Military Modelling Magazine, Vol38. No.11

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After months of deliberation (no doubt on my part), the full detailed write-up on the LSSAH, Taganrog 1941 project is finally available as a two-part article in the current and up-coming issue of Military Modelling.

Calvin

Final Touches

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Phew.....Finally placed the finishing touches to the LSSAH Taganrog figure and moving on to the Fallschirmjäger Panzerschreck Vignette.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

On a lighter note, here's a picture of my Friday night's supper down town. Yes....Bak Chor Mee (mince meat noodles).

Calvin

Slow and Steady....

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Hi Folks,

progress on this project finally picked up a little yesterday with most of the little details painted. The helmet cover still remains largely incomplete especially towards the back. I've also stumbled upon a new technique(at least for myself) to create the SS runes after encountering so many problems in the past trying to adhere photo-etched ones to uneven collars.

cheers,

Calvin

Tunic and trousers

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Moving on to apply the base coat for the tunic and trousers. It's pretty smooth sailing from here on... all except maybe the belt of ammo around the MG-34.

Calvin

More work done

A little more work done on the smock after a four day break. Only the sleeves remain to rendered before I proceed on to the rest of the figure.

Cheers,

Calvin

On to the Back.

 More painting done to the back of the smock.

Today's Progress

Today's progress on the Palm Trees and Clumps pattern smock. Hmmmm... why do I keep forgetting to get rid of that red spot on his lip?

On To The Smock!

Okie folks,
Finally embarked on my second Palm Trees n' Clumps pattern smock for this year. German Camo Pale Brown was used as the base coat. (Yes, straight from the tube). The positions of the dark brown shapes are indicated by the black primer that's left to reveal through so as to prevent the unnecessary build-up of paint. Looks like another long-haul endeavour again. Anyway, here's a Happy New Year to all!

Cheers,

Calvin

Painting Begins

Here's a picture of the head 30 minutes into the rendering process with lots of refinements to be made. He sure looks pi$$ed though!

Cheers,

Calvin

More Views

The carrying strap for the MG-34 was made from paper stiffen with super glue. The swivels were made from epoxy putty.

Cheers,

Calvin

Groundwork Done

Managed to get the groundwork up whilst my wife was out on a hen's night.

WELCOME!!!

Hello Everybody,
welcome to my first post! Here's wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I'm currently in the process of adding on the final touches to this 1/35 scale commission for a collector friend of mine. Hoping to splash some colour on him early next week.

Cheers,

Calvin