Early War Germans

[Old Goat]

Folks,

Hopefully a quick one, I can find lots of references to painting late war Germans, but few detailing early war Germans.

I bought a regiment of Renegade Early War Germans at SELWG and have been in a painting slump which now appear to be coming to an end.  I've got the Ospreys but wondered what GW or Vallejo paints people found work best for them?

Many Thanks, Goat.

[6milPhil]

What Ho Goaty!

I'm assuming you mean early WW2, but knowing you have both those and WWI I might be wrong - first time for everything, etc. 

There's a very complete guide to early WW2 Germans over @ http://martelloint.informe.com/forum/future-projects-f19/tutorial-painting-wwii-german-army-minis-t192.html which covers infantry from '36-42 and it has a pile of references too.

Expect Slug to make some suggestions too, I know your post piqued his interest but he can't type as fast as me.

pip-pip!

[Old Goat]

Phil old boy,

WW1, the Kaisers hordes sweeping through brave little Belgium intent on spreading Kultur throughout Europe, Empires tremble etc. etc.

Well 24 Picklehaube wearing Miniatures, Empires probably won't tremble but it's the thought that counts...

You down at the RBL bash in Rammers on Sunday?

Best as always, Goat

[Slug97]

Right then, from the top:

Uniform:
Helmet: 995 German grey
Tunic: 830 German Fieldgrey
Belt & ammo pouches: 950 black
Water bottle: 875 beige brown
Gas mask container: 995 german grey or 830 german field grey
Haversack: 988 khaki or 886 green grey
Trousers: 995 german field grey
'Tall' boots: 950 black
ankle boots: 984 flat brown
anklets( with ankle boots only): 979 German camo dark green

Weapons:
Wood: 875 Beige brown
Gun metal: 863 gun metal
MP40/ MG42 handle: 950 black

The finished effect: http://6milphil.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/dscf3133.jpg?w=440&h=216

(if they're WW1 this is of little use, but still some) Cheers,
 Slug97

p.s for any more info just mail me  

[6milPhil]

WW1, the Kaisers hordes sweeping through brave little Belgium intent on spreading Kultur throughout Europe, Empires tremble etc. etc.

Well in that case I don't have a clue, plus I'm not sure slug's suggestion count either.

Deffo there on Sunday chum.

[Calimero]

I’ve got some uhlans in the painting queue… I would like some guidelines too (the basic uniform colors being the same… I think)

[killshot]

I haven't painted any WWI German yet (but I hope to one day soon), but this is the website I use to reference when I have painted Brits before:

http://www.landships.freeservers.com/german_earlywar_uniforms.htm