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Old 06-23-2008, 04:53 AM
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Default Vietnam era Marine
This one, for some reason, has been the devil in the details. Went I finally got him painted up, it was not at all what I was looking for. He was way WAY to "green". After staring at him on the mantle all weekend, I could take it no more. I had to start mixing paints to get the color I had in my mind. Tonight, at long last, I got it.

I am happy.

Finally.

Now, if I can just learn the camera I will be dangerous.

Joe
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Old 06-23-2008, 08:07 AM
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being a former Marine myself i'd have to say Great Little "DEVIL DOG"
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When did they start allowing mustache's like that in the Corps? Nice work! Great paint job!
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Old 06-23-2008, 10:30 PM
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Joe .. you couldnt get more unique then that little guy .. I know a ton of service men and women who would love one of those on their shelf ..

Great job Joe ..

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Old 06-24-2008, 03:17 AM
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When did they start allowing mustache's like that in the Corps? Nice work! Great paint job!
He made it a point to stress that he skirted the regs with his mustache back in the day. The regs stated no mustache below the corners of the mouth so he bent his upward. I exagerated the thickness in caricature.
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