Completed Series 77 - U.S. Infantry, Cuba 1898

[Babelfish]

Just finished this "golden oldie" in 90 mm which I picked up for a song at a model show in December. He's a U.S. Infantryman in Cuba during the Spanish-American War of 1898. It's white metal from the old Series 77 range and it dates back to 1982, but despite its age is still a very nice figure (well ... I like it anyway).

Painted in oils over acrylics. I'm calling it finished, though I might just add a bit of pigment to the lower legs to dusty him up a bit.

- Steve

 

[Guy]

Excellent painting Steve. I just sold this kit 2 weeks ago.....wish I had kept it now....lol

 

[megroot]

like what you have done with this figure.

Marc

 

[Tecumsea]

Nicely battle worn Steve-some dusting on the boots would finish it off nicely, hope you bring it up to Darlington.........Keith

 

[Babelfish]

Thanks fellas.

Guy -some of those Series 77 figures do show their age, but there are others that I think still hold their own even today. I was pleasantly surprised when I looked at this one unstarted in the box, and at just £5 it was an absolute steal.

- Steve

 

[outrunthedogs]

Beautifully done, the Series 77 figures bring back some memories!

 

[ChaosCossack]

Well done Steve... Loves the blues... faded looking but not washed out
Looks like "Teddy" without the specs.

Colin

 

[housecarl]

Missed this one Steve. Looks a great bit of work.
Carl.

 

[Redcap]

Nice one Steve! I held this in my hands the other evening and it's MUCH better than the pics suggest. See you next week mate.
Gary

 

[Stephan]

like that, good groundwork too.