12.SS Pz.Div HJ PzRgt.25 Normandy 1944 - Teaser
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Just thought I'll slip a teaser to make this weekend more enjoyable.
Calvin
Saturday, 12 January 2008
Calvin
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ARTIST STATEMENT
In the words of Wilbur Smith "War is the game played by old men with the lives of the young". The pawn in this game is the combat soldier, represented by the miniature toy soldier; an insignificant being on the battlefield. Combat is the most intense moment of war, where life and death balances on a knife's edge. The results are terrifying and reveal the worst part of our human nature. Conversely, there are moments when it exudes the best of our human spirit. Most of the miniatures you see here are diligently researched from historical sources and handcrafted between scales of 1/35 to 1/16 (approx 50mm to 120mm). The intricate rendition of human expression and fine details not only demonstrates the level of craftsmanship but also serves as a reminder of the fragile nature of human life. I represent no political bias though my miniature creations. My aim is to portray humanity through the chronicles of military history and thus it is my pleasure that I present to you my weblog Perspectives in Miniature.
WWII GERMAN UNIFORMS - PERSONAL MIXES BY CALVIN TAN
In conjunction with AK Interactive, this exclusive Gen 3 acrylic paint set is specially composed with the essential colours that I use to render WWII German Uniforms. It contains 18 colours and a small pamphlet with my personal colour mixes. If you are keen to acquire all the colours on my palette to paint a field grey tunic, a splinter pattern zeltbahn, an oak-leaf pattern smock or the Kharkov anorak, look no further, this is the set for you to get started.
Do check out my Podcast interview with Barry Biediger and Jim DeRogatis at Box Dioramas.com
CALVIN TAN'S BASIC GUIDE TO FIGURE PAINTING
This instructional DVD published by Model Art magazine was primarily developed for the beginner armour and diorama modeller in mind. The video presentation will feature a variety of easy to master techniques used to render a 1/35 scale plastic injected moulded figure.Topics include proper paint application techniques, choice of brushes as well as some little tricks for painting fine detail. It is fundamentally a showcase of some of my methods and techniques for painting military figures and I am certain it will prove beneficial for any modeller who wishes to improve on figure painting. It is currently available in both Japanese and English.
CALVIN TAN'S INTERMEDIATE GUIDE TO FIGURE PAINTING
This video presentation documents the process of rendering a highly detailed 1/35 scale after-market resin figure. Watch as I take the viewer through the process of rendering of leather, uniform insignia as well as camouflage patterns using the techniques and materials presented in the beginner's guide to achieve convincing results. It is available in both Japanese and English.
CALVIN TAN'S GUIDE TO CONVERTING AND PAINTING FIGURES
In this third instalment, I will share my techniques and materials to customize and detail an inexpensive stock plastic figure. Watch as I take you through the steps on how I modify a pose, model details such as hands, belts and webbing and insignias. Learn about working effectively with epoxy putty as well as plastic styrene and paper. As a continuation from my first two DVDs, I will demonstrate how to model and paint a simple groundwork as well as an alternate approach using a monochromatic underpainting to render both a field grey tunic and the World War 2 German Splinter Camouflage pattern on a helmet cover. If you have enjoyed and benefitted from those previous titles, this edition will be a welcome addition to your journey in scale figure modelling – regardless of your current skill level. It is my sincere hope that this could inspire you to embark on your own creative adventure in this fantastic hobby. .
THE M WORKSHOP
Calvin
9 comments:
Great as always. I like the youthful face the man in the background.
Btw:
Is there something special about the SS-Pz.Gren.Reg. 25? There is already a Dragon figure set (the one you used in your book) and now another by Alpine.
Hey Calvin!
Nice figures as always! How can it be, that your figures are perfect already, but keep getting better every time you do some new ones?
And when are you going to do the thing about transporting figures safely you told me about before christmas? ;)
hey oliver!
I think it's this whole "they fought like heroes"-thing and of course, like the LAH, they got the magic word "Hitler" in their name. American modelers seem to like SS-Figures more than the common Heer ones. And figures from HJ or LAH seem to be even more popular.
Don't ask me why, I ain't got a clue.
~Richard (GER)
Sure, I personally find SS figures more interesting, too. I just wondered why the 25th Regiment seems to be so famous and not the 26th Regiment e.g, which fought in the same Division
Great Figures Calvin i guess i got the answer to my question about the weapon :)
Hi Richard,
sorry for not giving youy an answer. Just that I was too busy with the box art and other stuff to get around to it. I was going to take a photo for the set-up but since you asked again here's my answer:
I use a clear tupperware box, inverted it such that the lid becomes the base on which I secure the figures with a generous amount of Blu-Tac. Put into a paper bag and it's ready to go. It's cheap and does not appear menacing to custom officers at the airports.
Hope it answers your question.
Calvin
Calvin
Yo're the best,amigo!!
I love this couple.Your paintjob is amazing,as always.
Take care
jaume
Hello Calvin,
the figures are marvelous, finally some action poses from alpine. I love the painting, especially your "italian" pattern, can you share the "mix" ? :-)
Regards
Tibor
Hi, Calvin!
Long time no see.
this is serang kim from korea.
i found your blog, just say 'Hello~!'
i have some health problems on my neck, i wish your healthy.
and you are real artist!
Hi guys,
finally returned from my three week army reservist stint and hence the late reply.
Jaume, thanks for your kind words again. Can't wait to see your rendition of this pair.
Hello Serang,
great to hear from you again! I hope that you are recovering well to model again. It's been a long while since I've seen a masterpiece from you. Keep in touch my friend and have a Happy Lunar New Year!
Calvin
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