Der Führer Adolf Hitler, Berlin 1945

[Tommy]

Der Führer Adolf Hitler

Berlin 1945

A metal figure in scale 1/18.

I wanted to challenge myself and make a figure that most people recognize.

At first I was uncertain if I would post this figure or not. I do not want a political debate around the figure.

To me it is a piece of history...

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Tommy

[AlanG]

Looks fantastic Tommy

[Guest]

Hi Tommy the figure is expertly painted, and the detail of the kit is amazing, especially the hands and facial features, well done on the painting.

Tom

[stona]

That's a very impressive model Tommy,very well done indeed. You are right that it's a fine model of a man who died seventy five years ago,a piece of history,nothing more.

Cheers

Steve

[yak face]

Hi tommy , fantastic painting!! A superb job of a prominent (for all the wrong reasons) historical figure, as you say its just history, we shouldnt try to ignore it or censor it .Once again , excellent figure painting skill, cheers tony

[Guest]

Another fantastic figure Tommy very very life like , as you and Steve has said its history and no more , your figure painting skills are 2nd to none .

Richy

[Guest]

Top Job Tommy!! Really nice one!!

Regards

Polux

[Tommy]

Thank you very much!

[Guest]

that looks fantastic, i agree on the history bit, a lot of manufacturers wont put a swastika on the decal sheet, seems silly to me.the face is just brilliant.

[Guest]

Another incredible figure. I for one would really appreciate a guide to how you do it, if you had the time raying:

a lot of manufacturers wont put a swastika on the decal sheet

I believe it's illegal to display a swastika in Germany so they leave it out for ease of distribution

[AlanG]

I believe it's illegal to display a swastika in Germany so they leave it out for ease of distribution

You'd be right Andy

Strafgesetzbuch section 86a - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[Guest]

You'd be right Andy

Woohoo, there's a first time for everything. I'm gonna print that & show my missus

[Ian M]

An interesting link that Al. I believe that European laws forbid the use of the swastika on toys, which unfortunatly models come under. Historical documents and objects are exempted.

I think that Germany has gone a little to far in political correctness. the Celtic cross, sun cross and even certain Viking runes....(which means that my engagement ring is illegal in Germany!!!)

Sorry Tommy.

Gratis! Jätta bra!

The figure you have made is yet another exceptional sample of your excellent work. Have no fears of posting such things on here, its just a model. It might be frowned upon by some if there was a political statement attached but that would be quickly and quietly removed.. Problem solved.

Could I ask that took the time and effort of doing a work in progress of one of you coming figure builds. From taking it out of the box, to putting it finished on the shelf. I am sure that I am not alone in wanting to see you in action so to speak.

Also where do you buy most of your figures from?

Ian M

[Tommy]

Thank you Ian,

Then I know what I can post, I have a couple more... just need to photograph them.

I will see what I can do about making a WIP build, I'm a slow builder so it will probably go on for a while

I don't have any particular place from where I buy figures, sometimes over disc and sometimes from the web.

The figures I usually buy are quite expensive so I don't buy so many, maybe 3-4 in one year. The average price for one figure is 100€ or £90.

The figures are of very high quality but because of the high price, I do only recommend them to those who are a little more experienced in figure painting.

[Ian M]

Good on ya Tommy!

If you are worried about it going on to long you can do what others have done before.

Take the photos as you build, then do a post a month or even do the lot in one go as an article. Its really up to you. If you can find the time to take the photos half the jobs done. (Says he that often forgets the photos and suddenly have a finished model....)

The problem I have with finding a suitable victim for a figure build is just that. Finding them. I am rather at a loss for finding different figures other than German soldiers!!!

Ian M