That groundwork is a work of art as it is. Amazing
“It’s not just a job, it’s an adventure.“
For a snake….
And in one of the sets they have some scorpions.
I can look at my sets and photo to see if they work for you to add?
Thanks Ryan, I’m still undecided at this point about including a snake. I think if I do go down that road, I’ll probably make it from putty so I can customise it to the scene. Maybe the striped “two-step “ krait? Bugs and scorpions are out though. Knowing me, I’ll overdo it and it’ll end up looking like Dr. Deadly’s dungeon!
G.
A bit more work on Elmer….
And don’t forget the green things…
M16’s done as well but, I forgot to take a pic. Starting to get somewhere now.
G.
looks awesome.
Nice!
Mario
The figure is coming together nicely Lazarus, and that tree and the jungle foliage are outstanding, .
G,
Very nice
Mal
Vewy nice, Elmer!
Well it certainly did look challenging but you have really risen to it I think. It has that authentic jungle look in terms of the tree trunk and groundwork. The figure itself is a wonderful example of how to do camo in that scale but also how to make the gear look worn and realistic with detailed painting and a studied use of highlight and shade.
lol@Elmer Michael, , and I have to say Lazarus that it’s a Fuddtastice build, .
G,
Beautiful wrap up Lazarus. Exquisite paint work on the camo pattern, flesh, and gear. Ground work is awesome, too. I like how you worked through the individual challenges on the figure.
Now you can enjoy that snort of whiskey from the cabinet downstairs, lol. Bravo, buddy!
Thanks Ski, going to be more than just one snort though!
G.
Excellent all around, straight away you sense a realistic quality.
Sincerely
Dave
Very nice. The camouflage pattern of the pants and the “green-ness” of the foliage and uniform contrasted with the brown and black of the hollow tree are really eye-catching. Thumbs way up!
The M16 at the top is correct for post Tet in 68 till the end. The one on the bottom looks like a three pronged suppressor gun, and I never saw one with forward assist issued. Most guys in the bush used two and even three bandoleers of magazines. They would be 20 round mags as the 30 round mag wouldn’t fit in the standard cloth bandoleer bag. Two mags would fit in each slot. Slings were used by folks you stayed away from as they hung up on everything and were known for being noisy. 30 round mags came after Tet, and were always sorta scarce. I don’t remember anybody out my way having any. Most guys had something like a K-bar taped down to a shoulder strap, and a pocket knife in their pants pocket.
Guys often carried a bug juice bottle tucked inside the helmet cover band. Didn’t stop skeeters, but was good for leeches. He needs two canteens minimum, a couple smoke grenades (red and yellow were the most common). Lot of guys carried their grenades in a pouch to keep the ring from snagging on a bush (that’s up to they guy carrying them). Alot of guys wore a towel around their neck (O.D. green).
gary
never saw one in use, but perhaps up on the DMZ? The 203 was not a common sight anywhere in I-Corp all thru 1968. Check the flak jacket closely as Marines had their own style. Also they got the forward assist way after the Army got them. A Marine would be issued a K-bar knife. i never knew there were different styles of jungle fatigues. Still it seems like Marines early on had their own style, and changed over as they rotted away. Honestly; the guy looks Army light infantry to me.
gary