Andrea Miniatures "Leibstandarte SS Guardsman" in 54mm scale

[HamilkarBarkas]

A while ago we had a discussion whether to build something with a swastika on it or not. I personally do not mind, but i rarely do it as its hard to me to get such symbols as decals. However, this time i had no restrictions.
My figure shows a Guardsman of the Leibstandarte SS "Adolf Hitler". They were guarding ministries in Berlin, during the change of guards they performed the goose step you can see on the figure. Down below you can find a video with the guard changing performance.

I painted the figure with acrylic paints from Revell and Lifecolor. No oil paints or washes involved as the uniform has to be perfect.
I haven´t made a video about it, you can expect it tomorrow.











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[Paul]

Nice work Michael, love the goose step

[fly1ngdutchm4n]

Very nice work on this figure
I saw these figures before and I like them. Great work buddy

[Coen]

Wow... now that's cool!!!
Well Done Michael!!!
That cuff braid with the Leibstandarte written on it must have been "Fun"
54mm isn't very big.. I find figures that small so hard to paint.

[HamilkarBarkas]

Thank you guys!

That cuff braid with the Leibstandarte written on it must have been "Fun"

the writing is only a thin line on the figure, no way to write it properly. The arm band with the swastika was carved into the figure so no freehand painting involved there luckily!

I´m wondering how the audience on YT will see this, i think its quite controversial as i intend to show some footage in my upcoming video aswell. I think as long as open minded people watch it there won´t be no issue, but i´m certainly prepared to receive quite a few crappy comments too!

[JayCub]

Nice work as always Michael, and i like the insignia on the side of the helmet.

Tom

[badpirate]

Nicely done . You sir have some skills

Mike

[Coen]

I look forward to the reaction on YouTube as well. I'll be willing to bet that there will be at least one person with something I constructive to say.

[HamilkarBarkas]

Alright, here we go

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[Coen]

Well done Michael. Great footage too. Lot's of historical pics for references on future projects.
I bet that you get a few interesting comments about this.
I'll be interested to see what they are.

[Jan01]

Nicely done Michael.

[HWGuderian23]

Excellent work on this figure as always Michael !
Very well done mate

[hook1169]

Hey Hamilkar, what color did you use for the uniform? I like the shade, are at least how it shows up on my "screen"

[Bissyboat]

A firm stride on a well painted soldier.

[HamilkarBarkas]

Thank you guys

Hey Hamilkar, what color did you use for the uniform? I like the shade, are at least how it shows up on my "screen"

I used Revell Matt9 for the uniform.

[Lee]

Got to love the goose step Michael...

[Coen]

It gives me goose bumps.

[Paips]

Looks real good

[warman123]

AWESOME figure and footage Michael !