A rather hurried conversion of a verlinden 120mm CMP L/CPl to make him resemble an RMP L/Cpl from 1974 (it's to be a christmas pressie...).

This conversion is based on a number of pictures of members of 243 RMP on their annual camp in 1974 - this figure is for my father who was there...and end up commanding the Company in the early 80's.

Nice idea to give this as a present to your father. I think your conversion is pretty well done. I would've raised his right shoulder a slight bit more, but overall it looks OK, well done.

Cheers,
Adrian

Cheers for the feedback adrian...

will have a look at fiddling with the shoulder... need to resculpt his gaiters to be puttees... but want to get the "combats" and arm joints etc correct...

now to find someone who makes a stirling in 120mm...

Found one - courtesy of Imperial Gallery...

Great conversion,i think it will be a great looking figure when done.
Best regards

Some progress!

All comments / feedback very welcome

Are your eyes okay after that DPM? Looks well worth all the effort you obviously put into it.

Roger.

Hi Roger,

Strangely enough i really enjoy painting DPM and kilts... though having a jacket close by was a handy.

Thanks for the feedback.

James

Webbing, hands, boots and peaked hat to finish...

Then onto the base.

All comments, suggestions most welcome.

I like all your recent postings James but out of all of them this is my favourite.

Roger.

Cheers Roger

It's turning out nicely James. The camo looks like a lot of work!

Adrian

Completed

all comments very welcome + any suggestions for improvement

a few more pics...

Hi Carl,

Many thanks for the comments - He's supposed to be standing on a tarmac road...is my only excuse...

cheers,

James