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Completed 120MM US paratrooper...

Discussion in 'vBench (Works in Progress)' started by dancap3286, Aug 28, 2014.

  1. dancap3286 A Fixture

    Country:
    United-States
    here is a piece by Mitches Military Models sculpted by Maurice Corry. This is the second time around for me with this figure. The original was 82nd airborne. My client wanted this dude to be 101st but he wanted it to be more d-day appropriate hence the jute cloth on the helmet along with the camo net and med pack. Of course after I added the med pack a friend of mine told me only the 82nd wore the med packs on the helmet on d-day but I have seen pics of the med pack worn by the 101st in pics that claimed to be d-day but could be research gone wrong so I really dont know. The figure as always is painted in vallejo acrylics and the fence was made from icicle pop sticks and an old Verlinden 1/16 scale sign set to give it some setting ID.

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    yeo_64, MMM, Snowy and 14 others like this.
  2. tonydawe A Fixture

    Country:
    Australia
    Very nice Dan. I'm sure your client will be very happy with it.
  3. Wings5797 A Fixture

    Country:
    France
    Very nice paintwork Den
    Cheers,
    Keith
  4. ellie A Fixture

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    very nice in deed great paint job keep it up.
    Ian
  5. NickM Well-Known Member

    Country:
    Australia
    Great job, Dan. Awesome paintwork.
  6. swralph A Fixture

    Very nicely painted.
  7. Tutilo17 PlanetFigure Supporter

    Country:
    Switzerland
    (y) I like it. I'm also painting a US para at the moment, a 90mm Soldiers figure.
    May I ask you what colours you used for the knee patches and cargo pocket reinforcements?
    Any hint would be very much appreciated.
    Stefan
  8. dancap3286 A Fixture

    Country:
    United-States
    Hi stefan. I think i mixed a little us dark green with some us olive green. These are vallejo colors btw.
  9. Tutilo17 PlanetFigure Supporter

    Country:
    Switzerland
    Thanks a lot!
  10. Joe55 A Fixture

    Country:
    United-States
    You have a smooth, recognizable style Dan, and this trooper is another example(y)! This collector ought to be tickled pink to own this! As for the helmet mounted first aid kit, its common to Operation Market Garden, but not Overlord.

    Joe
  11. ometz Well-Known Member

    Country:
    United-States
    Unbelievably good work and distinctive. I can always recognize your figures on the various websites without having to click on the link(s).
  12. Grod A Fixture

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    Great paintwork Dan and the scenic background works really well.
    Gordon
  13. Babelfish A Fixture

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    Dan, you have a unique and unmistakable style - almost "graphic novel" but I mean that in a complementary way because it is so effective and your work is always a joy to behold every time you post something up. I agree with ometz, your work is instantly recognizable anywhere and once again you've played a blinder with this great figure. Fantastic stuff!

    - Steve
  14. John Bowery A Fixture

    Country:
    United-States
    Great painting and setting and the colours are wonderful.
    Cheers
    John
  15. Snowy Member

    Country:
    Australia
    I like it. The modifications and backdrop are nicely done.
  16. dancap3286 A Fixture

    Country:
    United-States
    Thanks for your comments.
  17. smudger1960 PlanetFigure Supporter

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    Bit late catching up with this one Dan,the uniform painting looks great and I love the setting you have created,lovely work mate
  18. dancap3286 A Fixture

    Country:
    United-States
    Thanks man!
    smudger1960 likes this.
  19. megroot A Fixture

    Country:
    Netherlands
    awesome work

    Marc
  20. davidmitchell A Fixture

    Country:
    Scotland
    Excellent as always Dan.

    Cheers David

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