Jerry- great to see some more progress in this evolving build- those look like some fairly nasty wounds he has and I think you have got the balance of the wounds and blood just right- the viewer is drawn to the white and red obviously but its done in subtle and thoughtful way so as to also present the viewer with other things to view like the clothing in two different patterns and the general weary and wounded expression on his face.

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Jerry- great to see some more progress in this evolving build- those look like some fairly nasty wounds he has and I think you have got the balance of the wounds and blood just right- the viewer is drawn to the white and red obviously but its done in subtle and thoughtful way so as to also present the viewer with other things to view like the clothing in two different patterns and the general weary and wounded expression on his face.

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Thanks Karl,
I am always happy to see your input as you put forth a lot of thought into your posts. I was hoping to get the weary look as he is supposed to be one of the guys moved from the Castle Froid Cour back to LeGlieze after the Americans outflanked the positions of Gepanzertegruppe Peiper. I get the impression that not a lot of medical care was available in the cellers of the castle and so did not make these dressings very elabarat. What are the thoughts on adding a sling?
J

Looking at where you have him that seems such a difficult place to place a figure, due to the angles and equipment and then to get the pose and position looking natural, just fantastic mate. When you concentrate on his face he really does look old and the glasses certainly add to the effect- is it a Hornet head and are the glasses an aftermarket piece or scratchbuilt?

You have mad figure skills!

Nice job, especially on the face...makes him look like an old guy haha. I like those glasses too.

Actually, he kinda looks like one of my uncles...

-Conor

big talent there Buddy!! The others are definitely right!!!

It is always a pleasure to follow your threads!!

Cheers

Romain

Watch out Jerry......the ladies from Austria are especially "dangerous!!!

I know what I'm talking about!

Happily married for 30 years now!!

Cheers


Ah yes!! This one was also dangerous. They were all good long time friends and there were a lot of "dead soldiers" in the wine bucket. They were all born in Europe and in their 80's and all now live near me since the 1950s.
When they were leaving the Austian came up to me and said"Those German always give us a lot of trouble!!" with a straight face!! One of the German guys then said: "US? We give you trouble? Look at the guy you sent us in the 1930s!!!"

Of course they were all joking. It was a nice night for me. I miss Germany and Europe in general,England as well. I always seen to find more people to talk with over there as most of my countryman don't seem interested in all that much.
J

Romain

Jerry,

Excellent job with the figures

the back looks just fine, the front could use a little more lustre.

Apart from that the figure is very nice! Great job Sir!!

May I ask what you are using for your rifle/sub slings?? I like them very much!!

Cheers

Thanks Rom,
The back I think is benefiting more from the oil from my hands for it's shine! You are correct and I also think more shine is needed in front.
Some slings I make from wine bottle lead foil. This one happens to be from Alliancemodelworks because I liked the clasp.
J
J

Romain

Jerry- I was wondering where this fella had got to! I see you've been very busy with him. I must say the way you have the MP40 slung on his shoulder is millimetre perfect, it looks completely natural and in tune with his pose- even down to the way the strap digs into his shoulder patch. I can see what you mean about the coat- I don't like using any sort of acrylic gloss for simulating leather gloss- I prefer to use Future floor polish- the reason being a single coat provides a very subtle sheen- hence you can build up the gloss easily and without overdoing it or simply keep it to a nice subtle gloss for well used and/or dirty and dusty leather equipment.

I think you've nailed the face and skin painting here too and the light blue scarf is a great addition as it adds a nice bit of interest- drawing the eyes up to the face and giving a bit of color to the field grey clothes. I always thing things like a scarf also add a nice bit of personalisation to a figure- it stands out from others but it also, at least for me anyway, gets you thinking about things like maybe his wife gave it to him or things like that- it just always provides that little bit of an extra incentive to think beyond the plastic as it were!