For my Winter Germans, I slapped on
some colour to these three frigid fellows.
The look on the 'Shreck wielder's face does not inspire all that much confidence that he knows what he's doing... |
First up, the
Sergeant sculpt for my Winter Heer squad, pointing out where the direction that
the dastardly Ivans are reportedly coming from. Lots of fun detail to this
bloke, my fav’s being that his helmet has been stashed at his belt and his
winter-goggles are still strapped about it. He’s also looking down the length
of his nose, like some superiority-complex’d twat – perfect for an unpleasant
bully of an NCO.
The model is by Warlord Games and is actually supposed to be the Officer's adjutant, but I liked him better as my Grenadier Squad's sergeant.
Can't tell if the fellow on the right is trying to tell his pal to fire, or to NOT fire? |
With these three done, I've moved on to another tiny part of my Winter German army, their medic. Warlord Games' sculpt for a Winter theater medic is a lovely fig, propping up some poor fellow who's been injured somehow. On top of that, I've also plonked down on a 50/60mm (Can't rightly remember) round mdf base the free fig (Also of one German trooper seeing to his comrade) that was free with purchases of the physical 2nd Edition. But seeing as I picked up the Kindle version of the book I never got to have this cool mini - that is until, the estimable Admiral Drax was kind enough to post me one and I saw immediately upon receipt that it would make for a perfect centerpiece in my game-table objectives collection!
And lastly, I also started slapping the beginning layers onto the Sd.Kfz. 251/1 Ausf D half-track that will be the transport option for my previously previewed SS Grenadiers squad.
Well done! Your Grenadiere in winter garb definitely do look the part.
ReplyDeleteAs to the interior of open topped vehicles in German service, they were painted using whichever colour they used as base colour for the camo. So you’re spot on with the Dunkelgelb. For a little variation you could also paint the interior Dungelgrau depicting an older vehicle.
Think i will try that out should i ever get a 2nd halftrack, thanks mate!
DeleteTip Top Stuff, Dai. They look fantastic. I love the way you do your white uniforms, and the foliage really brings a nice contrast to your palette. Great-looking minis :-)
ReplyDeleteAs always Simon, very kind of you to say as much.
DeleteExcellent looking team!
ReplyDeleteThanks Michal!
DeleteNice work!
ReplyDeleteCheers Jamie.
DeleteThese look amazing Dai, really well done Sir.
ReplyDeleteAlways appreciate the encouragement Michael, thanks
Deletelooking good man!
ReplyDeleteThankyou matey
DeleteGreat looking Panzerschreck Team, despite owning 2 I've never used them in a game of BA.
ReplyDeleteYou should give them a try - always do a great job of ruining my day when i face em!
DeleteCheers!
Nice work with that roundel, matey - it's all looking rather good!
ReplyDeleteThanks loads Drax!
DeleteCracking job Dai. I couldn't do them myself but they are suitably impressive looking.
ReplyDeleteThanks Simon. Curious though - Why couldn't you paint these yerself?
DeleteThey are really nice, Dai.
ReplyDeleteGracias senor.
DeleteNice work on your winter germans,y your right I'm not sure the operator is going to have much idea where the missile is going! Nice interior work,im I so lazy I never do that sort of thing and so admire those that do!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Really that's more my OCD kicking in. >_>
DeleteCheers Iain.
This project is coming on so nicely! Keep it up! It’s going to be a great winter theme. Really nice painting as usual! 😀
ReplyDeleteThanks for the encouragement mate!
DeleteLooking great!
ReplyDeleteCheers Rich!
DeleteAwesome as always, man! Really looking forward to seeing the half-track come together!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Hope to have more done to show off soon.
DeleteNice word, Dai. I laughed at your bit about no one seeing the cap badge. I find that's the thing about miniature photography: it shows off faults that no one sees when looking at the miniature with the naked eye, and often hides the parts were most proud of.
ReplyDeleteYou're not wrong there and whilst it perplexes somewhat, I've long since accepted that a lot of the "little touches" are mostly for me, cos no one else is going to notice. ha!
DeleteGreat looking stuff Dai.
ReplyDeleteCheers Sean!
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