Getting back into models after a long, long, long time.

Yes, so true, helicopters everywhere, Cobras, Loach, Slicks, Sh--t Hooks, and Cranes. Did 73 Combat Air Assaults (Charlie-Alphas). Never did like the Chinooks (see above as to what we called it), hated that blasted hot exhaust coming down from the engines due to the tail rotor, it's like walking up to a furnace up that ramp. Made the move south to War Zone D aboard a Caribou.

Also, need to welcome you home from Iraq as well, Garryowen.

Welcome back to the hobby Algol

Quite a project you have planned.........  all the best with it.

Hopefully you will find all the proper ingredients,,  keep us posted

Bill

From one sergeant to another, welcome back to modeling and to this forum.

My unit was assigned to the 4th Brigade, 1st Cavalry in Iraq in 2004. Helicopters frecking everywhere.

Did you do air assaults in Vietnam?

Working with oils before will really help painting figures and doing weathering.

Yes, I agree. That's why I want to do an 8-inch gun first. I'll tackle the LZ at a later date. I still have lots of photos of the LZ with bunkers, gear, artillery etc. It even had a small steel bridge over a shallow stream where we went to cool off.

to the forum!  Thank you for your service.  M-60?  I'd love to try one of those...

Welcome to the forums, welcome back to the hobby.  However more importantly I would like to pass along my thanks for your service and tell you...Welcome Home!

Welcome to the Forums Sarge .  Thank you for your Service.

Regards,  Rick

Hello Sarge, maybe you would like to check my web page about a Vietnam diorama here

It has some tips about building, and then if you look it up and spot any inaccuracies for me I would appreciate it. Good luck with your projects and have a nice day

Welcome to the forums and back to the hobby.

I was unable to find a M-110A1 at the shops I use but I found some links that may works for you.

Vietnam Figures, US and NVA

http://www.scalehobbyist.com/catagories/Scale_Figures/browse.php?s=0&t=5&pg=1&ppp=24&sb=stocknumber&so=a&era=7&ct=1&sc=35

http://www.scalehobbyist.com/catagories/Scale_Figures/browse.php?s=0&t=5&pg=1&ppp=24&sb=stocknumber&so=a&era=7&ct=15&sc=35

I couldnt find much that wasnt backordered for artillery or SPGs but I did find a small selection of Air cav in 1/35th

http://www.scalehobbyist.com/catagories/Model_Aircraft/browse.php?s=0&t=0&u=3&pg=1&ppp=24&sb=stocknumber&so=a&era=7&ct=1&sc=35

I hope that helps, and thank you for your service over there.

Welcome aboard Sergent Algol!

The 8" gun was a tracked vehicle? If so there is a older kit in 1/35 scale.

The Firebase sounds like a great project! Dragon just released a newer kit of the 105mm gun that is getting excellent reviews.

I would start out smaller by modeling just one emplacement in a vignette before tackling the entire LZ.

Verlinden made really cool 'character' Vietnam soldiers in resin that will add life to your LZ. Check them out as they should be affordable as they are older sculpts.

Keep you head down, socks dry & you may just return States side one day! *oh you are home, well happy modeling!