Dragon 1/16 Hauptmann

[Guest]

Lets see how we get on with this one - Dragon's 1/16 Hauptmann Grossdeutschland Division. I'm going to drop the original idea of a vignette for the time being, though I may see if any of my recent builds will go together.

The kit comes on one sprue, which at least means there are some unique parts (gun, map case etc) instead of the usual generic equipment sprues:



Construction was pretty straightforward with a very good fit:



His right arm was plastered with moulded tank kill badges and a cuff-band, which I removed because they stood too proud. I'll replace them with a combination of decals and etch.

[Guest]

I started early today in order to beat the heat. This is where I got to:



The head was one of the nicest I've painted for a while. Good old Dragon - if I'd had yet another failure I would probably have thrown down the brushes for good. And as if in approval the Spitfire with the invasion stripes roared over the house just as I'd finished - good omen.

[Steve Jones]

Its too hot to model. Up on Plymouth Hoe at the moment and its 28 degrees in the shade. I think I'm about 20th in line for a Mr Whippy. Good luck with this one Peter

[Fernando N]

Great looking head and good with this one Peter:thumb2: .

[Richard48]

A very nice looking head Peter.Never would believe its a plastic one mate.Really nice done so far mate.
Richard.

[Guest]

Steve - About 31 degrees here at the moment. Can't move.

Fernando - Glad you approve. Thanks for looking in.

Richard - I've always said that some of these Dragon heads are among the best at this sclae. This was lovely to paint.

I've found a picture of the person I think Dragon intended to depict:



This is Bruno Kikillus, of Lithuanian extraction, who was an Oberleutnant with the Grossdeutschland in the Ukraine in 1943. He belonged to a heavy gun company, equipped with Bison 15cm self-propelled guns and was notable for his many awards for bravery. He was killed in 1944.

[Jim R]

Hi Peter
That is indeed a great looking head.
Jim

[Guest]

This is one of your best faces I have seen in a while Peter :smiling3:.

[Guest]

Jim and Ralph - Thanks. It certainly helps having a good sculpt.

[Guest]

I've now painted the tunic:

[Guest]

Great work on the tunic Peter :smiling3:.

[scottie3158]

Peter,
Excellent skills as always

[Guest]

Cheers chaps.

This may make it into a dio. I have a couple of completed figures that could go with it, plus one on order.

[scottie3158]

Cheers chaps.

This may make it into a dio. I have a couple of completed figures that could go with it, plus one on order.

Would like to see that.

[SteveH]

Morning Peter

Very nice work on the drapery of the uniform jacket, old school grey trousers to go with the green collar?

He has a look of Daniel Craig too?

Looks like a run of steady nice weather, even though its Wimbledon!

After mowing the lawn, the washer broke!

DIY weekend, fixing and fettling, had to make do with tidying my desk inbetween the other things!

So much for some relaxing modeling, perhaps next weekend?

Have a good day with the paints

Its nice out there

Regards

Steve H