was thick with the smell of earth, sweat, and fear.
The tunnel rats carried minimal gear: a flashlight, a knife, and a pistol.
Crawling Through the Unknown:
They entered tunnels alone, inching forward on their bellies.
The narrow passages restricted movement, making it impossible to stand or turn around.
The walls sometimes pressed so tightly that they scraped against the soldier’s back.
Facing Danger at Every Turn:
Booby traps awaited them: punji stakes, tripwires connected to grenades, and hidden pits.
The Viet Cong often lay in ambush, waiting for the tunnel rats.
The rats had to be vigilant, checking every crevice for signs of danger.
Psychological Toll:
The darkness, isolation, and constant threat took a toll on their minds.
Fear gnawed at them as they wondered what awaited around each bend.
Some tunnel rats suffered from claustrophobia, nightmares, and anxiety.
Moments of Triumph and Despair:
When they discovered enemy supplies, documents, or weapons, it was a victory.
But sometimes, the tunnels led to dead ends, leaving them trapped.
The rats faced the paradox of wanting to find something while dreading what they might find.
Comradeship and Support:
Tunnel rats relied on each other. They formed a tight-knit brotherhood.
They shared stories, fears, and survival tips.
Their bond helped them endure the darkness and uncertainty.
Legacy and Recognition:
Tunnel rats rarely received recognition during the war.
Today, their bravery is acknowledged, and they are remembered as unsung heroes.
In those dim tunnels, the tunnel rats grappled with fear, courage, and the weight of their mission. Their legacy remains etched in the annals of history, a testament to human resilience in the face of unimaginable challenges.

gulp!! o_o
regards
Ged
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Post by: gringo on March 17, 2024, 08:36:54 PM: Another obe of our recently released
US Army Tunnel Rats crouching with
an M1911 pistol and flashlight ready
to venture into the darkness below..
top paintwork from Andy Singleton
;) :D ;) :D
regards
Ged
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Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on March 17, 2024, 10:28:06 PM: Useful for "When Nightmares come".
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Post by: Tom Dulski on March 18, 2024, 11:15:40 AM: Fantastic painting work.
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Post by: gringo on March 18, 2024, 11:27:14 AM: Ultravanillasmurf
many thanks ;)
regards Ged
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Post by: gringo on March 18, 2024, 11:28:11 AM: Tom
many thanks indeed ;) :D ;) :D
regards
Ged
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Post by: gringo on March 20, 2024, 04:47:52 PM: staying with the theme of getting down and dirty :D
28mm US Army sandbag filling detail with bored Guard ..figures available as a set or individually.top paintwork from Andy Singleton. Recent additions to our expanding 28mm Vietnam War range . www.gringo40s.com

regards
Ged
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Post by: gringo on March 23, 2024, 02:08:30 PM: NVA pictorial update........ :D
28mm Bush Hatted NVA Hue City 1968 on of Gringo40s from our growing range of 28mm Vietnam War metal miniatures ... top paintjob Andy Singleton www.gringo40s.com :D 8) :D 8)
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Post by: gringo on March 25, 2024, 10:09:02 AM: 28mm Gringo40s US Marines in action..somewhere in Nam! www.gringo40s.com :D 8) :D 8)
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Ged
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Post by: gringo on March 31, 2024, 09:15:24 AM: 28mm Gringoi40s Marines in action one of our customers "Liams" great work! www.gringo40s.com :D 8) :D 8)

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Ged
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Post by: Lord Raglan on March 31, 2024, 11:04:18 AM: Great photos again Ged!!
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Post by: gringo on March 31, 2024, 12:47:06 PM: thank you Lord Raglan!! ;) 8)
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Ged
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Post by: gringo on April 04, 2024, 02:37:30 PM: more USA tunnel rat pictures
28mm Gringo40s Tunnel Rat Crawling on hands and knees with Silenced .38 "Special" Revolver and Wearing Hat with Integral Light and Comms system... www.gringo40s.com :D 8) :D 8)
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Ged
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Post by: gringo on April 05, 2024, 12:04:49 AM: Hue City 1968...a break from combat too,...Showtime!!!!..28mm Gringo40s US Marines.and some conversion work from one of our talented customers. ! www.gringo40s.com

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Ged
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Post by: brunei35 on April 05, 2024, 09:43:40 AM: Excellent looking conversion, someone has some skill!
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Post by: Tom Dulski on April 05, 2024, 12:40:14 PM: Quote from: brunei35 on April 05, 2024, 09:43:40 AM
Excellent looking conversion, someone has some skill!
To say the least, wow that's good!
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Post by: gringo on April 05, 2024, 12:48:57 PM: Hi Brunel35 and Tom many thanks indeed
the guy is indeed uber talented!
regards
Ged
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Post by: carlos marighela on April 05, 2024, 01:33:10 PM: Very nice! Walter Cronkite delivering the bad news?
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Post by: gringo on April 05, 2024, 05:51:53 PM: indeed Carlos...the moment he changed
his view on the War....fascinating time
with all the US Film crew et all
regards
Ged
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Post by: gringo on April 16, 2024, 07:54:19 PM: one Year ago at Salute 2023!
28mm Gringo40s American Embassy Republic of South Vietnam just before the Attack at the start of the Tet Offensive.1968 ..a one off specially commisioned Build by Charlie Foxtrot,Purple Lion Creations,Debris of War,,Paul Edwards Sabotag3d and many more wonderful players and helpers regards Ged www.gringo40s.com