Finally finished these guys - actually started on them a couple of weeks ago and then got distracted from picking up a brush until last night. They were actually quite simple to paint up using only two colors for the uniforms (except for the two in splinter camo). The pants and helmets/caps were painted with Vallejo Iraqi Sand and the shirts Vallejo Dark Sand. The equipment was painted in varying drab/khaki colors - can't really go wrong here. The camo smocks were painted following the old Resistant Roosters method which I've used in past.
Glad to pick up a brush again - I haven't gone without painting for this long in a while. Probably will start on the 120mm ECW Pikeman figure next. I was hoping to get an order of Perry WW2 figures already, but still waiting for their arrival. Well, thanks for stopping by and sorry for not stopping by your blogs for a couple of weeks too.
Outstanding work, Dean! The stain really works well for earth tones, I think.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the kind words, Jonathan. Yes, I think the stain is perfect for these colors. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteLovely work Dean!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much again, Michal. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteGreat work once again on these German Paras Dean....the two wearing camo smocks are particularly attractive !
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Keith! Appreciate your visit and nice words. Best regards, Dean
DeleteFab work on them all Dean!
ReplyDeleteThank you kindly, Simon! Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteLovely work on these figures Dean. It's not often that you see Fallshirmjager figures painted up for North Africa. I think they look really smart and the scarves really set them off really well. The minwax works well, giving nice well defined shadows in creases. You get the impression of the hot sun North Africa sun on them. Superb work! Best wishes, Jason
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Jason. I always liked the look of the FJ's in tropical uniform - shirtsleeve order, so to speak - since seeing pics of them in the N. Africa/Med. Theater. And, yes, the stain really took care of a lot of the work too. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteGreat work Dean ! Nice work on the camo !
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Thanks, Mario! I'm not hesitant to do splinter (or tan/water) camo ever since discovering the Resistant Rooster's method. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteGreat Germans - they are really looks like ready to kampf fur das Vaterland!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Vladimir! Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteGreat looking German paras! 👍 Thanks for the tips on uniforms etc. as I probably have some of these in my distant future somewhere 😆
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Andy! Yes, please give the camo method a try - it is quite simple and straight forward. You should have no issues using it and find it quite enjoyable. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteExcellent work, Dean! Beautiful miniatures!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Sergey! Kind regards, Dean
DeleteThey look great Dean I am impressed your stain seems to be giving an excellent effect my recently purchased Agrax Earthshade is coming out too dark so I am having to explore alternatives, or find a way to consistently thin it down
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Matt. I've not tried Agrax yet, but most of the washes I've used tended to float when drying - i.e. to the high areas. Minwax seems to settle only in the recesses upon drying - that's the main reason I like it. The only thing to watch out for is pooling in certain areas, which I try to catch before dry and dabbing out the pool. Kind regards, Dean
DeleteSuperb looking Fallschirmjager Dean. The colours look great and I would be very interested in hearing how you painted the camo smocks as I am working on a test mini form this range just now.
ReplyDeleteCheers, Ross
Thanks, Ross - as for the splinter camo - please see the link for Resistant Roosters in the first paragraph - I highly recommend it - there's also one for the tan/water pattern too. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteVallejo Dark Sand, a nice color that can be used for… my dinosaurs as well! Those figures look excellent sir. Between my Freeblades 32mm and two more figures for Space Hulk to go, I actually started painting 15mm Sci fi. You keep pumping this stuff out keeps me inspired!
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Kevin
Thank you much as always, Kevin. Yes, I've used the Dark Sand mixed with Bronze Fleshtone for spear shafts a lot. Comes out nicely with staining. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteWow, brilliant character in these Dean. Superb from you as always.
ReplyDeleteRegards, James
Thank you very much, James. Appreciate the visit and kind words. These figures do have a lot of nice "action" poses - definitely not static. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteStunning work. Love the way you painted them.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Bartek!
DeleteNicely done, the lot of them :)
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DeleteVery well done Dean! These are a bunch of tough looking fellows and I like the way you‘ve used the slightly lighter colour on their shirts to bring in some variety. Simple but effective
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Nick! Always wanted to have at least a squad of these guys in tropical attire. Kindest regards, Dean
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