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Aussie SAS salutes Platoon
DioRandy
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Posted: Sunday, April 11, 2010 - 12:22 PM UTC
Hey, gang
Here's a quick update on my latest and largest project to date: Aussie SAS salutes Platoon. I was recently promoted and, as a result, I've been working more hours than I'd ever imagined, which has drastically cut into my free time. This may be a long, drawn-out project because I'm still waiting for four more figures to arrive in the mail, which will put the grand total at 18!
Feel free to apply criticism, accolades or suggestions on my progress before it's too late. I snapped the photos with the flash on, so they appear much more glossy than when viewed in natural light.
Thanks,
Randy

Maki
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Posted: Sunday, April 11, 2010 - 10:36 PM UTC
Quite a project there Randy!

I must admit I don't see much from the pictures. Try to take a photo of an individual figure and show us some details... that way we can be more precise in our comments regarding your painting.

Mario
minimodelman1221
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Posted: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - 01:13 PM UTC
Looks great! You should put them on a diorama base to show them off!
flipper21
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Posted: Thursday, April 15, 2010 - 03:54 AM UTC
Hi Randy,Congratulations on the promotion . Nice work so far,looking forward to some updates....Vince
joegrafton
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Posted: Sunday, April 18, 2010 - 11:12 AM UTC
Hi Randy,
I'll be watching this one closely because I've got all these figures too & I'm interested in the colours you'll be using.
Keep me posted, mate.
And good luck.
Joe.
GSPatton
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Posted: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - 07:11 AM UTC
Figures are somewhat static but overall cool Platoon is one of my favorite movies
joegrafton
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Posted: Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - 07:26 AM UTC
I do agree with Frank that this particular set of figures from Bravo6 is a little static but they are better than any other Vietnam figures out there & Vladimirs new USMC figures are second to none! Full action poses here!
Frank, do you think that Platoon is a realistic film? I think it's a great film, too, but when it came out back in 1987 I heard a lot of vets complained about it. Is that true?
Joe.
GSPatton
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Posted: Saturday, May 01, 2010 - 05:45 PM UTC
It is Oliver Stones interpretation of the war some was exaggerated for the "Silver Screen" hope thats answers your question
joegrafton
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Posted: Saturday, May 01, 2010 - 08:28 PM UTC
Sure, Frank. It does answer my question.
Joe.
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