100mm WW2 German Street Fighter

[DRUMS01]

I think the title line pretty much sums up the model. Sold through Andrea Miniatures, this figure has a wonderful sculpt. The pose and facial expressions are superb. To add to the overall image is a wonderful base. The city sidewalk, both walls, and window frame make up the majority of the base. No work-in-progress thread for this one (sorry).

Here are a couple real images I used for equipment and MP40 sling reference.







Jarrod and I added the German propaganda poster from an on-line image printed to scale, torn, and weathered. We also added glass shards to the window frame along with broken pieces on the sill and ground. On the figure we used lead foil for the MP40 sling and the gas mask canister strap. Other items we added to the kit include a metal wire for the folded shoulder stock, shoulder, collar insignia, and Iron Cross award ribbon on button (Tamiya decal spares), and a metal / PE Iron Cross on the left breast pocket.

Paints used were from Tamiya, Vallejo, MMaster, and LifeLike. Additional colors added with pastels, washes, and water colors.

His final home will be in a clear display cube. We are overall very happy with the results.













And here he is meeting the Greek Hoplite figure who is giving him directions (?)



Last is a photo of my little helper with the end result....





Hope you all enjoy it and as always, feedback is encouraged!

Ben and Jarrod (DRUMS01)

[digger303]

Top notch.....like it.

[Stokesy44]

Excellent work and good to see Jarrod enjoying himself too

[cor]

That is a quality result. Nice figure.

[WordenB]

Excellent work you two, the figure pose is just right and you have certainly done it justice.

[ForeverPlasticKits]

"Rue de la Liberté" "Liberty Street" not with this soldier i guess! Very good diorama, and you're right to paint with the pictures of the real stuff used at this time.