We thought this would be part 3 of Gary Roberts’ M16 MGMC feature, but apparently a funny thing happened on the way to - the Czech Republic…? You’ll just have to read on, and keep going for more and more photos…



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thank you SO much Matthew, and thanks James..forgive my overwhelming you with so many pics to edit! I think it worked out well. Hope you guys enjoy my ramblings and efforts at 1/35 action poses!

how come no chin straps on the helmets ?

Being so familiar with this text, having been over it several times during the editing, I know the answer!

At this stage there are no straps or slings attached, or tiny things like grenade pull rings.
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Yes, thanks again Matthew... in truth, NONE of the figures pictured here are "finished"...my method goes in stages...I get a number of soldiers assembled, then do the basic paint on them all at once..when the entire unit is at that point, then I'll do the dirt, mud, wear, fading on all of them to be consistant with the diorama..the LAST thing is the tiny details like rifle slings and helmet straps and grenade rings etc., those being the most fragile and hardest to work around if attached too soon.

Gary,

Great work! For 58-year old eyes your uniforms are sharp and cleanly painted. Your seam lines are all but invisible. Great looking set with !