More of an impression than a proper copy. It was a no-cost build, as no money was spent. I used what I had so it's not perfect by a long chalk. It was great fun though.
Looks all convincing to me, but I think accuracy is beside the point when your photography in some photos reaches almost a documentary immediacy. Quite poignant, actually.
Woodsy, they may be 'impressions' of actual toys but you couldn't tell by the photos. I'm almost expecting Walter Cronkite to narrate a news reel signing off with his signature "And that's the way it is"
Got to say Paul, I actually had that set as a kid, and it look's pretty convincing to me! During the years that Action Man was manufactured, there were loads of changes to the designs.
During my Palitoy adventures the nine year old me was given some plaster of Paris bandage. So you can imagine Action Man ended up with various casts on his legs and arms.
The second shot with the medic bending to his injured colleague is fantastic, could be right out of the Palitoy catalogue! I think the medic benefits from the short sleeved tunic too, looks way more natural. Good form, Peter! I want my war!
Looks all convincing to me, but I think accuracy is beside the point when your photography in some photos reaches almost a documentary immediacy. Quite poignant, actually.
ReplyDeleteThanks very much Arto!
DeleteWoodsy, they may be 'impressions' of actual toys but you couldn't tell by the photos. I'm almost expecting Walter Cronkite to narrate a news reel signing off with his signature "And that's the way it is"
ReplyDeleteHa ha, much appreciated Ed!
DeleteAnother great, and super fast, Action Man figure from the Master. You will soon have your own private Army of Action Figures.
ReplyDeleteHee hee, thanks a bunch Paul.
DeleteGot to say Paul, I actually had that set as a kid, and it look's pretty convincing to me! During the years that Action Man was manufactured, there were loads of changes to the designs.
ReplyDeleteDuring my Palitoy adventures the nine year old me was given some plaster of Paris bandage. So you can imagine Action Man ended up with various casts on his legs and arms.
But only one limb at a time!!!!
Plaster pots must have looked great on your Action Man Bill! Ha ha.
DeleteThe second shot with the medic bending to his injured colleague is fantastic, could be right out of the Palitoy catalogue! I think the medic benefits from the short sleeved tunic too, looks way more natural. Good form, Peter! I want my war!
ReplyDeleteHey thanks a lot Bill! The short sleeved tunic and trousers were stained green to give them at least the rightish colour. Glad you like the tunic.
DeleteThat second shot looks like a Norman Rockwell painting. A tribute to the heroic US Medics in Korea/Vietnam.
ReplyDeleteGreat work Woodsy.
Much obliged Mish! The second shot did turn out well. Ta.
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