AMMO Waffen SS Spring Einchenlaubmuster Camouflage Figure Set (A.MIG-7043)

[Mike]

Waffen SS Spring Einchenlaubmuster Camouflage Figure Set (A.MIG-7043)

AMMO of Mig Jiménez

 

 

As WWII progressed, both sides experimented with hiding their troops from enemy eyes by applying camouflage colours to their uniforms, helmets and overcoats in various patterns and styles.  Even a slight increase in the time needed for the enemy to see and identify upcoming soldiers gives the camouflaged troops precious seconds to get into position, increasing the possibility of success in their endeavours. Germany used camo extensively in later war, and true to form they used complicated patterns to hide their troops.  They created the well-known pea-dot camo, as well as other variants and styles, using different shades based upon the conditions and seasons in effect, although that meant providing more uniforms per soldier, but some were reversible to cut down on the bulk of their baggage, as they seldom carried wardrobes with them whilst out on the field and engaged in combat.  Imagine that?

 

This six-paint set arrives in a cardboard box with a stand-up header, inner tray and some usage suggestions printed on the rear.  Inside the box are six bottles that are appropriate to the camo type.  Every bottle contains 17ml of paint that is dispensed by a dropper that is found under the white screw-top cap.  Inside each bottle is a little stirring ball that rattles when agitated.  AMMO paints separate quite readily, so having a ball in the bottle makes mixing them a lot easier, especially when giving them a good shake or using a mechanical shaker.  We’re all familiar with the quality of AMMO paints by now, and they have a pretty good reputation amongst us modellers, and dry a little slower than some of the competition, which could be a useful benefit when you’re talking about painting figures.

 

The paints are as follows:

 

 

AMMO.F-532 Red Brown

AMMO.F-533 Dark Brown

AMMO.F-534 Olive Green

AMMO.F-555 Lime Green

AMMO.F556 Dark Green

AMMO.F-558 Beige Pink

 

 

The shades should be very useful for creating a good range of tones to depict your figure’s uniform, that were used by Waffen SS units from 1941 (Oak Leaf A) and 1943 (Oak Leaf until the end of World War II.  Most of the garments were reversible as previously mentioned, with spring camouflage on one side and autumn camouflage on the other.  If you use a wet palette, you should be able to get a myriad of shades between each one to help your figure look more realistic.  They cover well and the colours are strong, with the base shades offering a backdrop to begin building up your scheme, and the darker shades adding extra depth where needed. 

 

 

Conclusion

If you’re painting WWII German troops and you don’t have the right colours, you could certainly save yourself some time and head-scratching by picking up one of these sets, just needing a little bit of patience and talent to make good on your plans.

 

 

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[Hook]

The box titling notwithstanding, AFAIK correct German should be "Eichenlaubmuster", not "Einchenlaub". 

 

Cheers,

 

Andre