Obergefreiter, Großdeutschland Division, Fall Bleu

[Von Luch]

Hi Calvin,

Nice work as always. Very inspiring to say the least. Very nice figure conversion. I too am into figure conversions WWII German and do alot of research in my war books for my next conversion. When I saw this conversion it brought me to a figure that i've had my eyes on to create. The figure is a Grenedier in Stalingrad walking over rubble and planks. The book is 'Panzergrenediers in Action' by Squadron/Signals publications. Could this be the guy that inspired you? Hope you don't mind me asking. Thanks Calvin.

Jimmy El Greco's military Miniatures

 

[Von Luch]

Sorry about that . My URL for the Photo was not correct. Just go to my website to photos, last image. Thanks.

 

[Von Luch]

I think I figured it out with this URL business. I'm trying to get it right.
Thanks for your patience. Here's the figure, I hope! :o
[url=http://home.att.net/~jimmyelgreco/wsb/media/239575/site1016.jpg]http://home.att.net/~jimmyelgreco/wsb/medi...75/site1016.jpg[/url]

 

[zyclyon]

Hi James,

yes, that's the picture that inspired this piece.

cheers,

Calvin

 

[garyjd]

Calvin, Thanks for the additional pictures. I really like the pose and he really looks like he's wearing or carrying all that equipment.~Gary

 

[Roy]

Hi Calvin..very, very nice...the way that you've worked so carefully to depict the straps, some under tension, some loose...just looks absolutely beautiful and so realistic.

All the best...Roy.

 

[ArturM]

Superb! Great details. Can't wait to see him painted

cheers!
Artur

 

[jjgurk]

This is a stunner Calvin. As soon as I saw him I recognized him as a Stalingrad grenadier. Really looking forward to seeing him finished.

John

 

[zyclyon]

Hi guys,

thanks for the kind words. Here's another quick update before I head out for Sunday Mass.

Calvin

 

[vergilius]

High quality work ! Don't forget to publish the painted figure as well.

 

[zyclyon]

Originally posted by vergilius@Jul 25 2006, 08:03 PM
High quality work ! Don't forget to publish the painted figure as well.

As promised:

http://community.webshots.com/photo/552570...048845606DqUDLZ

http://community.webshots.com/photo/552570...048845606zUBHWv

Calvin

 

[Sambaman]

Calvin,
fantastic start, as usual!

Jay H.
OKC

 

[garyjd]

Calvin, Very very nice. The cuff title is incredible.~Gary

 

[jjgurk]

Calvin, that is an amazing figure. You've really captured the essence and feel of the photograph. He is spot on. My hat's off to you. How in the world did you manage the cuff title?

John

 

[RobH]

Originally posted by jjgurk@Aug 3 2006, 04:19 PM
How in the world did you manage the cuff title?

if you position your cursor over the image, Calvin has added some notes; it's an Archer transfer..................

 

[Christos]

Looks beautiful Calvin!
best regards
christos

 

[YongA01]

Hi Calvin,

Execellent figure...and looking forward for the completion

Allan

 

[rej]

Fantastic painting my friend.........as always I never excpect any less !!!

Will you be @ Euro? Bear with me if I've already asked you.......its been since Roma 2002 that we've met and talked some.........would be nice to have a beer or two or three (I'm quoting Rob here :lol: )

Take Care,

Ray

 

[wimpie]

:lol: Hellow mr Tan

very nicely done, I especialy like the way you sculpted the creases in the clothes.
As always, a fan

 

[Dan Morton]

Calvin - As always - an inspiration!

All the best,
Dan