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PostSubject: The Right Arm of the Free World   The Right Arm of the Free World Icon_minitimeTue Feb 11, 2014 4:43 pm

Due to it's excellent service in many western armies during and since the Cold War, the FN FAL (or SLR as you call it) was often dubbed "The Right Arm of the Free World." It was the standard sidearm of British troops from the 1950s until the 1980s, and an Action Man would not look out of place with either one of these or a Sterling. Finding one in 1/6 can be a challenge. Most of the modern versions are either hard to find, expensive or both. Action Man versions are not easy to find over here. At a recent club meeting, I was able to pick up this figure:

The Right Arm of the Free World SLR5_zps09fc8a20
The Right Arm of the Free World SLR4_zpsac79a4b1

The grip is a bit big, (that generation of Joes has massive paws that I usually give a very unflattering nickname to!) so I might have to cut or file it down, but I think he looks the part. The Black Plastic version started seeing service in the 1970s, so it doesn't look too out of place.

The Right Arm of the Free World SLR3_zpsd24d4e28
The Right Arm of the Free World SLR2_zps1f19b8c2
The Right Arm of the Free World SLR1_zps9b5c7059

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PostSubject: Re: The Right Arm of the Free World   The Right Arm of the Free World Icon_minitimeTue Feb 11, 2014 4:54 pm

he looks awesome Nate ! I will try and pick up an action man slr for you buddy  cheers 
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PostSubject: Re: The Right Arm of the Free World   The Right Arm of the Free World Icon_minitimeTue Feb 11, 2014 5:12 pm

great stuff nate !

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PostSubject: Re: The Right Arm of the Free World   The Right Arm of the Free World Icon_minitimeTue Feb 11, 2014 5:38 pm

great weapon of choice , in 1/6 scale or 1/1 absolute dream to fire
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PostSubject: Re: The Right Arm of the Free World   The Right Arm of the Free World Icon_minitimeTue Feb 11, 2014 6:07 pm

Nice weapon & pic of your AM!  cheers 

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PostSubject: Re: The Right Arm of the Free World   The Right Arm of the Free World Icon_minitimeWed Feb 12, 2014 5:48 pm

That Joe box art looks great! I love the SLR, especially with fixed bayonet.  Smile 

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