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Thats the ticket Peter.He looks stunning.I think the head was an old Kirin one given to me by Stefan herdermertens.Think Mike Good sculpted them.
Love the head.
Richard
Love the head.
Richard
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Andy - Well, as I said, it just wasn't working out and I was hating doing it. I promise this one is safe....
Richard - It's a great head. There are a couple of similar ones in the stash that look as good.
I also decided to make up his companion:
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This was another complete figure, so not too many changes except for a new head (another Kirin one?). He'll be resting the MP40 on his shoulder rather than a panzerfaust, as I want this to be Russia c.1943. I'll probably paint the uniform field grey as well (this is supposed to be fun after all).
Richard - It's a great head. There are a couple of similar ones in the stash that look as good.
I also decided to make up his companion:
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This was another complete figure, so not too many changes except for a new head (another Kirin one?). He'll be resting the MP40 on his shoulder rather than a panzerfaust, as I want this to be Russia c.1943. I'll probably paint the uniform field grey as well (this is supposed to be fun after all).
G
Hi Peter .
Glad you bounced back. Let's see how good you make this one look :thumb2:
John .
Glad you bounced back. Let's see how good you make this one look :thumb2:
John .
Think this chaps head comes from the Verlinden.Waffen ss grenadier ardennes figure.I could be wrong.
Richard
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John - Still got the mojo.
Steve - Yes it does - just Googled it:thumb2:.
Steve - Yes it does - just Googled it:thumb2:.
Morning John,
Can I presume you are still doing the winter figure whose head has been painted on page 4 along with the above PanzerJager with an Mp 40 swop for a Panzerfaust?
Its been a busy week at work and my head is already mashed!
The winter officer's face has loads of character and does look stressed and cold.
Hope you have a good day with the brushes
Regards
Steve H
Can I presume you are still doing the winter figure whose head has been painted on page 4 along with the above PanzerJager with an Mp 40 swop for a Panzerfaust?
Its been a busy week at work and my head is already mashed!
The winter officer's face has loads of character and does look stressed and cold.
Hope you have a good day with the brushes
Regards
Steve H
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Morning Steve
Yes, still doing the officer. Just thought I'd build the panzerjager in the meantime.
Yes, still doing the officer. Just thought I'd build the panzerjager in the meantime.
G
That's the next one done:
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I had a big smile on my face while painting this one - it allowed me to really get to grips with the drapery, something I love doing.
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I had a big smile on my face while painting this one - it allowed me to really get to grips with the drapery, something I love doing.
Really nice Peter.Love the Mousey grey winter suit.Think you enjoyed this one as i think it shows in the painting.
Excellent buddy.
Richard
Excellent buddy.
Richard
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This . Is . Awesome !
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Richard - Yes, thoroughly enjoyed this one. Relief to get something finished as well.
Guy - Glad you like him. Many thanks.
Guy - Glad you like him. Many thanks.
G
Morning Peter .
As expected ! Stunning work on the " drapery " . That back ground colour is a good choice .
John.
As expected ! Stunning work on the " drapery " . That back ground colour is a good choice .
John.
Hi Peter
That is superb even by your own high standards. As you say the folds and creases have allowed your skills to really shine.
Jim
That is superb even by your own high standards. As you say the folds and creases have allowed your skills to really shine.
Jim
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Thanks very much chaps - much appreciated. As Steve says, comparison does show the problem with the greatcoat on the figure above.
I'm now down to five figures out of the original eight. I scrapped the feldgendarme and officer figure, and carved up the Dragon figure for spares. A couple will be left as singles, and the rest will be made into an Eastern Front vignette. I'm considering using these three figures from the cabinet:
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We have a machine gunner and two snipers, one with Vampyr night gear. As you can see there is some variance of uniform (a first snow scenario?), which will help lift the other two figures. I also have this Verlinden schutze to do:
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He's wearing the special SS parka, so might be useful in adding a point of interest. That will make six figures in total. They are a mix of SS and Heer, but perhaps it could be a scratch force of remnants about to be sent out on patrol?
Anyway, the wife has gone to a hippy health spa for the weekend, my son and I have booked the TV for Saturday night's back to back Guitar Heroes (on Yesterday), and the brushes are calling....
I'm now down to five figures out of the original eight. I scrapped the feldgendarme and officer figure, and carved up the Dragon figure for spares. A couple will be left as singles, and the rest will be made into an Eastern Front vignette. I'm considering using these three figures from the cabinet:
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We have a machine gunner and two snipers, one with Vampyr night gear. As you can see there is some variance of uniform (a first snow scenario?), which will help lift the other two figures. I also have this Verlinden schutze to do:
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He's wearing the special SS parka, so might be useful in adding a point of interest. That will make six figures in total. They are a mix of SS and Heer, but perhaps it could be a scratch force of remnants about to be sent out on patrol?
Anyway, the wife has gone to a hippy health spa for the weekend, my son and I have booked the TV for Saturday night's back to back Guitar Heroes (on Yesterday), and the brushes are calling....
G
On with the panzergrenadier. I painted the first head, but decided that it looked a bit odd:
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I opted instead for the head from Tamiya's great-coated machine gunner kit, with a Dragon helmet.View attachment 305626
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I opted instead for the head from Tamiya's great-coated machine gunner kit, with a Dragon helmet.View attachment 305626
Morning Peter
A weekend of male bonding and "air Guitar", throw in some brush work and it sounds like you have found nirvana.
Great work on both heads, the 1st does look really sad, "lost a pound and found a penny" as my gran used to say!
Hope you have plenty of Ralgex for the sore shoulders tomorrow?
Have a good one
regards
Steve H
A weekend of male bonding and "air Guitar", throw in some brush work and it sounds like you have found nirvana.
Great work on both heads, the 1st does look really sad, "lost a pound and found a penny" as my gran used to say!
Hope you have plenty of Ralgex for the sore shoulders tomorrow?
Have a good one
regards
Steve H
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