“Soul Patrol”-LRRPs-Extraction!

[LizardKing1968]

Hello friends
Here is something i did recently.Inspired by Mr. Ed Emaunel's stark, gripping and compelling memoir on his Vietnam experience. I decided to make a 1/6th diorama based on one of his LRP/LRRP teams in Vietnam, as described in his book. I took a crash course in all things Vietnam and more specifically on the LRPs/LRRPs. I bought half a dozen books on ’Nam related US infantry equipment and spent the better part of a month reading up and learning as much as possible. The internet was also important in acquiring valuable information. The figures are modelled loosely on one of Mr. Emanuel's patrols, while the 'pig' gunner is a more accurate representation of Mr. Emanuel. I wanted to give the figures a sense of individuality and thus used different knives/sheaths for all of them (yes..LuRPS used equipment from the other Spec Ops services).
Well here is..the


“Soul Patrol”-LuRPs-Extraction!
“Hustle Up! The Chopper is coming in!”

Team 2-6
Company F, 51st Infantry LRP (Airborne)
AO (Area of Operations) “Ace”
Bien Hoa
South Vietnam
Dec. 1968

Soul Brothers, Soul Patrol..

(early pic without the ABN tab unweathered)

I am very fortunate to call him a friend..thank you Mr. Ed Emanuel.





And here are some reference pics and Mr. Ed Emanuel's book,

 

[HDHSVI]

Miguel
I've literally just drooled over these pics for the last week and my god what an absolute masterpiece!
Superb work my friend!

Cya
Hankster

 

[Sourdoh]

Words fail me. Being a Navy Medic (Corpsman), I can feel the urgency of these guys waiting for the chopper to do the extraction, and being afraid, as many were, alas, that it wouldn't quite make it in time. That scenario is etched into every face, with each character's own thoughts and anxieties in stark detail. The equipment and the rest of the kit, individualized to each man, is superb. I am literally crying on my keyboard as I write this. It's too soon for me not to ...

 

[panzerwerk]

WOW , beautiful work !

 

[viaad]

Stunning! One of the best dios I've ever seen!

 

[Kev Longino]

Absolutely fantastic figures and presentation, and an amazing tribute.

 

[Panzercommander HOH]

Well done, Miguel!

The figures are amazingly detailed. You've captured a moment in time with their poses and the base is nicely done as well.

Great job!

Fred

 

[Sixth Vanguard]

Truly an example of the pinnacle of quality and artistic endeavor this hobby has to offer. Bravo

 

[LizardKing1968]

Miguel
I've literally just drooled over these pics for the last week and my god what an absolute masterpiece!
Superb work my friend!

Cya
Hankster

Words fail me. Being a Navy Medic (Corpsman), I can feel the urgency of these guys waiting for the chopper to do the extraction, and being afraid, as many were, alas, that it wouldn't quite make it in time. That scenario is etched into every face, with each character's own thoughts and anxieties in stark detail. The equipment and the rest of the kit, individualized to each man, is superb. I am literally crying on my keyboard as I write this. It's too soon for me not to ...

WOW , beautiful work !

Stunning! One of the best dios I've ever seen!

Absolutely fantastic figures and presentation, and an amazing tribute.

Well done, Miguel!

The figures are amazingly detailed. You've captured a moment in time with their poses and the base is nicely done as well.

Great job!

Fred

Truly an example of the pinnacle of quality and artistic endeavor this hobby has to offer. Bravo

thanks Fellas. means alot to me that you guys dig this dio i did. thanks much my friends.

namaste
Miguel

 

[pangaloss]

Absolutely top tier work. If these figures were shot out doors in natural light you could fool anybody . The flocking you did to create real looking hair is really effective. I could go on and on. But I'd rather spend some more time just looking. Beautiful Miguel.

 

[Market Garden]

Simply fantastic art. So many customized pieces, including real looking canvas OCIE. Simply fantastic...and all the headsculpts, hands, outstanding job! As others have noted the emotion, fluidity of movement and action are all conveyed expertly. Work I can only dream of!

 

[Kapernakis]

That is simply OUTSTANDING work, doesn't get any better than this.

 

[Gyrene]

Simply Outstanding! Let me add my congrats on such a great piece.

 

[ROB48]

This is by far one of the best dios I have seen. Great work on the figures. Your research really paid off.
Bob