Alpine Miniatures - DAK Grenadier, Tunisia, 1943

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After much anticipation, here's a preview of the completed paint work for Alpine Miniature's upcoming release. This is probably in my opinion one of Taesung's most elaborate 1/16 scale sculpt - comprising of many fine intricate details reflected by the lace work on tropical boots and subtle creases on the tunic, trousers and even the hands. With the full marching kit, this figure will prove to be a rewarding project with the variety of challenges it offers.

Cheers, 

Calvin

Alpine Miniatures - DAK Grenadier, Tunisia, 1943

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Details and more refinements added over the week.

A close-up shot of trousers and the 2nd pattern tropical boots. The laces were undercoated with a mix of Storm Blue and Carbon Black before painting over with a mix "pinkish" hue mixed from Naples Yellow and Earth Brown.

The back of the figure is decked out in full kit comprising two tropical model canteens in felt covers, the K98 grenade launcher kit pouch, mess tin, Zeltbahn and entrenching tool with bayonet.

All separate components (with the exception of the Zeltbahn which is molded in with the torso) are attached via magnetic interfaces to provide ease in painting.

That's all for now.

Cheers,

Calvin

Alpine Miniatures - DAK Grenadier, Tunisia, 1943

Confronted with on a tight schedule and limited bench time, here is a quick preview of an upcoming 1/16 scale release from Alpine Miniatures.

Cheers,

Calvin

Young Miniatures - British Paratrooper, Northwest Europe, 1944

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Here are some of my personal shots of the finished British airborne trooper bust to mark a belated conclusion to this painting assignment.

I had a great deal of fun painting this jolly bloke - especially with the slightly caricatured face - that it spurred me on to embark on another painted rendition of this piece.  More on that after I conclude another box art assignment for Alpine Miniatures.  In the meantime, here's a publicity flyer of a British glider airborne troop at Bénouville Bridge on D+1.

Cheers,

Calvin