Nam Kitbash(es)

Squad Leader
This is the first of, ideally, several. I plan to put together a full squad, which, during Nam, was 8-12 men I believe. So I'm going to have either 9 or 10, which I will be taking some outdoor pics of as the squad fills out.



This is my Timeless MOA. His military dossier is below. One detail I neglected is his birthplace. It is Honolulu, Hawaii.






His Gear
Field Pack, E-Tool (and Cover), Ammo Belt, Pistol (and Holster), Canteen (and Cover), M-16.



He is dressed in VAM40 fatigues, short black boots, and a homemade do-rag. A rough pattern of which is below if you guys want to make your own.




As per his characterization, somewhere between Sgt. Barnes from Platoon, and the Sergeant from Tour of Duty. He's farther from Barnes.

Nicely done AY! Sharp!

Looking forward to see where this goes .

Nice mix of kit, that entrenching tool is a bit delicate and easy to lose, keep an eye on it when outdoors doing photo shots. I know your outdoor photos are going to be good

I've yet to see an M16 with a bayonet fixed, It's never been done on the Action Man/Joe forums that I know of, can they have one fixed?

Outstanding work Ian!

Fantastic start to the squad Ian, looking forward to seeing more additions.

Nice Nam bash Ian.......I'll watch this with interest.

Radio Man




His gear
Field Radio, M16, Ammo Belt, Canteen, Canteen Cover

Nice addition to the Nam crew!

ARVN

I don't think anyone's done one of these before. This guy is part of the "Army of the Republic of Vietnam," or, ARVN, or MARV (cause the U.S. grunts were cheeky like that).





His gear
M16, Machete and sheath, Field Pack, Helmet, E-Tool and cover, Ammo Belt, Canteen and Cover.

Neat start with your squad look forward to seeing the rest of your squad

Hi Ian

I'm loving the Nam bashes- I picked up some 40th Basic Soldier kit from the Pauley recently - so might have a go myself - Munrovian style of course

I also really like the Intel you give as back story - Outstanding Soldier !

Keep bashing

Great work Ian, they are coming along now!

Gunner Munro wrote:

I picked up some 40th Basic Soldier kit from the Pauley recently

Most of my squad is wearing VAM40 fatigues, I just got 4 sets from Pauley too.

So 6 figures are wearing VAM40 fatigues, 3 are wearing vintage Joe, and I might have another set coming for my birthday, we'll see how it pans out.

Including my potential birthday set, that would make 10 Nam Bashes, provided I get the other bits I need as well.

M60 Gunner





His gear
M60 Machine Gun, Ammo Belt, Additional Ammo Belts (x2), Pistol Belt, Holster, Pistol, Canteen and Cover.



He's wearing some vintage Joe fatigues (open, because it's hot in The Nam), vintage short black boots, and a homemade headscarf and GI Towel.

I decided to use the Cotswold M60 over the 40th one I have, because the Cotswold one is sturdier, and easier and cheaper to replace if it breaks.

Loving the M60 guy - you are getting a nice mix of different VAM in there too.

Nice Tom Stone figure Ian

Really diggin ARVN, Radio Man, & M60 Gunner! Well done!

Fantastic work Ian!

I have a HUGE NAM collection , but it`s not in A.M style , I like what you have going here . If I get the time I`ll post my modern bunch up .