“Schwimming” around a bit

[adt70hk]

Joe

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

Andrew

 

[Airborne01]

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?View attachment 474439View attachment 474440View attachment 474441View attachment 474442

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.

 

[JR]

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.
View attachment 475244

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!!

 

[Tim Marlow]

Superb work Joe. Both figures and vehicles are spot on.

 

[Strenko J]

Found some time to get started on the base.. shameless plug for MiG and Vallejo, still a work in progress,, ground cover, gravel, shrubbery etc still to come. Have a great evening everyone and keep up the great modeling that you all do!

 

[Mini Me]

Looks to be a good fit Joe!

 

[Steve Brodie]

Looking very nice

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Yep, very nice indeed
The Swimmy thing is cool,but I'm particularly loving that base,looks excellent

 

[JR]

Wow Joe the expression " Knocked it out of the park" comes to mind.
Great build, going to wait for the next issue

 

[scottie3158]

Joe,
All looking splendid mate the figures are very nice.

 

[Strenko J]

Another update on the yard work ,,, , I think I have enough shrubbery… the knights who say “ nihh “ are just going to have to find another yard to get one…

anyway,, I found the cat tails in The stash and decided to use them.. still to come is the gravel road

 

[minitnkr]

Your gardening is glorious.

 

[rtfoe]

Nice looking Eden Joe. Where are the cat tails from?

Cheers,
Wabble