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BRAVO 6
#35020 “Saddlin’ Up” Australian
SAS in Vietnam
IN-BOX REVIEW

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Intro
When it comes to outstanding resin
figures, Bravo-6 continues to push the
envelope. Vladimir Demchenko, the owner
and sculptor of the Bravo-6 line continues
to expand his line of Vietnam Ear figures
with the addition of this set of Australian
SASR figures. This new set compliments
other SASR figures previously released
by B6.
This kit, number B6-35020, Australian
SAS “Saddlin’ up”, includes two Vietnam
era SAS figures preparing for a mission.
One is posed tying his boots while he
seems to be laughing at a joke while
the other slings belted ammo over his
shoulders for his machine gun.
The Figure:
The figures come well packed in a
cardboard box with all pieces neatly
divided, by figure, into zip-lock type bags.
One new thing to note right off the bat is
the new, larger box used by B6. In past
reviews, figures had been almost crammed
into a small box. This larger box is about
twice the size of the old boxes, but has
plenty of room for the two figures. Upon
opening the box and the bags, I found
no broken pieces. The front of the box
provides a small box-art picture to use as
a reference for painting later on.
Both of the figures come in cast in
gray, high quality resin. The castings are
very clean and crisp with no bubbles or
flash to speak of. Pour blocks are well
placed and the parts are easily removed
without damage. I don’t know which
casting process Vladi uses, pressurization
or vacuum, but he gets incredible results
… every time.

The first figure, the “boot lacer”, comes
cast in 9 pieces; the torso with head and
legs attached. Well-defined facial details
include a smiling face and hair. Details of
a towel around his neck are very clear. A
beret tops his head. Kneeling and leaning
over to tie a boot, the figure seems to be
looking up towards another person, with
a smile as if to laugh at a joke. Folds,
creases, buckles, even the tread of the
boot’s soles are very nicely done. I did
find a couple of small spots that would
need to have seams cleaned up, but
nothing major. Other pieces bagged up
with this figures include; two arms cast
separately, first-aid pouch, canteens,
a knife with sheath, and an Alice-type
pack. All parts are very well defined and
detailed, down to the small handle on the
K-Bar knife. Looking at the box art, the
pack of this figure is set on the ground
as he ties his boots, but could easily be
placed on his back if desired.
The second figure, the machine
gunner, comes cast in 8 pieces; the
torso with head and legs attached like
the first figure. Facial details are again
cast with incredible detail. Long hair, a
moustache, and sideburns outline the
face. Ammo pouches and belts are well
sculpted, matching the detail on the rest
of the figure. The creases and folds of
the uniform are also very well defined.
Other pieces included with this figure
include canteens, first-aid pouch, and a
knife. An Alice pack, grenade pouches,
ammo pouches and ammo belts are cast
onto the figure’s torso. The left arm is
cast separately with a belt of ammo
slung over the shoulder. The right hand
is also molded onto the ammo belt. The