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Wojewodztwo Slaskie, Poland
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Posted: Sunday, June 01, 2014 - 10:01 PM UTC
I'm building a M1113 based GMV-S model in 1/35th. Something like this:


I want to put a single operator figure, rather in static pose, next to this model. Uniforms, personal gear - this is totally magic for me, so I need a little help from You. What should I choose? Vehicle will be dated on 2007-2010 period.

I've found these figures:

Legend - LF0135 - US ODA Warrant Officer


Legend - LF0134 - US ODA Weapons Sergeant


Legend - LF0139 - Commo Geek, SF Com. Sgt.


Evolution Miniatures - EM-35046 - US Special Forces Operator (1), Afghanistan 2001-2003


Airborne Miniatures - 3502 - U.S.NAVY SEAL/SF


Airborne Miniatures - 3517 - U.S.Army N.C.O. Afghanistan


Which one will be the best choice? Or maybe should I consider something else?
The other question - I was thinking about paitning an uniform in multicam - would it be right? Would it determine a figure choice?
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Posted: Sunday, June 01, 2014 - 10:29 PM UTC
http://www.acmodels.co.nz/afghanistan/
hello kuba this is also a nice set for ha gmv



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Posted: Sunday, June 01, 2014 - 11:36 PM UTC
Thanks, Henk. I know this set, but it doesn't fit to my idea. I want to buy only one figure (money, money, money...), and I want to put it outside vehicle. There will be much elements added inside and I don't want to hide them with sitting figures
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Posted: Sunday, June 01, 2014 - 11:57 PM UTC
black dog has some figures also
http://www.blackdog.cz/fig35.html
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Wojewodztwo Slaskie, Poland
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Posted: Monday, June 02, 2014 - 12:00 AM UTC
I know it too The old sets are to skinny, the poses and body proportions are ugly I don't like the new two sets for different reasons - I want operators in uniforms, Black Dogs' new operators have got civilian jackets.
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Posted: Monday, June 02, 2014 - 12:24 AM UTC
How about this one?

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Posted: Monday, June 02, 2014 - 12:31 AM UTC
Hi Kuba,
I have Evolution and Airborne figures. Both are excellent casting quality and great sculpt.Main difference is Evolution figures are easier to assembly with less parts,Airborne figure has seperates pouches and M4 is 4-5 pieces. You may see the reviews; Airborne SEAL and Evolution Specsops.
You may check other Evolution figures for static posed ones.
best regards
Engin
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Posted: Monday, June 02, 2014 - 05:17 PM UTC
Thanks, Paul, Engin. Now, after some thouhgts, I'm choosing between Legend's LF0139 and Airborne Miniatures' 3502.
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Posted: Monday, June 02, 2014 - 07:08 PM UTC
Here's the review of Airborne Miniatures figure: link

Hope it helps with the decision.
Mario
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Posted: Monday, June 02, 2014 - 07:46 PM UTC
I've got this link from Engin (three posts above), but of course thanks a lot, Mario And taking advantage of the opportunity You are here, I'll ask: what would be the better choice - Legend or Airborne? You've built Airborne's operator, I'm sure You've got some Legend ones
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Posted: Monday, June 02, 2014 - 08:04 PM UTC

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I've got this link from Engin (three posts above), but of course thanks a lot, Mario And taking advantage of the opportunity You are here, I'll ask: what would be the better choice - Legend or Airborne? You've built Airborne's operator, I'm sure You've got some Legend ones


Ops, sorry I must have skipped the link on Engin's post.

I really like Airborne figure, it is very nicely sculpted but a bit difficult to assemble for novice modelers. Legend is a good option, I have some of their figures and they look really good. The cream of the crop for me are Evolution figures: link. These are all available individually as well. I got a Dumvee and plan to build it just because I'll have a good setting for Evolution figures. That's how much I like them.

On the other hand, I'm not sure if any of these would actually fit the GMV timeframe... the picture on your first post shows state-of-the-art vehicle with nanofiber SAG turret and armor. I'm pretty sure such vehicles were not operational in early 2000. Rob Skipper could probably help with this issue, perhaps you can PM him... he's always happy to help fellow modelers.

Mario
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Posted: Monday, June 02, 2014 - 08:33 PM UTC
Yes, You're right - Evolution's figures looks better than other ones, for me as well. But unfortunatelly their timeframe is too early That's why I've eliminated them from my choice.
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Posted: Monday, June 02, 2014 - 10:40 PM UTC
let us know how you decide eventually. Looking forward to seeing your GMV.

Mario
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Posted: Monday, June 02, 2014 - 11:28 PM UTC

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let us know how you decide eventually.

Ok.



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Looking forward to seeing your GMV

Incoming:


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Posted: Friday, June 13, 2014 - 11:50 AM UTC
Progress is looking great ! Can't wait to see more.
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Posted: Friday, June 13, 2014 - 10:01 PM UTC
Thanks, Gavin And thank You all for advices. The figure is chosen:


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Posted: Thursday, November 27, 2014 - 05:10 PM UTC
How is progress Kuba?
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Posted: Thursday, November 27, 2014 - 05:13 PM UTC
The model is done, gallery is here for couple of months:
https://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/226570&page=1
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Posted: Friday, November 28, 2014 - 07:27 AM UTC
Sorry have not been on for a while so did not see that.
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Posted: Friday, November 28, 2014 - 08:53 AM UTC

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Thanks, Gavin And thank You all for advices. The figure is chosen:




Nooooo!!!! Not him! He was the biggest assclown on the team. Go with the 18Bravo in Iraq figure - porn star mustache and all.
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Posted: Friday, November 28, 2014 - 11:20 AM UTC

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Thanks, Gavin And thank You all for advices. The figure is chosen:




Nooooo!!!! Not him! He was the biggest assclown on the team. Go with the 18Bravo in Iraq figure - porn star mustache and all.


But aren't Green Beret A-Teams 12-man teams, meaning aren't you missing six other figures?
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Posted: Friday, November 28, 2014 - 12:44 PM UTC

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Thanks, Gavin And thank You all for advices. The figure is chosen:




Nooooo!!!! Not him! He was the biggest assclown on the team. Go with the 18Bravo in Iraq figure - porn star mustache and all.


Very funny, Mr. Jones
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Posted: Friday, November 28, 2014 - 11:43 PM UTC

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Thanks, Gavin And thank You all for advices. The figure is chosen:




Nooooo!!!! Not him! He was the biggest assclown on the team. Go with the 18Bravo in Iraq figure - porn star mustache and all.


But aren't Green Beret A-Teams 12-man teams, meaning aren't you missing six other figures?


I've deployed with a ten man team (which became a nine man team within weeks) and a thirteen man team. (which also lost a man in less than a month)You can also have a split team, which may be the subject of a new series, or so I hear.
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Posted: Sunday, November 30, 2014 - 09:31 PM UTC
Kuba, now I prepare some crews for GMV, what figures of Green Berets you want to see, you can show a pictures?
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