WIP Dutch soldier 1/16

[Eric P.M.]

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

René,

In my opinion the helmetplate looks oké. The only thing missing now are the revits on the sides and back.

Cheers, Eric

 

[Renéduret]

I know Eric.

still, at this scale a nice lion should be seen, with his sword.
I will work on this figure an await some pe- design.
It's worthwile, can make or break your figure, especially considering all the foreplay I have and wil have regarding this figure.

in a minute I will go to a bookstore and see if there's more about Dutch soldiers.

 

[Eric P.M.]

...more? What more would you like to know?
I've got loads of info. Feel free to ask.....

 

[Renéduret]

well , first and foremost I like collecting books.
If there were such a book like; 'the Dutch soldier of may 1940' I would buy it immediately.

If the pe-job and the mannlicher go well I want to do a serie of Dutch figures 1/16.
For that matter I need different views of clothing, gear, bags and pouches.
I know the KMA ( Dutch Military CO school) edited a lot of books and they will catch my attention when available.

pics of the belt, bottle and even shoes.

René

 

[Martin Antonenko]

For that matter I need different views of clothing, gear, bags and pouches.
I know the KMA ( Dutch Military CO school) edited a lot of books and they will catch my attention when available.

pics of the belt, bottle and even shoes.

Have a look here...:

Helmet:

http://nwwone.org/world-war/worldwar-image-large/original-pre-1940-dutch-army-helmet-complete_250801344768.jpg

Belt:

http://www.dutchmilitaria.com/wp-content/uploads/wpsc/product_images/NLriem2-3-dutchmilitaria.com.jpg

Bottle:

http://www.ioffer.com/i/old-dutch-army-water-bottle-with-canvas-pouch-381318104

More Uniform and Helmet-Details:

http://www.militariashop.nl/naslagwerken-boeken-/veldgrijs-nederlandse-leger-1912-1940.html

Cheers

 

[Renéduret]

there truly is something like 'the dutch Soldier'!

unfortunately sold out :-(

but very helpful Martin!

René

 

[Eric P.M.]

Have a look here...:
Bottle:

http://www.ioffer.com/i/old-dutch-army-water-bottle-with-canvas-pouch-381318104

René, Martin,

watch out! The bottle shown here is a US-model used by the Dutch army in the '50.
The waterbottle used in 1940 was attached to the haversack and looked like:
On the left the model 1917, on the right the 1939 model.

More details on:
http://www.leger1939-1940.nl/Uniform/start_uniform.htm

 

[Renéduret]

I heard that it was sewed to the haversack. the bag looks familiar to me.

thanks,
René

 

[Martin Antonenko]

Thanks for correcture, Eric!

Cheers

 

[Renéduret]

second helmet:

 

[Martin Antonenko]

I think, this is it!

Cheers

 

[Renéduret]

 

[pokrad]

Great work Rene !
Badge on the helmet looks very well detailed.

 

[Renéduret]

yes, I had my 'moment' today

I think this is a 1/150 detail....
I ordered this detail in pe but the PE man has his holidays

so...nobody will be hurt if I try....

 

[Renéduret]

sketching another head.
still under construction.

 

[Renéduret]

 

[Eric P.M.]

Rene,

I love the expression of this guy. Looks to me a man in his thirties who doesn’t take the Grebbeline all that serious as a defence against German panzer….

Cheers, Eric

 

[pokrad]

Yap, this is very good face, and that was fast !

 

[Renéduret]

yes Eric, this man has had better days...

Polished this one Darko and baked:

 

[gordy]

Very nice René