discussion 1/87 USMC Recon Elements on the March

[minitnkr]

While awaiting some more 4th pltn elements, I'm working the base.
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Test fit 1
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Another view.
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C&Cs welcomed. PaulE

 

[minitnkr]

Thinking about a "Scouts Out" scenario I threw some Preiser figs at the base.
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A closeup view.
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Another view
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C&Cs encouraged. PaulE

 

[Steve Jones]

Liking the snowdrift!:smiling5:

Will watch on avidly to see how this one develops Paul. Good luck

 

[Mini Me]

Has a nice flow to it. Looking good Paul.
Rick H.

 

[minitnkr]

Thanks guys. I went with it. Progress pics. Trying to represent some topography rather than sandbox. WIP base, top view.
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View lft
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C&Cs encouraged. PaulE

 

[PJR]

Enjoying this one! Those figs look like they will be hard to paint..

 

[Mini Me]

Interesting point. How about that digital camp?
Cheers, Rick H.

 

[Allen Dewire]

Hi Paul,

Up to your magic again I see. Looking good so far and I loved the snowdrift too. It looks better now with a coat on it. How big is the base this time? Not too big I think….

Prost
Allen

 

[minitnkr]

Thank you gentlemen. No digital for me. I'm an analog kinda guy. Might try splatter method. Worked pretty well on that sub. Correct Allen. Just big enough to fit the LAVs.....7.5"X29". PaulE

 

[BigGreg]

superbe.. just a question you are doing Iraq 2003?

 

[minitnkr]

Didn't think too much about it. Thought might be later as Marine LAVs were green or NATO camo initially, like their AMTRACs. Why Greg, you have an idea?
Some progress today on the base.
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First shot at splatter camo.
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Web gear weapons & flesh to follow. C&Cs encouraged. PaulE

 

[BigGreg]

Well I was thinking of the battle of Diyala Bridge where the Marines fought 3 days to get control on a vital Bridge
http://www.garyknight.org/iraqinvasiongk/
very interesting story/article...
you can also see clearly here on this picture the use of the LAV.. and the also Recon element with the Humvee
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[minitnkr]

Thanks Greg. You'll notice the hummer in the background is in NATO cammo, also in the enclosed photos you'll notice many Marines are in "green" cammo. as well as their vehicles. This was an excellent article with some good photos and a great idea for a future project, but this one is later on I think, hence the LAV-AD eval. PaulE

 

[BigGreg]

OK Paul... it was just an idea.... l'm looking forward to see where you will go...

 

[PJR]

Moving right along, just like the LAVs

 

[minitnkr]

Let me know what you all think of the first four grunts. This is closer (4") than normal viewing of one foot. No dull-cote yet.
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Another view
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Next four to follow. C&Cs appreciated. PaulE

 

[PJR]

ooh-rah Dad

 

[Mini Me]

Ditto that!
Rick H.

 

[Guest]

Read the Gary knight article very good read, 15 years old too!

 

[minitnkr]

Finished other four. Other LAV units on BO so will finish up base.
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C&Cs welcomed. PaulE