Another One Bites The Dust!

[bonehead]

Another masterpiece! The pose and folds are so natural and realistic. Did you work from photos or do you have a " map" in your brain?
Pekka N.

Terve taas Pekka!

I always work from photos when I can. But I find that period photos only supply so much information. So, inevitably, sculpting the clothing is a combination of research, practical knowledge ( Yes, there is a sort of "map" in my brain - been doing this for over 25 years now) and faking it. I did have some good references for this figure though. That is a bit different than, say, a British colonial figure for instance.

And just to be clear before everybody gets too pedantic about Fallschirm uniforms - I was working from a specific photo for this figure. The photo showed the figure dressed and equipped exactly as shown - first model jump smock with concealed zippers, gloves, k98, and white scarf. Sorry, i cannot find the photo online here, but at least one caption said the figure was from Holland or Belgium (sorry, i have forgotten which "low country"). So, I know it is correct because I have the photo which shows it to be so!

Of course, the first pattern jump smock is correct for Kreta as well. He is perhaps a little too warmly clothed for Crete, but not out of the question. Also, this pattern smock was worn in splinter camo by some troops in Crete - so camo is possible if you want it. With that, I will do no more 'splainin'.

Anyway, thanks to everybody for the nice comments. Now buy a kit from Taesung to show how much you like it. That way, there will be more such figures in the future.......

Cheers!!

Mike

 

[Johan]

Now buy a kit from Taesung to show how much you like it.

... Well I just pre-ordered two kits from my usual dealer in Europe !

If you allow me, the photo you mention appears in the book by Willem Ridder "Countdown to Freedom" on p. 52 and is supposed to be Oberleutnant Horst Kerfin who landed with his men very near to the Feijenoord football stadium in Rotterdam, from where they hi-jacked a tramway car and drove it all the way to Waalhaven harbour, where they met up with other troops who landed by HE-59 seaplane.
I have gathered all photographic material here in one image (the photo the figure is based on + actual photos of Horst Kerfin + a portrait of Kerfin by Willrich) Kerfin was a Ritterkreuztrager by the way - don't know if he got it for driving a Dutch tram through Rotterdam or for some other brave deed...

Cheers, and I can't wait to get this figure, it's a beauty

 

[Sturm Grenadier]

Hello Mike, Beautifully sculpted with excellent details on the jump smock. A drawing of the Kerfin photo was in Military Modelling many years ago, showing him in splinter camo. I'll be ordering this figure soon. Excellent work Mike. Congrats, Regards, SG

 

[mil-mart]

Mike outstanding sculpting, a ' how to lesson' in drapery.

Cheers Ken

 

[housecarl]

Superb work Mike.
Carl.

 

[BigDaddy]

Excellent Mike-

Matt

 

[bonehead]

... Well I just pre-ordered two kits from my usual dealer in Europe !

If you allow me, the photo you mention appears in the book by Willem Ridder "Countdown to Freedom" on p. 52 and is supposed to be Oberleutnant Horst Kerfin who landed with his men very near to the Feijenoord football stadium in Rotterdam, from where they hi-jacked a tramway car and drove it all the way to Waalhaven harbour, where they met up with other troops who landed by HE-59 seaplane.
I have gathered all photographic material here in one image (the photo the figure is based on + actual photos of Horst Kerfin + a portrait of Kerfin by Willrich) Kerfin was a Ritterkreuztrager by the way - don't know if he got it for driving a Dutch tram through Rotterdam or for some other brave deed...

Cheers, and I can't wait to get this figure, it's a beauty

Thanks Johan!

So now everybody can see the photo that inspired my figure. And the caption, (once again) mentions Holland. Anyway, thanks again to one and all for your nice comments and even purchases. Also, watch this space as i am knocking more projects off the bucket list as we speak.....

Cheers!!

Mike

 

[T50]

Great figure work, Mike.
This figure kit is being shipped out to the dealers starting today.

 

[weather wax]

I have just started to do some sculpting in this scale but I don't think I will bother. I just will not be as goo as this!!
but on the other hand it dose inspire me to carry on.great work maybe you could show how you do such great work.
cheers george

 

[bonehead]

I have just started to do some sculpting in this scale but I don't think I will bother. I just will not be as goo as this!!
but on the other hand it dose inspire me to carry on.great work maybe you could show how you do such great work.
cheers george

Here you go!

http://www.planetfigure.com/threads/german-motorcyclist-wwii-sculpt.37420/

I hope that helps.......

 

[Barke02]

A fantastic and historically accurate figure Mike, very well done!

If you've got a bucket list, then here's prayin' you's immortal!

All the best,
Jon.

 

[weather wax]

cheers mike perfect!!

 

[diamond cutter]

Excellent as always Mike! I do miss the Kirin days!

 

[bonehead]

Excellent as always Mike! I do miss the Kirin days!

Yeah, me too. Back then i actually got a decent paycheck for my work. Those were the days.......

 

[diamond cutter]

Ditto mate

 

[old grumbler]

Beautiful piece, bravo Mike!

 

[Johan]

The Eagle has landed

 

[bonehead]

The Eagle has landed

Hey, good for you Johan! I don't even have one of those........

 

[Johan]

... well I noticed that the supplier where I (pre)ordered this one from has already sold out Alpine 16019 it seems a popular one.

BTW will visit Eben-Emael next year, will take pictures and send them to you and Taesung if you like