Author Topic: CapnJim heads back to 'Nam...Full Battle Report Page 11 09 Oct 23) (Read 19146 times)

CapnJim · « **Reply #135 on:** December 30, 2022, 02:18:15 AM »

Thanks, Mike - you never know what games I'll be running at cons this year...

By the way, Ash, the use of that gaming mat was kinda accidental. I had been using the back side of a neoprene mat, but it was buried under terrain on my gaming table. So that one filled in. But I like it, and will keep using it for a backdrop...

CapnJim · « **Reply #136 on:** January 03, 2023, 12:21:35 AM »

I finished tarting up my Corgi 1/50 M48A3 today. Painted up its dismounted crew, as well. The tank comes out of the box looking like it just came off the wash rack. So, I weathered it up a bit, and added some stowage. The stowage is a mix of Empress metal and resin, and Rubicon plastic (from their Allied WW2 box).

The only thing I don't like about the tank is that its gun is fixed in that elevated position. The turret and the commander's cupola both traverse, but the main gun is fixed. Oh well, I bet I get over it...

The Crew is Empress.

This oughta give my GIs some support...enjoy!

trev · « **Reply #137 on:** January 05, 2023, 11:12:57 PM »

Brilliant thread Cap! Nice work.

tomrommel1 · « **Reply #138 on:** January 06, 2023, 06:25:03 AM »

nice additions

Grumpy Gnome · « **Reply #139 on:** January 06, 2023, 12:57:58 PM »

Sharp! 👍

CapnJim · « **Reply #140 on:** January 06, 2023, 04:26:16 PM »

Thanks, gentlemen!

I'm working on a bridge from Miniature Building Authority right now. But I just got some of Gringo40s 28mm MACV-SOG boys (delivered yesterday!), and it looks like they may be next after I finish that bridge...they are some lovely sculpts!

gringo · « **Reply #141 on:** January 08, 2023, 10:27:48 AM »

CapnJim
many thanks for the kind comments about my SOG figures!
regards
Ged
wwww.gringo40s.com

CapnJim · « **Reply #142 on:** January 12, 2023, 06:45:47 PM »

Ged,

They are in progress. They paint up nicely so far...pics to follow in a bit...

CapnJim · « **Reply #143 on:** January 19, 2023, 01:24:37 AM »

As I mentioned, I got some 28mm MACV-SOG figures from Gringo40s. Here is the first batch.

I decided to paint them in a mix of ERDL (both brown- and green-dominant versions) and Tiger Stripe uniforms. A few of the fellas have their faces and arms camo'd up.

These guys yare very nice sculpts. As I'm sure most of you already know, they are a bit taller than Empress or Rubicon figs. But in these guys' case, I don't think that'll matter much (not to me anyway...). Also, with the ERDL (particularly the brown-dominant version) being very similar to Woodland BDUs, and the XM-177 resembling an M4 (with the carrying handle/rear sight attached), I may use these guys as far forward as till about 1990. We'll see...

The next batch will have those XM-i77s and suppressed Uzis. This batch has snipers and spotters (first 2 pics), and a point man, patrol leader, and M60 gunner (middle 2 pics). The last 2 pics are this batch altogether.

Hope you all enjoy looking! I know I enjoyed painting them...

BTW, a shout-out to Mick_in_Switzerland and his new book. I used it while painting these chaps. It was very handy.

mikedemana · « **Reply #144 on:** January 20, 2023, 12:07:19 AM »

They look good, Jim! Retirement seems to suit your productivity!

Mike Demana

gringo · « **Reply #145 on:** January 20, 2023, 01:22:42 AM »

CapnJim
splendid work on my Gringo40s MACV SOG figures,,,keep up the good work
regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com

CapnJim · « **Reply #146 on:** January 21, 2023, 04:53:35 PM »

Quote from: mikedemana on January 20, 2023, 12:07:19 AM

They look good, Jim! Retirement seems to suit your productivity!

Pretty much! Had a bit of a lag in painting between our Spain/Portugal trip in September and Christmas, but I'm back on it! And thanks!

Quote from: gringo on January 20, 2023, 01:22:42 AM

Splendid work on my Gringo40s MACV SOG figures,,,keep up the good work

Thanks, Ged. Batch #2 is ready to start this coming week! Pics to follow...

Grumpy Gnome · « **Reply #147 on:** January 21, 2023, 05:03:44 PM »

Great work yet again, Cap'n! 🫡

gringo · « **Reply #148 on:** January 21, 2023, 11:05:18 PM »

Capn Jim really looking forward to Batch two!

regards
Ged
www.gringo40s.com

Deedles · « **Reply #149 on:** January 21, 2023, 11:09:41 PM »

Looking good - I have them in my lead pile fir later in the year!

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