1/16 IWW German Stormtrooper

[Guest]

Just spent some time adjusting it further:

[Peter Gillson]

Peter
Reducing the number of creases was a good move, looking good so far.
Peter

[SteveH]

Morning Peter

Well done with your review of the creases, completely the right way to go, it does look well distressed too.

A good decision on your part Peter.

Work is becoming a little more acceptable, though retirement would be better LOL

Though Anna has a different view!

Looks like a good weekend for the trousers and all the equipment.

Its bright and crisp already

Have a good day with the paint

Regards

Steve H

[Guest]

Peter - Many thanks. He's getting there.

Steve - One of those situations where I was pleased that I'd breathed some life into the tunic, then realised I'd overdone it. Every time I came back to it I saw that it needed adjusting, but looking at it this morning I feel that it's OK.

I spent an hour or so converting the Dragon ammo pouch into a suitable form for an MP18 version. I realised that he would at least carry that and that it was important to get it right.

My sinusitis has turned into an infection, which always lays me pretty low, so I think this one will slow up for a while. Makes sleep pretty difficult and the mouse behind the bookshelves doesn't help (poison seems ineffective so far - little b****r).

[Guest]

The next stage:



Just had time today for the tunic skirts and trousers before a long seaside walk. I've just painted on the leather knee patches - the photos show that they weren't that thick and followed the creases of the cloth underneath.

The cold light of day (literally) revealed that the right hand side of the tunic front had got a bit encrusted, so I also stripped that down and re-did it.

[Guest]

Puttees and boots done:

[Richard48]

Hi Peter.
Mr Stormzy looks super my friend.Nice tones as usual from you.Hope the Sinus infections not laying you too low.My teeth really play up when i get it.
Hope you get better soon.
Richard.

[Guest]

Nice work as always Peter as Richard said great subtle tones.

[Guest]

Coming along nicely Peter :smiling2:.

[Guest]

Richard - Glad you approve. A good walk by the sea yesterday seems to have cleared the sinuses somewhat, thanks.

Brad - Why is it that I find this business harder as I go along?

Ralph - Thank you my man.

[Guest]

That's all for today:



I've now added some of the equipment. I put the entrenching tool at the front, as the ammo pouch I'd prepared for that position didn't work out. Although it would slightly encumber his movements, I've decided that his sharpened spade is his favourite weapon and he keeps it handy.

I also added the gas mask canister at this stage so that I could make the strap and hang some of the grenades from it. I wasn't sure beforehand if the arrangement would work out, so I wanted to try it before deciding where to put the rest of the equipment.

[Guest]

Decided to take this further and make up a vignette using Miniart's Hermann Goering. He'll be built and painted as a stormtrooper officer:

[Richard48]

Very nice Mr.D.Think the 2 Stormzys together will look rather nice.Must sort out some more spares as i still have fair bit around begging for a new home in Kent!!.
Richard

[scottie3158]

Peter,
Great job as always mate.

[Guest]

Richard - I have used the Goering figure before and I think he'll make a nice field officer this time. Less work to do on the clothing, but things like a belt need adding. And if you are having a clear-out, all donations very gratefully received!

Scottie - Very kind of you. Thanks for looking in.