ICM 1/24 S.E.A.L. Fighter #2

[Dave Ward]

After looking in the stash, I decided on this - I've done an ICM SWAT team leader in 1/16 a few years ago, but this is the first 1/24....................

Since he's all in black, this could be a tricky paint job! - I'll put up some sprue shots later
Dave

 

[papa 695]

Think I’ll get a cup of tea and a seat for this Dave.

 

[Valeron]

I'm with you on this one Dave

 

[Dave Ward]

Not that many parts really


Flippers & air tubes in a flexible vinyl

Very nicely moulded sidearms!

Features, you can choose to finish him with mask down, or up

Instructions? Not really, sprue layout

And a colour sheet - problem is, with him being in a black wetsuit, - it's not very helpful in locating parts! I'll be using various shades of dark grey - not black, too stark!

It shows white dials on W6 ( whatever that is! ), but no decals - I'll have to look in the spares box to find something suitable.
I'll have a look around to find a suitable base for him, maybe a shingle beach, or rocks - obviously for the 3D printer!
Dave

 

[Andy the Sheep]

I'm getting a seat, if you don't mind, Dave.

 

[Dave Ward]

Assembly begins - not easy, as there is no sequence in the instructions, just numbers pointed at parts - which being black on black aren't easy to see..................

I've got two bases printed out & I'll work out which will look better - I'll use pins in holes drilled in base & figure to hold things together
Dave

 

[langy71]

If I may suggest which base, I'd say the one with the taller tree stumps.. reminds me of a mangrove swamp area

 

[Dave Ward]

Well under way, the figure assembled, apart from his head and rifle. For some reason, the Matt Black-Grey has dried Satin!

Close uo, this really looks terrible - but normal view it's OK I'll have to use various grey shades & finishes to get some variation.
I've chosen the base & stated painting - the sand wants to be a little paler, and the rocks a little darker

Dave

 

[Dave Ward]

A bit more painting on the base - pin inserted into his foot to anchor him to his rock

Still headless - I've had two attempts to paint his face - it's always a struggle for me - attemt 3 coming up
Dave

 

[Steve Brodie]

If I may suggest which base, I'd say the one with the taller tree stumps.. reminds me of a mangrove swamp area

Wouldnt be in a full wet suit though ?

 

[langy71]

Wouldnt be in a full wet suit though ?

good point...

 

[Gary MacKenzie]

It shows white dials on W6 ( whatever that is! ),

TAC-300 Combat Swim Board - RJE International

www.rjeint.com

 

[JR]

Should think the face in that scale is very hard compared to 1/35 .
Seat pulled up .

 

[adt70hk]

Different Dave. Wil follow with interest.

Andrew

 

[Jim R]

Out of your comfort zone Dave? Nice to see your 3D stuff in use. Black is hard to paint.

 

[Dave Ward]

TAC-300 Combat Swim Board - RJE International

www.rjeint.com

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The ICM one is the TAC-100, I reckon


Dave

 

[Dave Ward]

This thing has been a bit of a trial, to say the least! I had repainted the head at least five times & I was fed up with it, so I put it aside & turned to 3D printing.................. Time comes to pick it up..............and his head is gone! I've looked in all the unlikely paces, but I think the carpet monster really has struck.
Oh well, that's it for this poor chap - he can go back into his box, with the hope that his head will turn up eventually...............
Dave

 

[stillp]

Only a little more practice Dave and you'll be able to print him another head.
Pete

 

[Allen Dewire]

Just wondering if this will make the 11 PM news...."Dave loses his head....Can't find it anywhere...He's still looking though..."

...Coat on...Door found............

Prost
Allen

 

[Dave Ward]

Just wondering if this will make the 11 PM news...."Dave loses his head....Can't find it anywhere...He's still looking though..."

...Coat on...Door found............

Prost
Allen

most people would say I'd lost it years ago!
Dave