Sorry to read that you binned the guy with camo. I liked it!? The new one looks really good too. I will log on tomorrow to see if he's still here? I hope so!
Andy
Andy
Richard48
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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:
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:
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).
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Think this chaps head comes from the Verlinden.Waffen ss grenadier ardennes figure.I could be wrong.
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John - Still got the mojo.
Steve - Yes it does - just Googled it
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Steve - Yes it does - just Googled it
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SteveH
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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.
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That's the next one done:
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.
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.
Richard48
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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.
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Super finish Peter
It really is a complete change from the large slabs of flat field grey on the VolkGrenadier's great coat.
It must have been fun to paint, and getting another figure finished too.
Have a good day with the brushes, its nearly the weekend.
Regards
Steve H
It really is a complete change from the large slabs of flat field grey on the VolkGrenadier's great coat.
It must have been fun to paint, and getting another figure finished too.
Have a good day with the brushes, its nearly the weekend.
Regards
Steve H
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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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Yet more skill on show
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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:
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:
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:
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:
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....
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Just had a bit of a catch up and it's all goin on here! Well it seems you are having the usual ups and downs but the work you have kept is really good. I am amazed your head isn't spinning with all these figures on the go, modifictions etc
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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
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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