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US Helicopter Crewman, Vietnam

US Helicopter Crewman, Vietnam

by John Alberts

This figure represents a Helicopter Crewman of the 1st Air Cavalry from the Vietnam war. I painted his uniform using Viridian and Sap Green. Adding Crimson makes it a blue-black.

US Helicopter Crewman, Vietnam

I then highlighted the figure with Naples Yellow and White (Matte); the Flak Vest is olive and White

US Helicopter Crewman, Vietnam

Behind him are some boxes made by Verlinden.

Photos by Jeff Junker