Elite Panzer Soldiers

[Boris Knokhov]

I want to show two 3D-sculpted WSS panzer soldiers.
The seams and some parts are made special for the 35th scale,
therefore there is some simplification compared to 3D for large scale figures or 3D-images.
I have to show the finished figures a bit later.
Thank you for viewing.

click this image to show the full-size version

You can see a few more screenshots in my facebook also
https://www.facebook.com/BorisKnokhov/posts/107133553096324?pnref=story

 

[pokrad]

Great sculpting, looking forward to see them casted...

 

[Boris Knokhov]

This is the first finished 1/35 master
Thank you for viewing.

You can see a few more photos in my Facebook also.

 

[pmfs]

Wonderful work Boris.

cheers,
Pedro.

 

[Stelios Demiras]

Hello Boris,
Excellent sculpting. I noticed that the pistol case is small for my eyes or looks like very small. Check out some photos and the dimensions just to be sure.

Have Great Success
Stelios

 

[Osvald]

Terrific! How can I make an order for these figures?

 

[gedmagpie]

I'm in for a set too! Awesome pair that work very well together.

 

[JackG]

Great looking figs.

The side arm holster is likely the Walther PPK, which was issued to the Wehrmacht.

Just haven't been able to find an example photo of a panzer crewman with this type. Other than off duty and such, it is rare to find crew wearing sidearms while in combat around their vehicle.

 

[Oda]

Sensational work,very well executed!

Oda.

 

[Nezamay]

Terrific! How can I make an order for these figures?

You can find an answer in the comments of https://www.facebook.com/alpineminiatures/posts/1074155062702446

 

[MrBMB]

No Facebook
Are these going to be sold by Alpine????

 

[kidsbday7]

yes

 

[bogusman53]

Correct me if I'm wrong fellow planeteers, I think this may be a PPK (K for small), I own a real bring back Walther P.38 and I believe the holster depicted is a little too small.

 

[JackG]

Correct me if I'm wrong fellow planeteers, I think this may be a PPK (K for small), I own a real bring back Walther P.38 and I believe the holster depicted is a little too small.

Yes, this is why I posted the b/w photo to illustrate the small appearance of this gun's holster. Another sidearm that was also issued is the P-08 9mm Luger.

The PPK with it's shorter barrel might not have been as popular, with an accuracy range of about 20 yards. It is compact, but can't say with any certainty that it less prone to snag on the interiors of a panzer. For that reason, finding photos of crews wearing sidearms in combat is rare, but certainly if they were reconnoitering on foot or abandoning their vehicle it is plausible.

 

[bogusman53]

Thanks for the information, makes perfect sense. And a great pic of Guderian

 

[Nezamay]

I own a real bring back Walther P.38 and I believe the holster depicted is a little too small.

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[Måk]

Hello gentlemen , Boris may have gotten inspiration from the series of photos of Sturmbannfuhrer Christian Tychsen that appeared in the RZM books on the WSS during the Kursk Operation.

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/df/20/3a/df203a47b2f780b9db960aeb9c98a55f.jpg

https://66.media.tumblr.com/4978cd77a407dad6d4f06044e742315e/tumblr_nryp2nWuHP1r3eyedo1_500.jpg

The side arm holster looks to be small in those photos.

Best regards

Paul

 

[Nezamay]

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[Boris Knokhov]

This is the second finished 1/35 master
Thank you for viewing.

You can see a few more photos in my Facebook also.

 

[MrBMB]

Its only a 3d print till it's in my hand before Christmas