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Battle weary U.S. Marines

Discussion in 'Modelling' started by Irish Marine, Jul 23, 2015.

  1. Irish Marine

    Irish Marine New Member

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    Here are some of the figures that I plan to use in my next diorama. It depicts a Marine squad that hasbeen in combat too long. they are tired,dirty, and have the thousand yard stare
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    Thanks for looking

    Tom
     
    Irish Marine, Jul 23, 2015
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    USMCPrice Idiot at Large

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    They look really good to me.

    edit: And welcome to the forum.
     
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  3. Irish Marine

    Irish Marine New Member

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    Thanks for the welcome


    Semper fi


    Tom
     
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    Slipdigit Good Ol' Boy Staff Member WW2|ORG Editor

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    Looks good. Do you have photos of all them in one picture?
     
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  5. Irish Marine

    Irish Marine New Member

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    Yes i do but not in a diorama yet. will post later



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    Irish Marine New Member

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    Here are the group photos

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    I have not decided what island I'm going to do. but I have to fix the cigarettes I made for thsee figures they're too long


    Thanks for looking

    Tom
     
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    They certainly have the look. I'm not a modeler, but I'm curious, I wouldn't think figures would come in some of these poses, do you modify them? I'll look forward to seeing the finished product.
     
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    These are Evolution figures some come this way and some i modified



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    These are phenomenal! You've done a great job on the faces - not easy on 1/35 scale guys!
     
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    LRusso216 Graybeard Staff Member

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    I'm not a modeler, but yo seem to have captured the weariness of these Marines. I can't wait to see the finished product.
     
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    Otto Spambot Nemesis Staff Member WW2|ORG Editor

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    Really like these figures. I've always thought the "soldiers at rest" representation of troops was much more impact-full that the "heat of battle" imagery.
     
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    Very nice work!

    I keep expecting to hear Sledgehammer doing some narration about Peleilu .
     
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