More "NAM" Guys

DWINAR · #1 (**permalink**) 06-17-2012, 13:44

I did these figs a while back and they have been posted on other forums. I apologize if they are redundant for some however, the interest in "Nam" seems to be quite popular with those that frequent this forum. So I thought that I'd share them with you guys and as always any comments pro or con are appreciated.

Best regards,
Don Winar

VeniViciVinci · #2 (**permalink**) 06-17-2012, 14:06

NICE!!!! The attention to detail and weather on these is simply stunning. Nice touch with the jump wings on the boonie hats. I was was thinking about doing something similar on one of my Nam Seals (but with the trident). Please tell me you will be entering these into Casual Collector's "Charlie in the Wire" contest!

4dEFCON · #3 (**permalink**) 06-17-2012, 14:06

Absolutely wicked pics and figures. Are you able to edit the post and put each pic on a new line as at the moment it's causing the screen to be miles wide!

rogerbee · #4 (**permalink**) 06-17-2012, 14:14

Very nice job indeed,

It seems Tony Barton's heads are equally as popular as Nam is.

CHEERS!

Casual_Collector · #5 (**permalink**) 06-17-2012, 14:15

Incredible work on the Force Recon and USMC adviser!
The only criticisms I can think to offer are that it is unlikely that anyone in 'Nam would be carrying so many 30-round mags (SF had enough trouble as it was getting them).
EDIT: Also, why would a Force Recon guy be wearing STABO...? I thought that was only Army SF (including SOG)?

DWINAR · #6 (**permalink**) 06-17-2012, 14:51

Just to clarify, the fig at the bottom of my post is a Sgt.2e BEP; Ba Vi Dec. 1951. During the 1st Vietnam war many of the French troops wore surplus from WW 2. The fig in question has British and USMC gear. Just for some drama I depicted this trooper as former German SS. If you look closely you will notice that he has various German equipment parts as well as a Iron Cross ribbon.

As for the pic sizing issue. I understand that my post may be causing some of you viewing trouble. I'll give it a go and see what I can do about that, perhaps some editing, wish me luck.

Don Winar

sandrobrandiao · #7 (**permalink**) 06-17-2012, 14:56

Great figures !!

uancanario · #8 (**permalink**) 06-17-2012, 15:31

Incredible work!!!!!!!!

sputnik · #9 (**permalink**) 06-17-2012, 15:52

Very nice figures indeed, I really like the effect of the"crusted mud"on the gear, boots and uniforms, most impressive!!

ActionMan · #10 (**permalink**) 06-17-2012, 18:38

Exceptional figures - the first one in particular is outstanding.

glenning · #11 (**permalink**) 06-18-2012, 07:29

Looking great!!

Spitfire · #12 (**permalink**) 06-18-2012, 16:03

Fantastic weathering and really nice details, like the tape shot off the muzzle in the first fig - I will have to "borrow" that idea!! Also really like your RTO - he has that PRC25 very well hidden!

Bravo!!

heliGuyToday · #13 (**permalink**) 06-18-2012, 18:32

absolutely stunning! thanks for sharing.

are most of the gears for the 1st figure from TS kenn?

clhuke64 · #14 (**permalink**) 06-18-2012, 19:09

"WOW" !!!!!!!!!

bluepantfan · #15 (**permalink**) 06-19-2012, 11:04

Superb figures

uramegak · #16 (**permalink**) 06-19-2012, 11:29

Amazing work!

8-bit commando · #17 (**permalink**) 06-19-2012, 11:33

nice.

JokersWarPig · #18 (**permalink**) 06-19-2012, 12:05

Great trio of figures

Dutch · #19 (**permalink**) 06-19-2012, 12:49

Awesome figures, looking great.

swed · #20 (**permalink**) 06-19-2012, 15:47

thats...just..some kick ..... figures! Well done sir.

Longhorn92 · #21 (**permalink**) 06-19-2012, 19:36

Awesome bashes.

IIRC, you did some great WWII U.S. Airborne bashes a loooong while back. If that was you, It'd be great to see them again.

As for the STABO use by USMC recon, I have read that they at least evaluated them but did not like them. They used the SPIE rig late war (post '69 I'd say).

Welcome back.

bambe · #22 (**permalink**) 06-19-2012, 19:48

your works truely AMAZING!!!

DWINAR · #23 (**permalink**) 06-19-2012, 20:20

Hi Guys:

Thanks for all the positive comments, much appreciated.

I'll try to answer the few questions put forward by various members.

- Casual Collector
. 30 round mags were used by Marine Force Recon as often as possible. They were prevalent during the early 70's. However, I did see them used earlier along with the Car15.
. The Force Recon fig does not have a STABO system however, the Zero-One MACVSOG guy does.

- heliGuy Today (Kenn)
. You are correct, most of the gear is from TS.

- Longhorn 92
. Ya that was me. Most of the AB stuff has been sold to other collectors. I do have a few remaining both WW2 AB and USMC. I'll post a few pics in the next few days or so.

If you guys have any other questions please feel free to ask.

Regards,
Don Winar

3yes · #24 (**permalink**) 06-19-2012, 20:50

wow very nice bashes,the weathering is excellent

sputnik · #25 (**permalink**) 06-19-2012, 21:08

WOW, it's really you! I just put 2+2 2gether when I saw your name in your last post, I remember quite a few years ago drooling over some of your figures i saw on some sight(A particular WW2 AB figure with a thompson) thinking how incredible and Museum quality they were(are), you are truly one of the Masters, thanx 4 inspiration and sharing your works....please MORE!

vietnammarine · #26 (**permalink**) 06-25-2012, 15:23

Wow, nice figures. I especially like the Force Recon (hat´s FR detail is fabulous) and the BEP and pocket detail

lucas · #27 (**permalink**) 06-25-2012, 15:28

Greats figures!!!!!!!!

u333 · #28 (**permalink**) 06-26-2012, 00:09

Good job. Very nice weathering!

Sir Eaton Flipflop · #29 (**permalink**) 06-26-2012, 01:06

I am so happy that I caught a look at this thread

EXCELLENT work on these figures

Yujin · #30 (**permalink**) 06-26-2012, 03:14

Incredible work! Excellent just doesn't begin to describe what these are! You sir, are a master craftsman and artist!