Hi All, I'm new to this forum and wish to say hello. I am a professional sculptor, enjoy military history (specifically WWII). Fan of Combat! Series etc. A few years ago I created a 30" H figure of Sgt. Saunders. I had to create a 13.5" replica of Vic's 1928 Thompson. It likely took me more time to make the Tommy than the whole figure, but I had some fun with it. The Saunders character gave me an opportunity to sculpt a military sculpture with regalia. In regard to the Tommy, I ended up using images and a plastic version Thompson. Couldn't afford a real one. Hope to one day reconstruct a Thompson with parts. I recall that they once had kits available with real parts to construct your own. Are they still available? Here is some pics and my link to my website: http://www.keropiansculpture.com/sgt_saunders.html Mike http://www.keropiansculpture.com/images/sgt_saunders_fig.jpg