| LostPict | 09 Sep 2014 8:33 p.m. PST |
I am looking for some 28mm Vietnam era Sailors. Ideally these would include Sailors in the olive utilities with short sleeves wearing berets and/or helmets with flak vests, sailors in dungarees with ballcaps and/or helmets, and CPO/Officers in wash khakis combo covers and/or helmets – armed with typical USN Vietnam weapons – M-14s, M-16s, 1911s, Thompsons?, etc. Of course being Sailors some of them should just be wearing trousers and boots like you see in so many Brown Water Navy photos. Any ideas? Here is a video that gives the idea:
YouTube link Thanks! |
| D A THB | 09 Sep 2014 10:42 p.m. PST |
I was looking for images of the same types earlier today at lunchtime. The closest I can think of would be some of the FOA ACAV crews or GI's in T-shirts (covered in equipment though) and a few odd figures from West Winds US platoon, support or Howitzer sets. I ruled out my stock of Blue Moon and Sand Pepples sailors as they look too Navy for Vietnam. |
| LostPict | 10 Sep 2014 6:19 a.m. PST |
I bought the Force of Force supplement Ambush Valley and so a picture of a Petty Officer in dungarees with a Beret and a Thompson – I was thinking about modifying on of my Sand Pebble Sailors for that look. The video I attached shows an interesting mix of sailors in utilities and dungarees with various headgear (berets, ballcaps, and Dixie cups) during the med-clinic in the ville. |
| D A THB | 10 Sep 2014 3:23 p.m. PST |
That video was good.
There still seems to be a few gaps in 28mm ranges that could be filled by someone. I'm looking for more command figures for my VC.
I wonder if Grand Manner do separate figures for their Brown water Navy? I'm using my iPhone so can't really check right now. |
| D A THB | 10 Sep 2014 6:05 p.m. PST |
Had a look at Grand Manner but they don't seem to sell any separate crewmen. How about some Chindits with Thompsons with a head swap? link I also have a couple of Brigade Games merchant sailors which would work with a head swap. |
| LostPict | 15 Sep 2014 7:00 p.m. PST |
Hi, Chindits are a good idea. I have also ordered some West Wind US Special Forces with Berets. I will look at the Brigade game sailors too. |
| LostPict | 18 Sep 2014 6:15 p.m. PST |
I received the West Wind US Special Forces with Berets today. They will do the trick. They are wearing fatigues with most in berets and a couple in a bandana. There are 12 minis in a package. Four are wearing packs and will allocated to the Green Berets – 1 has a pack and M-16, 1 has a pack and shotgun, 1 with radio and M-16, and 1 with sniper rifle. The other 8 are not wearing packs and will do for Sailors. Of the 8, 1 has an M-60 and the other 7 carry M-16s. The fellows with M-16s are all wearing a LBE suspender with cartridge belt, canteens, and ammo pouches. So my question is did Brown Water Sailors wear the LBE with ammo pouches? If not, I can remove these and leave them on bare fatigues. Lost Pict |
| Pyrate Captain | 08 Nov 2014 2:28 p.m. PST |
If you're a stickler, the berets were worn up on the right side along the French fashion. Along the line of figures you might try armored vehicle crewman or even a conversion of the 1/48 flight deck figures from, is it Fujimi or Tamiya? I made helicopter door gunners from one of these sets. Also in 1/48, the Monogram junk, Swift Boat, (sorry no mutinous crews against an officer destined for political office) and the RAG boat. Again, 1/48 but if they're staying on board or surrounded by 28mm Vietnamese, they might work. |
| Pyrate Captain | 09 Nov 2014 12:07 p.m. PST |
Giving more thought to Brown Water Navy base figures, some WWII marines might work. Older weapons like you want. Battle Honours comes to mind. |
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