WIP Top Gun School Commander

[Nap]

Hi everyone

Just got the above from Mitches ( very fast service ) I want to paint this as accurately as possibly so ....

Think I have seen something somewhere ...but just can't find it atm...there's a total of 16 !

Can anyone confirm the ribbons that " Viper " wears played by Tom Skerrett as in this picture....some are Vietnam era

Cheers for any help

Nap

 

[Mirofsoft]

Have a look here
https://www.medalsofamerica.com/military-ribbon-rack-builder

 

[Kevindunne]

OK...as near as I can figure
Bottom row, L to R RVN Service medal, RVN Campaign Medal...?
Next row up ?...?...RVN Cross of Gallantry.
Next row up...?...?..RVN something.
Next row up... Navy Medals...no idea.
Top row...Meritorious Service Medal.
Sooy I cant be of much help but am an Army guy.

 

[arj]

Take your pick from this chart Kevin:-
https://www.medals.org.uk/usa/usa-ribbons.htm

Cheers,
Andrew

P.S. Just noticed that the chart is a bit sparse.
Found this one that has a few more of the ribbons (but not all):-

 

[Nap]

Thank you Kevin and Andrew

Appreciate your time ...shoukd be enough info there !

Next on bench possibly

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[arj]

Here's another site that should be useful:-
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Awards_and_decorations_of_the_United_States_Armed_Forces
Also, scroll down and you'll find additional Military Departement charts that are available.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[arj]

I enjoyed figuring out the ribbons for Lord Flasheart, back in the day.
This one was just as much fun, but unsuccessful on three ribbons, and uncertain on one or two.
This is what I figured out:-

Line 1. Meritorious Service Medal

Line 2. ???????? - Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal - Navy and Marine Corps Presidential Unit Citation.

Line 3. Navy Unit Commendation - Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation - National Defense Service Medal.

Line 4. Antarctica Service Medal - Navy Arctic Service Ribbon - Vietnam Service Medal (with silver star, denoting service in 5 campaigns).

Line 5. Sea Service Deployment Ribbon - Not sure of the middle ribbon, but looks like a Distinguished Service Medal (Army)? - ????????

Line 6. ???????? - Middle Ribbon looks like a Coast Guard Commendation Medal, but the central bar is too thick .. not sure of the device - Navy Good Conduct Medal.

Good luck figuring out the unknowns and uncertainties.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[arj]

Just come across this one, which matches Line 6, middle ribbon:-
RVN Campaign Medal with 1960- device
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam_Campaign_Medal

And Line 6, ribbon 1:-
RVN Presidential Unit Citation
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam_Presidential_Unit_Citation

Line 3, ribbon 1:-
Navy Unit Commendation
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Navy_Unit_Commendation

Line 5, ribbon 3:-
RVN Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with palm and frame (US Army version)
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gallantry_Cross_(South_Vietnam)

Correction on Line 5, ribbon 2:-
Multinational Force and Observers Medal
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multinational_Force_and_Observers_Medal

Line 2, ribbon 1:-
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commendation_Medal

I think that covers the outstanding items.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[Nap]

Brilliant Andrew ......thanks again for all the research and links this is what PF is about

Going to put together a picture of all his ribbons together ...hopefully !

And then prep !!...this has just jumped the line a bit !

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[arj]

I was uncertain about the last ribbon on the bottom row.
My description just did not seem to match the image.
Further checking found a better match with:-
Navy Pistol Marksmanship Ribbon
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Awards_and_decorations_of_the_United_States_Department_of_the_Navy

With that correction, the ribbons should look like this:-

and the descriptions are:-

Now it's time to start painting Kevin.
I look forward to seeing this develop.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[Nap]

Hi Andrew

WOW!!!!....what can I say except thank you ,that's exactly what I was going for .......so as soon as Lord Flash is completed ......the commander will be next .....first up .....16 Ribbons !!!

Great reference not only for me but for anyone painting this piece

Moving this to V Bench

Stay tuned

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Nap]

Hi guys

Couldn't resist starting to do the ribbons ....9 done ...6 to go ...my eyes need a rest !!!!..

Using these pics also for the painting ( the bust is all base visited )

Happy benchtime

Stay safe

Nap

 

[arj]

...
Couldn't resist starting to do the ribbons ....9 done ...6 to go ...my eyes need a rest !!!!..
...

Which one have you forgotten about Kevin?
9 + 6 = 15; and I count 16

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[Nap]

Which one have you forgotten about Kevin?
9 + 6 = 15; and I count 16

Cheers,
Andrew

Ah Ha !!! ...you spotted it ......10 done ....6 to go ( the lower 6 ! )

Nap

 

[Nap]

Hi Guys

Light bad here even with lamps but all ribbons are finished ..will get some better pics done but for now here's the iffy vision

Shirt based coated in Citadel layer colour Baneblade Brown ..will obviously be a lot lighter !

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[KenBoyle]

Looking good Nap!

Cheers,
Ken

 

[Nap]

Looking good Nap!

Cheers,
Ken

Cheers Ken ..pics don't do it justice IMO !

Painted the rank ..currently reworked the wings by adding anchor and shield and a star above ( as in film ) and detailing the name tag ..will be hand pIbting lettering ...there is a badge on it ...just need to confirm what it looks like


Happy days

Nap

 

[Nap]

This is Val Klimers badge from the actual film ( details from a prop company )

Tom 'Iceman' Kazansky's (Val Kilmer) name badge from Tony Scott's action film Top Gun. Iceman wore his badge as part of his white dress uniform and in the film's classroom scenes.

Made of plastic, the front plate has Kazansky's name engraved with the text 'Topgun 1' below, and an applique featuring the emblem of the Fighter Weapons School on the left-hand side. Two pins are fitted on the rear to attach the badge to the costume. Given a brushed faux-gold finish, the badge displays some wear, including light scuffs and scratches on the paint. Dimensions: 1 cm x 7.5 cm x 2.5 cm ( 1/4" x 3" x 1")

So I think I am right in saying this one woukd be the same but with "Mike Metcalf" above "Viper"

Nap

 

[VisjeMar]

Nice work Nap. Good looking ribbons.

Martin

 

[Nap]

Nice work Nap. Good looking ribbons.

Martin

Thank you Martin the comment means a lot ...took about 4 and a 1/2 hours ...and a lot of holding my breath !

Stay safe

Nap