Syrian Commandos

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A few Syrian commandos. The first 2 pics are combat miniatures, from Stonewall and the last is a paint conversion of an Orion modern Russian.



I look forward to getting these guys in a jam...

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Austin said…
great job, ed! keep it up!
6 September 2011 at 23:59
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