Crossing Rally point Kate (1 Viewer)

[EPGallagher]

In Vietnam, before launching any long range patrol, the leader does both a map and aerial recon, where he choses a series of rally points along the line of march the patrol will take. This allows his higher headquarters to always know where they "probably" are during the course of the patrol. but also as a point that the patrol can "rally" at in case they are hit and scattered. Most rally points are easily defined terrain features such as bends in streams, rock formations, hill tops, etc. Each point is given a code word, usually a series of common one word names of animals, states, or in this case girls names. Each point when crossed is radioed in with the name as the patrol progresses.
This diorama is one of 4 that I made for David Levinthal, Mega King and County collector who is using them to help illustrate his latest book (his 20th), this one on Vietnam. David used toy soldiers to illustrate historical themes, and his pictures hang in many of the top art galleries' around the world, and usually go for 4 figures ($) on up. I would encourage you all to visit his fascinating life and the art he makes with K&C and other figures at WWW.Davidlevinthal.com. for a fascinating look at our hobby is high art.

I modified several of the figures arms so they wouldn't be dragging their weapons through the water. The detail on both these K&C US and Anzac SF soldiers make diorama photos very realistic and life like. The water is epoxy resin, the base is my usual go to Insulation foam, the trees and bushes from my wife's garden and foliage bought on various ebay sites on line.

The diorama is 10" x 12" x 14" high

 

[Guy]

Great diorama, , fantastic jungle imitation and great conversion on the figures .
One expects to see a viet cong fighter jumping out of the bushes
Great result
Guy:smile2:

 

[EPGallagher]

Thanks Guy-I'm a big fan of your stuff to. The object of this small patrol is to NOT have any VC jump out of the bushes....just "sneak and peek" as we used to say
Pat

 

[wwiibuff]

Really great!

 

[Mike97]

Fantastic work, I'd say you nailed it. Hope to see more. :salute::

 

[Horus]

Absolutely outstanding Pat, you've really excelled yourself with this SF patrol dio ! :salute:: {bravo}}{bravo}}{bravo}}

Happen to be reading Recondo by Larry Chambers at moment amazing stuff what those guys did and you've certainly captured the essence here.

Again very well done Pat ! :salute:::salute:::salute::


Steve

 

[EPGallagher]

Absolutely outstanding Pat, you've really excelled yourself with this SF patrol dio ! :salute:: {bravo}}{bravo}}{bravo}}

Happen to be reading Recondo by Larry Chambers at moment amazing stuff what those guys did and you've certainly captured the essence here.

Again very well done Pat ! :salute:::salute:::salute::


Steve

Thanks Steve-you're a tough act to follow with your stuff
Pat

 

[REVWARBUFF]

That just looks so life-like Pat that I don't know what to say.

It's simply a true work of art!

Thanks for sharing the history of the dio and the info on David.

Mark

 

[paxtoysoldier]

In Vietnam, before launching any long range patrol, the leader does both a map and aerial recon, where he choses a series of rally points along the line of march the patrol will take. This allows his higher headquarters to always know where they "probably" are during the course of the patrol. but also as a point that the patrol can "rally" at in case they are hit and scattered. Most rally points are easily defined terrain features such as bends in streams, rock formations, hill tops, etc. Each point is given a code word, usually a series of common one word names of animals, states, or in this case girls names. Each point when crossed is radioed in with the name as the patrol progresses.
This diorama is one of 4 that I made for David Levinthal, Mega King and County collector who is using them to help illustrate his latest book (his 20th), this one on Vietnam. David used toy soldiers to illustrate historical themes, and his pictures hang in many of the top art galleries' around the world, and usually go for 4 figures ($) on up. I would encourage you all to visit his fascinating life and the art he makes with K&C and other figures at WWW.Davidlevinthal.com. for a fascinating look at our hobby is high art.

I modified several of the figures arms so they wouldn't be dragging their weapons through the water. The detail on both these K&C US and Anzac SF soldiers make diorama photos very realistic and life like. The water is epoxy resin, the base is my usual go to Insulation foam, the trees and bushes from my wife's garden and foliage bought on various ebay sites on line.

The diorama is 10" x 12" x 14" high

Directed a Vietnam-fan friend to this. What he said cannot be directly quoted here, but I'd say he liked it... alot!{sm4}
So do we! Fantastic job all-around.
Paddy for Pat Sr & me

 

[wayne556517]

Great stuff Pat.

 

[marco55]

Great looking dio.
Mark

 

[Mike97]

Truly artistic work-so much great detail to take in

 

[Manila soldier]

A beautiful work of art.
inspiring.

best
andrew
:salute::

 

[EPGallagher]

Directed a Vietnam-fan friend to this. What he said cannot be directly quoted here, but I'd say he liked it... alot!{sm4}
So do we! Fantastic job all-around.
Paddy for Pat Sr & me

Thanks Paddy, Pat and you. I love this series as a vietnam vet myself and have built several dioramas now for multiple collectors, vets and enthusiasts
Pat