120mm German SS Cavalry Officer

[DRUMS01]

Brand: Verlinden
Scale: 120mm (1/16 scale)
Type: Resin
Paints: Vallejo, Tamiya, Testors MM, Pastel and Washes
Base: Local craft store
Other: Base Diorama material from model railroad and backyard. Additional details include lead foil for gun sling, binocular strap, and Iron Cross; vendor purchased decals for collar and arm; and P.E. Iron Cross around neck.
Comments are encouraged.
Regards, Ben

 

[KenBoyle]

Very nicely done Ben! I appreciate the details on what went into the creation.

Cheers,
Ken

 

[MoboSchreuder]

Beautiful done

Mobo

 

[Babelfish]

Looks great but I don't think the background does it any favours.

- Steve

 

[SUPER ANTO]

I like the figure, but only a detaill.....SS cavalry with red piping around the visor cap? Must be golden yellow.....

 

[John Bowery]

Very nice,
Cheers
John

 

[Viking Bob]

Superb painting, nice ly put together too.

 

[DRUMS01]

Steve: Sorry about the background as I was looking for some natural lighting and perhaps picked the wrong location.

Super Anton: Wouldn't you know it, the first time I simply followed the box art colors, and of course they are wrong. Verlinden lists the figure as an SS Cavalry Officer, but they show red piping. After some quick research I have to agree with you that it should be "golden yellow" for the Cavalry. I guess he will have to be either in the artillery, a panzer group, or engineering (all similar colors of red). I did notice in the period photos that the cropped riding pants were not just worn by the Cavalry, but also other German's in the officer corps. Taking that into consideration I am reassigning him to an SS Panzer Group which would also go along with the camouflage jacket. Thanks for bringing that to my attention as I have now learned a valuable lesson to always do the research before painting.

And Thanks..... John, Mobo, Ken, and Bob

Regards, Ben

 

[Ferris]

Nice job on this blast from the past.
Always considered getting it, but never got round to it.

Cheers,
Adrian

 

[DRUMS01]

Thanks Adrian.. I agree it is an older kit, but it's now it can be found very cheap and it's still great fun.

Ben