Alpine Miniatures - 16020 WSS MG Ammo Carrier (1/16) Resin

[Johan]

I simply pre-ordered one from my usual online shop.

 

[Mat Lambert]

Oh sweet lord. Superb sculpting, the pose is brilliantly understated I think. And what painting - that camo is stunning.
Cheers Mat

 

[T50]

Thanks for the kind words, gents!

MG gunner should be ready at the end of this year or so.

 

[Mat Lambert]

Can anyone tell me what MG ammo he is carrying or if it's generic?
E.g Could this figure be paired with another figure carrying an MG34 or would they need to hold an MG42 to match?
Cheers Mat

 

[1969]

Mat I am sure the Mg34 and 42 used the same ammo belt and ammunition cans.

Steve

 

[Ernest]

Amazing figure, sculpt and paint very good, going to my wish list...Teasung we need to talk lol

 

[Mat Lambert]

Mat I am sure the Mg34 and 42 used the same ammo belt and ammunition cans.

Steve

thanks Steve - I may be tempted to try my first 1/16th vignette
Cheers Mat

 

[DEL]

As someone who has tons of Germans of all varieties in this scale and have no aversion to more of them, I'm strangely blah about this one. I want to like it, I like everything John has done in the past, but not this one. Maybe when he's paired up with his partner I will like it more. Brilliant Oak leaf camo painting, though. Some of the best I have seen.

See what you mean Jason.....there's just something a bit?.......maybe it's the slightly vague expression on the face.
Derek

 

[JasonB]

See what you mean Jason.....there's just something a bit?.......maybe it's the slightly vague expression on the face.
Derek

Could be, I can't put my finger on it. A look like he's taken a blow to the head, or the fact that he's just holding 2 ammo cans and not a weapon perhaps. I do think with a MG42 gunner next to him it would work better. Then it would look like he's talking to him. But as a stand alone, I'm just not feeling it. And I love me some Germans!

That didn't sound right, did it...?

 

[T50]

Thanks again for the comments, guys.

The figure does have a weapon, 98k.
I think JR nailed the facial expression of a guy
who's been running around with 2 boxes of ammo
whole day.

I do understand each modeler has different taste.
Well, I do have 4 sets of 1/16 german heads.

 

[kidsbday7]

Just awesome. I marvel at the emotion John Rosengrant can portray through body language. Anything he touches is gold in my book.

Nice job.

Phil

 

[Sturm Grenadier]

To me, MJK's portrayal of this figures face, is one of concern, for what might happen to him in the upcoming battle. I think it is extremely well done. Regards, SG

 

[Mat Lambert]

Where's the recommended place in the UK to order this? Have bought from the AFV store in the past but they don't seem to be stocking Alpine.
Cheers Mat

 

[T50]

In UK, SK Miniatures would be a good source.

 

[dinovision79]

I have to agree with most of you, it is totally awesome figure! Mainly because of the body language and the perfectly fitting expression (it has an expression!), some of you like it, some don't, which is fine. To me it shows surprise or tiredness and despair, seen on many wartime photos, can wait to see it's pair!
The paintjob is just as beautiful, as the sculpt!

 

[Steve Ski]

Good to see John's work out there, should be a winner.

Cheers, Ski.