Round 10 - WW1 German Pilots vs. The Dog Carts of War

[Prof.Witchheimer]

[khartoum2]

Love those dog carts - who makes them

[The Dozing Dragon]

Brigade models dog carts.....first time I've noticed them painted up. Very nice indeed.

http://www.brigademodels.co.uk/GreatWar28/index.html

[Leapsnbounds]

Both entries were outstanding!  It was difficult to make up my mind.  But in the end I had just had to know about those Dogs, what a terrific job, and thanks for the inspiration.

[Captain Blood]

Beautiful characterisation on those Germans Malcolm. Wonderful painting.

Against a very unusual subject, and a well executed scenic setting - as we expect from Dr Matt.

Another brilliant WW1 match up 

[mikedemana]

Matt, I love the rich, dark green uniforms. And the mud and weathering on the vehicle are so realistic. The dogs simply take it over the top -- great job, my friend!

Mike Demana

[cdr]

Very nice minerva and dog carts but as a Belgian  I have to point out that there is no
evidence for green paint on those cars

[bob and his dog]

Germans well done, but I have to go with the dogs.  A wonderful scene.  As to the color of the Minerva, who has seen everyone to know what colors might have been applied. Shades of green
http://wargameterrain.blogspot.com/2012/06/1st-corps-minerva-belgian-armoured-car.html
http://mosbike.weebly.com/bmw-log.html
http://www.dishmodels.ru/gshow.htm?mode=P&vmode=T&p=12039&id=152124&tp=g&lng=E

Ebor Miniatures makes a nice Dog pulled MG unit
http://www.eborminiatures.com/products-page/belgian-army-of-1914/belgian-carabiniers-machine-gun-dog-teams/

[Dr Mathias]

Thanks all. I've had the dog carts for quite a while so I was happy to see a WW1 round come up on the LPL list.

Very nice minerva and dog carts but as a Belgian  I have to point out that there is no
evidence for green paint on those cars

What color were they? Honestly, I'd have loved to paint it some other color but I could find nothing that indicated they weren't green, so I went with it. The Minerva was the only thing I needed to buy for the LPL and it was already on my list anyway

[Orctrader]

Excellent painting and scenic setting, Dr.  My hearty congratulations.

Incidentally, if anyone is wondering where the aeroplane is in my entry...it's still in the box.     Time, I am afraid, beat me in the end.   

[cdr]

Belgian army documents from 1914 talk of 'gris elephant' (elefant grey ?); by 1916 Minerva's appeared in a british style camouflage; In 1918 they were brun khaki (brown khaki)

hope this helps

Carl

[Mad Lord Snapcase]

Two lovely entries, very difficult to decide!

Orctrader, who makes the pilots?

[Dr Mathias]

Excellent painting and scenic setting, Dr.  My hearty congratulations.

Incidentally, if anyone is wondering where the aeroplane is in my entry...it's still in the box.     Time, I am afraid, beat me in the end.   

Thanks Orctrader, as always you show off some great quality- there's some very effective and subtle tonal and hue differences in your group.

Looking forward to the aeroplane next year

[Orctrader]

Orctrader, who makes the pilots?

L to R as you look at the screen.
Copplestone - from the , er, Pilot pack.
Next three - the pilot, chap with the map and haughty pilot - Red Baron & Chums set - sculpted by Bill at Musketeer Miniatures but sold by Gripping Beast.
Last figure, saluting, Copplestone from the German Mercenaries pack

Thanks Orctrader, as always you show off some great quality- there's some very effective and subtle tonal and hue differences in your group.

Thanks.   

[Mad Lord Snapcase]

Many thanks Orctrader for the info, lovely painting!