120mm German SPG Commander

[Peter Day]

Another re-tread, this time Verlinden's 120mm German SPG commander with a Dragon head and Kirin helmet.

I did paint rain stripes on the lighter areas of camo, but I felt that they softened the pattern too much and I so painted them out - they probably couldn't have been seen much at that scale, and anyway, I prefer a clear pattern.

 

[Nap]

Hi Peter

Another well painted , see where your coming from ref camo , it looks good , do like the painting of the many folds on the trousers , impressive

Out of interest what makes this a SPG commander ?

Always good to see your artwork

Look forward to the next

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Peter Day]

Hi Nap. When I painted this before on another site someone suggested that is what he was and it got stuck in my mind - something to do with the red armbands being for the mobile artillery. The box just says 'German Officer WW2' so my mistake. Glad you like him.

 

[MoboSchreuder]

beautiful paintwork again

Mobo

 

[misfit151]

Another great trip down memory lane Peter..... Mike

 

[Peter Day]

Mobo - Many thanks.

Mike - Further memories to come from the Dettol and I've also found some old Verlinden figures at a stockist's in Italy - at a very reasonable price too. I had a look on eBay and was shocked by some of the prices - the gall of some people.

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

Another re-tread, this time Verlinden's 120mm German SPG commander with a Dragon head and Kirin helmet.

I did paint rain stripes on the lighter areas of camo, but I felt that they softened the pattern too much and I so painted them out - they probably couldn't have been seen much at that scale, and anyway, I prefer a clear pattern.

Another great trip down memory lane Peter..... Mike

Memory lane for me too on so many angles Peter & Mike.
This is, if my recollection is correct, is the original “Pointing German” back before these became a cliche.
He was sculpted by Julian Hullis again & was one of first handful of 120mm resin figures that launched us into another level of detail & scale. We have lots to be thankful for this range & vision of Lynn Sangster & Francois who collaborated with young sculptors to bring these to market. Am I being too rose coloured?

Ref arm bands, my understanding is these were standard method of identifying friend from foe in Eastern Front when everyone was wearing white winter dress. Maybe not just SPG officers.
Happy to learn more.

On the figure Peter - like change of head & helmet.
Does give him a new sense of purpose.
Painting clean, clear & well lit as is your style mate.
Thanks as always for sharing mate.
MikeTheKiwi

 

[Peter Day]

Hi Mike

It's a terrific figure and there were a number of other similar winter uniformed Germans in the range - a couple more coming up. I do have the original head, but it's slightly under par and I wanted a bit more character. Glad to learn the name of the sculptor - his drapery is exceptionally well done and lovely to paint - perfect for an attempt at a more zenithal approach.

It does seem that red armbands were pretty standard, but as I say, for some reason I've always thought of him as belonging to an armoured unit - odd.

Glad you like my treatment of him.

 

[PanzerIV]

Hi guys,

I love your work Peter, I use to follow it on another forum.

As for the armbands, they were for identification when worn on the white side of the reversible winter uinform's. I have never seen them used with the camouflage side showing. My understanding is the colours varied and were not always red.

Cheers.

 

[Oda]

Trully inspiring work.

Oda.

 

[Chris Oldfield]

Another winner, Peter - you definitely breathe new life into these older VP figures.

 

[custer760]

Excellent work Peter....love your style. If These figures were ever re-issued...then the new distributer should use your artwork as boxart….man would they sell well.
Regards
Pete

 

[Stephen Hutchinson]

Morning Peter

Lovely work all round, and such well sculpted drapery, it must have been a pleasure to paint.

Looks like the Dettol boys are getting a real boost.

I hope your Italian job, doesn't fall foul of the tax man with all the new Import issues these days?

I have stopped buying anything from outside the UK after being stung a couple of times with stuff from the USA.

The last one was a rosary bead set and was clearly marked as a gift but still got nobbled by HMRC!

Europe is now on the hit list, and some of the chaps on SMF, have been stung with not just the VAT but an admin fee for making the charge.

Fingers crossed for you.

Have a good day with your next victim

Regards

Steve H

 

[Peter Day]

Brendon - Many thanks for looking in. That clears up the armband issue. It's obviously wrong here, but I ain't repainting him.

Aris - Very many thanks.

Chris - Many thanks also.

Pete - They'll never be reissued as someone saw all of the masters and moulds going into a skip - FP was sure fed up with the criticism of his range. The VP box-art is much better than the photography allows. Glad you like this one.

 

[Peter Day]

Morning Steve.

I did get stung recently on a parcel from NZ, so here's hoping. The stuff I bought from Italy was good value, so hopefully any import duty will be absorbed. It's four great old Verlindens, none of which can be found in the UK any more, including two Roman archers who will make a great vignette. Glad you like our man - he definitely was fun to paint.

 

[Ferris]

Nice work on this golden oldie.
My first figure was also from the initial 120mm series and these were very good, especially for the time. Some still stand up to today’s standards.
Liking your change of head as well.

Adrian

 

[Peter Day]

Thanks Adrian.

My first at this scale on returning to the hobby was a Miniart Roman - talk about learning the hard way.

 

[Larsen E. Whipsnade]

Very nicely done!

 

[Von Bock]

Very nice. And wow a question I know the answer too. The red band were worn on the winter white side of the uniform by the Infantry so as not to be confused or a Russian and they changed them up from time to time from Red to Green so the Russians wouldn't know what color was up. Regards, Brock

 

[Peter Day]

Rick - Many thanks.

Brock - Many thanks, and thanks for clearing up the armband issue. That makes my man incorrectly dressed unfortunately.