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Title: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...complete!
Post by: dwartist on 05 March 2013, 08:40:37 PM
...and vehicle. There'll be lots of these posted over the next few weeks I'm sure - not least the nice job rwwin has done with his troopers and 'Mule' on the forum here - so I thought I'd play about with the versatility of the trooper and accessory sets and of the medium Mark has chosen (IMHO so much better than that plastic /resin stuff) and do a few conversions. The seated figures and the trooper about to board are all minor conversions and the one standing on the cargo bed (missing his 'binoculars') is basically 'out of the box' with additions from the accessories set. Shoulder guards have still to be added and the heads are loose to allow painting seperately. A few, very fine mould lines to remove then its cleaning and primer.
(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/Eisenkernsquad004_zpsbd504340.jpg)

there's a couple more pics on the blog (apologies for the inferior quality) if you're interested http://dwartist.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/wip-eisenkern-5-man-squad.html
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: dijit on 05 March 2013, 08:52:15 PM
Looking good. What have they been cast in then if not plastic/resin?
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: dwartist on 05 March 2013, 09:29:02 PM
good, old-fashioned plastic! same as GW...
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: Cholly on 05 March 2013, 09:55:01 PM
Nicely done. The sitting guys and the guy stepping up look great. Where is the vehicle from?
Cholly
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: Elbows on 05 March 2013, 11:04:45 PM
Looking good. What have they been cast in then if not plastic/resin?

He's referring to the new garbage material that a lot of companies have been embracing...like Defiance Games (that new Studio McVey game I think as well etc.).  It's a crap material which doesn't take glue well, is a huge pain in the ass to work with, and generally sucks.  >:(

All hail good quality NORMAL plastic.
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: rwwin on 05 March 2013, 11:40:04 PM
Ah, Dwartist beat me to it!  I've been working up a similar conversion using a Halo Warthog as a base.
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: dijit on 06 March 2013, 06:07:32 AM
good, old-fashioned plastic! same as GW...
Good stuff! Much easier to work with.
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: dwartist on 06 March 2013, 08:13:09 AM
Ah, Dwartist beat me to it!  I've been working up a similar conversion using a Halo Warthog as a base.

Haha - trying that too - figures don't sit so well on the seats! Looking forward to seeing what you do!
@cholly - vehicle is Antenociti's 'Bear' topless....
http://www.antenocitisworkshop.com/nova-rus-bear-4x4-jeep.html
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: Commander Vyper on 06 March 2013, 08:24:32 AM
Nicely done David.  Nice distraction this am. Catch up soon.
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: rwwin on 06 March 2013, 06:14:23 PM
Haha - trying that too - figures don't sit so well on the seats! Looking forward to seeing what you do!

Mine didn't fit with the kit legs either, the warthog seats are reclined too mcuch.  I cheated and used a pair of legs from the GW sentinel pilot.  I had bought a bunch of those bits when I bought the warthogs a few years back to make some guard conversions but never got around to it.  The GW part doesn't have the same thigh armor, but I think I can solve that with a press mold.
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: dwartist on 06 March 2013, 06:17:29 PM
Mine didn't fit with the kit legs either, the warthog seats are reclined too mcuch.  I cheated and used a pair of legs from the GW sentinel pilot.  I had bought a bunch of those bits when I bought the warthogs a few years back to make some guard conversions but never got around to it.  The GW part doesn't have the same thigh armor, but I think I can solve that with a press mold.
Did you take the warthog apart? if you do you can remove the floor of the seating area so the legs have enough room...
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: rwwin on 07 March 2013, 01:48:55 AM
Did you take the warthog apart? if you do you can remove the floor of the seating area so the legs have enough room...

Yes I took it apart, but there looked like a lot of material that needed to come out (and I'm lazy) so I again cheated and just cut off the feet!  You can't see into the foot-wells on the finished model.  Here's a pic of the driver so far. 

Like you I found that the base for the quad AA gun from the heavy weapon set fits very neatly into the cargo bed, but I'm kind of itching to do a guy firing an MG from a pintle mount, then I can reuse the ammo can and belt. 

