U.S. Ranger

Guys here are a few pics of a project I'm working on. It's a US Ranger.The cast product will be distributed to exhibitors taking part in a new show that will be held in July in Italy.

Stephen Mallia

another one of the hedgehog

the hedgehog in seperate parts

some detail of the life saving equipment sculpted( in progress ) directly on the groundwork

That looks great Stephen.....what scale will it be for?

Rifle in progress.Still a lot to go !!

The helmet in progress

Guy , you are way too fast for me !! Thanks my friend. It will be in 1/35

Stephen Mallia

Looks great so far, curious, Im working in a proyect about Normandia unload so, maybe this could help me lol :lol: ohh god, the right things in the right moments cool!!! :lol:


cheers
Ed

Thanks Ed.I've gathered a little stuff on the subject so if you need some help just fire away

Stephen Mallia

Stephen,
Hey, this is bringing back lots of memories! I did a similar diorama about 4 years ago in 120mm. I'm at work right now, but I'll post pictures on my vBench when I get home (say in about 4 hours from now). I too am curious about the scale. Also, is there any chance you can save a casting for me? I'd go to the show just to get my hands on a casting, but Italy is a bit out of my way
A couple of suggestions, if I may:
1. make the beams on the hedgehog longer, particularly on the ends that are sticking up. They were typically made out of railroad junction rails (the ones that slide side-by-side to switch trains from one track or another) or by actualy rails themselves (looking sort of like "I" beams). These were pretty long, with the bottom ends sinking deeply into the sand. However, the exposed ends would be longer. When I did mine, I examined pictures of the "real things" and worked out the scales. The beams came out to close to 8 feet in length.
2. the M1 helmet should be a bit taller, but just a bit.
A good reference for such a project would be the "Saving Private Ryan" photo-book. If you can get your hands on one, do so - it's filled with very good pictures of the opening scenes. If not, let me know and I can scan some pictures for you.

Hey Stephen,

It is looking really nice and I look forward to seeing it in the sbs. I may have to try and see if I can pick this one up. This WWII bug, I don't think there is a cure for it!

Joe

Joe,
Surrender to "the dark side," my friend! I've been reading about a certain Private in the 82nd. Airborne who would make a great subject for a 54mm figure - PFC Carl Spackler :lol:

Pete , Thanks for your comments and the info. With regards to a casting of the figure , as soon as it's done i'll try to get one for you and send it over. As for the beams , I do intend to depict it dug a little deep in the sand, so that might lose some height. I will send pics with the figure included so we can see how it measures up. The photo book of Saving private Ryan will be greatly appreciated if you can scan a few of them. I have some myself but don't know if there are more. Let me know pls.

Stephen Mallia

Joe, thanks.As with Pete I will try to get you one too. It should be done before july anyway

Stephen Mallia

Stephen,

Thanks and let me know what I will owe you.

Joe

Stephan, eccelente amico mio.
Keep up the great work.
Roc.

Stephen,
Much appreciated, amigo! I'm at work right now, but I'll get on the scans in a few hours. Do me a favor - send me an email at [email protected] so I can have your address on file. I can't seem to send attachments with emails sent through this forum.

Stephen

very much looking forward to the progression of this, as its in the exact same timeline i'm working on.

BTW, if the book doesn't come up, check out this site:
Saving Private Ryan Online Encyclopedia

If you go to various entries, there are screenshots that may be of use (right hand side of page (try Omaha Beach)

Rob

Rob , thanks.That's fantastic info you provided. Some cool pics of interesting use

Stephen Mallia