WIP Critique Alpine WSS Wiking

[Rompy]

Hi pF,

Started working on this 1/16 figure from Alpine. Some pics to share. Currently working on the anorak.

Comments and critiques always welcomed

 

[Babelfish]

Taking shape very nicely. The fur effect in the hood is very good.

- Steve

 

[pmfs]

Put some camo on it mate.
Great start!

Following.....................


Pedro.

 

[bogusman53]

Who's he calling an anorak?

 

[Rompy]

Another WIP shot, working downwards to the lower part of the parka

 

[swralph]

Looking good

 

[Rompy]

Moving on to the pants next

Keeping it simple without the camo this time

 

[Rompy]

Attempt at the winter pants. Not sure if these are the felt boots worn by the wss or are just normal marching boots. (I found some references for the felt boots. the leather is kinda of dark reddish brown. )

 

[Jeff T]

Very nice work Rompy!


Cheer's,
Jeff.

 

[Ferris]

Excellent work on the white.

I've only seen this figure painted with the felt boots so far. Would make sense as well given the cold setting and stage of the war.

Cheers
Adrian

 

[smudger1960]

Nice work rompy,not sure about the boots though !,they could be black as well I suppose,nice job,congratulations mate

 

[gothicgeek]

Very nice and good to see that parka in field grey

Boots .... I would go toward a black, grey if very worn ...

IIRC german boots were made and then dyed so wear will reveal tan and/or natural leather colours...

 

[Sturm Grenadier]

Hello Rompy, Here are a few examples of the felt boots. Your figure looks great so far. Regards, SG

 

[Rompy]

Thanks guys

SG, appreciate the photos of the felt boots Looks like there are a few variants of the felt boots. I based mine off the "Deutsche Soldaten" book by andrea

 

[Rompy]

Simple snow base done. Now to lightly weather the parka and pants while trying not to mess it up

 

[Rompy]

Calling this done. Appreciate any comments/critiques Thanks )

more pics at http://www.planetfigure.com/threads/waffen-ss-wiking-trooper.66104/