i have seen this model in the flesh, your hunch is right scott, it is a much better model than the pic shows, I think it was done for a gaming army which is why the base is a little dull. but all in all a really nice piece, would have liked to see some more free hand on it though as thats one of your strenghts mr Mills
I have a hunch this is a "5" photo of about a "7" model. Get another picture and re-post, as I think there may be some skilled work hidden by the small long distance photo. Also I might reccomend doing a little more to the base, add some level or bushes, battefield debris or something to spice up the 50mm. Could you PM me when you get another pic of it? -Scott