Need a Lil help.....

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Hey all,

I was wondering if there was any AM stuff out their in terms of modern day infantry boots, helmets, an updated M-16 and possibly a Beret…

I checked w/ Verlinden and to no aval and my LHS said that the last mag they put out was in 05 or 06… I am interested in possible 120mm…

As of Friday Nov 16th, I lost a good friend over in Iraq… He was a Sgt w/ the 3rd Ranger Batl, 75th Ranger Reg out of Fort Benning.

I want to do a Little dio if you can call it that as a remembrance/memorial for his parents… He was like a little Brother to me…

Hats off to you Stephen, you have always made me proud…

Flaps up,

Mike

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I’m sorry for your loss.Hang in there.

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Sorry you lost your bud. God rest his soul.

In 1/35, for modern infantry-type figures, Dragon has a good set of US Marines in Iraq from a few years ago. They are the best in plastic. They have pretty up to date weapons and gear. They are in the older DCU/BDU pattern uniforms. Fort modern troopers in ACUs, you have to go with resin. Hobby Fan has a few good figures in ACUs. Blast and Think 180 also have some good modern figures in resin. I believe Verlinden is the only one who has heads with berets. There may be some others out there, but I don’t know of them.

Verlinden has a few modern figures in 120mm. They are constantly putting out new things and release new items monthly. Check their website for more info.

Good luck.

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Hey TD & Gino,

Thank you very much for the kind words, it is greatly appreciated!!

I will look into these avenues… Maybe I’ll stop at my LHS and see what I can find…

If I can not find what I am lookiong for, then I’ll go the route of a resin figure… A Ranger of course

Thanks again fella’s

Flaps up,

Mike

Rangers Lead The Way

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Sorry to hear about your loss, tell his family thankyou for their sacrifice.

Airborne Miniatures (from Poland I think!)has a few really good modern soldiers in 120mm. I got one off of Ebay, but I have also seen them at RedLancers.com and at Colorado Miniatures. Their figures have the correct ACU’s as well as M-4s with Surefire lights PAC-4s, M68s or ACOGS, NVGs and other gear(even Zip Ties!). Hope this helps.

This is somewhat off topic, but you can purchase customized black KIA bracelets with your friend’s name, rank and whatever other info you want on it from Ranger Joes. ( www.Rangerjoes.com/kia-bracelets-custom-pack-p-2797.html )You have to buy a minimum of 5 but they are worth it. I bought some when 2 of my soldiers were killed and it was amazing how many people wanted one, it is a great way to honor and remember him.

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Hey Hunter,

Thank you very much for the info on the resin fig’s, much appreciated… Also a BIG thank you for the site for Ranger Joe… I will definitly look into that my friend…

Thank you for serving our Country w/ pride

Flaps up,

Mike

Rangers Lead The Way

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What a great idea.

Sorry to hear of your friends loss Mike. I’ll pray for him and his family.

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Sorry to hear about this, Mike. Can’t help with what you’re looking for though it looks like the others gave you a good start. That’s a real nice gesture to do for the family, my hat’s off to you[tup]

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Thank you Eric for your thoughts n prayers towards Steve & his family… It is greatly appreciated…

Hey James,

What can I say but thank you… I know there is a million n one things I could do for his family, but this is what I do best… Not only will they have something to remember him by and it came from the heart of a very close friend… More personel I feel…

Thank you once again James!!

Flaps up,

Mike

Rangers Lead The Way