CesarD Posted March 31, 2016 Share #1 Posted March 31, 2016 My young Leatherneck has just been assigned to the U.S.S. Constitution as part of the ships guard. During the War of 1812, there were approximately 1,200 U.S. Marines and that included the officers. My private is armed with the Brown Bess short India pattern musket, a favorite of most of the Marines at the time. His cross belts are carrying the 1808 ammo box and a period scabbard and bayonet. The U.S.S. Constitution never lost a battle and her most famous encounter was with the British HMS Guerriere. The Wars first Marine officer casualty was Lt. Bush who was attempting to board the Guerriere. My 1812 Marine (the first of many periods to come) is totally custom except for the shoes, ammo box and bayonet from BGT. The musket is from Tony Barton. The shako, shako plate and belt plate are 3D printed, flocked and customized by me. The uniform is custom and leggings made by my Dear old Mom. I added the yellow frogging and 3D marine buttons. The cross belts and scabbard are custom by me and the ammo box is BGT but modified to represent the 1808 ammo box used by the U.S. Army. The Ships section was more work than I anticipated but important for showing the heights scaled by soldiers and sailors of the U.S. Navy in order to get a better shot at the enemy or for that matter to operate a sailing ship of the 19th century. This Marine will soon be transferring to a High School JROTC display case to be followed by a Sgt. Thanks for looking. What! I have to go up there?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Marine Posted March 31, 2016 Share #2 Posted March 31, 2016 Excellent work, well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted March 31, 2016 Share #3 Posted March 31, 2016 A superb figure, very well done, thanks for sharing! I especially like the last picture. How many hours/days did you spend to realize the uniform & ship section? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CesarD Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share #4 Posted April 1, 2016 A superb figure, very well done, thanks for sharing! I especially like the last picture. How many hours/days did you spend to realize the uniform & ship section? Thanks for the nice compliments. I tell you the ships section and ropes took me a few days to make and rigging it to the ceiling in my basement wasn't as easy as I thought it would be. The uniform was custom but it took a few days to put it all of it together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted April 1, 2016 Share #5 Posted April 1, 2016 Unbelievably superb, you have great talent with an incredible eye for detail. We look forward to your future efforts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backtheattack Posted April 1, 2016 Share #6 Posted April 1, 2016 Great figure. It`s always a pleasure looking on one with background. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtyScout Posted April 2, 2016 Share #7 Posted April 2, 2016 Nice figure. Always like to see historical stuff regarding the US Marine Corps. Semper Fi. Manny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_hinch Posted April 2, 2016 Share #8 Posted April 2, 2016 Amazing stuff! What great attention to detail. I'm fascinated by the 3D printing technology! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teufelhunde.ret Posted April 2, 2016 Share #9 Posted April 2, 2016 In a word "WOW" that is some incredible work... bravo zulu! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanemono Posted April 2, 2016 Share #10 Posted April 2, 2016 Amazing figure! Thanks for posting. Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted April 3, 2016 Share #11 Posted April 3, 2016 Very nice! Thanks for posting....Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custermen Posted April 13, 2016 Share #12 Posted April 13, 2016 Nice displays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GITom1944 Posted May 2, 2016 Share #13 Posted May 2, 2016 One of a kind and impressive! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundance Posted May 3, 2016 Share #14 Posted May 3, 2016 That is all one figure? That is one nice item. Your Mom deserves a great big hug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CesarD Posted July 11, 2016 Author Share #15 Posted July 11, 2016 Below is my War of 1812 U.S. Marine Sergeant to update and accompany the original post. The uniform is the same except for the NCO epaulets on both shoulders, the waist sash and an Army Rose 1812 sword he was assigned. The shako was a little different, rather than a red wool tuft in front, he used a red feather plume finished off with a leather cockade. Our Sgt., also would have been assigned the Brown Bess short India pattern musket and equipment. His leather bayonet belt would also accommodate his NCO sword. The uniform is all custom with me adding all the uniform details. The sword hilt and musket is from Tony Barton but scabbard and blade is the usmc Caltek sword modified. Thanks for looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry K. Posted July 20, 2016 Share #16 Posted July 20, 2016 wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundance Posted July 21, 2016 Share #17 Posted July 21, 2016 A great 1812 Marine figure. I can't go to Boston without seeing the Constitution. What a ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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