WIP Dutch soldier 1/16

[Renéduret]

I decided to create a Dutch figure early second WW.

the battle lasted for 5 days or so, Holland wasn't prepared for a war.
Obsolete weapons ( some heavy guns were ordered in Germany but delivered without visors...) and their main weapon was the mannlicher of 1886.

Posting this tread also on a re- enactmentsite ( for different kind of reactions good idea) and collecting all I can get about details.
The Dutch soldier has never been so popular for research and I feel a bit obliged to do so.

knowing me it all starts with sketches

for eventual casting purpose I was inspired by my Harrisbuste.
Hands in this scale are hard to cast unless mounted on to something.

René

 

[billyturnip]

Sounds a very interesting project René, have you seen this?

Roger.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UKiUZgcz6A

 

[Renéduret]

No I didn't Roger, thanks!

René

 

[billyturnip]

You're welcome, others too, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ua7PWXkQOg&feature=related

 

[Eric P.M.]

René,

a Dutch soldier of may 1940 is always a great idea !
I've build several in 54mm. Attached you'll find some pictures that might be of help.
The main weapon was a Mannlicher based gun build by the Dutch factory Hembrug and known as the M95.

succes, Eric

 

[megroot]

thanks Roger,
Great scene.....i we can see our Dutch soldiers from those days.

 

[billyturnip]

Your welcome Marc. René's project is an interesting subject that desrves to be done.

Roger.

 

[Renéduret]

thanks guys!

Eric,
I never have seen any of your figures which regrets me.
especially when regarding we're fellow countrymen.

working on the helmet now, the rifle will be taken care of by a riflespecialist

René

 

[Renéduret]

 

[Eric P.M.]

Rene,

looks great ! One thing: don't you think the helmets needs a deeper curve at the back?
I've tryed to past a picture of a real M27 helmet in your last photo to show you what I meen. The area indicated in red.....

cheers, Eric

 

[Renéduret]

yes thanks Eric,

it's just a start to have something to work on. Helmets are made in different stages.
the curve will be important.
The head underneath only has a carrying purpose for the oven, a new one will be provided.

René

 

[marius'mules]

René

Very good start.

Wow--- You work at a blistering pace!

 

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[Renéduret]

 

[megroot]

like what you are doing so far

 

[Renéduret]

Dankjewel marc....


( the thought about Stevy Ray is still around, just finding a way to scratch the strat)


groet,

René

 

[megroot]

Dankjewel marc....


( the thought about Stevy Ray is still around, just finding a way to scratch the strat)


groet,

René

I have a Stratocaster sculpted. Get it from Lee van Quang.
The only thing i have to do is sculpting a bust of Stevie Ray just like in the avatar.
There was once a guy here at the forum who promised years ago to do that, but never hear anything.

marc

 

[Renéduret]

you should have posted his strat and ask: Who..?

is it 1/9? or bigger?
The strat I actually know in an anatomic way but switched to the spanish guitar.

René ( who will send you a pb)

 

[Renéduret]

hm, forgot to tell.

the oval sign on the helmet will be ( hopefulley) performed in pe.
It's terrible to this manually.