MyFireteam: Snipers

My fireteam’s primary sniper team is that of Cross Hair and Recondo.

 

I like this version of Recondo. For one thing, Hasbro did away with the version 1 mold which looked more like a big-game safari hunter rather than a jungle fighter as he is labelled in his card. OK, he still retains the khaki color of his uniform (which somehow makes it look more like a desert outfit) but at least it has a more modern design. The G36 rifle from Marauder looks good on him. He’d make a good spotter for Cross Hair.

 

Cross Hair is a relatively new character in the Joe-verse. Nevertheless, I’m impressed with his realistic-looking outfit, complete with removable bush hat and webgear. I use Recondo’s ghillie suit on him to complete his sniper gear. Now if only I can position his arms to properly hold a sniper rifle…

The HISS

The HISS tank, the quintessential armored vehicle of Cobra.

 

It carries twin 90mm cannons in a rear turret and has a platform at the back for two more Cobra Vipers to stand on.

 

Can a Cobra force be complete without it?

 

A HISS attacking uphill.

The HISS used in these photos is the 25th Anniversary version. I replaced the driver, Rip-it, with a Viper Pit trooper. One of my favorite Cobra vehicles, I’m now looking for other versions, specially the HISS 2 which is an infantry fighting vehicle (with a troop compartment) and the DTC HISS, which features missiles as its main armament, instead of the cannons.

These photos were taken at Sanam Luang Park 2 near my apartment. My son, Paulo, as always, had helped me in setting up. My older daughter, Isabelle also lent a hand.