WW1 Prussian Officer
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Meet Hauptmann Georg Johann Gambolputty von Ulm, a 1:12 scale WW1 Prussian officer bust by Sabot Miniatures (Gambolputty for short)
He comes packaged in a clamshell pack with a 4/c label which can serve as a painting reference.
The parts are packed in two separate poly bags, one with Gambolputty's body the other with all of the small parts, for a total of 7 parts. There is no internal packaging to cushion the bust during shipment. There was no damage to any of the parts however.
All the parts are very clean with just a little clean up to do. Little flash, no flow marks. All in all excellent casting job.
Lots of molded in detail. Everything is crisp and clear. Head and arm have locator pins to ensure proper fit and orientation making for easy assembly.
He comes packaged in a clamshell pack with a 4/c label which can serve as a painting reference.
The parts are packed in two separate poly bags, one with Gambolputty's body the other with all of the small parts, for a total of 7 parts. There is no internal packaging to cushion the bust during shipment. There was no damage to any of the parts however.
All the parts are very clean with just a little clean up to do. Little flash, no flow marks. All in all excellent casting job.
Lots of molded in detail. Everything is crisp and clear. Head and arm have locator pins to ensure proper fit and orientation making for easy assembly.
captnenglish
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I have this in my stash waiting to be painted, my only quip is that the holster appears to be on the wrong side, but I need to check my references
Pic from WW1 appears to show holster on both sides. I think it may have been a matter of personal preference.
Rick
Happy to be corrected but looking at rank badges on arm , I think that picture is post war approx 1934 but wearing WW1 helmets , possibly a cavalry unit
Nap
Happy to be corrected but looking at rank badges on arm , I think that picture is post war approx 1934 but wearing WW1 helmets , possibly a cavalry unit
Nap
Hi Rick
I guess a Hauptmann would have freedom to wear his kit to suit himself. Not sure there was a dress regulation in force for sidearms in the IGA in any case.
I agree with Nap, the cavalry look to be early Wehrmacht.
Looks like a nicely sculpted figure BTW
Phil
I guess a Hauptmann would have freedom to wear his kit to suit himself. Not sure there was a dress regulation in force for sidearms in the IGA in any case.
I agree with Nap, the cavalry look to be early Wehrmacht.
Looks like a nicely sculpted figure BTW
Phil
I defer to the two of you. Your eyes are better than mine. But how about this? (Cribbed from the Luger Forum).
Rick
I defer to the two of you.
Rick
I'm no expert but that would appear to be the case, Phil. Here's a little more evidence.
Rick
Rick
Interesting photos Rick. If sculptors produced figures like the trio in the second pic, they would be laughed out of the hall. The guy in the middle seems to be wearing the old Reichskommission revolver - the other two have the 8" barrel artillery P-08 with the long holster strapped to a flat wooden clip-on stock, and separate double mag pouches. Interesting that the pickelhaube covers have different numerals, so three guys from different units.
Phil
Phil
Wooden indians. The boys remind me of the Lily von Schtupp dance routine chorus boys if you recall the Blazing Saddles bar room scene.
Rick
Rick
Some minor touch up but otherwise he's beginning to look a lot like Hauptmann von Gambolputty of Ulm. Painted with Vallejo and AK acrylics.
I have mine here as well and will attempt to do the coat like Mr Rice ...his artwork is inspirational
Hi Rick
Coming along really nicely , I would put a wash over the eagle etc and then re look at the highs
Thanks for updates
Happy benchtine
Nap
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Good progress so far, that face looks great. I like the look of the helmet, nice and shiny, will you add a wash to the fittings?
As for the holster, as already mentioned, side arms are usually worn either for preference, or to fit with other equipment. Not for quick draw ability... that was only ever a requirement in the 'old west'...
As for the holster, as already mentioned, side arms are usually worn either for preference, or to fit with other equipment. Not for quick draw ability... that was only ever a requirement in the 'old west'...
Thanks, Sven. Whereabouts in Pennsylvania? I live on the western edge of the Pocono mountains.
Rick
PS: I'm curious to see what I'll do with his coat too! lol
Nap and Henk, thanks to both.
Yes, I'm planning a wash for the eagle and chin scales. My original intent was to do a dry brush of gold mixed with silver over them instead of the traditional dark wash but it didn't work, not enough contrast. So out comes the dark wash! One of those "minor touch ups" left to do before I begin to tackle his coat - don't you just hate "minor touch ups"?
Rick
Yes, I'm planning a wash for the eagle and chin scales. My original intent was to do a dry brush of gold mixed with silver over them instead of the traditional dark wash but it didn't work, not enough contrast. So out comes the dark wash! One of those "minor touch ups" left to do before I begin to tackle his coat - don't you just hate "minor touch ups"?
Rick
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A lot of stippling, of course
I lived in Carlisle, close to Harrisburg, and spent many weekend at Gettysburg.
stipple... stipple...stipple...A lot of stippling, of course
I lived in Carlisle, close to Harrisburg, and spent many weekend at Gettysburg.
You were about 100 miles south of me then. I've been to the battlefield many times. I don't know how you feel, but every time I've been standing on Little Round Top or at the jumping off point for Pickett's Charge looking across a mile of open field to the Union lines I get the feeling that those men are still there.. still fighting.
Rick
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