Recent content by JamesOLeary

Thanks. I wish I was able to knock out decent military scenes just as fast. I have so many already started projects that I need to try to finish up.

With the Tulsa Figure show just a few weeks away, I wanted to complete some simple and quick pieces so it makes the trip worth it. I thought this set of hippies would be quick and colorful. There is no story behind them unlike most of my work, just a set to paint for fun. The figures are from...

Thanks, Guys!

Normally I just have to convert at least something on a figure, but for once I have built and painted a figure as it was intended to be when sculpted and cast. This figure is from Bravo 6 and depicts an Automatic Rifleman carrying a M14E1 and wearing a mixture of uniform items that was not...

We actually had quite a few Vietnam Vets in our ranks during my first tour in Iraq as many joined the TXARNG after they ETSed out of the regular Army. When Paul joined the US Army, he served in the 101st Airborne (those are Air Assault wings, not Airborne) and was a volunteer door gunner in...

Thanks, Gary. My dad had a chance to work with the Aussies a time or two when he was in Vietnam which is where he had his first Foster's beer. The Aussies are pretty interesting to talk to. They had a snack stand that had cheese burgers?

I just completed this figure depicting a very good friend of mine with whom I served with in 3-144 IN from 2006 - 2010. Prior to moving to the US and joining the US Army where he served in Grenada and Iraq, Paul White served in Vietnam in the Australian Army in 1970 - 71. He was a Scout and...

Nicely done! Every once in a while I see the first three around Fort Sill. It has been a while since I have been to a hobby shop as I did not realize that equipment was offered in 1/72.

Happy belated birthday, Gary. You are doing a great job bringing upgrades to that kit. I have the 1/48 scale M109 that Atlantis put out a year or do ago like this kit and your work on this one got me motivated to give the M109 a try. Cheers, James

You're welcome and thank you.

Thank you. Yup, that is the Sherry who is depicted in this diorama. Emily had her own website. Unfortunately she passed away several years ago. The website is still viewable and I think her sister keeps it going.

Better late than never, Brother! In the message reply I explain why I have been scarce lately. It is good to be back.

This diorama depicts one of the many visits American Red Cross volunteers, commonly known as "Donut Dollies", made to the Binh Phuoc basecamp. This visit took place at the motor pool in February of 1969. The Scout Platoon from HHC and C Company from 2d Battalion, 47th Infantry (Mechanized), 9th...

It has been quite a while since I have posted anything on this site. Saul messaged me about that, so here is my latest diorama. I will be doing something a bit different this time. Since the diorama is already completed, I will start with the completed build and then go backwards showing the...