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Author:	Kambei [ Sat Mar 08, 2014 6:35 am ]
Post subject:	Project 1:18 Action Man: #11 27th April
Living in England, I grew up with Action Man rather than the GI Joe brand. In fact, it was only when Marvel and Hasbro resurrected the Joe brand in 1:18 scale that I even heard of it. Although there were many similarities between the sets, with Palitoy merely repackaging many of the Hasbro uniforms and equipment, Palitoy went out of their way to make the brand unique. In particular, they produced the 'Ceremonials' range of outfits, showcasing some of the British Army's ceremonial uniforms. As a kid, I had a large colelction of these. I had fifteen Action Man figures, all of which could outfit in a different uniform. I am trying to recreate part of that collection in 1:18 scale. First up, I am re-posting the figures I have already finished and will continue to post new figures into this thread. I will be posting WIP pictures into my Wippin' It thread: viewtopic.php?f=14&t=40337 ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICEMAN (DRESS UNIFORM) Hat: ARAH Sgt Slaughter (modified and cast) Head: GI Joe Spy Troops Cross Hairs Torso/Arms: SW Legacy Bail Organa Belt/Top Pockets: Trimline Hands: Indiana Jones (Arab Horse Figure) Strap: Indiana Jones satchel Holster: Indiana Jones Cairo Marketplace Belt Buckle/Pouches: 25th Quick Kick Waist/Groin: 25th Snowjob Bottom pockets: IJ KotCS Colonel Dovchenko Legs: RoC Destro Pistol: Indiana Jones Horse: Indiana Jones Arab Stallion Shabrack (Saddle Blanket): Printed inkjet cotton German Shepherd: Papo Sentry Box: Inkjet vinyl/card

Author:	Kambei [ Sat Mar 08, 2014 6:37 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Kambei's Project 1:18 Action Man: Review
GRENADIER GUARD (BUCKHINGHAM PALACE) Head: Spy Troops Cross Hairs Bearskin Hat: Sculpted Chin Strap: gold ribbon Arms/Torso: SW Legacy Bail Organa Hands: Microlady Waist: Valor vs Venom Duke Groin/Legs: RoC Cobra Commander SA80: Marauder Belt/Cuffs/Trouser Stripes: Trimline Cuff/Jacket ornamentation: printed inkjet vinyl Buttons: pins Sentry Box: papercraft

Author:	Kambei [ Sat Mar 08, 2014 6:39 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Kambei's Project 1:18 Action Man: Review
TRANS-POLAR EXPEDITION Figures: 25th Snow Job Huskies: Schleich Penguin: Schleich Tents: Marauder Dog sled: Playmobil Camping equipment: Playmobil Film camera: Chap Mei Equipment cases: Playmobil

Author:	Kambei [ Sat Mar 08, 2014 6:53 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Kambei's 1:18 Action Man Project: Review
FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION

Author:	Kambei [ Sat Mar 08, 2014 9:54 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Project 1:18 Action Man: #1 Argyll and Sutherland Highla
Finished. I never had the Action Man set, but this is one of the British Army Ceremonials outfits that made the Action Man line so unique: ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDER Head: Indiana Jones KotCS Russian Soldier Torso/Arms/Hands: 25th Wild Bill Legs: Indiana Jones KotCS Ugha Warrior Feet: Indiana Jones KotCS Mutt Williams Kilt: Inkjet cotton FN FAL: Marauder Sporran: sculpted

Author:	drbindy [ Sat Mar 08, 2014 12:08 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Project 1:18 Action Man: #1 Argyll and Sutherland Highla
man I love this thread. Only thing I'd say is - can you get ahold of any of the PTE German Shepards? I know they can run large, but the one here is a bit big.

Author:	Kambei [ Sun Mar 09, 2014 9:32 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Project 1:18 Action Man: #1 Argyll and Sutherland Highla
I have a couple of Scottish friends who have asked the inevitable question. What is he wearing under the kilt.? Surprised that no-one here has asked that yet.

Author:	pluv [ Mon Mar 10, 2014 2:12 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Project 1:18 Action Man: #1 Argyll and Sutherland Highla
Kambei wrote: I have a couple of Scottish friends who have asked the inevitable question. What is he wearing under the kilt.? Surprised that no-one here has asked that yet. Oh we know. We don't want to see it.