More info on my blog:

http://thecolorblindmodelpainter.blogspot.com/2013/03/stormtrooper-scout-car-wip.html (http://thecolorblindmodelpainter.blogspot.com/2013/03/stormtrooper-scout-car-wip.html)

(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb70/rwwingate/EisenkernRide-5-WIPDriver_zps63c991f3.jpg)
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: dwartist on 07 March 2013, 10:29:00 AM
Looking really good - sent you a PM.
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: dwartist on 10 March 2013, 02:56:36 PM
...and Ada.
(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/WIPAda002_zps1e20d9c8.jpg)  (http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/WIPAda004_zps176980b8.jpg)
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: Johnno on 10 March 2013, 03:15:11 PM
Sweet work. I think this looks really good but one thing is bothering me.
The trooper sitting down has his gun pointed at the trooper's chest who is climbing inside.
I know I know, it's probably the nitpick of all nitpicks but military and police units world wide teach muzzle control first and foremost.
Again, overall I think this looks great and I cant wait to see it painted.
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: Ray Earle on 10 March 2013, 05:33:56 PM
Maybe he just doesn't like him?  ;)

Nice work, look forward to seeing it progress.  :D
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: The Dozing Dragon on 10 March 2013, 07:24:32 PM
Looking really good. These are great and versatile minis.
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: dwartist on 10 March 2013, 10:08:24 PM
started Ada's armour...
(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/WIPAdaarmour004_zpscdfc8b02.jpg) (http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/WIPAdaarmour002_zps376788bb.jpg) (http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/WIPAdaarmour006_zps8b6a5d48.jpg)
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: Mrdee on 11 March 2013, 12:03:33 AM
face is great
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: dwartist on 11 March 2013, 11:09:47 PM
(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/Adalegarmour004_zps300281be.jpg) (http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/Adalegarmour002_zps808bc65b.jpg)
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: Elbows on 12 March 2013, 01:47:31 AM
Beautiful, but man she has a serious case of man-face going on.  lol  I'm guessing she doesn't get by on her looks.
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: eMills on 13 March 2013, 12:48:21 AM
Dwart,

Awesome paint work so far (as usual).

One question if I may, and I realize this has probably been asked a hundred times but I couldn't find the answer, so please forgive me:
What brand(s) of paint do you use?

Great work.  Look forward to seeing more.

~Eric
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: dwartist on 13 March 2013, 01:11:37 PM
Dwart,

Awesome paint work so far (as usual).

One question if I may, and I realize this has probably been asked a hundred times but I couldn't find the answer, so please forgive me:
What brand(s) of paint do you use?

Great work.  Look forward to seeing more.

~Eric

Thanks Eric. GW for the flesh everything else on Ada is Vallejo.
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: dwartist on 13 March 2013, 01:15:22 PM
Ada's nearly finished...
(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/Adaalmostfinished008_zpsd2e17a3e.jpg) (http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/Adaalmostfinished010_zps24804ecb.jpg) (http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/Adaalmostfinished011_zps7a65d6c7.jpg) (http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/Adaalmostfinished012_zpsa6c96bce.jpg)
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: dwartist on 14 March 2013, 11:54:23 PM
(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/Eisenkernsquadheads002_zps2b6f5b90.jpg)
(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/Eisenkernsquadheads003_zps840b322a.jpg)
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: Slayer on 15 March 2013, 01:31:55 AM
wow :o :o :o :-*
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: Love_the_Lash on 15 March 2013, 01:50:55 AM
Bloody hell dwartist you really know how to make these minis shine don't you!
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: dwartist on 17 March 2013, 06:15:14 PM
Driver...had to use a new bottle of the base colour, Vallejo London Grey, and it's lighter and more matt! I quite like it though so will go with it. Driver's not quite finished and his head is not positioned permanantly yet.
(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/Eisenkerndriver2003_zps07001093.jpg) (http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/Eisenkerndriver2002_zps898acc10.jpg)
(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/Eisenkerndriver2006_zps6093dfb7.jpg)
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: Slayer on 18 March 2013, 04:41:58 AM
be honest, u have a machine that shrinks real people don't u...... lol
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: dwartist on 22 March 2013, 10:06:07 PM
...a bit of detail for the 'jeep' - rifle holders and tie-down rings in the cargo bed.
(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/EisenkernJeep005_zps2bda8e86.jpg) (http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/EisenkernJeep004_zps0b3a9817.jpg)
(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/EisenkernJeep001_zps1d2f2a79.jpg)
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: dwartist on 23 March 2013, 05:25:29 PM
...officer.
(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/EisenkernOficer008_zpsedf73344.jpg) (http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/EisenkernOficer011_zps808892e4.jpg) (http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/EisenkernOficer013_zps0144cc30.jpg)
http://dwartist.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/wip-eisenkern-five-man-squad-officer.html
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: dwartist on 27 March 2013, 05:40:28 PM

