I decided to create a Dutch figure early second WW.

the battle lasted for 5 days or so, Holland wasn't prepared for a war.
Obsolete weapons ( some heavy guns were ordered in Germany but delivered without visors...) and their main weapon was the mannlicher of 1886.

Posting this tread also on a re- enactmentsite ( for different kind of reactions good idea) and collecting all I can get about details.
The Dutch soldier has never been so popular for research and I feel a bit obliged to do so.

knowing me it all starts with sketches



for eventual casting purpose I was inspired by my Harrisbuste.
Hands in this scale are hard to cast unless mounted on to something.

René

Sounds a very interesting project René, have you seen this?

Roger.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UKiUZgcz6A

No I didn't Roger, thanks!

René

You're welcome, others too, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ua7PWXkQOg&feature=related

René,

a Dutch soldier of may 1940 is always a great idea !
I've build several in 54mm. Attached you'll find some pictures that might be of help.
The main weapon was a Mannlicher based gun build by the Dutch factory Hembrug and known as the M95.

succes, Eric

thanks Roger,
Great scene.....i we can see our Dutch soldiers from those days.

Your welcome Marc. René's project is an interesting subject that desrves to be done.

Roger.

thanks guys!

Eric,
I never have seen any of your figures which regrets me.
especially when regarding we're fellow countrymen.

working on the helmet now, the rifle will be taken care of by a riflespecialist

René

Rene,

looks great ! One thing: don't you think the helmets needs a deeper curve at the back?
I've tryed to past a picture of a real M27 helmet in your last photo to show you what I meen. The area indicated in red.....

cheers, Eric

yes thanks Eric,

it's just a start to have something to work on. Helmets are made in different stages.
the curve will be important.
The head underneath only has a carrying purpose for the oven, a new one will be provided.

René

René

Very good start.

Wow--- You work at a blistering pace!

like what you are doing so far

Dankjewel marc....


( the thought about Stevy Ray is still around, just finding a way to scratch the strat)


groet,

René

I have a Stratocaster sculpted. Get it from Lee van Quang.
The only thing i have to do is sculpting a bust of Stevie Ray just like in the avatar.
There was once a guy here at the forum who promised years ago to do that, but never hear anything.

marc

you should have posted his strat and ask: Who..?

is it 1/9? or bigger?
The strat I actually know in an anatomic way but switched to the spanish guitar.

René ( who will send you a pb)

hm, forgot to tell.

the oval sign on the helmet will be ( hopefulley) performed in pe.
It's terrible to this manually.