Subject: Green Beret Roll Call Thu Feb 28, 2013 3:55 pm
Recently I've added a few more Green Berets to my ranks so I thought it was time to bring my group shots of my platoon up to date.
First of the GI Joe and Action Man variations of the Soldiers of the World/Soldiers of the Century Green Beret set...
Main differences are boot colours and the Action Man set comes with a Silver Star medal...
Next up my kitbash of a GB Communications guy kitted out for jungle patrol...
The radio is from the GI Joe Marine Communications set...
Another 'bash this time of a GB with a flame thrower. This was also an attempt to make the standard GB uniform look more combat ready as it always struck me as being a very formal looking uniform...
If you're going to attempt this look with your GB, be warned - the sleeves were a total bee-atch to roll up. A real nightmare...
My latest kitbash of a GB Field Training Exercise soldier which was inspired by the Action Man Field Training Exercise set...
The jumpsuit is a Geyperman piece and the scabbard holding the knife is by Cotswold, the only non "in house" piece I have used in the 'bashes...
This is the Sears & Roebuck Green Beret Outpost store exclusive set that first put the Green Berets in jungle camouflage uniforms, a look that I actually prefer to the SOTW/SOTC version...
My "Sears" GBs...
I think this was probably the best of the store exclusive sets of the 1960s...
I was so taken with the look of the above set that it was the inspiration for me to kitbash a whole platoon of GBs in camo fatigues. First up a GB with flame thrower...
The flame thrower comes from the Australian Jungle Fighter SOTW/SOTC set...
Next, a GB Sentry...
The poncho is from the Marine Communications set...
A Heavy Weapons GB using the flak vest from Heavy Weapons set...
Grenade launcher comes from the Rifle Rack card...
Another Communications GB, this time with a field telephone...
The field telephone, map case and binoculars come. once again from the Marine Communications set. If you've been keeping track that's three of these 'bashes have used kit from the Marine Communication set and have used every piece from the set except for the carbine...
Finally a GB Commanding Officer...
This is the only one of the camo 'bashes to use the GB scarf, which along with the modification I made to the collar/lapels of the shirt gives him that "officer" look...
The troops line up...
That makes twelve Green Berets to date. Ideas for future variations gratefully received!
inntruderr61 Moderator
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Subject: Re: Green Beret Roll Call Thu Feb 28, 2013 5:29 pm
Sharp looking soldiers Pauley!
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Subject: Re: Green Beret Roll Call Fri Mar 01, 2013 6:15 am
Very nice mate, everyone seems to have a GB but me !! Top upload
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Subject: Re: Green Beret Roll Call Fri Mar 01, 2013 6:37 am
Very nice looking GB's Pauley , great group shot.
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Subject: Re: Green Beret Roll Call Fri Mar 01, 2013 9:38 am
actionman2272 wrote:
Very nice mate, everyone seems to have a GB but me !! Top upload
Not just you Dal.... Me neither...
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Subject: Re: Green Beret Roll Call Fri Mar 01, 2013 10:14 am
Joe90 Eagle Eyes
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Subject: Re: Green Beret Roll Call Fri Mar 01, 2013 11:33 am
Looks like you've got yourself an A-Team, Jimmy!
Just to let you know there is a vintage GI Joe Green Beret variant. I'll be waiting to see your version of it.
Hmmm... It's kind of plain...
the_pauley Eagle Eyes
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Subject: Re: Green Beret Roll Call Sat Mar 02, 2013 5:41 am
Can't make that out to well Doug. Is he wearing just the standard Action Soldier fatigues in that photo?
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Subject: Re: Green Beret Roll Call Sat Mar 02, 2013 11:13 am
the_pauley wrote:
Can't make that out to well Doug. Is he wearing just the standard Action Soldier fatigues in that photo?
Yes, G.I.Joe is wearing standard fatigues with a green beret. I bet any kid who got this variation felt ripped off!
the_pauley Eagle Eyes
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Subject: Re: Green Beret Roll Call Sat Mar 02, 2013 6:08 pm
I'll bet!
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Subject: Re: Green Beret Roll Call Mon Apr 15, 2013 12:43 am
AWESOME........ Makes me want to sit down and watch a whole lot of old war movies!!!!!
Great Pieces Mate!!! and cheers for sharing
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Subject: Re: Green Beret Roll Call Wed Jul 10, 2013 9:30 pm
I have just discovered these amazing pics
truly awe inspiring
Sir Sid ( in awe )
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Subject: Re: Green Beret Roll Call Thu Jul 11, 2013 4:31 am
Joe90 wrote:
Looks like you've got yourself an A-Team, Jimmy!
Ah but did you know that Sgt Barry Sadlers son is a G.I. Joe Collector called Thor Sadler , an ancient denizen of the old alt.toys.goe newsgroup aka The Sandbox! He is also in the Army and last time I was in regular touch with him he was a captain although I hear he has been promoted now.
Len if you're gonna sit down and watch a load of War Movies you'll have to start with The Duke in the Green Berets! It's a no brainer a bit like Status Quo opening Live Aid with Rocking All Over The World there just isn't any other sensible option!
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Subject: Re: Green Beret Roll Call Fri Jul 12, 2013 11:07 am
great last group shot.........green berets with the duke a classic
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Subject: Re: Green Beret Roll Call Fri Jul 12, 2013 12:50 pm
me like!!
I have a vintage GB and a 40th still on the card and this is tempting me to d-e-c-a-r-d!!!
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Subject: Re: Green Beret Roll Call Wed Jul 24, 2013 6:33 pm
Great collection!!!
I've seen some of these photos before, it's good to see them again and posted here
I don't have any green berets in my 12" vam army, I had two back in the day. The uniforms seem to avoid me these days
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Subject: Re: Green Beret Roll Call Wed Jul 24, 2013 8:33 pm
Your GBs are beautiful!
Rick
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Subject: Re: Green Beret Roll Call Thu Jul 25, 2013 1:37 am
I am glad this thread came up again... I am waiting on my FIRST PH GB and should have it tomorrow... OMG.... I cannot wait... I have already planned out some photos with him etc.......
Cheers I cannot wait until I have my second one in a few weeks
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Subject: Re: Green Beret Roll Call Mon Oct 21, 2013 4:05 pm
Fantastic set of Green Berets I've got 2, one is a 40th AM (See my profile pic) and the other is a VAM I am piecing together, still needing a neck scarf for this one , By the way loving all the variations
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Subject: Re: Green Beret Roll Call Mon Oct 21, 2013 6:29 pm
Now you are the only one to not have a GB Dal... I recently got one...
inntruderr61 wrote:
actionman2272 wrote:
Very nice mate, everyone seems to have a GB but me !! Top upload
Not just you Dal.... Me neither...
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Subject: Re: Green Beret Roll Call Tue Oct 22, 2013 6:08 am
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Subject: Re: Green Beret Roll Call Tue Oct 22, 2013 6:09 am
very smart Jay
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Subject: Re: Green Beret Roll Call Tue Oct 22, 2013 8:26 am
Awesome set of GBs Jay excellent Photo
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Subject: Green Beret Roll Call 
Thu Feb 28, 2013 3:55 pm
Me neither... 
, an ancient denizen of the old alt.toys.goe newsgroup aka The Sandbox! He is also in the Army and last time I was in regular touch with him he was a captain although I hear he has been promoted now.
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