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Title: Re: Storming Eagles(Fallschirmjäger for Disposable Heroes)(Update 21.10.12)
Post by: Axebreaker on 03 August 2010, 10:22:42 PM: (http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp84/khraid/Fallschirmjager/P1060279.jpg)

Hello folks this is my latest project I've wanted to do for some time,but had other commitments that prevented it.So far this project has been difficult,but very fun to do.This is half of my first squad and represents a obergefreiter overseeing the placement of the squads MG 42 .The scene is taking place somewhere in Normandy.
Their background is from the 6th Fallschirmjägerregiment of the 2nd Fallschirmjägerdivision during their actions in Normandy and Holland commanded by Oberstleutnant Freiherr von der Heydte.The regiment at it's core was formed of veterans from Crete,North Africa and Italy with the addition of Luftwaffe ground personnel in 1944 at Köln-Wahn.At this point they acted more in the role as elite light infantry then actual paratroopers,because of the heavy losses the Fallschirmjäger units and battalions sustained on a para drop campaign in Crete.However, they did keep the honorific title Fallschirmjäger to instill a sense of being part of an elite formation.
They saw action at Sainte Maris du Mont,Saint-Mere-Eglise,Carentan where they fought so hard their enemy nick named them "The lions of Carentan",battle of the bocage,The raid on St. Germain-sur-Seves,Operation Lüttich,and finally Market Garden in Holland.
The Fallschirmjäger in this time frame is very nice for painters as it offers a chance to change up the uniform.Many of the veterans were still wearing the plain olive green jump smocks in addition to the splinter and marsh camo smocks with tropical and luftwaffe blue trousers becoming more common in addition to the standard field gray.As a result, the appearance of the troopers will be quite mixed for reasons given above.
A note on the luftwaffe blue trousers in that many historians contend this never happened,but with the influx of luftwaffe field units into the ranks I think it was probably likely and so a few will have them.
My blog has additional pictures and the test figures I did for each camoflage scheme for those curious.All figures are Artizan Designs which are my favorite for this period,although BAM does a nice product as well.
I hope some of you enjoy viewing this project .As always,I welcome your opinions. :)

Corporal in Splittermuster(Splinter Pattern) & Sumpfmuster(Marsh Pattern) camouflage.

(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp84/khraid/Fallschirmjager/P1060268-1.jpg)

(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp84/khraid/Fallschirmjager/P1060270-1.jpg)

MG 42 Gunner in Sumpfmuster 43'(Marsh Pattern)

(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp84/khraid/Fallschirmjager/P1060198-1.jpg)

(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp84/khraid/Fallschirmjager/P1060196-1.jpg)

Assitant MG 42 gunner in Sumpfmuster 44'(Marsh/Water pattern)

(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp84/khraid/Fallschirmjager/P1060184-1-1.jpg)

(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp84/khraid/Fallschirmjager/P1060185-1.jpg)

Jäger in Splttermuster(Splinter Pattern)

(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp84/khraid/Fallschirmjager/P1060169-1.jpg)

(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp84/khraid/Fallschirmjager/P1060170-1.jpg)

Christopher
Title: Re: Storming Eagles(Fallschirmjäger for Disposable Heroes)
Post by: answer_is_42 on 03 August 2010, 11:35:23 PM: Fantastic, your splinter camo is superb. How many figures will the force include?
Title: Re: Storming Eagles(Fallschirmjäger for Disposable Heroes)
Post by: Lowtardog on 04 August 2010, 12:07:04 AM: Pure envy :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Storming Eagles(Fallschirmjäger for Disposable Heroes)
Post by: Roustam on 04 August 2010, 02:45:10 AM: Christopher,

Great stuff.....glad to see someone correctly paint the various camo schemes of the 6thFJR at this time. You're absolutely correct regarding the vets wearing the 1st version jump smock.

Russ
Title: Re: Storming Eagles(Fallschirmjäger for Disposable Heroes)
Post by: Col.Stone on 04 August 2010, 03:20:11 AM: Excellent excellent & awesome :D

I've got a load of FJ to paint sometime in the future and these go straight in the inspirationfolder =)
Title: Re: Storming Eagles(Fallschirmjäger for Disposable Heroes)
Post by: Aaron on 04 August 2010, 12:12:07 PM: Beautiful. I've got a load to paint also, but I took the easy route and bought the Crusader figures to do early war (and thus avoid the camo!).
Title: Re: Storming Eagles(Fallschirmjäger for Disposable Heroes)
Post by: DFlynSqrl on 04 August 2010, 12:21:39 PM: They look great. I recently painted some FJ's myself. Yours put mine to shame! Your camo looks great.
Title: Re: Storming Eagles(Fallschirmjäger for Disposable Heroes)
Post by: Axebreaker on 04 August 2010, 04:37:42 PM: @Everyone

Thank you for the support!! :D

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How many figures will the force include?

