JOE Trooper - Recon 1

[Rick]

I'm Stopping at Five.

Squad Leader
Radio Man
Sniper
Saw Gunner
Bazooka JOE

Note the working radio strap on the squad leader.

 

[Monkeywrench]

Looking Great Rick!

Your additions make the trooper REALLY stand out!

 

[Charade]

Incredible dio work, Rick!

 

[unclassified]

i'm so sick of you guys right now.

 

[G.I.*EDDIE]

Wow!...the drybrushing went a long way!...they look great!...Those two shots over the troopers shoulder are my faces...weathering on the LAV(?) looks real nice too...

 

[Slaymaker]

I love what you did with the packs...I had something similar planned...I figure I can use the holsters on all the Renegade Duke legs that just have that hole there.

As always - great pictures...I hope these are around long enough that I can get a few for me and my sons...

 

[MMorelock66]

Rick, go to Hell. This is badass.

 

[Cloud Strife]

I've already told you elsewhere that the mods you made look great, but it's worth mentioning again. Like others have noted, what you did with the backpacks looks WAY better.

 

[K-Tiger]

Wow!...the drybrushing went a long way!...they look great!...Those two shots over the troopers shoulder are my faces...weathering on the LAV(?) looks real nice too...

C'mon, Eduardo, Type 92.

 

[Keenan]

Very nice. I'd love to come across even one of that figure.

 

[fogger1138]

Very nice. I'd love to come across even one of that figure.

Likewise. He looks really good with the mods Rick did.

 

[Rick]

Thanks everyone!

The one thing I'm struggling with is pouches for ammo mags. I want to but not sure on the size to go with these weapons and placement. Legs or waist? Dunno. Going to paint one of the oversized wrist straps so it resembles the square spec op wrist gadget thing I've mentioned before. Looks just like it.

 

[K-Tiger]

Either one. Probably look like a Tier-1 Mall Ninja with leg pouches, but they do exist.

 

[G.I.*EDDIE]

C'mon, Eduardo, Type 92.

Ah...okay, the LAV at least looks similar though, right?...or am I WAY off...?

 

[K-Tiger]

They're not horribly dissimilar. LAV has more slope in the snout and has 8 wheels.

And is Swiss!

 

[Fled74]

Dio Master Rick does it yet again.

 

[Rusforce]

Very impressive pics! I like painting of vehicle!

 

[gaaway]

Outstanding figures & dio. Well done.

 

[Rick]

Here's a quick pic of the 4 man Recon Team I just finished. I'll take proper pics this week.

 

[pcsguy88]

Where the hell did you get a border patrol truck?

 

[Rick]

My mom got it for me of all people as a gag gift bustin my chops at Xmas. I was like cool, keep laughing. QVC I think.

 

[MAJOR BLOOD]

That Border Patrol truck is one of the coolest vehicles I've seen in a while. Could use a lil' Wheeler weathering though.

 

[Rick]

Yes, as it may play a part in "Against All Odds" banner contest.

 

[MAJOR BLOOD]

I just looked up those trucks and they are pricey. There seems to be a Crown Vic and a Hummer too. I can't find the Hummer in scale though.

I just got together the stuff I'm using for the banner contest. It's going to be a few hour project to do it right though. Can't wait to see what you got in store for this.

 

[Rick]

Ok, I think I'm done. Posted new and updated pics of entire team on first page.

 

[Monkeywrench]

Yes, as it may play a part in "Against All Odds" banner contest.

Awesome!!

 

[WildBill]

Those are pretty awesome Rick!

 

[pcsguy88]

Your team turned out great!

 

[Super Cracked]

I'd love to add my praise to this thread! Rick, you consistently do great work and A LOT OF IT!!! Thanks for taking the time to shoot and post these great pix for us.

I'm tore-up that (lately) I can't spend more time on the hobby, but it's great comin' here to see this kinda stuff!

 

[Ridgeback]

This is off the scale. Absolutely awesome.

 

[Rick]

Thanks guys, seriously though it's the work you guys have all done that has inspired alot of my stuff, so thank you.

I hope to see some of your great customs to this figure.

This is definately the best all around platform to customize with respects to a JOE figure that I have come accross in my short time doing this.

Highly reccommend the figure. Even to You KT

You can Use up your fodder with this one.

The feet have a different swivel articulation, but had to for that look I guess. My only gripe

And welcome aboard Ridgeback.

 

[K-Tiger]

You know, If I find non-sucky knees for him I maybe could WWII gear him.

 

[pcsguy88]

I love the look of the ankles, but they do make posing a bit of a challenge.

 

[Rick]

You know, If I find non-sucky knees for him I maybe could WWII gear him.

what is it about the knees? Not bustin chops, just wondering? KT, do you have one in hand?

 

[K-Tiger]

I just don't like the knee pad design. Worst case it could just be painted olive drab.

 

[Rick]

I painted mine and they seem to work. That silver just kills everything. Like that odd Duke fig with the silver chest plate.

 

[K-Tiger]

I really wish PoC Duke with the weird missile armature thing hadn't had that sculpted chest armor. Blargh!