etienne Posted June 22, 2013 Author Share #51 Posted June 22, 2013 Just a small preview of my next display, a Navy Corpsman attached to the 5th MarDiv in Iwo Jima ... will be complete in a few weeks, I hope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1940Desoto Posted June 23, 2013 Share #52 Posted June 23, 2013 Another cracker E, looking fwd to this one ! I am currently working on a 'Canal' Marine. Cheers Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HattonWWII Posted June 25, 2013 Share #53 Posted June 25, 2013 Love these displays you have they are all top notch Also happy to read about the shades being put up to protect from light Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corpsmancollector Posted June 25, 2013 Share #54 Posted June 25, 2013 Top notch Etienne, the new impressions look great! I love that sailor with the Kapok... I've just finished my first full mannequin, I must get some pictures up. Hope all is well, Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etienne Posted August 25, 2013 Author Share #55 Posted August 25, 2013 Some updates ... ww1 AEF Marine with the newly acquired USMC FA pouch, a late ww2 rifleman and an identified 3rd MarDiv service dress (no SSI, no ribbons, sorry) : Helmets displayed, two Hawleys, the Bougainville's BARman and other items ... ... and a Corpsman waiting for completion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted August 25, 2013 Share #56 Posted August 25, 2013 Beautiful update! Lovely collection! J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1940Desoto Posted August 26, 2013 Share #57 Posted August 26, 2013 WOW...you've been busy mate, looking good as always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etienne Posted October 26, 2013 Author Share #58 Posted October 26, 2013 Hello, I was tidying up a bit in my office when I realized that I had a new pyshological disease ... boondocker's addiction See the symptoms, it's incurable said the corpsman Most are USMC, from 1941 to 1945, the darkest pair in front being Navy, 1944 dated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Flage Guy Posted October 26, 2013 Share #59 Posted October 26, 2013 Etienne my friend, I've never seen this post until today...what a pleasure perusing through your "office"! Thanks for sharing with us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solcarlus Posted October 27, 2013 Share #60 Posted October 27, 2013 Bonjour Etienne. Ce n'est plus un "marines" mais un mille-patte sol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkusL Posted October 27, 2013 Share #61 Posted October 27, 2013 That´s a fantastic collection Etienne! I love the UNIS-pieces! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmc1945 Posted October 30, 2013 Share #62 Posted October 30, 2013 What's up with the BAR? Original/semi-auto/deact? Looks great, just was wondering if that was a 30k+ display or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etienne Posted October 30, 2013 Author Share #63 Posted October 30, 2013 What's up with the BAR? Original/semi-auto/deact? Looks great, just was wondering if that was a 30k+ display or not The BAR is a resin replica ... realistic and nice, don't you think ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Willaert Posted October 30, 2013 Share #64 Posted October 30, 2013 BARs cost around 2000 in Europe, sometimes even less... Even deact ones have original receivers and some live firing full autos are legally owned... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etienne Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share #65 Posted October 31, 2013 BARs cost around 2000 in Europe, sometimes even less... Even deact ones have original receivers and some live firing full autos are legally owned... You're right, Johan ... I'm looking for a nice early one (1943 or earlier ideally), but not very actively Not found for the moment and this replica is really super nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raidercollector Posted October 31, 2013 Share #66 Posted October 31, 2013 Great Displays, Love those marine ones,especially the Raider. Thanks for sharing. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmc1945 Posted November 13, 2013 Share #67 Posted November 13, 2013 Wow I'll say! Looks VERY nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmchistorian Posted November 14, 2013 Share #68 Posted November 14, 2013 Your displays look great!! I too have (and still) am waiting on my own space to display. I love everything you've shown!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David D Posted January 13, 2014 Share #69 Posted January 13, 2014 Amazing displays, I really like the marine raider. -Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airborneaviator Posted January 25, 2014 Share #70 Posted January 25, 2014 Very nice displays! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etienne Posted April 27, 2014 Author Share #71 Posted April 27, 2014 Hello, I made some arrangements to my collector's room this winter ... remember this room is very small and I have to optimize everytime a new item enters my collection My last find was a couple of drawer's boxes, for just a few €, to store knives and sheaths ... they have exactly the right dimensions and also allow helmet's display. On the left box, only USMC knives, lower drawer for red spacers, middle one for Camillus & Kabar early blades and upper one for mid to late war Kabars. The right bow is for USN Mk2 knives and miscellanous items, waiting for a better solution. For knives enthusiasts, close-up photo of the red spacers' drawer ... Kabars, 1st and 2nd variations, Robeson Shuredge and PAL Hope you enjoy ... regards, E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparty On Posted April 27, 2014 Share #72 Posted April 27, 2014 This is a great! I've looked at this thread once before and don't remember it looking this good. Fantastic! It's a very clean and uncluttered room you have. As far as the sailors life jacket, was that difficult to find? How about a photo of the print of the navy vessel on the wall? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etienne Posted April 27, 2014 Author Share #73 Posted April 27, 2014 This is a great! I've looked at this thread once before and don't remember it looking this good. Fantastic! It's a very clean and uncluttered room you have. As far as the sailors life jacket, was that difficult to find? Hello Mike, thanks for your comments. As to the life jacket, I bought it from AGM a few years ago and it's 1943 dated, I think. A centerpiece for any sailor's display How about a photo of the print of the navy vessel on the wall? She is the french "contre-torpilleur" (equivalent of a destroyer) Le Guepard ; it's an official photo of the french Navy and a legacy of my grand father who was on board from 1938 to 1942, when she was scuttled in Toulon, just before the arrival of german troops. So it is not US, but probably one of the most important piece in my room, souvenir of my grand father, who died in 2001, too early. Regards, E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David D Posted April 27, 2014 Share #74 Posted April 27, 2014 Looks great. -Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparty On Posted April 27, 2014 Share #75 Posted April 27, 2014 Even better when there is a family connection such as yours. If you look close you can even see the French flag flying on her in the photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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