The first squad will number at 9,but the entire platoon plus support will total somewhere over 50 or 60 plus a couple vehicles.

Christopher
Title: Re: Storming Eagles(Fallschirmjäger for Disposable Heroes)
Post by: Michi on 04 August 2010, 10:01:06 PM: Wonderful work Christopher! But why 9 instead of 10 men?
Title: Re: Storming Eagles(Fallschirmjäger for Disposable Heroes)
Post by: Axebreaker on 04 August 2010, 10:13:56 PM: Quote from: Michi on 04 August 2010, 10:01:06 PM
Wonderful work Christopher! But why 9 instead of 10 men?

Thank you! :)

I only have the generic list from the rulebook and there it adds up to 9(need to get Angriff ::))
Sergeant
LMG Gunner
Private

Corporal
Privates(x5)

Upgrade Corporal to MP 40 +5
Upgrade Private with rifle grenade HE Free
Add panzerfaust 60 +22 (if that's not an upgrade but actually an additional trooper then 10 can be reached)

Am I reading the list wrong or was there a typo? :?

Christopher
Title: Re: Storming Eagles(Fallschirmjäger for Disposable Heroes)
Post by: Michi on 04 August 2010, 10:48:36 PM: Quote from: Axebreaker on 04 August 2010, 10:13:56 PM
Am I reading the list wrong or was there a typo?

I don´t know the list, but I remember I read German infantry should be squads of 10 men according to Wehrmacht regulations.
Title: Re: Storming Eagles(Fallschirmjäger for Disposable Heroes)
Post by: Axebreaker on 05 August 2010, 02:28:32 PM: Yes,I would think 10 as well,but it only adds up to 9 unless you buy the optional panzerfaust trooper or at least that's how I read it. :?

Christopher
Title: Re: Storming Eagles(Fallschirmjäger for Disposable Heroes)
Post by: Col.Stone on 05 August 2010, 03:09:53 PM: rulebook list is for grenadiers, and pretty generic, the angriff book has "proper" FJ..

that one has 2 5man sections, both with LMG's, and options to add up to 2 more bodies iirc
Title: Re: Storming Eagles(Fallschirmjäger for Disposable Heroes)
Post by: Axebreaker on 05 August 2010, 03:12:54 PM: Quote from: Col.Stone on 05 August 2010, 03:09:53 PM
rulebook list is for grenadiers, and pretty generic, the angriff book has "proper" FJ..

that one has 2 5man sections, both with LMG's, and options to add up to 2 more bodies iirc

Yep it is generic.I really need to pick up a copy of Angriff.Thanks for the heads up. :)

Christopher
Title: Re: Storming Eagles(Fallschirmjäger for Disposable Heroes)
Post by: richardpate on 22 August 2010, 10:35:36 PM: :) beautiful
Title: Re: Storming Eagles(Fallschirmjäger for Disposable Heroes)(Update 15.12.10)
Post by: Axebreaker on 15 December 2010, 12:14:19 AM: Adding a few more Fallschirmjägers to my growing force.Just 3 more to go and I'll be finished with my first reinforced squad! :)

Wounded Fallschirmjäger with MP40 in Splittermuster(Splinter)camouflage

(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp84/khraid/Fallschirmjager/2010-11-21005.jpg)

(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp84/khraid/Fallschirmjager/2010-11-21003.jpg)

Fallschirmjäger with Panzerfaust in Sumpmuster(Marsh/Water) 44

(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp84/khraid/Fallschirmjager/2010-11-21010.jpg)

(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp84/khraid/Fallschirmjager/2010-11-21008.jpg)

Fallschirmjäger MG42 Team in a mix of Sumpmuster(Marsh/Water) 44 and Splittermuster(Splinter)camouflage

(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp84/khraid/Fallschirmjager/2010-12-14002.jpg)

(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp84/khraid/Fallschirmjager/2010-12-14005.jpg)

Fallschirmjäger with a FG 42 in both Sumpmuster 43(Marsch/Water) and Splittermuster(Splinter)Camouflage

(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp84/khraid/Fallschirmjager/2010-12-14007.jpg)

(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp84/khraid/Fallschirmjager/2010-12-14010.jpg)

