British Desert Rat Desert Storm 1991. 120mm

[Mike Mortimore]

Hi Guys,
I'm going back to something that I started a couple of years ago when some of us were else where on the internet.... (MM).
Because of the scale I need assistance is sourcing some parts if they are available in this scale.
Looking for a 120 mm SA 80 Rifle. The one supplied is not a good representation. Have some lead foil (from wine bottles) to use for the helmet chin straps. Should also be a sling on the rifle.

Cheers Mike

 

[Deleted member 6559]

That's the stuff Mike - and camo too!

 

[Mike Mortimore]

Peter,
I've never painted anything this big before, well out of my comfort zone.. I'll give it my best shot.......

Cheers Mike

 

[Jim R]

Hi Mike
I'm definitely not a figure painter but I do enjoy watching others tackle this very difficult part of our hobby.
Jim

 

[Richard48]

Hi Mike.
Been trying to pick my brains about the SA80.Mitches Military models might be able to help.I know Rob at Imperial gallery used to have a modern brit with SA80 but i believe Victory miniatures have it now.If you contact these folks they might just supply an SA80.Hope that helps a bit.
Richard.

 

[Mike Mortimore]

Hi Jim,
I think its a problem across the board for us Military Armour/Soft Skin modelers. Peter our resident figure painter has inspired me to get off my a..e and get this
finished.
Although the figure depicts a ''Desert Rat'' I'm doing it as a Royal Marine Sgt, ( I served in the Gulf War as a Sgt) We had no desert coloured rank badges so used our green ones from our 'jungle camos' which we were issued when we deployed. Issued with desert camms when in theatre..... typical MOD planning........

Cheers Mike

 

[Mike Mortimore]

Richard,
Your a gentleman, I'll give them a try..... many thanks.

mike

 

[Richard48]

Just Checked Imperial gallery and Rob does 2 figures armed with an SA.80.He will sort you a casting as hes cast me odd weapon.
Cheers from Richard

 

[Mike Mortimore]

Hi,
Here are some of my references. Trousers, Shermague , and ''sweat rag'' These are 2 figures I found on the internet. Webbing we used were the new chest webbing but in plain green, not the cammo stuff . We also mixedour desert/jungle cammo uniforms........

Regards Mike

 

[Mike Mortimore]

Richard.
Brilliant my friend.........excellent skills....

Regards Mike

 

[Mike Mortimore]

Hi Richard,
Been in contact with Rob, and have secured a SA 80. Thank you again for the info...

Cheers Mike

 

[scottie3158]

Hi Michael,
I painted this figure a few years back. I am looking forward to seeing what you do with it.

 

[Mike Mortimore]

Hi Michael,
I painted this figure a few years back. I am looking forward to seeing what you do with it.

Scottie,
Hope I can do it justice. Some minor modifications.... a green beret as I served in the First Gulf War. Managed to secure a new SA 80. Original one not to brilliant.
Cheers Mike

 

[scottie3158]

That's why I brought mine as a reminder of my time there.

 

[Mike Mortimore]

That's why I brought mine as a reminder of my time there.

What Regiment were you with Scottie?

 

[scottie3158]

MRG BRAVO 7 Armd Wksp REME

 

[Gary MacKenzie]

https://www.djparkins.com/product.php?productid=18062&cat=258&page=1 << might help

 

[Mike Mortimore]

MRG BRAVO 7 Armd Wksp REME

Rough Engineering Made Easy........

Reconise the cap bades?????? Both my sons. Ian the Sgt was in the First Gulf War working on helicopters in Saudi. Retired 6 years ago as a WO 1 Adrian did P Company, L/Cpl in the picture, is now a Captain at Bulford with a Signals Regiment. Being promoted Major later this year. His wife is a Lt Col in the Corps of Signals..... Officers in the family.......

Regards Mike

 

[scottie3158]

Good looking lads wearing the best cap badge lol. They have done well.

 

[Mike Mortimore]

Good looking lads wearing the best cap badge lol. They have done well.

Proud of them both..... plus the 3 girls....




Ian with his Masters degree in Air Nautical Engineering and Adrian last year at a friends wedding.

Immensely proud of them both......

Cheers Mike