It is possible with a light to medium crossbow, he is using a goat's foot ratchet. The only comment I would make is that (practically, having tried this) his left arm should support the weapon closer to the bow, not at the handle, but I am sure figure is based on solid reference, knowing...
We are all different and do things differently. Otherwise North Korea is a place to be ;)
I dont think motivation is to show off though ( or cause aggro for that matter).
But you do care when the matter concerns subjects you are passionate about. In the past I benefited greatly from your input that was probably as detailed.
Given that multiple discussions on PF ended in unnecessary confrontations and that PM corresponcence was mostly agreed and suggested as a amicable way forward to avoid forum negativity and conflict, I find your statement regarding PM quite surprising, Mick.
Anders Lassen was blond, your boxart seems to show dark hair.
I got a bit of interest in Lassen, personally I feel the portrait likeness isnt quite there.
Superb details otherwise, as always.
Also you can PM Stuart ( stormtrooper miniatures) here on PF, I am sure they will pick it up asap when they are back, must be on a well deserved holiday.
I was just thinking that - bomb would be very easy to sculpt. Another interesting idea (depending on the figure) is to give the pilot a traditional ukrainian flower wreath with ribbons to hold (on a presumption that a local girl could have given him one :) Dont know how that would fit with...
Brad is right. Translation is often context specific and also will need to be put in further perspective of what Russians would normally use at that time for that particular military object
Having had just casual glance at the subject, it will not be "station" as this usually implies railway or...