Completed US paratrooper " Normandy 1944" 70mm

[Airkid]

Hi Martin

Head looks good ...at least he is looking down so eyes weren't that bad to paint ...hopefully !

As Phil says good move ref barrel and interesting fact about the weapon

Possibly a field dressing strapped to the right ankle ?

Thanks for updates

Happy benchtime

Nap

I thought it might be a large field dressing. A bit big for the standard Carlisle Dressing which was carried in a small pouch worn front right. You do see photos of the bigger shell dressings taped to the front of the helmet net. I guess if you think about it, the ankle is not the ideal place for a FFD especially if you are in and out of water.

A very nice figure which Martin is making a super job of. Waiting on the window frame Martin

Phil

 

[VisjeMar]

Here is the setting

 

[VisjeMar]

And with some colours
I wasn’t sure what I wanted with the window but I think this will work

Martin

 

[Airkid]

That has come together very nicely Martin. I think the window looks about right.

Phil

 

[VisjeMar]

Thnx phil

The front is finished

Now for what he is “Reading”

 

[Ferris]

Nice touch on the hidden literature Martin...!
And nice paintwork as well.

Adrian

 

[Airkid]

Good stuff!!

Phil

 

[VisjeMar]

thnx, some pigments where added for the rubble

 

[Nap]

Hi Martin

Ápologies missed the updates ...looking even better now in situ , nice work on the reading matter and well as the basework

Thanks for sharing

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Nap]

Found this ....2007 Military Expo at Fort Snelling. Representing the 82nd Airborne...similar IEM on boots

Nap

 

[Airkid]

Very nice work Martin. You have certainly done this lovely piece full justice. It has been an enjoyable watch.

Nap - Interesting photo. Sums up US airborne re-enactors (of all nationalities) to a nicety

Phil

 

[KenBoyle]

Superb work Martin! It all came together beautifully.

Cheers,
Ken

 

[VisjeMar]

Thank all.

I call it finished. Only a wooden base Neede to be add.

 

[Airkid]

Fine work Martin. I'd be happy to have that in my cabinet for sure!

Phil

 

[Jeff T]

Brilliant Martin!

That is beautiful work.

Cheer's,
Jeff.

 

[Nap]

Fine work Martin. I'd be happy to have that in my cabinet for sure!

Phil

Agree there ....would even find space in my busts cabinets !

Really nice SBS as well

Why not enter something into FOTM as well

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Chris Oldfield]

An excellent piece, Martin - uniform, equipment, flesh tones & the outstanding groundwork all blend together beautifully.

 

[VisjeMar]

Thanks all, I had to rearrange my display cabinet to give it a good spot

Conclusion: Out with the big airplanes .

Martin

 

[1969]

Excellent work, really like what you have done with this figure.
Cheers
Steve

 

[Steve Brodie]

superb !