JamesOLeary
Master at Arms
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 something unusual in the early years of US involvement in Vietnam as the supply system tried to build up stocks of jungle uniform items. This figure is wearing a pair of OG107 heavy cotton fatigue trousers that were issued and worn in the US. He acquired a first pattern Tropical Combat Uniform (jungle fatigue) coat which he hasn't had the opportunity to put patches on yet. His boots are the second pattern of jungle boots.
When I was painting the figure, I painted the arms separate from the rest of the figure and while handling the right arm I broke the barrel of the M14E1. The bipod of the rifle broke while I was removing the flash so I had to use a folded bipod instead. After the arms were glued on, I glued the barrel back on. The groundwork is Magic Sculpt textured with a toothbrush, small pebbles added, grass tufts, and preserved plants.
Since there were no conversions, I will place this into the Historical Painters category at the Tulsa Figure Show.
Here are a bunch of photos from various angles.
Thanks for looking.
Cheers,
James
When I was painting the figure, I painted the arms separate from the rest of the figure and while handling the right arm I broke the barrel of the M14E1. The bipod of the rifle broke while I was removing the flash so I had to use a folded bipod instead. After the arms were glued on, I glued the barrel back on. The groundwork is Magic Sculpt textured with a toothbrush, small pebbles added, grass tufts, and preserved plants.
Since there were no conversions, I will place this into the Historical Painters category at the Tulsa Figure Show.
Here are a bunch of photos from various angles.
Thanks for looking.
Cheers,
James
