WSS Panzer Crew Set 44-45

 

Manufacturer: Alpine Miniatures
Item Code: 35066, 35067, 35068

Scale: 1/35

Material: Resin
Sculptor: Taesung Harmms
Review Publication Date: October 15th 2008

35068 – “WSS Panzer Crew Set 44-45” is set of two 1/35th scale resin figures sculpted by Yoshitaka Hirano (modellers may recognise the name as being that of the owner of the Yoshi range of products: he has also done various sculpting commissions for other similar model manufacturers). The two Waffen-SS Panzer Crewmen, both wearing camouflage clothing, are portrayed in fairly neutral stances, perhaps discussing a course of action or best angle of attack. Released in June 2008, the box-art is painted by regular Alpine box-art painter Artur Miniszewski.

Both figures are also available individually as figures 35066 WSS Panzer Officer 44-45 and 35067 WSS Panzer Crew 44-45.

My review on Historicus Forma

Painting & Finishing Military Figures with Rob Henden

Manufacturer: Compendium Films
Item Code (ISBN Number): 978-1905573-69-1
Media: DVD (seems to be an All Zones DVD)
Presenter/Author: Rob Henden
Review Publication Date: July 8th 2008

This was the first DVD (and indeed piece of reference material) I have had to review, and probably one of the most difficult reviews I have had to write. It's not that the product is poor - in fact far from it. Despite the fact that it was not quite what I expected (no, I had no idea who Rob Henden was prior to the review), or the poor editing, the DVD is actually quite good. But... it should have been titled "Airbrushing figures with Rob Henden" or something like that...

My review on Historicus Forma

Sertorian Legionary: Groundwork done

Well, this really is rather embarrasing. Yes, I really am still busy with this figure...

Actually, in a previous post I jokingly commented on making monthly updates to this thread. Quite unintentionally that was a month ago. Anyways, here's the progress over the last month or so...

I'm pretty much done with the groundwork. I'm not really too happy with the grass, as I think it needs more highlights and shadows. But... the missus took a look and gave me the "hands of the groundwork now!" command. If she's happy with it then best safer not to argue.





It's really just the sleeves of the tunic that have been finished off. Again, not crazy about them, but... The cloak has been BC'ed with VC822, and then had a wash with Citadel Black Ink. Oh, and I discovered how much I really hate the Citadel pots: when I bumped the black ink pot over on my workbench! Anyway, no use crying over spilt paint.




I'm going to have to get a move on with this figure - I really don't have much time left...

German SS Unit Insignia: Badges GSS-001 - GSS-019

Manufacturer: The Regimental S-4
Item Code: Badges GSS-001 - GSS-019
Scale: N/A
Material: Resin
Sculptor: Nick Majerus
Review Publication Date: June 17th 2008

Have you ever completed a figure, vehicle or diorama depicting an action of a particular SS division and wanted to add just that little something extra to make your base stand out from the rest? How about wanting to add the divisional insignia to your base to clearly define your model’s represented unit? Generally speaking the only quick option has been to print it out and paste it to the base. And we all know how inks fade and paper yellows over time.

The Regimental S-4 has just the solution for you then. The Regimental S-4, a model figure company owned and operated by sculptor Nick Majerus, although specialising in mostly US subjects have a very unique line of products entitled “Badges”. And they are exactly that: badges. Cast in resin the series currently comprises of “U.S. Army Unit Insignia”, “German SS Unit Insignia”, “German Luftwaffe Insignia”, “U.S. Military Awards” and “WWII Desert War Unit Insignia”.

The subject of this review is the nineteen “German SS Unit Insignia” currently available, items GSS-001 through GSS-019.

My review on Historicus Forma

A forgotten Sertorian Legionary update

This is actually an update from a few weeks ago. I posted it on HF but somehow forgot to post it here.

• Face has now been finished off. Not 100% happy with it personally, but the missus likes it so I guess it'll do.

• Scarf has been finished off with a wash followed by a series of highlights followed by a glaze.

• Helmet's done.. don't ask me how, quite honestly I can't remember... I sort of followed Daniello's method substituting a few items for others I had...

• Plume... Hmm, worked on this today. Started off with a BC of VC822 plus a dash of black, followed with a heavy wash of Citadel Black Ink. Then DB'ed the BC, followed by a couple more lighter coats. Finished off with another wash of Black Ink. Suspect the ink has toned the highlights down too much though... might have another pass with the highlight...

• Mail has been treated with a wash of Lamp Black and Burnt Umber oils.

 

And yes, that really is clingwrap ("seran wrap"?) around the figure. Picked up the tip from Mike Butler over at Medrom. Prevents finger oils from contacting the figure and rubbing off the paint.

The mail was allowed to dry overnight, and was then treated to a Tamiya Smoke wash. I'm don't work with Tamiya acrylics too often, so I thought I'd better give a chance to dry properly overnight - probably overkill...

The groundwork as also been treated to a series of dry-brushings. To be honest I can't remember the colours, so it's probably not a good idea to ask me...