German Armour Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Hello all, I bought this figure and would want to paint him differently then what the box art shows... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
German Armour Posted February 17, 2019 Author Share Posted February 17, 2019 Any ideas for customizing this figure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Sorry just noticed this ? What kind of customizing are you looking to do ? Chop and repose ? Color modulation ? Add-ons ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
German Armour Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 Well, for customizing it, I wanted to paint it differently. Any ideas would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 (edited) Here are some links, the very bottom of this 1st page is a late war camouflage uniform. http://www.achtungpanzer.com/unif.htm Heres a good look at german uniforms. ⬇️ https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uniforms_of_the_Heer_(1935–1945) From that⬆️page you get a link to the various colors and patterns here. ⬇️ https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_World_War_II_camouflage_patterns Here are some modern re-enactment reproductions. This might give you an idea of how they looked? https://www.epicmilitaria.com/german-ww2-militaria/uniforms/panzer-assault.html I hope that gives you enough to start some ideas ? I will look for more options. Dennis Edited February 18, 2019 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
German Armour Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 (edited) Thanks for ideas! I 'm thinking of painting him in a different scheme then the one's shown on the box art. I'm kinda leaning towards for the pants and leather jacket or something else for the jacket. I also have a set of insignia and marking from alliance model works. LW16001 1:16 (120mm) German WWII Wehrmacht Uniform Insignia and Devices Set Edited February 18, 2019 by Panther II 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Looking forward to this. I have a wehrmacht uniform/equipment book in the library which is in transition. If you need me to i can try and find it ? Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
German Armour Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 Oh. Thanks! What book would that be by the way? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 I had to find a photo as the book is currently in storage. Heres the one book i have on the subject of WW2 Wehrmacht equipment and uniforms. It covers stormtroopers equipment, uniforms, weapons from 1914-1945. I bought it in the 1990’s when a friend and i were considering getting into re-enactments. We wanted to get accurate equipment. Not sure how much help it will be, but if you want i will dig it out ? Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
German Armour Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 Yes, that book might help, if it has uniform, equipment varations in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Ok i will dig it out, might be a day or two ? Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
German Armour Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 Yes, thanks for your help Dennis! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
German Armour Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 (edited) Well, here's some photos of what I've done so far. I've primed him with grey vallejo primer. No comes the fun part....... Painting! <<< hahaha Edited February 19, 2019 by Panther II 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 (edited) I was lucky i found the book in the 1st box today. I will try to photo and upload all the info i think you may need. If there is anything specific you are looking for let me know, and i will concentrate my searches for that. Dennis Edited February 20, 2019 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 My apologies for the delay, life getting in the way. I will get the info to you asap. Didn't want you to think i forgot. Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Lloyd Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 The Germans made their uniforms in many cloths, often cut to standard patterns. This was especially so as the war went on, so you can depict Heer, Waffen SS, or other camouflage patterns. The Hitlerjugend division in Normandy famously kitted themselves out with supplies taken in Italy when they were moved there to prevent the country changing sides. They took German-supplied, black leather U-boat outfits, and items of Italian camouflage (paratrooper I think). These were common for the division in Normandy in June-July 1944. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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