Falklands solider

[JamesDols0653]

Hi James

Good on you for going for this camo ....something I avoid !! ....nice result

Not sure who makes the figure ...( it's got legs ...lol I only paint busts )but try Mitches Military Models or RDG ( Grod here on PF ) for a head

Good advice ref X21,as well

Nap

Thanks Nap
This was a bit tricky but got it done just need a few things sorted on it
Waiting on the dull coat and X21 I've got a couple of models needing to be less shiny
So I'll use one on each to see which I prefer.
Managed to get a couple of heads for this scale. Going to prep and paint them this week.
Got the heads from mookie.
Thanks
James

 

[Nap]

Hi James

No worries , nice to see you got the heads sorted as well ...do share the painting

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[JamesDols0653]

The figure is Moz Corrys Gpmg para he did for Gordon a few years ago.The wooden stock SlLR was still in evidence in Falklands.Im.on.a militaria site on Facebook and Vets confirmed this.James has hsd help with a head for his creation.Lil ol Mookies has helped him.Nice to see a newbie who.likes my era of interest.
Toodle ooo pips.
Rich.

Thanks for the heads, much appreciated.
Got them in the post the other day.
They look great not had time to paint them yet but I should get them done
This week hopefully. Going to paint them both and see which one looks best on the model
I like anything to do with military specially with S. A. S etc
I'll be ordering sbs bust once I've finished this
Thanks again
James

 

[JamesDols0653]

Hi James

No worries , nice to see you got the heads sorted as well ...do share the painting

Happy benchtime

Nap

Yeah can't wait choking to get it done its been sitting unfinished for a couple
Of months now.

 

[JamesDols0653]

As for a head try here
https://sites.google.com/site/reedeesminiatures/the-quartermasters/1-9---200mm
He's on the site as 1969, top bloke very helpful
Steve

Hi Steve, managed to get some heads
But I'll keep him in mind.
Cheers
James

 

[Blind Pew]

Excellent work on the DPM
Camo does put people off - understandably - but from where I'm sat you've done a sterling job mate.

 

[Henk]

This figure is indeed by Moz, it seems to be around in a few different guises. Mine has the Bergen, and also an ammo belt across the shoulders, to go with the GPMG he's carrying.
I was told that the putties in the 80's were more of a greenish colour. I used Vallejo extra Matt varnish, it brushes on and really takes all shine off.

 

[Viking Bob]

This figure is indeed by Moz, it seems to be around in a few different guises. Mine has the Bergen, and also an ammo belt across the shoulders, to go with the GPMG he's carrying.
I was told that the putties in the 80's were more of a greenish colour. I used Vallejo extra Matt varnish, it brushes on and really takes all shine off.

with boots DMS

 

[Helm]

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with boots DMS

Show again 2200hrs with polished boots you *@%©®ing thing!

 

[Viking Bob]

Show again 2200hrs with polished boots you *@%©®ing thing!

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