WIP ARP rescue party

[razor]

Following on with my current Blitz interest, I present my latest ARP. A 1/35 panzer art figure slightly modified with odds and ends from the stash.
I wanted to show that these guys weren’t just busybodies but also got the horrible jobs too.


Thanks for looking.

Paul

 

[MCPWilk]

Always easy to forget the unsung heroes of the home front.

Mike

 

[Briggsy]

Great idea, another unusual subject and like Mike says a great tip of the hat to the unsung Heros.

Simon

 

[Merryweather]

Damn you beat me to it ! Got loads of blitz images as ideas but never knuckled down to actually doing something with them. I shall be following

 

[Viking Bob]

Another example of the unusual being made in model form. Superb again

 

[Nap]

Hi Paul

Wonderful idea and he looks great .....always good to know your rummaging through your bits box !

Really like the base shaping ....any plans for the hole contents ?

Looking forward to seeing more

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[NigelR]

Nice subject, excellent start. This one also looks like it will be full of character.

 

[razor]

Thanks guys. I’m working on the idea for a body buried in the rubble, a little worried it’ll look too ‘warhammer’ esq but we’ll see.

Paul

 

[Briggsy]

Cracking idea on the buried body, it isn't 'warhammeresq' at all, just a nod to the vital work these fellas did.

Simon

 

[Merryweather]

I'm sure it was a lot worse than Warhammer. I agree with Simon

 

[Nap]

Hi Paul

I agree with Mr B , highlights the vital but sometimes unpleasant work carried out

Poss another option rescuing a dog trapped in a utility pipe?

Looking forward to the next update

Nap

 

[razor]

Hi Paul

I agree with Mr B , highlights the vital but sometimes unpleasant work carried out

Poss another option rescuing a dog trapped in a utility pipe?

Looking forward to the next update

Nap

Ta. Think this is one for the bust painters.

 

[NigelR]

It was pretty bad, so I think you are justified in showing the reality of the Blitz. Just having part of the body visible is a good idea as it gets the message across without being too graphic.

 

[Viking Bob]

Agree with what has been said so far, good idea

 

[blaster]

Hi Paul,

I notice the photo shows the ARP wearing gloves. Would that be standard protection for these kinds of work?

Rgds Victor

 

[razor]

Hi Paul,

I notice the photo shows the ARP wearing gloves. Would that be standard protection for these kinds of work?

Rgds Victor

Hi Victor.
I believe standard issue was 1 set of overalls, 1 steel helmet, and 1 civilian gas mask, everything else was your own. Even wellington boots were pooled due to shortages which is why you see them with a number on the front. Most contemporary photos show no other safety equipment.
https://www.ww2civildefence.co.uk/uniforms.html
Paul

 

[blaster]

Hi Paul,
Thx for that great article. Much appreciated.

Rgds Victor

 

[Richie]

Hi Paul,
That's a nice looking figure which alone tells a powerful story. Well done.
cheers
Richie

 

[razor]

A small update. Feel better about the hand now it’s properly buried, I think I was getting daft zombie vibes before. Thanks for the advice.

Thanks
Paul

 

[Nap]

Hi Paul

Nice brickwork there , the angle works really well , the hint of a trapped person adds much and highlights the event

Thanks for sharing the updates on groundwork

Looking forward to seeing more

Have fun

Nap