more pics on the blog http://dwartist.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/wip-eisenkern-jeep-camo.html
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: Major_Gilbear on 27 March 2013, 07:44:50 PM
Is that blue camo brighter than you normally do it? I like it!
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: dwartist on 27 March 2013, 10:52:26 PM
Is that blue camo brighter than you normally do it? I like it!


Same blue - not been 'weathered'.
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: The Dozing Dragon on 28 March 2013, 02:41:32 AM
Wow. Sitting figures that actually look natural! PJs great as usual but to see decent sitting figures is quite rare. Good job all round and I will attempt to copy shamelessly!
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: Dr Mathias on 01 April 2013, 06:29:57 PM
Nicely done, I saw these on Wargames Factory's FB page and popped in here to make sure I hadn't missed something :)
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: dwartist on 02 April 2013, 09:06:02 PM
vehicle weathering progressing
 (http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/phalanxbuilt008_zps5e80885c.jpg)
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: Dr Mathias on 03 April 2013, 04:11:29 AM
Do you have a step-by-step tutorial on your weathering technique? I'm stunned!
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: dwartist on 03 April 2013, 09:45:17 AM
Do you have a step-by-step tutorial on your weathering technique? I'm stunned!

Thanks Dr. M. there's plenty on the blog - I'll try and sort a couple of links. Meanwhile just pick up a copy of any Military Modelling magazine that's where I gleaned my technique. Happy to answer any questions you may have in particular.
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: steders on 03 April 2013, 10:04:42 AM
Look, According to Google theres a McDonalds just over the hill
(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/EisenkernOficer013_zps0144cc30.jpg)

Lovely stuff as always Dwarty
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: steders on 03 April 2013, 10:06:39 AM
Thanks Dr. M. there's plenty on the blog - I'll try and sort a couple of links. Meanwhile if you think I'm giving up any of my secrets, think again!!! BWAH BWAH Thanks again
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: dwartist on 12 April 2013, 10:04:29 PM
weathering on the jeep complete; driver fitted and steering wheel added (a bit of touching-up required after a very fiddly fitting of the steering wheel)
(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/Khurasanpics016_zps67bc0be8.jpg) (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/dwartist/media/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/Khurasanpics016_zps67bc0be8.jpg.html) (http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/Khurasanpics017_zpsd8a99e74.jpg) (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/dwartist/media/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/Khurasanpics017_zpsd8a99e74.jpg.html)
(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/Khurasanpics018_zps4c0ff202.jpg) (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/dwartist/media/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/Khurasanpics018_zps4c0ff202.jpg.html)
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: Bobble on 12 April 2013, 10:13:09 PM
That really is beautiful  :-*
Your painting skills are amazing
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: dwartist on 16 April 2013, 10:38:28 PM
Vehicle weathering complete; Driver and officer seated.

(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/EisenkernJeepcrew008_zpsb855b5fc.jpg) (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/dwartist/media/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/EisenkernJeepcrew008_zpsb855b5fc.jpg.html) (http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/EisenkernJeepcrew007_zps60b4cb08.jpg) (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/dwartist/media/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/EisenkernJeepcrew007_zps60b4cb08.jpg.html)

