(WIP 2) Tommy's War Vignette "Dogfight"

Both figures are done and have put them together for the 1st time. The figures speak of a compelling after action debrief where the pilot shares with his counterpart on the manoeuvre he pulled during his duel with an enemy fighter. 

Next up I will be working on the basework. It will be a grassy plain where the planes are dispersed awaiting their orders to scramble.  To complete the vignette, I will be incorporating a section of the ubiquitous Sopwith Camel in the background.

 

(Completed) Alpine German Fallschirmjager "Unternehmen Merkur"

Wrapping up another fun project. 

The only challenge I felt that needs to be highlighted was to get the rifle sling bent to a realistic shape. Apart from that, It was a great project to take on and experiment with various colours to complement the predominantly green figure.

I was also pleasantly surprised when my request to buy some decals for the helmet was answered by 2 outstanding gents from PlanetFigure. Frankcy and Mike (faust18) both sent me decals from France and UK at no cost to me. (Francky sent via registered the mail at 8 euros!)

I was totally blown away by their generosity and hope to pay it forward in the future.

Thank You Francky & Mike :)

Here are the photos of the completed Fallschirmjager :)

(WIP 1) Tommy's War Vignette "Dogfight"

Here's the 1st figure from a 2 figure vignette I am working on. It will be in 1/32 (54mm) scale. 

The subject is a pilot in the dress uniform of the Royal Flying Corp in 1915.

Base color of tunic and trousers as follows:

Tunic: Olive Green + Burnt Sienna + Yellow Oxide

Trousers: Tunic Base color + Cadmium Orange

While I have not started on the highlights, its very visible where the highlights will be. Photography is a very useful tool for those who are not able visualise the fall of light. I rely on it alot :)

(WIP 4) Alpine German Fallschirmjager "Unternehmen Merkur"

"Planting" the grass for basework :)

 

(WIP 3) Alpine German Fallschirmjager "Unternehmen Merkur"

More WIP shots :)

Progressed to the trousers. Do note the 1941 model of the Fallschirmjager jump trousers has more green in the fabric compared to the slightly darker 1943 model which has more grey in it.

The base color of grey-green was also applied to the helmet.Will be picking out the details on the helmet and boots next. It's also time to plan out the basework :)

 

 

(WIP 2) Alpine German Fallschirmjager "Unternehmen Merkur"

Here's the completed jump smock for now. I may fiddle with it towards the end when reviewing the paintjob.

I was asked on Planefigure what colors was used for the jumpsmock. As I "eyeball" the colors and don't have a fixed formula, here are the Jo Sonja colors used.

Base: Olive Green, Yellow Orche
Shadows: Burnt Sienna, Prussian Blue
Highlights: Yellow Naples Hue

Since the terrain in Crete during the campaign was dry and arid, I wanted the jump smock to have a slight yellow bias while maintaining a strong green tone. Hope I am making sense :)

 

(WIP 1) Alpine German Fallschirmjager "Unternehmen Merkur"

Back on this project after a long hiatus.

This is a 1/16 scale figure of  a German Fallschirmjager during the Crete Campaign. Spotting an oliver green "bonesack" jump smock, this figure will be a nice change painting camouflage :)