Almost finished with these figures (seems like its taking for ever .. Enjoy:






Altered the sling a bit .. it seemed too long:




Thanks for watching!!!

Think you have done a masterful job on both quilted uniforms. I've build the other figure from the set, the one with the rifle over his shoulder.I wasn't happy with the finale result. Dont want to take anthing from you build, but i think the one trooper could do with a very light grey wash on his bright white hood. Apart from that A1. How did you get the finish on the quilted uniforms, when I trided I got a very flat finish and didn't like it one bit. Thanks for posting , maybe with your help I can try and make a start on the NCO, the one looking around with the MG 40( IMOI a really great figure). Thanks Geraint

Infact after looking at you posts again a arm going to start building the NCO and hopefully wait for your replies on how you tackelled the paint job on the other two troops, one helping his wounded brother in arms. These have been a fav of mine since they come out

I would like to know the manufacturer of these figures and the kit number if possible.
Both figures look very nice by the way
Joe

Joe the Figs are 1st Luftwaffe Field Division, Novgorod1944 Gen 2. kit No 6274, IMOA there are some of the best Gen 2 figs Dragon have made.Loads of extras and great details Highly Recomended, I'm sure you wount be dissapointed, Geraint

The step that I took was: First paint the figures. I then applied a coat of future which allowed for the application of a burnt amber wash that stuck to the crevices of the uniform to give it the worn look. The figure painted in grey got a basic black wash. For the wash, i used tubed oil paint. Hope this helps.

The link below helped me with the build and painting. Good link for basic figure assembly and painting (setp by setp).
http://www.militarymodelling.com/forums/postings.asp?th=17851

Thanks Herrman, I think Future was the missind link,. When i put a wash on the figure I done, It sort of stuck to the raised parts of the quilted uniform and didn't flow to well into the crease's, thanks for the tip hopefully I can get it right on the NCO. Cheers Geraint I also think they look better with there helmets. Thanks again

This kit has been reviewed here. The pictures there were a big help in figuring out the figures and their poses.
Joe

hermann those figures look amazing! one question though how did you get such a good convincing finish on the rifle? Ant.

I painted the rifle with a wood-brown color. I later applied Future. Once it dried, I applied a bit of burnt amber oil wash on the rifle stock and while it was still wet I gently brushed some of the walsh away with a brush that had turpintine (passing it horizontally..leaving a dark brown streak resembling wood grain.

I meant burnt umber not amber

cheers hermann, i'll try it, might have a go on pioneer tools aswell i'm sure the technique would work for those aswell again thanxs. this is the reason i joined this site you learn something new everyday

Finished adding a matte finish to the figures and a rifle to the support figure.

Hermann,

Those figures are looking really good I like the way you have done the uniforms, like them!

Jerry