Christopher
Title: Re: Storming Eagles(Fallschirmjäger for Disposable Heroes)(Update 15.12.10 p.2)
Post by: fitterpete on 15 December 2010, 12:32:35 AM: Christopher,
Your camo is absolutely perfect! I have about a hundred FJs painted and while I'm proud of them yours look as good as the ones in the painting tutorial I used to paint mine! Nice!
Pete
Title: Re: Storming Eagles(Fallschirmjäger for Disposable Heroes)(Update 15.12.10 p.2)
Post by: Calimero on 15 December 2010, 01:10:12 AM: Pretty amazing work 8)
Title: Re: Storming Eagles(Fallschirmjäger for Disposable Heroes)(Update 15.12.10 p.2)
Post by: Mr.J on 15 December 2010, 01:34:02 AM: Amazing is the word! The accuracy and attention to detail is staggering.
Title: Re: Storming Eagles(Fallschirmjäger for Disposable Heroes)(Update 15.12.10 p.2)
Post by: Axebreaker on 15 December 2010, 11:28:59 PM: Thank you gentlemen!Very nice of you! :D

Christopher
Title: Re: Storming Eagles(Fallschirmjäger for Disposable Heroes)(Update 15.12.10 p.2)
Post by: Helen on 15 December 2010, 11:51:25 PM: Hi Chris, as I said on your blog, well done. Great brushwork on the camo.

Helen
Title: Re: Storming Eagles(Fallschirmjäger for Disposable Heroes)(Update 15.12.10 p.2)
Post by: Axebreaker on 16 December 2010, 12:28:52 AM: Thank you Helen for both!! :D

Let's see more of your Japanese!I know I pester,but I do enjoy them. ;)

Christopher
Title: Re: Storming Eagles(Fallschirmjäger for Disposable Heroes)(Update 15.12.10 p.2)
Post by: Old Goat on 17 December 2010, 10:34:30 AM: Lovely work.

Can we have a tutorial please?

I'm afraid my splinter camo looks like the FJ have staged a dirty protest. The Early war boys in their green smocks look fine but the late war boys...oh dear oh dear... :'(
Title: Re: Storming Eagles(Fallschirmjäger for Disposable Heroes)(Update 15.12.10 p.2)
Post by: Axebreaker on 17 December 2010, 11:03:42 AM: Glad you like the FJ's. :)

I don't have much time for tutorials,but if it's a question of colour or technique then just send me a PM(anyone else too that's curious) and I'll be more then happy to help. :)

Christopher
Title: Re: Storming Eagles(Fallschirmjäger for Disposable Heroes)(Update 15.12.10 p.2)
Post by: Andym on 17 December 2010, 04:06:35 PM: Lovely stuff. Some of the best painted WWII models I've seen!! :o
Title: Re: Storming Eagles(Fallschirmjäger for Disposable Heroes)(Update 15.12.10 p.2)
Post by: Axebreaker on 21 October 2012, 07:20:37 PM: Blowing "cough" the dust "cough" of of this thread.

Operation Squad is running very hot these days within my gaming circle(I'll give a review of the rules one day time permitting). In summation we love the rules!! Disposable Hero's is still of Interest, but we prefer Operation Squad.
I noticed that I had too few Fallschirmjäger to play them properly the way I wanted so I've painted up a few more.
What I had forgotten was how darn hard they are to paint with several hours at least for each figure! However, I'm pleased with results and looking forward to adding them in my next game.
All are armed with Kar98's and in jump uniform.

From left to right:
FJ in Sumpmuster 44' smock, FJ in Sumpmuster 43' smock, FJ in Splinter smock
Miniature Company-Artizan
Thanks for viewing!:-)

(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp84/khraid/Fallschirmjager/2012-10-21001.jpg)

(http://i400.photobucket.com/albums/pp84/khraid/Fallschirmjager/2012-10-21009.jpg)

Christopher
Title: Re: Storming Eagles(Fallschirmjäger for Disposable Heroes)(Update 21.10.12)
Post by: moiterei_1984 on 26 October 2012, 06:11:03 PM: As I already told you over on your blog, I realy like these guys! :D
Title: Re: Storming Eagles(Fallschirmjäger for Disposable Heroes)(Update 21.10.12)
Post by: Gothic Line on 26 October 2012, 06:50:07 PM: Rock & Roll !!! ;D
Title: Re: Storming Eagles(Fallschirmjäger for Disposable Heroes)(Update 21.10.12)
Post by: Axebreaker on 26 October 2012, 08:51:43 PM: Thanks much guys! :)

Christopher