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Miniatures Adventure => The Second World War => Topic started by: styx on July 31, 2012, 03:07:23 AM

Title: Fallschirmjäger Painting String
Post by: styx on July 31, 2012, 03:07:23 AM
C&C welcome...the goal for this is a quick paint job, table worthy. I picked mid war camo of the Splittermuster 41 using the tan angle. Overall, I am happy...I do need to finish the base, touch up a few spots and detail the eyes.

(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b313/patrickballinger/WWII%20German%20Fallschirmjager/IMG_5173.jpg)

(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b313/patrickballinger/WWII%20German%20Fallschirmjager/IMG_5174.jpg)
Title: Re: Fallschirmjäger Test Model
Post by: aggro84 on July 31, 2012, 03:38:42 AM
Nice camouflage pattern styx!
Title: Re: Fallschirmjäger Test Model
Post by: Gothic Line on August 01, 2012, 12:05:35 AM
 The Camo looks good, might benefit from a coat of matt varnish.Is this para at 28mm scale?
Title: Re: Fallschirmjäger Test Model
Post by: DoctorPete on August 01, 2012, 12:10:42 AM
Looks good to me.  Agree about the matt varnish but realize you have some work left to do.  I always chuckle when someone's "quick" paint job looks better than my "slow and concentrating" paint job.  :)
Title: Re: Fallschirmjäger Test Model
Post by: styx on August 01, 2012, 01:19:18 AM
The Camo looks good, might benefit from a coat of matt varnish.Is this para at 28mm scale?

Matt will have to wait, summer here in Florida and mr spray matt hates the humidity.....

Yes they are 28mm
Title: Re: Fallschirmjäger Test Model
Post by: styx on August 01, 2012, 01:39:17 AM
Looks good to me.  Agree about the matt varnish but realize you have some work left to do.  I always chuckle when someone's "quick" paint job looks better than my "slow and concentrating" paint job.  :)

Thanks, most of my painting style as I said is table worthy, some people think it is more than that but I've always seen better than my own hand...

Working on the other 7 MP-40's and a Radio guy now to do in one batch. Figure the next batch will be either my FG42s and STG44s or special weapons or LMG teams...not sure yet...figure the riles will be last.
Title: Re: Fallschirmjäger Test Model
Post by: Anatoli on August 03, 2012, 12:00:06 PM
Great work on the camo!
Title: Re: Fallschirmjäger Test Model
Post by: styx on August 03, 2012, 12:41:03 PM
Great work on the camo!

Thanks Anatoli,

Just finished up the other MP40s and the Radio guy last night with washes....figure some light touch ups, eyes and basing and on to the next batch. I plan to post pics of the finished figures...
Title: Re: Fallschirmjäger Painting String
Post by: styx on August 08, 2012, 01:03:32 PM
Here is a group shot of the finished MP-40's and the Radio operator. Still need to finish the eyes but a very minor thing. More pictures on my blog: Dice of Legends.

(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b313/patrickballinger/WWII%20German%20Fallschirmjager/IMG_5191.jpg)
Title: Re: Fallschirmjäger Painting String
Post by: Daeothar on August 10, 2012, 12:33:20 PM
Nice. They look good as a unit!

Which brand are they? I don't think I've seen these before...
Title: Re: Fallschirmjäger Painting String
Post by: styx on August 11, 2012, 02:30:49 AM
Nice. They look good as a unit!

Which brand are they? I don't think I've seen these before...

Black Tree Design, so far my experience with the company has been excellent. Fast shipping from Texas to Florida. If you register on their website you get their email ads that tell you what is on sale. I also got a bonus 10% off when you register so when I caught their WWII 1/2 off sale I got 60% off my order. They have very reasonable prices.

I have heard of some people having some issues with the company but I think that happens with any company.

Keep watching my blog as I paint up more and you can see their quality. I am adding the company to recommended vendors on my blog.
Title: Re: Fallschirmjäger Painting String
Post by: Gothic Line on August 14, 2012, 12:30:26 AM
 Nice figures Styx, the ratio of rifles to Smg's was about 3 rifles to 1 Smg (sometimes) so you need to rifles out there!
 Also what troops are you going to field against those Paras?
Title: Re: Fallschirmjäger Painting String
Post by: Helen on August 14, 2012, 01:02:45 AM
Very nice collection and great brushwork.

Cheers,

Helen
Title: Re: Fallschirmjäger Painting String
Post by: styx on August 14, 2012, 04:45:24 AM
Nice figures Styx, the ratio of rifles to Smg's was about 3 rifles to 1 Smg (sometimes) so you need to rifles out there!
 Also what troops are you going to field against those Paras?

My friends have British Infantry 8th and my  other friend has US Airborne.
Title: Re: Fallschirmjäger Painting String
Post by: styx on August 14, 2012, 04:47:11 AM
Very nice collection and great brushwork.

Cheers,

Helen

Danke TG,

I was just showing my brother the figures I painted as he painted them when he was in his teens but the was the 1/72nd stuff he is boggled by how small I can paint and without anything to help my vision.

I hope to be back home tomorrow and I can pick up the paint brush again.
Title: Re: Fallschirmjäger Painting String
Post by: Anatoli on August 14, 2012, 11:11:56 AM
Great looking squad!
Title: Re: Fallschirmjäger Painting String
Post by: styx on September 02, 2012, 06:23:20 AM
I just updated my blog Dice of Legends to show the new 21 riflemen I just finished...what next? Maybe I should do a poll! Feel free to drop comments and feedback.