Latest Figure Vignette WIP

[James O'Leary]

Hello All,

With the Lone Star Figure Show just around the corner, I started working on a Vietnam figure vignette. This one will be titled, "I got him!" or something to that effect. Basically it is a US Infantryman standing over a dead NVA or VC letting the others in his unit know that he actually hit one and that he himself is OK/unhurt. The Infantryman is a conversion of several Bravo 6 kits. What I wanted to capture is that the uniform is a size too big, hence the once rolled sleeve cuffs. He is lightly equipped to show that the duration of the patrol is considered to be a short one. He is wearing the 2d pattern jungle fatigues which is evident by the epaulets on his shoulders. The ejection port cover of his M16 is open to show that the weapon has actually been fired. He is going to be wearing a locally made ERDL boonie hat. He is giving another Soldier who is out of view of the audience a "thumbs up" that things are OK.

This is the basic layout of the scene, except that I am going to reposition the dead NVA or VC so the head is facing the far left corner away from the viewer. He is going to be on a slight rise in the ground.


Here is a pretty decent view of the Infantryman.


Here is a view of the mannequin of the dead NVA or VC prior to fleshing it out.


Here is a side view of the GI and the dead NVA/VC. Notice the natural curve of his spine and neck showing fatigue as well as alertness.


Here are a couple of pictures of the fleshed out mannequin. Over the next few days I will be adding clothing and equipment.



I may add another figure or two, or perhaps not. It all depends on how much time I have available to complete it. I am trying to have it completed by the Lone Star Figure Show at the end of March, but if not, then at least by the start of summer.

Cheers,
James