120mm US Special Forces Vietnam

[Jim R]

Hi Peter
Absolutely superb. The face could not be better.
Jim

[Guest]

Tim - It seems a shame to weather the boots after the effort put in.

Allen - We'll be in tier 3 by the time you get back so you'll have probably been arrested before you get to the front door. Glad you approve of our man.

Jim - Many thanks.

[BigGreg]

as usual... STUNNING paintjob and correct pallete choice.. :thumb2: :thumb2: :thumb2: :thumb2: :thumb2:

[Guest]

Thanks Greg. Good to know that I'm on the right track.

[SteveH]

Morning Peter

Another successful day with the paints.

The boots do look good too, with the grey olive tie into the webbing and straps, I didn't realise they were so complex for boots!

We got the fog later in the day, by 5pm it was a real pea souper!

I was watching the old Gary Newman Dracula, a little comic for its time, but I didn't bother going out to check the bins and security lights as I would after dark!!

Got a bit scaredy cat LOL

Looks better this morning and not quite as cold by a few degrees.

Have a good day with all the equipment, looks like it will be fun

Regards

Steve H

[adt70hk]

Yet again, great work Peter. He's coming on very nicely indeed.

Well done.

Andrew

[Guest]

Steve - Sorry to hear you were spooked! I've just read Bram Stoker's Dracula for the first time. I have never been particularly worried by vampires etc. so it was just an enjoyable adventure yarn for me. Not to say that I haven't had a few personal experiences of the supernatural (though still remain a sceptic). This chap's equipment today, which I've changed slightly from the choice in the first pictures to a more pared down Special Forces set-up.

Andrew - Many thanks. May even get him finished today.

[Tim Marlow]

Hi Peter. Like you I think Dracula is a great read. It reads like it was just waiting for film to be invented to retell it visually. Frankenstein, if you haven’t read it, is a much more thoughtful book. I found it the best of the two. Looking forward to you finishing this chap.

[Guest]

Tim - Yes, I agree 'Frankenstein' is far superior. Gret fan of the ghost stories of MR James too.

[Richard48]

He looks great Peter.Keep on churning them out.
Its Adieu from Makka.
Stay safe.
Rich

[Tim Marlow]

I’ve not tried MR James, must get some....
There’s a challenge for you by the way....find a good Frankenstein bust or figure and paint that! Would be a nice change of pace, with some different problems to solve?

[Guest]

Richard - Many thanks. Don't stay away too long.

Tim - There do seem to be some Boris Karloff style Frankenstein's monster busts out there. It's certainly an idea.....

A late start today, so only three bits of equipment done:




The water bottle pouch at the front is square in shape as he's using it to carry his M16 magazines.

[BigGreg]

Peter you are making a splendid work.... your figure looks like a green beret that is on training... very well done...LOVE IT...

[Guest]

Thanks Greg. I will dirty him up a bit at the end of the build.

[outrunner]

Those colours are just great Peter.


Andy.