Brilliant fig. Fits the part to a T.
Did you put the web on his helmet yourself ? If so,what was used.?
Glazing is a painting method where you add successive thin layers of color in order to build up the shading. It also helps to preserve surface detail from being obscured by too much paint.
J

Well, I've been around, but not much modelling done. Busy with peripheral matters. Some basic construction, some bits and bobs of weathering...

I don't know which paint you use, but Vallejo has got glazing medium. Personally I find this better than just thinning with water, as this tends to separate the paint, while the medium doesn't..

Nice figure work G , looking good so far !!

Great line up G, I too wondered how you did that netting & not being an afficionado about the helmets themselves – reminds me of airborne, were they special issue for tank crew?

Hi Gareth,

All looking suitably dynamic and purposeful - I'm sure they will augment the vehicle just fine. A couple of points:

a. The Hornet Heads. The ones with the rimless helmet consist of 2 types suitable for Airborne and RAC - the helmet harness for the Airborne consists of an extra strap and a chin cup, and these therefore are no good for the RAC, who had a simple chinstrap. I note you're using one of the Airborne ones (chap holding mug with mouth open) but cannot quite see if the chin cup has been removed; if not, it should be.

b. '37 Pat belt. This really requires 2 x buckles at the rear. That said it is possible (just) that he crews have removed them in order not to foul anything should they be injured and be required to be dragged from a tank. I recall that in Junior Leaders we procured a second belt, removed the rear buckles and used it as a "Going on leave" piece of kit - those were the days when we had to travel in best uniform - however I suspect that in the Second World War unauthorised mods to issued kit may well have been frowned on. Anyway, simple enough to rectify - small tabs of card and etch buckles should do it. The buckles are angled so check your references - a simple Google of "37 Pat Web belt" should suffice.

c. Sten Gun sling. I'm afraid this looks a tad thick and perhaps you could replace it/slim it down a bit.

Otherwise I think you're pretty much there; they should look great when installed on your diorama.

Keep at it!

Brian

I totally agree with Brian! Keep at it man. If this is your first go-round you are already lookin' great! The best way ti improve is just keep doin' it!
All the figs are plausible in pose and have the right expressions,etc. Brian knows more about the Commonwealth kit by far so I will leave that to him.
I read about the Pixie suits and what impressed me was the earlier versions had a web harness sewn into the inside with a "pull handle" at the back of the collar opening. This helped grab a wounded tanker and yank him from a small hatch. The webbing went down and around the legs and crotch. I am pretty sure no other country thought of this for their tankers. Very thoughtful touch.
J

I totally agree with Brian! Keep at it man. If this is your first go-round you are already lookin' great! The best way ti improve is just keep doin' it!
All the figs are plausible in pose and have the right expressions,etc. Brian knows more about the Commonwealth kit by far so I will leave that to him.
I read about the Pixie suits and what impressed me was the earlier versions had a web harness sewn into the inside with a "pull handle" at the back of the collar opening. This helped grab a wounded tanker and yank him from a small hatch. The webbing went down and around the legs and crotch. I am pretty sure no other country thought of this for their tankers. Very thoughtful touch.
J

Things fall together nicely... Do not forget to add a name plate...

For not too expensive and good service, I can reccomend Name It in the UK..

This is one they made:

Very very nice. You have managed to create color interest in what could very easily be a monochromatic scene with the snow. Well done! Figs are coming along brilliantly IMHO.
J

Very , very cool G , excellent build !!

Wow G I'll hold off until you say it's done, meanwhile all I can say is you'll have to try very, very hard to screw this up now

Excellent scene, love it! You nailed the slop very well, Ruck Over Bby!