Hi All,

A new challenge for me, after painting only allied figures I've started with my first German,
Again a old Young miniature sculpture but again it's excellent.

As I was in the flow I didn't make any in progress photos, the Camo on the helmet took me 3 attempts but I'm pleased with the end result.

Outstanding!

That is superb.

Cheer's,
Jeff.

Very nice Martin. Your skills are growing with every figure!

Excellent work, Martin - I like the way you’ve painted the weave & wear into the cotton duck material of the helmet cover.

Quality job so far Martin. The camo looks very convincing, with a nice faded appearance to the colours. Once you have done one German subject, you will be hooked Young Miniatures do one or two I think!

Phil

Excellent job on the camo cover! Flesh tones look great. Can't wait to see the completed figure

Great work as usual! I really the texture on the helmet cover.

Looks great so far.
Steve

thank you all for your kind reply.
The camo is really new for me so progress is slow now

I did my best to make some in progress photos to let you see how I work

basis work





Some Light green



Add strips for texture



other side before strips:



End result after some glazing in the shades

After the crappy SBS photos here a good one of the front



Martin

The cigarette and Leatherstraps are also done

Thnx Nap, I'm not sure about the German stuff. Allied is more my cup of tea.

I've added the last details. My question for you guys is, ammo belt yes or no?

Martin,

Paintwork on the smock is incredible, I like the way you've painted the smock & helmet cover in 2 different patterns to add some variation to the bust.

One minor point, from the style of the Y-straps it looks like they are the tan-coloured webbing version as opposed to the leather (if they were leather there would be a metal stud on the front of the shoulder braces, connecting the assault frame straps which are usually seen hanging down if the assault pack is not used. This stud isn't present on the web Y-straps, the connection is made by stitched webbing as on this bust). The respirator canister strap going diagonally across the chest should be webbing too.

I would definitely add the MG ammunition belt, as you've painted the rounds so well it would be a shame not to showcase them on the bust!

Thanks Nap, I'll use the ammunition belt.

@ Chris, thank you for your comments, my main concern was the pattern of the camouflage, I google a bit for the Y straps and 90% of my finds was leather. The boxart shows webbing but I though I had a bit of choice there
Personally I like it this way because I've painted webbings in almost all my other project so that was the reason I painted it this way.

The positive site I that the ammunition belt will cover it.

Superb work Martin!

Very nice.

Cheer's,
Jeff.

I like that!

Phil