Hi Folks, it's been a while since I contributed something, so here we are!
I've been working on this one for a while now, it's nowhere near finished but, I thought I'd post just to keep you all updated.
It's a vignette on the theme of three SS men taking refuge in a ruined church at the height of the Ardennes offensive. I tried to make the expressions on their faces reflect the fact that there was a 'no prisoners' order in effect with regards to SS and Paratroops.

So, here's where I'm up to so far..







The church ruin was carved from a slab of crystacast plaster. This sets like rock and is a nightmare to carve.





I'll update as soon as I get time.
All the best,
Gary

I like the look of this so far, nice poses on the figures and a good choice of heads. Ruined church looks great too. Just as a point of interest and since you mentioned that the crystacast plaster was a nightmare to carve, have you ever tried Balsa Foam? I've not had a go with it personally but have seen the results of others efforts which were superb and by all accounts extremely easy to work with.

Looking forward to the painting.

Alex.

Very promissing Ross. This will be a stunner when painted.
Following.

Pedro.

Thanks Guys,
Alex, I've seen the effects that can be achieved with balsa foam and always fancied having a try. One of those things I'll have to attempt at some point.
Pedro, you have more faith in my painting skills than I do, my friend I'll give it my best though!

Gary.

Great vignette.
Looking forward to the painted version.

marc

Great dynamic scene, I like the atmosphere!
I look forward to painting.

Regards
Darek

Very nice composition!
Can't wait to see it painted!
Cheers,
Zeno

Hello Gary, Nice looking scene you have going there. Will follow this one. Regards, SG

It is a wonderful scene.
I would like to see the form where this vignette was painted.
Excellent progress!
　
Mitsutaka

Yes Ross, I have faith on my friends very much.
Let´s paint now!
Pedro.

Great work so far Looking forward to seeing it done

OK Lads, it's finally done!
I'll let the pics do the talking on this...











Thanks for looking Guys!
Gary.

Nice scene Ross! The Germans are scared.

Pedro.

Fantastic! The look of terror on their faces is excellent. Well done!

Looks really good! They look terrified.

Russ

Great

Full of atmosphere!

Really nice, great storey telling!
Looks cold too!