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WOW This got exciting I very much enjoyed Bowdens book and look forward to the planned TV series. If it lives up to Band of Brothers I will be very happy.HOWEVER The research for this range is not limited to one book or its impending TV series (if it actually happens.) The book is a very good read but is written to be readable to a wider audience than military historians. Its a real page turner. This is usually concerning as it means that the writer 'may' make his most important priority selling copies rather than writing the truth, which may be a little boring. I an not suggesting that this is what the writer did but the greatest complain that I have about the book is what is not mentioned much. That's the part the ARVN played in the battle. Was this because the writer believed his US audience would not be so interested? We can only guess. I like reading Stephen Ambrose books but they are clearly written in a popularist way. Nothing wrong with that but its always in the back of my mind when I read the books.Please note that the range is not based upon the book but it has been inspirational. The range is currently Hue. As time goes by it will be other areas of the conflict. If you look back in a few years I would hope that Hue would be a chapter within a large book (range)However back to the question I asked and the many great ideas.We are currently sculpting another 30 plus USMC. Next main section will be...................roll of drums............civvies/ armed civvies Fireworks please. These will be carrying older weapons so that they also work for FIC. These will be in a mix of town and country clothes. Because of the way we work and to stop sculptors getting bored, we will be continuing USMC at the same time. After that its whether its ARVN or NVA. Lastly please do not fall out but play nice. As a company Empress walked away from most forums because of all of the unnecessary attitude. This thread is us coming back for another go. Lets keep it fun Love you all Cheers, Paul
I have just bought a secondhand copy of "Ambush Valley: Vietnam 1965-1975 (Force on Force)" so that I can work out some army lists....then I will place an order.
Just be aware that while the authors were on fairly firm ground with the US forces, everything else should be taken with large grains of salt.
ARVN miniatures are the real missing in action in the market.and a good patton tank model
Amen to that.