Rough Rider and Doughboy

[John Long]

Here's the Rough Rider

and the Doughboy

These are my first attempts at this scale. I like this size very well. The lack of accessories is a blessing and a curse. I had to scratchbuild the weapons, which while a pain, was very rewarding.

 

[jjgurk]

Excellent work John. They both look very good.

John

 

[Joe Hudson]

John,

Both are nice but the doughboy is your best. I like the detail on the boots laces.

Joe

 

[Jim Patrick]

Have to agree with Joe. Both are good (MUCH better than anything I can do) but the Doughboy is more apealling to my eyes. These should look very good with your characteristic groundwork. Any ideas yet? I'd love to hear em!

Jim Patrick

 

[Guy]

Fantastic figures John........I look forward to seeing them painted.

 

[Alex Lopez]

Great figures John, I think this scale is perfect, not too big, not too small, and suitable for model and paint confortablemet.

Regards.

Alex.

 

[garyjd]

John, Great job on the figures. Based on the photo, the only thing I can find to comment on is the doughboy's rifle. Looking at the rifle's profile it looks too wide, which makes the rifle look large, though the length looks okay.~Gary

 

[Jason W.]

You should be very proud, John!

The Rough Rider is my favorite. The pose is excellent!

 

[John Long]

Thanks guys.

Gary,

I'll do a bit of judicious sanding on the rifle and correct that. I agree. Something looked odd, and I just couldn't see it. Thanks

 

[Roc]

John, extremly well sculpted, they both look great.

Cheers
Roc.

 

[Roy]

Lovely work John, they both look great...but the rough rider is lovely, can't wait to see them both painted.

All the best.

Roy.

 

[Jacek Spychalski]

Great work !

Congrats and best regarsds!

Jacek

 

[dArtagnan]

Outstanding job You did on both of them, John!
But the most I like the Doughboy. I really love the way he is sitting.
Such a natural pose. It could not be any better.
Congratulations on a job well done, John!

Eddy.

 

[JCOX]

Excellent job on both figures John. Well done!

-jim cox

 

[KeithP]

I am a big fan of the 75 mm scale.

Love the Roughrider. I'd like to see more commercial figures from that era.

Keith

 

[Dan Morton]

Wonderful sculpting, John. And I agree, that Doughboy, there's just something about him that's really appealing.

I haven't worked in 75mm scale yet, but plan to as soon as a couple of projects are completed. I agree with Alex, it's a great scale!

As far as conversion accessories in 75 - 80 mm scale - how about Fusilier? I don't think he's made any Springfield rifles, unfortunately. Once they were in theater, a lot of (I believe most...) US Army and USMC were required to turn them in and use Brit SMLEs for ammo supply reasons. And from what I've read, the US soldiers thought the Springfield superior to the SMLE, except for field durability maybe.

Question - It may be the photos and the typical size distortion that can occur due to lighting, etc., but, to me, the helmet on the Doughboy looks a little too large for the head? Not much, just a little bit.

All the best,
Dan