28mm USMC Vietnam etc

[tomrommel1]

That is quick painting indeed!!

[Ash]

Thanks guys

... the 'spraypainted' camo stripes is a very cool authentic touch!

Thanks for the feedback, with hindsight I should have done the same sort of uniform on the bloke with the RPD, came very close to repainting him green...

Anyhoo, here's the first lot with bases:

[Treadheadz]

Thanks for the feedback, with hindsight I should have done the same sort of uniform on the bloke with the RPD, came very close to repainting him green...

Historicly more accurate I guess - But rule of cool makes him very cool looking in Stripes!!

[Ash]

Historicly more accurate I guess - But rule of cool makes him very cool looking in Stripes!!

Works for me!
I'm tempted to get another pack of these, then introduce some marine figures to the razor saw for some leg swaps...

Here's the other half of the pack:

[commissarmoody]

Those SOG dudes look badass.
What would you do if you did give their legs the chop? Just to get different poses?

[Mick_in_Switzerland]

They are fantastic - well done

[Ash]

Those SOG dudes look badass.
What would you do if you did give their legs the chop? Just to get different poses?

Was thinking about it, but just had a look & most of the marines have gas mask bags against their legs.
Ordered another pack of the recon blokes instead, so probably split them between the SEALs & SOG.

[Rick F]

The homemade cam on the Sten bloke is a really nice touch, I've read that the SASR sometimes made really effective camouflage by flicking black paint on green uniforms, I'm currently searching for photos.

[Treadheadz]

I had considered to use the Recon models too.

I did end up getting a bunch of Vietnam Anzac instead - With a little head and weapon swap, I think they'll work great as more indigs for a SOG RT

[Mick_in_Switzerland]

How did you do the the bamboo and large plants?

Is that the Chinese bamboo that you get on Ebay?

[Ash]

The homemade cam on the Sten bloke is a really nice touch, I've read that the SASR sometimes made really effective camouflage by flicking black paint on green uniforms, I'm currently searching for photos.

I'm thinking I should have done the same camo on the bloke with the RPD, he's got some super details on him (extra pockets on sleeves etc) that are a bit hidden by the tiger stripes, oh well...  I'd be very interested to see any pics you find of SASR blokes, I've got a few, but none of DIY camo.

I had considered to use the Recon models too.

I did end up getting a bunch of Vietnam Anzac instead - With a little head and weapon swap, I think they'll work great as more indigs for a SOG RT

Ordered another pack of the recon blokes earlier. Empress had it in the post in just over two hours, can't get better than that.
Might have a go at adding the extra pockets to a couple, then the spray paint camo. Probably add the medic to the Seal team.

How did you do the the bamboo and large plants?

Is that the Chinese bamboo that you get on Ebay?

Spot on, the bamboo came from China, pre Covid. Had it sitting in a box of wierd looking green plastic stuff I picked up from various sellers (could all be from the same factory) on eBay a couple of years ago. Got a couple of different sizes (lengths), I think I prefer the bigger sized 'plants' as the pole bit has a wire running through it and less flash that the shorter options.

Painting them was fairly straight forward.
I painted all of them with Vallejo 'NATO green primer; 'Ochre Brown' for the bamboo pole bit (any mustard yellow would do 'Japan Uniform' etc), a wash of dark green all over, then lightly dry brushed the leaves with the Ocher. The broad leaf plants I used a few different shades of green + the ocher, kept it fairly well thinned down and let the colours run into each other a bit, then a wash of any darkish green.

[tomrommel1]

very nice indeed

[Ash]

Got another pack of the Force Recon marines, having a go at some little conversions...

[Blackwolf]

Nice!

[Paul @ Empress Miniatures]

Thanks for the heads up on the speedy service. I will mention it in Empress Christine's appraisal     

Looking forward to seeing what you do with these guys