An Australian infantryman with SLR from the Vietnam war. This is a 54mm OzMade piece I painted with acrylics about 15-20y ago. I think it stands up OK. The groundwork was made of Blu-tac, superglue and sawdust... It could do with some better grass and foliage.
Australia was involved in Vietnam from 1962-1975. The main infantry force was composed of rotating battalions from the Royal Australian Regiment, or RAR. The iconic small arm was the L1A1 SLR.
Australia was involved in Vietnam from 1962-1975. The main infantry force was composed of rotating battalions from the Royal Australian Regiment, or RAR. The iconic small arm was the L1A1 SLR.
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I think that stands up very well indeed and a fitting memorial on an important day.
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DeleteNice!
ReplyDeleteCheers!
DeleteGreat post. Lest we forget.
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DeleteSlick mate!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Al!
DeleteLooks great. I've got some 28mm Aussies for Vietnam I need painted up.
ReplyDeleteAre those the Eureka ones? Those are fantastic sculpts.
DeleteStraight from "the Odd Angry Shot".
ReplyDeleteGreat job mate- a very fitting tribute. I spent most of the day at North Bondi RSL where I met a couple of guys who fought at the Battle of Coral.
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Cheers, Paul. I had the privilege of meeting a chap a few years ago who'd been wounded there.
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