These are some of the figures from the recent Perry order. Wanted some figures to crew some existing vehicles. Two figures in the Corgi 1:50th Sd.Kfz. 7 are from another maker - who I can't recall. The two are molded as one piece and they're seated in the last row, driver's side. Most of the figures are painted up for the Western Desert Campaign, but I used one of the German TC's for the KV-1 Beutepanzer.
The Sd.Kfz. 7 has markings for a Waffen SS unit and the camo is more European Theater, but wanted to include it in my DAK force. It may someday haul an 88mm flak gun.
Just a quick blog post of a simple project, but I like having vehicles with crews, particularly TC's popping out of their hatch. Since the figures are half-bodied or seated, the painting was quick and given the Minwax stain treatment. Below is how they looked after the staining. After spraying with matte, I only gave the flesh parts a wash of Vallejo Skin Wash and highlighted.
I actually just placed another Perry order - some FFL to oppose the Ramcke Fallshirmjaeger. We'll see how long this order takes to arrive. Again, the Perrys are quick on their end, but the rest of the delivery is dependent upon the postal system. Thanks again for dropping by and wishing you all the best.
Wow! Nice collection!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Jonathan! Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteExcellent work on crewmen, Dean. Yes, vehicles with crews look much more interesting and living.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Dmitry! Yes, I love to see them with heads popping out of the hatches. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteBeautiful looking collection Dean!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Michal! Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteFantastic collection Dean !
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Thank you very much, Mario! Kind regards, Dean
DeleteThese look stunning Dean and agree with Dmitry - vehicles without crews are quite dull - Russian tank riders are great!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Keith. Yes, I do need some infantry riding tanks - maybe FJ's on a King Tiger! Best regards, Dean
DeleteWell done, Dean!
ReplyDeleteThis equipment with crews is so eager to fight in the vast desert 8)))
Thanks, Denis. Love the look of the guys in goggles and scarves blocking the sand and dust. Best regards, Dean
DeleteLovely job, that has really elevated the look of the vehicles. I have just bought 3 pre-paints and they are just too pristine, so they will get a dirty wash and some mud to the tracks .... I hadn't even considered figures. Impressed.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Norm. I love building model kit tanks - simple ones anyway; but I also do love the old Corgi 1:50th diecasts too. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteGreat work Dean!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Mike! Best regards, Dean
DeleteThose look just super Dean!
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Thank you very much, Christopher! Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteGood job, Dean. Recently, I have begun to slowly assemble an army along Bolt Action. On this I look at the manufacturers of tanks and vehicles.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Alexey! Appreciate your visit and kind words. Although many use 1:56th scale vehicles for 28mm figures, I've stuck with 1:48th and 1:50th - mainly because my first vehicles I acquire were diecast pre-painted 1:50th Corgi (picked up back when they were affordable). Nothing wrong with 1:56th, but I don't want to switch scales now. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteOkay, Dean.
DeleteBut I'm looking at blitzkriegminiatures.com
Yes, Blitzkrieg are great resin models. Very nicely detailed and cleanly cast. Dean
DeleteVery inspiring. I am also thinking of painting something for the desert in the future.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Bartek! I like the Western Desert Campaign. Afrika Korps and 8th Army are cool to game. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteLovely looking tank crew!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thank you very much, Iain. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteThese look superb Dean! Interesting about the scales, I had the same discussion with a friend earlier today as he thought 1/56 vehicles look too small for 28mm figures. Your 1/50 scale do look a lot better. Great paintwork on your tank commanders too.
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Jason
Thanks a lot, Jason. I think 1/56th works best for some of the older 25/28mm figures. Sonme of the newer ranges are taller and bulkier, so look okay with 1/50-1/48th, IMO. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteI love the different poses and character of these, like looking at old photos of the real thing.
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Kevin
Thank you very much for the compliments, Kevin! Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteWow, this is incredible work. An inspiration for me to tackle my 1/35 scale equivalents with more urgency.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much! I sometimes wish I had continued with 1/35th scale (I used to build Tamiya kits a long time ago - pre-wargaming). The price for some 1/35th is the same or even cheaper than 1/48th (or wargaming 28mm) stuff. Kindest regards, Dean
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