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Andrea Miniatures "Leibstandarte SS Guardsman" in 54mm scale
Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2013 9:42 am
by 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.
[youtube]Z61XK82rXCU[/youtube]
Re: Andrea Miniatures "Leibstandarte SS Guardsman" in 54mm s
Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2013 10:21 am
by Paul
Nice work Michael, love the goose step

Re: Andrea Miniatures "Leibstandarte SS Guardsman" in 54mm s
Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2013 10:28 am
by fly1ngdutchm4n
Very nice work on this figure
I saw these figures before and I like them. Great work buddy

Re: Andrea Miniatures "Leibstandarte SS Guardsman" in 54mm s
Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2013 10:36 am
by 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.
Re: Andrea Miniatures "Leibstandarte SS Guardsman" in 54mm s
Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2013 10:47 am
by 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!
Re: Andrea Miniatures "Leibstandarte SS Guardsman" in 54mm s
Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2013 11:49 am
by JayCub
Nice work as always Michael, and i like the insignia on the side of the helmet.
Tom
Re: Andrea Miniatures "Leibstandarte SS Guardsman" in 54mm s
Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2013 12:23 pm
by badpirate
Nicely done

. You sir have some skills
Mike
Re: Andrea Miniatures "Leibstandarte SS Guardsman" in 54mm s
Posted: Tue Dec 24, 2013 12:46 pm
by 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.
Re: Andrea Miniatures "Leibstandarte SS Guardsman" in 54mm s
Posted: Wed Dec 25, 2013 9:19 am
by HamilkarBarkas
Alright, here we go
[youtube]ws-C242Km3c[/youtube]
Re: Andrea Miniatures "Leibstandarte SS Guardsman" in 54mm s
Posted: Wed Dec 25, 2013 9:36 am
by 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.
Re: Andrea Miniatures "Leibstandarte SS Guardsman" in 54mm s
Posted: Wed Dec 25, 2013 10:29 am
by Jan01
Nicely done Michael.
Re: Andrea Miniatures "Leibstandarte SS Guardsman" in 54mm s
Posted: Wed Dec 25, 2013 8:33 pm
by HWGuderian23
Excellent work on this figure as always Michael

!
Very well done mate

Re: Andrea Miniatures "Leibstandarte SS Guardsman" in 54mm s
Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 5:44 am
by 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"

Re: Andrea Miniatures "Leibstandarte SS Guardsman" in 54mm s
Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 1:46 pm
by Bissyboat
A firm stride on a well painted soldier.

Re: Andrea Miniatures "Leibstandarte SS Guardsman" in 54mm s
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2014 10:44 pm
by HamilkarBarkas
Thank you guys
hook1169 wrote: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.
Re: Andrea Miniatures "Leibstandarte SS Guardsman" in 54mm s
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2014 10:49 pm
by Lee
Got to love the goose step Michael...

Re: Andrea Miniatures "Leibstandarte SS Guardsman" in 54mm s
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2014 9:56 am
by Coen
It gives me goose bumps.
Re: Andrea Miniatures "Leibstandarte SS Guardsman" in 54mm s
Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2014 4:43 pm
by Paips
Looks real good

Re: Andrea Miniatures "Leibstandarte SS Guardsman" in 54mm s
Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2014 3:35 am
by warman123
AWESOME figure and footage Michael !