This is the first winter uniform figure of the German army during the German-Soviet war. The plains of Russia become minus tens of degrees, and some figures look like they are wearing light clothing. They couldn’t get enough equipment because the severe winter season came before they could prepare for real winter.
I made it halfway at the end of last year, moved in this spring, and left it alone. This time, Meng Model King Tiger happened to have two figures, so I remembered this Dragon German figure that I was trying to make. To reduce the number of half-built models, let’s complete this!
I replaced only this figure with a resin head. For the remaining 3, the cold protection equipment was molded up to the neck, so I used it as it was. I think it’s not bad at all.
The infantry who wear fur coats for protection against the cold is divided into parts like this.
There are a lot of gaps when I put them together. I think I can manage with putty.
(2019/09/07)
This time, I used a small firearm strap made of shredded plain paper soaked with an instantaneous adhesive and dried. I recommend it because it is easy.
The soldier on the right may have been a too-long strap.
As it is a Gen2 gear series, it contains equipment with improved mold, so if you use these, precision will be improved. There are a lot of parts left, so if you have a chance, you can use them for other figures.
(2019/09/16)
First, I airbrushed the Tamiya acrylic fresh.
Black surfacer first.
I have started to paint a few different uniforms and faces with Vallejo water paint.
There was a reduced copy of the map in the kit. I guess they cut it off and used it. The black and white map is real for WWII.
(2019/09/20)
I have completed all four figures. The soldier on the left has a thin coat that looks cold.
I wonder if such a warm coat has been provided since the first year. Is the other one in charge with a map in his hand?
It seems that thick overcoats for the sentry were provided.
The helmet is still marked because it is in the first half of WWII.
I thought they should wear suspenders over the overcoat. Come to think of it; there is no other choice in midwinter.
The infantry equipment is Gen2, so it is a good mold.
The four figures have no particular relationship, which is a typical pose. There are various uniforms, so it seems reasonable that I can paint without getting bored.
(2019/09/22)