Author:	phantro [ Wed Mar 12, 2014 12:27 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Project 1:18 Action Man: #1 Argyll and Sutherland Highla
These are all cool. I like the foreign legion one the best

Author:	Kambei [ Wed Mar 19, 2014 9:57 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Project 1:18 Action Man: #2 Royal Navy Sailor
This is a figure I have had planned for quite a while. With my father having been an engineering officer in the Merchant Nay and Royal Navy reserve, this one was a must-do. It is based on the 'square-rig' uniform that was introduced by the Royal Navy in the 19th century. Plaitoy issued 5 different cap bands: HMS Victory, HMS Ark Royal, HMS Fearless, HMS Dreadnought and HMS Raleigh. I have gone with HMS Ark Royal, the ship responsible for damaging and disabling the Bismark. The uniform colour is atually dark blue. Doesn't show up too well in the photos. Head: Spy TroopsCross Hairs (modified) Torso/Arms/Hands: 25th Wild Bill Groin/Feet: Indiana Jones Collar: Inkjet cotton

Author:	Kambei [ Sun Mar 23, 2014 11:49 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Project 1:18 Action Man: #3 17th/21st Lancers Ceremonial
The 17th/21st Lancers was a cavalry regiment of the British Army from 1922 to 1993. It was formed in 1922 in England by the amalgamation of the 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own) and the 21st Lancers (Empress of India's). From 1930 to 1939 it was deployed overseas; first in Egypt for two years, and then in India for seven. In 1938 the regiment was mechanised. This is one of the more interesting and elaborate Action Man Ceremonials sets and has been on my list of customs since the start of this project. I considered several different figures, but the Bail Organa had the right type of boots and was the right height without having to swap parts. The helmet was a nightmare to scult and the top part took four attempts to get right. I considered various ideas for the plume, but eventually settled on the top kmot/ponytail from the Indiana Jones Ugha Warrior. THat may make a reappearence on a couple more figures I have planned. I originally used a wooden barbecue skewer for the lance with the head made from the Indiana JOnes spear of destiny, but it proved far too unwieldy: viewtopic.php?f=14&t=40337&start=15 I was looking through my box of Star Wars accessories for some other parts and found a pike from the Rebel Honour Guard. I reduced the size on the pennants and redid the lance. I was going to leave it the dull silver colour it came as, but I thought I should make the same effort on that as I had on the figure. Head: GI Joe Spy Troops Cross Hairs Helmet: Sculpted PlumL Indiana Jones Ugha Warrior Figure: Star Wars Legacy Bail Organa Lance: Star Wars Rebel Honour Guard Pennants: Inkjet Cotton Braid: Embroidery Thread Front of Jacket/Trouser Trum/Belt/Helmet Trim: Inkjet Vinyl White Piping: Vinyl Coachline Trim Buttons: Pin Heads

Author:	steel bonnet [ Tue Apr 01, 2014 5:33 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Project 1:18 Action Man: #3 17th/21st Lancers Ceremonial
WOW just spot on to their BIG Brothers. Well done mate, truly captured them all.

Author:	Kambei [ Wed Apr 02, 2014 9:15 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Project 1:18 Action Man: #4 2nd April
And now for something completely different. Action Man back in the 1970s was unique. As well as the international uniforms such as the German Stormtrooper, Russian Soldier and Foreign Legionnaire and American outfits that were taken straight from the GI Joe collection, they produced uniforms specific to the British Army. These were some of the most popular. At the time, many regiments of the British Army were petitioning Palitoy to make their uniforms. I firmly believe that if the line had continued, they would have made historical uniforms as well, to go with the WWII British and German army sets. I am contiunuing the tradition. Been working on three non-original Action Man figures. First two are finished: Sikh Regiment, Indian Army: Head: Star Wars Legacy Bail Organa Torso/Waist/Upper arms: 25th Duke Lower Arms: Indiana Jones Ugha Warrior Legs: 25th Roadblock Sash: inkjet cotton There have been Sikhs servng with the British Army since 1846. The modern Sikh Regiment traces its lineage back to the 11th REgiment. This version is the modern Indian Army uniform. The first head I considered was the Legacy Bail Organa. The skin already had the perfect skin tone. I sculpted the beard, moustache and turban. I could have used the head from the IJ Thuggee, but I wanted it accurate. I knew I had a 25th Duke minus the lower arms, and I dug out a pair of 25th Roadblock legs. I had to create the pattern for the sash as I could not find it online. King's African Rifles: Head: RoC Heavy Duty Torso: Indiana Jones Russian Soldier Upper Legs: Indiana Jones Cemetary Warrior Lower Legs: Indiana Jones Ugha Warrior Rifle: BBi The King's African Rifles was a multi-batttalion regiment gathered from colonies in East Africa that served with distinction with the British Army in Africa from its inception in 1902 through to independence in the 1960s. The Heavy Duty head was the obvious choice for this custom. The fez was quite an easy sculpt. I was originally going to go with a 25th Wild Bill for the torso, and the jacket bottom from the IJ Russian Soldier, But I eventually decided to use the whole Russian torsoas it has exactly the look I was going for.

Author:	toy-nutz [ Wed Apr 02, 2014 10:57 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Project 1:18 Action Man: #4 2nd April
Everything in this thread is perfect! I would buy each and everyone if I saw them at retail. These compliment Oreo Builders 50th group just fine!

Author:	Kambei [ Wed Apr 02, 2014 11:54 am ]
Post subject:	Re: Project 1:18 Action Man: #4 2nd April
Just repainted the arms on the Sikh. They looked okay in daylight, but came out too light in the pics. Used the same paint mix I have put on my Gurkha.

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