Author Topic: 28mm USMC Vietnam etc (Read 133603 times)

Rick F · « **Reply #990 on:** September 12, 2022, 12:59:45 PM »

For photos this one is excellent, of course it covers much more than Vietnam.

Ash · « **Reply #991 on:** September 12, 2022, 02:06:45 PM »

I like the look of that...

Only other title that keeps popping up ( not read it yet), is 'Behind Enemy Lines: an Australian SAS Soldier in Vietnam' by Terry O'Farrell

Paul @ Empress Miniatures · « **Reply #992 on:** September 16, 2022, 10:03:51 AM »

Quote from: Ash on September 12, 2022, 02:06:45 PM

I like the look of that...

Only other title that keeps popping up ( not read it yet), is 'Behind Enemy Lines: an Australian SAS Soldier in Vietnam' by Terry O'Farrell

Very good read with quite a lot of information although some more detail would be needed such as weapons used etc. Having said that there are some useful scenario titbits such as how easy it was for the 30 round mag on the M16 to drop out with occurrences a few times whilst on patrol at night with members having to retrace their steps to find missing kit, magazines, grenades etc. Something that I had never thought of.

Plus some fun with Gibbons.

Ash · « **Reply #993 on:** September 16, 2022, 10:36:50 AM »

I literally just bought a copy, arrived yesterday. Still at the start and so far so good.

Paul @ Empress Miniatures · « **Reply #994 on:** September 16, 2022, 11:32:47 AM »

Quote from: Ash on September 11, 2022, 09:11:27 AM

Yeah, this is why its so helpful to get other opinions. The Tiger Stripe trousers are going.
I've got another set of the figures coming (some will fall victim to the razor saw...), so I'll probably redo those two then, the one with the Tiger Stripe shirt might stay as he is, for the moment anyway. I'll leave the beret and bush hat as Tiger Stripe.

I have tried it before on some of the SEAL conversions and thought those looked alright, but on these I'm just not liking the look.

SEALS

Here's a picture of a chap sporting the two tone look, probably where the idea came from in the first place.

ARVN are up to the tiny badges stage, I'll post some pictures once done.

Love these.

Ultravanillasmurf · « **Reply #995 on:** September 17, 2022, 09:43:29 PM »

Excellent painting on all of them.

Well done.

CapnJim · « **Reply #996 on:** September 18, 2022, 07:28:15 PM »

They look great to me. I especially like the chap firing the AK, with the ERDL blouse and tiger stripe trousers...

tomrommel1 · « **Reply #997 on:** September 19, 2022, 09:36:59 AM »

outstanding paintjob!

Ash · « **Reply #998 on:** September 19, 2022, 10:49:41 PM »

Thanks guys.

The dodgy trouser duo have been to the QM and got some new kit.

CapnJim · « **Reply #999 on:** September 19, 2022, 11:28:22 PM »

Good man. Can't have them go into combat with dodgy trousers. What would their mothers say?

carlos marighela · « **Reply #1000 on:** September 20, 2022, 03:01:34 AM »

Those are simply amazing. Really top notch brush work there Ash.

I must admit I didn't mind the mix 'n' match look but if the SQMS is prepared to meet a maint dem for new strides in the field then more power to you! You might just need a 9 Sqn Huey now.

Ash · « **Reply #1001 on:** September 20, 2022, 06:42:59 AM »

It's funny, the Seal conversion with the mixed kit is one of my favorites, really happy with the way he turned out.
Yet the darker trousers thing on these just didn't work for me.

I had another go at Tiger Stripe on another pack.