BUZZ SAW

[Rick]

With a record rookie year as a New England Patriots tight End, Buzz as they called him seemed to be on his way to realizing his Pro Football dreams. Then he got news that his little brother was killed in action in Afghanistan.

Buzz struggled with guilt and labored through his 2nd season with average results. In the off season he consulted his coach and decided he needed to leave Football and finish what his brother couldn't.

Buzz was larger than the average soldier, but proved his worth in the urban enviroments of Iraq. He was soon given an extension to his nickname for Sawing down the enemy with his M240.

From that point on he was refered to BUZZ SAW. Recruited into Task Force 118 he continues to live up to his name.

 

[Meddatron]

awesome figure awesome background. Here's hoping he doesn get hit with friendly fire like Pat Tillman.

 

[Rick]

Thanks Med. The background is just the backing to a large picture that we don't hang anymore. Similar to the back of a pad of paper just a tad thicker.

 

[Meddatron]

lol, I meant background story. sorry, but that is a cool method for display pics. I love it when you cant see the crease between floor and wall.

 

[Keenan]

I'd love to see a line of figures with this articulation, detail, and and paint aps. Just beautiful.

 

[Slaymaker]

Sweet - will you post a recipe? I recognize some stuff, but not all.

Thanks!

 

[Rick]

Head Sculpt: GI Joe (not sure of name, gift from Eddie)
Torso and Arms: GI Joe ( not sure but head had Beret)
Legs: POC Dusty
Hands: POC Jungle Viper (looked goofy so wrapped thin strips of hockey tape to look like gloves. Got idea from the Corp Taskforce 27 customs)
Helmet: FOV (I did the camo print)
Vest: Our Wars figure
Paint: Custom made to be as close to colors in vest
Weapon: FOV M240 with Our Wars SAW gun ammo can and rounds going from can to rifle cut from Eastern Warrior ammo belt.

 

[Meddatron]

I'm guessing Sgt Stone on arms and torso.

 

[Rick]

I think that's it. Kind of a pretty boy look. Might have been ROC as it had grey cammo

 

[Meddatron]

yeah, definately him. Was ROC. he has those oversized forearms, beret, and no likeness to brendan Frazier whatsoever. Grey vest, black armor on vest. i still can't figure that head out on your custom though. hmmmm

 

[Firefly76]

Nice custom Rick! Looks like a bad ass. Cool back story too. Well...'cept for that "Patriots" part.

 

[Slaymaker]

the head may be breaker from the RAM?

thanks for recipe.

 

[darthdre758]

Don't hurt yourself Medd. It's Breaker.

http://www.yojoe.com/action/08/cplbreaker.shtml

 

[G.I.*EDDIE]

looks great Rick...maybe touch up the paint on the right arm by the sleeve?

just watched Green Zone last night...i could see lots of inspiration coming from there

 

[Fled74]

Awesome work. I love the back-stories you give your characters.