(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/EisenkernJeepcrew005_zps21b7c377.jpg) (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/dwartist/media/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/EisenkernJeepcrew005_zps21b7c377.jpg.html)
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: dwartist on 25 April 2013, 10:30:57 PM
...standing NCO with binoculars (eventually). This is not a conversion but does use parts from the 20 trooper set and the accessory set.
(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/2013%20number%202/Eisenkernstandingnco004_zps76fe2ac1.jpg) (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/dwartist/media/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/2013%20number%202/Eisenkernstandingnco004_zps76fe2ac1.jpg.html) (http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/2013%20number%202/Eisenkernstandingnco006_zps84b4c1dd.jpg) (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/dwartist/media/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/2013%20number%202/Eisenkernstandingnco006_zps84b4c1dd.jpg.html) (http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/2013%20number%202/Eisenkernstandingnco002_zps3754d5f7.jpg) (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/dwartist/media/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/2013%20number%202/Eisenkernstandingnco002_zps3754d5f7.jpg.html)
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: former user on 26 April 2013, 01:12:35 PM
Congratulations on the very appealing PJ for Your figures and especially the vehicle. I would love to have the skills to do it that convincing - thank You for sharing it with us.
There is a slight "however"
I don't want to insinuate anything when manufactureres make and customers like to buy miniatures that are inspired by the uniform of the German army in WWII. I aknowledge that it makes sense to imply militaristic societies by this, so far OK for me.
The skull in the shield on the vehicle however is very clearly the badge of a military formation belonging to an outlawed nazi organization. The symbol is not only banned by German jurisdiction (here is a link)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strafgesetzbuch_section_86a
but also identifies a unit that was initially formed by the guards of concentration camps and that has quite a record of breach of laws against humanity.
I very much hope that the use of this badge on wargaming miniatures is only an insensitive mistake and misunderstanding, because I cannot recognize anything related to the depiction of history here.
I very much hope that noone who has seen this badge "in action" will ever be confronted again with seeing it in such a context, whether physically or on pictures
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: dwartist on 26 April 2013, 03:42:47 PM
My apologies if you're offended by the badge (this thread has been viewed over 3000 times on LAD and this is the first time the issue has been raised): I chose the decal, from a Machinen Krieger kit, for the colouring (yellow background) to contrast with the various greys and never gave the imagery a second thought. The vehicle and soldiers both represent imagined futuristic designs and the only connection to the historical events you refer to are wholly in your imagination. Thankyou for your kind words about the models themselves; I have taken on board your comments and I'm quite willing to paint out the offending symbol if others are of a like mind to yourself. David
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: dwartist on 26 April 2013, 04:06:22 PM
...I've painted it out. My apologies if the unwitting use of the imagery upset or offended anyone; that, of course, was never my intention.
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: matakishi on 26 April 2013, 04:30:46 PM
I've removed the images that showed the offending emblem, it does break the rules as far as displaying Nazi symbols on the forum go. Having the emblem on the actual vehicle isn't a problem but showing it here is. The usual solution is to block it out on the picture rather than the model. The problem isn't that it may offend someone, rather that it breaks the German law that this forum must abide by.

I apologise for the late action, I've been absent or I would have picked it up sooner.
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: former user on 26 April 2013, 05:02:18 PM
I am sorry if I may have sounded too harshly.
I am indeed surprised to find out that such a symbol is used so nonchalantly  (by the manufacturer, not by the user) and I have to admit that these fine details of German law about Nazi symbols may not be as obvious as swastikas and other symbols. Generally everything recalling the units of the "Elite" organization should be avoided, and the two runes especially.
I understand that the manufacturer offering these decals might not have been aware of this.
It is sad that there are such events in human history that force us to be constantly aware, but I think it is necessary not to forget.....
However, I would like to return the focus to the good painting, please......
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: dwartist on 26 April 2013, 06:03:30 PM
No problem former user - thanks for the 'heads-up' Interestingly it was as I researched the symbol after your comments that I realised my error but was surprised to find that the image is very visible on numerous websites including the very Wikipedia article that discusses its ban!
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: Westfalia Chris on 26 April 2013, 07:18:27 PM
No problem former user - thanks for the 'heads-up' Interestingly it was as I researched the symbol after your comments that I realised my error but was surprised to find that the image is very visible on numerous websites including the very Wikipedia article that discusses its ban!

Websites are fine if they are not hosted from Germany, or if they are working toward a clearly documentary or educational purpose.

