WIP German Stormtrooper - WWI - 90mm Andrea Miniatures

[CondeJulian]

Hey guys,

This is my latest WIP, a 90mm Metal Figure from Andrea miniatures, German Stormtrooper WWI.

It's a commission work for a good friend and business. It will fly over half the world after done.

I primed the figure after cleaning with Tamiya Fine Grey Primer (Spray Can) which is a good solution for metal. I don't like white metal as a medium, the chance of getting the paint off with a mistake is a pain. Nothing on the modellers market is a great solution as metal primers go. Basf has a industrial product but it's almost biohazard and HAZMAT will show up at your door. This Tamiya is a great primer, and as good as it gets to hold on to metal.

Now, some painting, did the helmet using a base coat of Vallejo's Metal Colors to show up after chipping :

Now, done after a few steps

And did some wood on the shovel and rifle, now will wait for them to dry...

More to come...
Best
Julian

 

[Mariobusta]

Nice start . Always liked this figure but never got it because I much prefer resin .look forward to more progress

Neil

 

[Edorta]

The work you done with the helmet looks really good. I follow.

Military miniatures painted by Eduardo Garcia

 

[Fokionas]

I have this figure on my bench for quite a while ......I hope your threa willgive me inspiration.
Fokion

 

[megroot]

I have done this figure a few years ago, and i really like it nowdays.
The work on the helmet is beautifull as is the chipped paint.
The pain in this figure is the glass into the gasmask.

Marc

 

[CondeJulian]

Thanks guys, Yes, metal figures are a pain. I always give second thoughts on buying them, must be a desirable piece for sure.

Marc, yes, the glass is going to be a pain, they should have come pre-cut to help a little. Good thing they send 4 pieces, so you have a margin for error. I will tint it a little maybe with thinned smoke color, just to give a "old look".

Now I have finished the gas mask can. I have drilled it with a dremmel to give the correct depth, and also thinned the walls for better looks. It burns like hell to hold it while drilling lol, but it was worth it.

Here it is so far :

Later on will address the water cans and pliers.

Good sunday !

Julian

 

[bagelman1952]

I watch the progress of this with interest.

 

[Phater]

Looking very good. Watch the gas mask lenses. The frame design on them rubs off very easily.
Tom

 

[CondeJulian]

Looking very good. Watch the gas mask lenses. The frame design on them rubs off very easily.
Tom

Thanks Tom ! Yes, they are the real challenge here. Thanks for the heads up!

Julian

 

[CondeJulian]

Finished the water cans...did a subtle different filter one from another, to give it some life...

 

[TERRYSOMME1916]

A very realistic finish on the equipment, looking forward to seeing how you approach the uniform.
TERRY

 

[Steve Brodie]

Looking very good

 

[CondeJulian]

Thanks guys ! I should get to the uniform later this week...

 

[CondeJulian]

Finished the gas mask bag. Did a very subtle fabric texture simulation. Most of this bag is covered by the Rifle and Canteens but it deserves some attention

 

[CondeJulian]

Now the wire cutter. Really liked the wood grain on the handle. Tried acrylic this time for that...

 

[CondeJulian]

Now finished the rifle... The wood grain came out nice. On the photo, because my bench has a warm light, the tone is reddish (too excessive), but to the naked eye is not that much. I will take pro photos after completion, so later on...

Just to show the progress

 

[Perseas]

Magnificent work Julian, realistic result and excellent SBS!
Congratulations!!!

 

[Steve Brodie]

Not just Metal figures, i noticed the smallest 'speck' of paint had come of the tip of my kamikaze nose , now repaired and all sealed in with matt varnish. Only spotted it when i zoomed into a photo i had taken !!

 

[CondeJulian]

Not just Metal figures, i noticed the smallest 'speck' of paint had come of the tip of my kamikaze nose , now repaired and all sealed in with matt varnish. Only spotted it when i zoomed into a photo i had taken !!

Yup, but metal figures are a true magnet for nicks and chips. I find Vallejo Primer for plastic and resin a very reliable base coat as protection goes. Can’t remember failing on me with those mediums. But metal primers have a long way to go to really “grip” the model.

 

[CondeJulian]

Finished the Shovel now. Next (tomorrow) will decide if begin the uniform or the flesh tones...