AfrikaKorps Feldgendarmerie

[vince wai]

This is my new project, it’s a AfrikaKorps Feldarmerie. Attached are the rough composition of the 3D pose and the initial sketch. Will post more WIP images soon.

vince

 

[FlaBtl (Sfl) 606]

Any plans for the scale at the end? Im hoping also for 1:16 / 120mm

 

[vince wai]

Hi FlaBtl (Sfl) 606,

Haven't decide on the scale but likely to be in larger scale as I hope to put in more details to the figure. Working on the head and the pith helmet at the moment, should be able to post some images tomorrow.

vince

 

[FlaBtl (Sfl) 606]

Very cool! Please keep us updated!

 

[vince wai]

Attached are the images of the head and the pith helmet, always prefer to start with the head first. Further details will be added ( head and helmet ) but will be working on the body next.

 

[garyjd]

Very nice Vince. Great job on the helmet. I'm also in the early stages of a figure and find this is the most important part. Fortunately making corrections digitally is easier than scraping off putty or having to reposition a part(s) of your armature.

 

[vince wai]

Thanks garyjd, yeah, digital media is more forgiving than regular putty , Weird times to be an artist, haven't use a physical brush to do any drawing/ illustrations for the last 20+ years.

 

[vince wai]

Some new images with the body added.

 

[garyjd]

The clothing looks very natural with folds and drapery effects convincing.

 

[vince wai]

Just come up with the arms, hands and the Winkerkelle. Cuffbands are added yet and should be able to get it done next.

 

[vince wai]

Added the cuff titles, shoulder boards and belt buckles. Also the right hands is modified.

 

[CLASSICVS]

Not a criticism; a comment.

The helmet looks off to me. I think it should be slightly longer in the rear.

Attaching an image of an original, which I think shows this well.

 

[vince wai]

Hi CLASSICVS,

Thanks for your comment, it's always good to have input to help improving the model. Not sure if it's the view angle that gives the impression the rim is having equal width all round. The rear is actually longer than the front. May be it will help to make a bit more longer still, will work on it with the next update.

vince

 

[vince wai]

Some update images of the Pith helmet having the rear portion slightly extended more and with the badges added. Also added the legs and tropical shorts. Will work on the tropical ankle boots.

 

[CLASSICVS]

I think that’s got it, Vince.

 

[MCPWilk]

Would make an easy conversion to an eighth army figure as well.

Mike

 

[vince wai]

I think that’s got it, Vince.

thanks.

 

[vince wai]

Would make an easy conversion to an eighth army figure as well.

Mike

Yes, it should be easily converted to an 8th army. In fact I am thinking to work on a 8th army figure soon ( in different pose )

Vince

 

[vince wai]

Come up with the boots and collar tabs. Will work on the Gorget next......