Fallschirmjager

[John van Pelt]

This is starting to become a great thread guys .
Here is the first pair finished of a total of 7 soldiers for the Tiger II.
Greetings John.

 

[Martin64]

Like your style, John. - They look suitably battered and shading and highlighting is very dramatic. The trousers were btw made in grey-green/field grey cloth to improve concealment - especially towards the late phase of WW II. But that is of course your choice and will hopefully not trigger another commenter`s war,
Cheers, Martin

 

[Diegoff]

This thread has reminded me a pic that I gatherd some time ago, when I was doing some research in order to sculpt a Fallschirmjaeger:

 

[Martin64]

Good call Diego!


The 2nd pattern jump smock abandoned the "step in-design" of the first pattern
Cheers, Martin

 

[taff edwards]

Hi John
They are really a beautiful pair love the paint work and shading weathering as said is subtle but very effective

Great cheers Chris

 

[Diegoff]

It is evident a piece of cloth added in the low back as a modification to open the "bonesack" of an old model.

 

[Babelfish]

Superb brushwork John. Both figures are outstanding.

- Steve

 

[John van Pelt]

Hello planeteers, I found some time during the Christmas holidays to work on the third figure. I decided to go for the faded 3 tone camo on this one.
I will add the gunslings later. The clothing will of course have some additional weathering as soon as the tank is ready.
I'm determined to finish this, but I wonder if it will be in 2015 . Still 2 more sitting fallschirmjager to go and of course the tank commander.
Comments welcome.
Cheers and a good 2015 for everyone.

John van Pelt.