Obergefreiter, Großdeutschland Division, Fall Bleu

[zyclyon]

Hi guys,

here's something that I've been busy with as of late. Progress had been rather slow due to an unfortunate hard-disc crash at work .

The head is a remodelled Hornet head with the helmet and MG-34 from DML, Gen 2 and other accessories from Tamiya.
The replacment barrel from the MG-34 is an offering from Schatton Modellbau (http://perthmilitarymodelling.com/reviews/...tton/sm3512.htm) but I opted to re-use the muzzel attachment from DML for the obvious better details. More work remains especially correctingthe tension on the MG sling.

cheers,

Calvin

 

[SPrimeau]

Awesome Calvin!
Will he be holding anything in other hand as I see his fingers were cut off, or a resculpt of hand? Can't wait to see painting process also. I always look forward to any of your postings.
Scott

 

[Parkadge]

Looks great, nicely angled photo too. I like the strap work.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Looks fine Calvin!

How do you do those straps?

Cheers

 

[Dan Morton]

Calvin - Excellent sculpting! Your work always shows such marvelous attention to detail. Is the field equipment harness made from brass sheet with added sculpted putty and wire? I'd like to understand how you did those.

All the best,
Dan

 

[garyjd]

Calvin, Fantastic job as always. The MG34 is really nice.~Gary

 

[LCoote]

G'day Calvin, Another masterpiece in the making!

 

[Christos]

Excellent work Calvin,
looking forward to see this project finished!
christos

 

[bonehead]

Hey calvin,

Excellent job, as usual!

I am just guessing here but the straps look like they are photo etched items.....

I can't wait to see this guy painted!

Mike

 

[kpk]

Hi Calvin,
wonderful - a great work!
Who is the manufacturer of the y-belts?

Regards
Klaus

 

[garyjd]

Calvin, Do you have other pictures of this piece?~Gary

 

[rej]

Awesome as always my friend

Take Care,

Ray

 

[captnenglish]

Cool

 

[Djoubri M]

very very... very good !

 

[zyclyon]

Originally posted by Uruk-Hai@Jul 8 2006, 05:26 PM
Looks fine Calvin!

How do you do those straps?

Cheers

Hi Janne,

sorry of the late reply. I've been experiencing some problems with my PC of late and I'm glad that's finally settled.

The straps were made from paper stifffen with super glue as well as rolled putty with talcum powder as a mediator. No particular reason as to why; just plain convenience.

cheers,

Calvin

 

[zyclyon]

Originally posted by Dan Morton@Jul 8 2006, 06:13 PM
Calvin - Excellent sculpting! Your work always shows such marvelous attention to detail. Is the field equipment harness made from brass sheet with added sculpted putty and wire? I'd like to understand how you did those.

All the best,
Dan

Dan and Klaus,
the "Y" straps and the buckles are a photo-etched offering from Aber which is sufficient to detail four figures. You got to hold your breath when you attach the buckles though; you don't want to be picking your nose and sorting through booger to find that small part!

HTH

Calvin

 

[zyclyon]

Originally posted by garyjd@Jul 9 2006, 05:03 AM
Calvin, Do you have other pictures of this piece?~Gary

Hi Gary,

specially for you
Kindly bear with the slightly oversized temporary helmet.

cheers,

Calvin

 

[YongA01]

Hi Calvin,

Nothing better then see this in flesh. Thanks for bringing it over to M-Workshop yesterday and really enjoy seeing the details. Thanks for the hospitality...

Allan

 

[zyclyon]

Hi Allan,

glad to know that you're back at home. It was also a pleasure to see your figures in the flesh too!
Good luck with the judging at the Tamiya contest in Malaysia over the weekend!

cheers,

Calvin

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Thanks Calvin!

Its allways enjoyable to see your creations.

Cheers