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Andrew - I've been waiting for someone to tackle this figure, and what you've done with it is really outstanding, especially the skin-tones. The only suggestion I would make is that you should put some clear gloss on all of the metal and leather parts of the uniform plus the silver colored...

Jim / Nap - Glad to hear that this is not an isolated phenomenon on this side of the pond. If there is anything you are looking for (kits, militaria, etc.), don't hesitate to ask. I know a lot of miniature painters/collectors, and insignia collectors, that might have what you may be seeking...

Jim - I appreciate your prompt response to my query, but I think that I will have to forego this opportunity to acquire this excellent set. The price with shipping is not the problem. I checked the order status of three (3) other figures en route, and this will just create additional...

Jim - I am very interested in this figure set. However, I live in the U.S. would you be interested in selling to a buyer across the 'pond'? Let me know if interested. Semper Fi - Ron Reynolds MGySgt USMCR ret 1970 - 2001

Great start on a character close to my heart. Honorary GySgt R. Lee Ermey has become an iconic representative of my generation of Marines. Your sculpt is for the most part spot on, however there are a few more tweeks that need to be made: 1 - This is the MOST important correction - the...

Looks great, however, I think that you might want to re-verify the color of the chevron. My dad served in the ETO (Italy) and was a Technician 5th grade. His chevrons, and all others that I have seen from that time frame, were a very pale shade of olive green with a slight hint of grey on a...

Good catches by all, however, the Marine Corps did get its' hands on the Garand in small quantities before they left the "Canal". So if one wanted to convert the Soldier to a Marine by removing the netting (or subbing out the head with one that didn't have netting), changing the pattern of...

Both figures are sculpted very well except for the weapons - the pistol looks like a wrist breaker to me.

Steve - I'm not sure which figure the two of you are refering to, but the colors involved will be dependent on whether the uniform depicted is the cotton sateen utilities or the ripstop jungle utilities, both of which are commonly referred to as "utes". If you're not familiar with which is...

Oriol - I agree with all of the above comments - however, I would move the figures left hand off of the muzzle, or lower the hammer. Lowering the hammer would be the least difficult I'm sure. Might prove to be a permanent entry into ones' medical records if an "accidental" discharge were to...

Figure looks great as far as proportions, shape of helmet and other gear. However the bayonet is not correct for the period. I would probably remove it completely or check references for the correct configuration. Semper Fi - MuddMarine

Palo - Congratulations, excellent sculpting on all three (3) of the World War II American heroes - I do believe that Tony is on to something with his nomination for your next bust figure. It would be nice to see a series of notable warriors from all of the warring powers of that conflict, not...

Ed - Looks good, the flesh tones are pretty consistent to what Daly really looked like. I would paint the air vent grommets gloss black when you apply the gloss to the visor and chin strap. I have an example of this style of barracks cover in my personal collection and they are not brass in...

Nick - Good to hear that you will be releasing the figure in the future - I want one. I will try and tap some of my friends back at Quantico for some info on the Baton. Semper Fi - Ron

Nick - The conditions of "enlistment" described above are for the members of the band, not the drum and bugle corps. The Drum Major and many of the "field music" personnel that make up the Commandant's Own are made up of regular Marine personnel pulled from the Division and Wing bands...

Nick - You are absolutely correct about the ordinance bomb. So please accept my appolgy for the mis-information as I continue to wipe the egg off of my face. To further my description of the rank chevrons, the chevron you are depicting is that of an E-8 musician. I am not sure as to the...

Nick - I agree with Paul, try Mike Stelzel. However, having been up close and personal with the Drum Major of the Commandant's Own, the U.S. Marines Corps Drum and Bugle Corps, I can tell you for certain that your chevrons need to be re-done. It appears that you are trying to depict Master...

Ed - Outstanding job thus far. I too am impressed with both the flesh tones and the faded utilities. The one thing that you might want to redo is the metal buckles on the 782 gear (web gear to those not familiar with USMC teminology). The metal most often used was brass with a matt black...

Great job, like others I thought it was a larger scale. Excellent flesh tones and superb handling of the Dress White tunic. The only criticism I would make is that you need to apply a coat of your favorite gloss medium to the visor of the peaked cap, the Sam Brown belt, the entire scabbard of...

Excellent figure, but historically inaccurate. Not only did the Seventhleave their sabers behind, LtCol Custer also had his signature "locks" cropped prior to taking to the field. Perhaps using this figure to represent someone other than Custer at another action would be more historically...