Apart from that, lovely work on the camo and weathering.
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: dwartist on 30 April 2013, 09:59:05 PM
Working on the NCO standing in the cargo area....
(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/2013%20number%202/standingEisenkernarmour002_zps3744c6f8.jpg) (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/dwartist/media/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/2013%20number%202/standingEisenkernarmour002_zps3744c6f8.jpg.html) (http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/2013%20number%202/standingEisenkernarmour005_zps344c9b50.jpg) (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/dwartist/media/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/2013%20number%202/standingEisenkernarmour005_zps344c9b50.jpg.html)
(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/2013%20number%202/standingEisenkernarmour003_zpsff9d25c8.jpg) (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/dwartist/media/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/2013%20number%202/standingEisenkernarmour003_zpsff9d25c8.jpg.html) (http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/2013%20number%202/standingEisenkernarmour004_zps39ce2bfe.jpg) (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/dwartist/media/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/2013%20number%202/standingEisenkernarmour004_zps39ce2bfe.jpg.html)
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: Sangennaru on 03 May 2013, 06:31:53 PM
wow! i totally missed this thread! The pieces are coming out greatly! I'm starting wanting them... :P
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: dwartist on 08 May 2013, 10:07:53 AM
The third one is finished and on a temporary base for photos before placing him permanantly in the 'Jeep'. Took a few pics but they're not great (and the backdrop needs a liitle dusting!) so will do them again and post tomorrow. Meanwhile...
(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/2013%20number%202/Eisenkerntrooper3finished007_zps319b7f27.jpg) (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/dwartist/media/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/2013%20number%202/Eisenkerntrooper3finished007_zps319b7f27.jpg.html)
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: Michi on 08 May 2013, 10:34:20 AM
Apart from the above mentioned badge one can spot the heraldic of democratic Germany on those armour suits. Very cool project and totally outstanding paintjobs!
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: dwartist on 09 May 2013, 12:08:36 PM
The standing trooper is finished and on a temporary base for some photography. He'll be taking his place in the 'Jeep' later today....
(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/2013%20number%202/Eisenkernjuniorofficer008_zps8912988f.jpg) (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/dwartist/media/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/2013%20number%202/Eisenkernjuniorofficer008_zps8912988f.jpg.html) (http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/2013%20number%202/Eisenkernjuniorofficer006_zps76432fd3.jpg) (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/dwartist/media/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/2013%20number%202/Eisenkernjuniorofficer006_zps76432fd3.jpg.html) (http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/2013%20number%202/Eisenkernjuniorofficer005_zpsf0e29262.jpg) (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/dwartist/media/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/2013%20number%202/Eisenkernjuniorofficer005_zpsf0e29262.jpg.html) (http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/2013%20number%202/Eisenkernjuniorofficer003_zps2714696c.jpg) (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/dwartist/media/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/2013%20number%202/Eisenkernjuniorofficer003_zps2714696c.jpg.html)
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: Jaeger on 09 May 2013, 01:30:04 PM
Amazing paint job. Simply stunning!
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: dwartist on 09 May 2013, 09:54:39 PM
(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/2013%20number%202/EisenkernJeepwiththreecrew004_zpsef2851b6.jpg) (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/dwartist/media/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/2013%20number%202/EisenkernJeepwiththreecrew004_zpsef2851b6.jpg.html)
(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/2013%20number%202/EisenkernJeepwiththreecrew002_zps7358aedc.jpg) (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/dwartist/media/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/2013%20number%202/EisenkernJeepwiththreecrew002_zps7358aedc.jpg.html)
(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/2013%20number%202/EisenkernJeepwiththreecrew006_zps4cfc8095.jpg) (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/dwartist/media/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/2013%20number%202/EisenkernJeepwiththreecrew006_zps4cfc8095.jpg.html)
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: Sangennaru on 09 May 2013, 11:13:53 PM
absolutely stunning. and those plastic marines are extremely interesting to me.
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: Badger Loving Fluffster on 10 May 2013, 04:07:48 PM
Pretty blinking tasty, them

