“Schwimming” around a bit

[Strenko J]

So I started on the maddening, yet somehow therapeutical process of painting camouflage….got the base coat on with the AB and now the beginning of the spots and patches

Let the madness begin!!

[Strenko J]

Some further updates on the camouflage painting however I am in a bit of a quandary regarding the color of the collars… Should they be deep green? Or remain as camouflage?

[rtfoe]

Really good camo painting Joe. I would think if the collar of the main blouse was turned out showing rank and insignia it would have been deep green but I will have to check with my Squadron Signal reference on SS camo smoks as they weren't like the Zeltbahn ponchos of the regular army.

Cheers,
Wabble

[scottie3158]

Joe they look excellent mate but can't help with the colour I'm afraid.

[Strenko J]

Really good camo painting Joe. I would think if the collar of the main blouse was turned out showing rank and insignia it would have been deep green but I will have to check with my Squadron Signal reference on SS camo smoks as they weren't like the Zeltbahn ponchos of the regular army.

Cheers,
Wabble

thanks Richard.. after a closer look at these (with my zoomie goggles) it appears that it is a mix of different smocks and uniforms with the collars separate or as part of the uniform.... there are a few smocks with hoods that appear to be over top of a uniform versus the entire jacket being part of the camouflage uniform....maybe that will give everyone a bit of a different look.. if you do happen to find any additional information...Much appreciated.

[adt70hk]

Joe

That's coming on beautifully. Very well done indeed!!

Andrew

[Airborne01]

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Most patterns of SS smock were collarless and thus the collar, complete with badges, shows above the smock!
Steve

[minitnkr]

Some officers had uniform jackets made from Italian camo. & smocks were of several designs. The hooded ones were usually reversible w/white or mouse on the inside. Almost anything goes, kinda like armor camo.

[Guest]

Don't think you've lost any of the skill Joe, those figures are brilliant.

[rtfoe]

Hi Joe, apologise for replying late. I was wondering what I had forgotten and it hit me. You probably have referenced it already but here's a shot I got from my DDay book that explains both the smock and camouflaged uniform. Rank and insignia would appear to be from the under shirt collar and range from dark green to field grey depending on what was worn underneath.


Cheers,
Wabble

[Jim R]

Great choice of figures and the painting is coming on well. I can't help with your query, sorry.

[Strenko J]

Hi Joe, apologise for replying late. I was wondering what I had forgotten and it hit me. You probably have referenced it already but here's a shot I got from my DDay book that explains both the smock and camouflaged uniform. Rank and insignia would appear to be from the under shirt collar and range from dark green to field grey depending on what was worn underneath.
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Cheers,
Wabble

Thanks Richard for the follow up…I made the adjustments and painted collars

[Strenko J]

The troops are getting finished and geared up..and some washes applied to the schwimmy’s Q: did soft skin vehicles have a red oxide primer as well? deciding On chipping color?

[minitnkr]

Figs are outstanding. Schwimmers are too.

[Mini Me]

Absolutely the Dog's Doodahs!! collars are as should be and you are off to the races!! :thumb2: :thumb2: