Back to the ‘Nam which of course is the main focus for this challenge . This time it’s more kit for the Marines .
Some transport Landing Vehicle Tracked so the Marines can storm the beaches .They are properly large. I picked these up as resin 3D prints from Butlers Printed Models - not cheap but one offs , so just got to suck it up .
One LVT5 . These things are capable of carrying 30+ marines so are a great way of hitting the beach or crossing those rivers . Mind I can understand wanting be on the outside!. There are plenty of pictures from the time with sandbags around the top so I have modelled as such . It used a full pack of terracotta milliput to make them . I then added a 50 cal and gunner along with a guy firing an M60 . I’ve ordered a few more kneeling figures to go in as well at some point . I will also add a driver/ commander when Full Metal have them back in stock. I would love one of these modelled with the door open - who knows in due course one may get made .
Next is more firepower in the form of recoilless rifles sets Lovely figure combo from Full Metal Miniatures - just a bit of a bitch to put together as they all have separate arms. There is one set up firing with a couple of guys hauling an ammo box , and then 4 guys straining to man haul one - they do have that look on their faces
2 x 28mm massive vehicles = 40 points and anything you may to award for all the damn sandbags - hell I even added a pile of spent 50cal casings too .
2 full crew and 50 cal (Crew served) 15 points
8 Marines = 40 points
2 guns = 20 points
Total 115 points for the total and Never Ending Cold War
I will need to sort out more VC and NVA at this rate .
Next up is mostly likely more green stuff ! I have even made a start on the “bonkers” thing 😂😂😂 which is like Ken building the Bismark , then destroying it and putting it on the seabed - just it’s even bigger . Mwwwaaahaaha!. While researching for this I came across various VC commando raids into Thailand where at times these were based . That would make a fun game I reckon.
Fabulous LTVs Dave! The sandbag and crew additions are inspired. That B52 is an absolute beast! Wow, that will take up a bit of storage space.
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DeleteAnother excellent adddition to the Vietnam project. These LVTs are still in use by the Spanish Infantería de Marina units as far as I know... intrigued on what you have in mind for that B 52
ReplyDeleteInteresting info . I have a plan
DeleteCool, the B-52 is still insane though
ReplyDeleteAgree with both!
DeleteExcellent brushwork Dave.
ReplyDeleteCheers Ray
DeleteSuperb Dave, loving the sandbagging
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DeleteCracking brushwork Dave and very evocative photography too.
ReplyDeleteCheers !
DeleteGreat stuff again Dave, we're all looking forward to seeing that hairyplane
ReplyDeleteCheers ! Me too !
DeleteExcellent work, Dave! I like the decil dog armor very much, but I'm really curious now to see your plans with that B52!
ReplyDeleteI’m going to Nuke turnips
DeleteGreat stuff Dave. Love the sandbags on the lvts. I don’t think I’d want to lug that gun around the jungle
ReplyDeleteIndeed - the figures even have a bit of a strained look on them !
DeleteNice sandbags- looking forwards to the strategic bombing!
ReplyDeleteCheers - they did come out well
Deletethose LTV's really rock Dave, the scenes you have created are evocative in sofar I can hear Paint it Black playing in my minds ear ;-)
ReplyDeleteIndeed - the playlist is epic!
DeleteGreat additions to your project. Wonderful work.
ReplyDeleteGreat work, Dave! I hope that stand can support that giant airplane!
ReplyDeleteGreat looking marines, the B52 is insane!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain