Airborne's Falklands GB candidate - Sgt Mather MM

[Airborne01]

As it's the 1st of April I thought I'd crack on with this build - I'm really looking forward to it even though it's something new! Two views showing parts and detail front and rear of the figure (one boot attached already as I wanted to see how it fitted to the rocky outcrop - which I neglected to include!). Will post two or three 'in progress' photos as it develops!
Steve

 

[Neil Merryweather]

Oh yes! Watching avidly

 

[rtfoe]

The parts look all good Steve. The M16 barrel needs cutting and repositioned as I recall.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Airborne01]

The parts look all good Steve. The M16 barrel needs cutting and repositioned as I recall.

Cheers,
Richard

I pinged that Richard but the part is very fragile with a minimal contact area - may just leave it be and add some 'hessian' scrim as a disguise!
Syeve

 

[Airborne01]

Here's an update - figure assembled but unprimed. Wasn't happy with the position of the right arm as it looked as if it was waving in the breeze so I've added Milliput to the outcrop to allow re-positioning with a view to making it look as if he was closer to reaching in to the Bergan for the headset etc. A smidgin of filler needed as a result. Prime it tomorrow then start the paint job! I'm loving this already!
Steve

 

[rtfoe]

Actually doable as the misplacement starts at the base of the front sight and the barrel grip is slightly warped upwards at the front. You've got to cover the whole barrel with hessian if you're going that route. Its not like the Ak47. Your build Steve. Anyway of replacing the gun? Just a thought.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Airborne01]

Actually doable as the misplacement starts at the base of the front sight and the barrel grip is slightly warped upwards at the front. You've got to cover the whole barrel with hessian if you're going that route. Its not like the Ak47. Your build Steve. Anyway of replacing the gun? Just a thought.

Cheers,
Richard

Thought of that too mate - plenty of time yet!
Steve

 

[rtfoe]

Here's an update - figure assembled but unprimed. Wasn't happy with the position of the right arm as it looked as if it was waving in the breeze so I've added Milliput to the outcrop to allow re-positioning with a view to making it look as if he was closer to reaching in to the Bergan for the headset etc. A smidgin of filler needed as a result. Prime it tomorrow then start the paint job! I'm loving this already!
Steve
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Looks good and I think the barrel can be hidden with hessian as you suggested now looking at the composition. Sorry to be a pain.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Airborne01]

Looks good and I think the barrel can be hidden with hessian as you suggested now looking at the composition. Sorry to be a pain.

Cheers,
Richard

No worries mate, these things often require a degree of thought and shennaniganism!
Steve

 

[Neil Merryweather]

That's one very good sculpt, love the adjustment, looking forward to the wet stuff

 

[colin m]

The detail looks amazing Steve. I'm looking forward to seeing this develop.

 

[Geoffers]

Looking good Steve

The detail on the figure are great and I like how you are adjusting it to tell a story.

Geoff.

 

[wasdale32]

I had the same issue with the rifle - in my case the barrel had snapped off so I replaced it with some brass.

 

[Airborne01]

I think I'll probably do the same Mark, won't need a sling as sling swivels are removed! Is that weapon from the same figure?
Steve

 

[papa 695]

Just caught up on this one Steve, a cracking start. Looking very good so far.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Steve
Looks good. Very appropriate for the GB. Probably easier to adjust the ground rather than the figure so that was a good call. It's worked very well.
Jim

 

[wasdale32]

I think I'll probably do the same Mark, won't need a sling as sling swivels are removed! Is that weapon from the same figure?
Steve

same figure - I didn't use the included base as it didn't feel right - I use a piece of slate as the basis.

 

[rtfoe]

Steve, when replacing the barrel make sure it's aligned with the bolt and cartridge chute. I remember the M16 being a fairly accurate rifle and shouldn't be shooting upwards. Part of the hazards of resin warping.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Airborne01]

Steve, when replacing the barrel make sure it's aligned with the bolt and cartridge chute. I remember the M16 being a fairly accurate rifle and shouldn't be shooting upwards. Part of the hazards of resin warping.

Cheers,
Richard

Of course mate - I've had loads of experience in toting this particular beastie and I've always been disappointed at scale depictions - why they always try to replicate that slim barrel (and the SLR's) in resin utterly eludes me! Thanks!
Steve

 

[rtfoe]

Of course mate - I've had loads of experience in toting this particular beastie and I've always been disappointed at scale depictions - why they always try to replicate that slim barrel (and the SLR's) in resin utterly eludes me! Thanks!
Steve
Steve

Most resin and white metal weapons warp or are crude. Many figure modelers have replaced or scratched new ones.

Cheers,
Richard