Yum yum
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: dwartist on 20 May 2013, 10:01:34 PM
Working on the next head (this one is from the original, metal command set)
(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/2013%20number%202/Eisenkernheadside-cap006_zps9d414154.jpg) (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/dwartist/media/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/2013%20number%202/Eisenkernheadside-cap006_zps9d414154.jpg.html) (http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/2013%20number%202/Eisenkernheadside-cap007_zps24218ebb.jpg) (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/dwartist/media/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/2013%20number%202/Eisenkernheadside-cap007_zps24218ebb.jpg.html) (http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/2013%20number%202/Eisenkernheadside-cap002_zpsa33e0e58.jpg) (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/dwartist/media/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/2013%20number%202/Eisenkernheadside-cap002_zpsa33e0e58.jpg.html)
...which could end up in here, loading 'Mules'
(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/2013%20number%202/Eisenkernheadside-cap009_zps08108741.jpg) (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/dwartist/media/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/2013%20number%202/Eisenkernheadside-cap009_zps08108741.jpg.html)
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: The Dozing Dragon on 20 May 2013, 10:22:30 PM
I missed the original kickstarter - anyone got a pic of the original command set in metal?
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: dwartist on 20 May 2013, 10:34:39 PM
I missed the original kickstarter - anyone got a pic of the original command set in metal?
The metals were released sometime before the KS and weren't included (the new releases all being produced in plastic). They are OOP at the moment. I used this head because the selection of heads in the plastic accessory set does not (at the moment) include side-caps and the peaked-caps don't fit well in the suit.

Edit: sorry, forgot the original metals were a KS too. There's a render of the command set parts on Mark's cooliris at the bottom of the page here http://dreamforge-games.blogspot.co.uk/
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: rwwin on 21 May 2013, 04:07:57 PM
Nice.  Where is the suit from?
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: dwartist on 21 May 2013, 06:35:27 PM
suit? http://studiomcvey.highwire.com/product/swr014-thi-utility-carapace-maul-variant
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: rwwin on 21 May 2013, 08:35:11 PM
Ah, thanks.  I hadn't seen one in the buff before.  Luckily I've got two coming with the kickstarter.
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: dwartist on 17 August 2013, 09:41:42 PM
finally finished number 4...
(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/2013%20number%202/Eisenkerntrooper4002_zps950f5b59.jpg) (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/dwartist/media/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/2013%20number%202/Eisenkerntrooper4002_zps950f5b59.jpg.html) (http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/2013%20number%202/Eisenkerntrooper4003_zps1fdf61f8.jpg) (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/dwartist/media/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/2013%20number%202/Eisenkerntrooper4003_zps1fdf61f8.jpg.html) (http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/2013%20number%202/Eisenkerntrooper4004_zpsfd4ec5e0.jpg) (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/dwartist/media/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/2013%20number%202/Eisenkerntrooper4004_zpsfd4ec5e0.jpg.html) (http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/2013%20number%202/Eisenkerntrooper4009_zpsbc6420dc.jpg) (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/dwartist/media/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/2013%20number%202/Eisenkerntrooper4009_zpsbc6420dc.jpg.html)
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: dijit on 17 August 2013, 09:58:19 PM
Stunning painting! Wow.
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: rwwin on 18 August 2013, 01:56:25 AM
Beautiful work as always.
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...
Post by: Andym on 18 August 2013, 07:53:05 AM
Brilliant as always!! :o :o 8)
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...complete!
Post by: dwartist on 31 January 2014, 10:31:57 PM
fifth member...
(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p97/dwartist/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/2013%20number%202/Fivemansquadandjeep007_zps6069f55c.jpg) (http://s126.photobucket.com/user/dwartist/media/Russian%20suit%20and%20Sturmtruppen/2013/2013%20number%202/Fivemansquadandjeep007_zps6069f55c.jpg.html)
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...complete!
Post by: OSHIROmodels on 31 January 2014, 10:54:47 PM
Excellent  8)

cheers

James
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...complete!
Post by: Duke Donald on 01 February 2014, 12:34:33 AM
This is really impressive!
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...complete!
Post by: Agis on 01 February 2014, 07:42:12 AM
Incredible good job!!!
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...complete!
Post by: von Lucky on 07 February 2014, 08:24:22 PM
Chilling the way he's looking at me...
Title: Re: WIP: Eisenkern 5-man squad...complete!
Post by: dwartist on 07 February 2014, 09:10:50 PM
Chilling the way he's looking at me...

 lol