The figures have been quite a challenge to paint en masse, because of the variety of clothing - they weren't all kitted out in field grey, that's for sure. Quite a lot of civilian items were used and even old helmets from the first war and captured materials.
Here's some pictures of the first batch on the workbench:
I'll take some more pictures when they are all finished.
Painting those tiny swastikas would have been impossible without my headband magnifier!
All the best,
John.
Lovely paintwork!
ReplyDeleteThanks Rodger. Working on some Kokoda Aussies at the moment, then back into more Volkssturm.
DeleteSuperlative work. You can check on U-Tube for images of the Volksturm particularly on the old German newsreels they have. You've really captured the look - motley and desperate.
ReplyDeleteHi CC!
DeleteI'm really glad you think they look "motley and desperate" :-)
Looking good. I can see them on the table already. Lovely job.
ReplyDeleteThanks Simon. Ahhh you must have some sort of satellite surveillance, looking through windows at private citizens wargaming tables :-)
DeleteThanks Chris, very kind of you. I won't be doing the basing for this commission, but I have since painted the integral bases to make them look tidy for photos.
ReplyDeleteGreat work- love the guy in the Alpine hat.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Pete.
Cheers Pete. Yes there's some characterful sculpts in this bunch.
DeleteAmazing work mate. They're lovely figures aren't they?
ReplyDeleteBTW, i've almost gotten around to flocking the bases of the saracens you painted for me, i'll post some pictures on my blog when they are done!
Ben
Hi Ben, thanks mate, glad you like them.
DeleteCool, it would be great to see how they turned out :-)
Cheers,
John.
They look fantastic John. Great job.
ReplyDeleteYou are truly kind Sir Nick!
DeleteWow they are lovely Jacksarge, never heard of that 20mm range before, cracking figures!
ReplyDeleteCheers Paul. The same sculptor does the Battlefield/Blitz 20mm stuff.
DeleteLovely paint job as ever. What headband magnifier are you using, fancy getting one myself? Thanks
ReplyDeleteHi Andy, thanks mate.
DeleteI have this one: http://jewellerssupplies.com.au/megaview-easifit-headloupe-p-6109.html