WW1 Prussian Kraftfahrer Jon Smith Modellbau

[Larsen E. Whipsnade]

Kraftfahrer X 5 Otto's Got a New Coat

A little bit of progress on Otto's leather jacket. Still not satisfied and am going to try fooling around with a little glaze to give the leather a leather sheen.

(Look Nap! Arms!)

 

[Airkid]

He's starting to look the business Rick. I'd be happy with the leather myself. Maybe just a wee bit of wear on the cuffs and seams with some very dry brushing of a tan colour. The leather jerkins British Army drivers wore suffered the most wear where the left arm continually rubbed them while shifting gears. I've got a WW2 vintage one which has been patched on the LH skirt, which was quite common. That said, these German leather coats were often of horse hide and probably a bit harder-wearing.

I'm tempted to have a go at this chap myself

Phil

 

[Larsen E. Whipsnade]

Thanks, Phil, for the comments and suggestions. Always welcome. Come join the party! Otto is a really fun figure to paint.

Rick

 

[Larsen E. Whipsnade]

Kraftfahrer X 6 Otto Found a Pet

Nein Otto, das ist keine Katze!