tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post1711121886676349958..comments2024-03-28T15:12:41.463+00:00Comments on 28mm Victorian Warfare: 28mm Waffen SS - test sprueMichael Awdryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-41600540090424413852019-11-05T07:09:14.401+00:002019-11-05T07:09:14.401+00:00Thank you. I know what you mean and part of the p...Thank you. I know what you mean and part of the problem might be the pose, they are stooped over.Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-88481042211290791832019-11-05T07:08:41.235+00:002019-11-05T07:08:41.235+00:00Thank you Kym.Thank you Kym.Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-5488937071502690302019-11-05T07:08:31.846+00:002019-11-05T07:08:31.846+00:00Thank you so much.Thank you so much.Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-82593370058293835322019-11-04T05:46:34.147+00:002019-11-04T05:46:34.147+00:00They're brilliantly well painted, but appear t...They're brilliantly well painted, but appear to be very stocky. With big heads and short legs. Wouterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17271989973988511989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-9705853760486159332019-09-27T10:56:28.708+01:002019-09-27T10:56:28.708+01:00Very nice indeed.Very nice indeed.(Kym) + Warburton + (Classic40K) https://www.blogger.com/profile/17333928965917754588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-50705156411783564662019-09-26T14:32:54.404+01:002019-09-26T14:32:54.404+01:00Great camo work Michael. The rest of the soldiers ...Great camo work Michael. The rest of the soldiers look awesome too.FourEyedMonsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18161202517627920103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-28339950135602382542019-09-25T07:09:28.543+01:002019-09-25T07:09:28.543+01:00Well I never, fascinating stuff and thank you. I ...Well I never, fascinating stuff and thank you. I had no idea. Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-35199676756815162712019-09-24T21:38:20.783+01:002019-09-24T21:38:20.783+01:00In 1943 High Command or some such sent an order to...In 1943 High Command or some such sent an order to the factories to stop applying symbols/decals on the helmets, probably due to cost, etc - but units in the field were not ordered to remove them so there are examples of helmets that were worn, though they were not the majority. <br /><br />So from this, I'd say, two or three blokes with no helmet covers could get away with it, especially in 1945 where a vet or three might be there to help the newbies, but doubtful for more than that.Daihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04978439841611727387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-21809375972092997352019-09-21T08:36:42.894+01:002019-09-21T08:36:42.894+01:00Thank you so much Nick. I have spent quite a whil...Thank you so much Nick. I have spent quite a while looking at your amazing work in preparation for this project. Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-50559959281070670982019-09-20T22:12:24.735+01:002019-09-20T22:12:24.735+01:00They look the bees knees Michael! The camo is spot...They look the bees knees Michael! The camo is spot on and as others have stated already you almost can‘t go wrong with SS camo in '45. What was available was worn. So go wild I'd say!Moiterei_1984https://www.blogger.com/profile/13808567081733803572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-31319978920833635672019-09-20T11:34:33.262+01:002019-09-20T11:34:33.262+01:00Thank you Monty and sorry to hear that you are not...Thank you Monty and sorry to hear that you are not painting, maybe one day soon?Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-24118951359019130032019-09-20T11:33:57.943+01:002019-09-20T11:33:57.943+01:00Thank you so much Christopher. Thank you so much Christopher. Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-39863411189781773302019-09-20T11:33:41.615+01:002019-09-20T11:33:41.615+01:00Thank you so much Pat, that means a lot coming fro...Thank you so much Pat, that means a lot coming from your good self. Those transfers were an experience, but I'm pretty sure I wouldn't be ables to achieve the same effect with a brush, so happy to persevere. Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-64576969752177937162019-09-20T11:31:40.728+01:002019-09-20T11:31:40.728+01:00Thank you my good man. Thank you my good man. Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-82081069931463444172019-09-20T11:31:30.210+01:002019-09-20T11:31:30.210+01:00Thank you Matt, these were the troops I was least ...Thank you Matt, these were the troops I was least confident about, so I am pleased to get a few under my belt already. Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-48388059651800874812019-09-20T11:30:49.003+01:002019-09-20T11:30:49.003+01:00Thank you Ivor, let's hope the rest come out a...Thank you Ivor, let's hope the rest come out as well as these.Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-50803046589516455062019-09-20T11:30:16.758+01:002019-09-20T11:30:16.758+01:00Thank you so much Michal.Thank you so much Michal.Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-67463566600789005782019-09-20T11:30:03.278+01:002019-09-20T11:30:03.278+01:00Thank you Joe, the idea of mixed equipment is cert...Thank you Joe, the idea of mixed equipment is certainly what I have come to believe, but it is good to have it confirmed, thank you.Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-50540691546147258422019-09-20T11:28:44.023+01:002019-09-20T11:28:44.023+01:00Thank you Dai, I shall hold off with the SS symbol...Thank you Dai, I shall hold off with the SS symbols on the helmets, most are covered anyway. Would they have any insignia on the helmets in the latter stages?Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-51816229957148052152019-09-20T11:26:54.233+01:002019-09-20T11:26:54.233+01:00Thank you Ray, just need to crack on and get the o...Thank you Ray, just need to crack on and get the others prepped. Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-12789573270281764382019-09-20T11:26:28.748+01:002019-09-20T11:26:28.748+01:00Thank you Dave, that's very kind.Thank you Dave, that's very kind.Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-29670433148930586312019-09-19T20:19:59.902+01:002019-09-19T20:19:59.902+01:00Blimey, these are good, Michael! Such a shame I ha...Blimey, these are good, Michael! Such a shame I have no opportunity to paint now...sob!<br />Montyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06230149195753516430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-37438312486778920422019-09-19T17:37:55.344+01:002019-09-19T17:37:55.344+01:00Excellent work there on the camo Micheal!
Christo...Excellent work there on the camo Micheal!<br /><br />ChristopherChristopher(aka Axebreaker)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13205928451375232865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-3367159309534279682019-09-19T11:11:53.843+01:002019-09-19T11:11:53.843+01:00You have cracked the camo Michael and I salute you...You have cracked the camo Michael and I salute you for attempting those waterslide transfers, they are so small. Silver Whistlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06621423467123295954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1670400813396652991.post-71051738702269264252019-09-19T08:36:51.816+01:002019-09-19T08:36:51.816+01:00great start .great start .Riothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10354473093636522594noreply@blogger.com