SS Sturmbanfhurer of Artillery 90mm.

[C.Blanco]

Hello again friends!!!

One year ago, during a modelling show in Barcelona, I get this figure from Pegaso Models.

This is a white metal figure in 90mm, and it represents an SS Sturmbanfhurer of Artillery, 2º SS Panzer Division ''Das Reich'', France 1944.

I´ll never painted a figure of this size, but for it, I get the help of one of the best modellers I never know, Antonio Velazquez, and with his help, tips ´n tricks…I get this results.

I know this is not the best one figure, but I really enjoyed painting it, and I´m very sattified with the results.

Here the figure, finally assembled. Only 14 pieces with very good quality and detail.









Now it´s time for priming.

I´ve used Tamiya XF-20 Medium grey, for it. Not a “specific primer”, because I don´t like it.

As you can see, photography can give us a very good help for lights and shadows when painting.



Here (Shadows in black/ lights in red)



And of course the German Sheeper (some people sais that it´s out of scale, but I don´t think it). A very nice figure, perfectly sculpted, and…hard to paint.



Now…let´s start to paint!!!

[C.Blanco]

PART TWO

The leather shelter has as primary colour, Black, mixed with Light grey. I used black for the shadows, and black mixed with medium flesh for the lights, all they from Vallejo. Same as the boots.




For the uniform, I´ve used, standar colours from Vallejo catalogue, clearing they for the lights.







And here, the final steps for the painting of the officer.







Now…it´s time to end and show the results…

[C.Blanco]

yes...it´s me again.

PART3

This is the results of my first attempt of painting figures of this size. As I said before, I know this is not perfect, but I like it, and really I got fun painting it.

...don´t be more cruel.










Hope you enjoy it, and any suggestion for my next one, will be great!!!

Thanks for lookin´folks!!

[McCoy]

Oh, what a piece of work! That shepperd got to have been a real challenge to paint! You make it look just like you've used oils instead of Valleo...

[Geek44]

Oh you guys!!! It's 'shepherd'. I know...English is a bloody stupid language with no rules you can count on and words that mean seven different things.
I've never painted a figure of this size before but I can see the challenges. The leather looks amazing and the dog looks like it might take a sly leak on the officer's leg...or worse ().
Kawalsky, you've gone to great lengths to illustrate your techniques here and I thank you for that. Very informative and helpful posts...and an awesome figure too. I really enjoy the presentation with that beautiful wooden plinth as well...it really adds to the 'package' but in a subtle way...it's 'classy'.
I've never seen a Pegaso figure 'in the flesh'. Being made in Italy (I believe), they're very expensive down here and not very easy to get...I have two choices really. Wait until June for our annual model 'Expo' when all the distributors are in one place or order online from the one guy I know in this country who imports them. A figure of this size sells for a couple of hundred dollars here...that's four or five kits to me...over a years worth of modelling. Having said that, Pegaso have a small range of Samurai figures that I really like the look of. I have quite an interest in Japanese art and history before 1900...I nearly bought a 90mm (I think) Samurai for $250 Aussie a couple of years ago. I'm glad I didn't...I couldn't have done it justice.
Peace.

[C.Blanco]

friend...this size of Figures from Pegaso Models (yes, Italian figures), are expensive not only in Australia, believe me.

I payed for this figure, 100 euros, and 20 more for the wooden plinth, (I think), and yes...very good quality, very nice, very original...but NEVER AGAIN!!! ..It happens the same..for this price, as you say, I can get, not four or five kits, but two yes.

About the Samurai figure you bought...you said: I'm glad I didn't...I couldn't have done it justice....friend, if you never try it...you´ll never know it.

Remerber Master Yoda words...do it or don´t, but never try it.

Best regards friend!!

[C.Blanco]

Originally Posted by McCoy

Oh, what a piece of work! That shepperd got to have been a real challenge to paint! You make it look just like you've used oils instead of Valleo...

Hey McCoy, thanks for looking mate. Be sure...if anytime there´s a next time with a figure as this one, I´ll use oil paints to paint it.

Happy if you like it friend.

Best regards.

[Geek44]

Wise words mate and one day...
I'd like to practice a little on some cheaper figures first and I'm quietly picking Antonio's brains for tips and techniques , I hope he doesn't notice. I have seen pictures of these Samurai figures from the Euromilitaire show and some are simply breathtaking. I say if we don't aspire to the higher levels, what hope do we stand of achieving them?
Peace.

[C.Blanco]

Originally Posted by Geek44

I say if we don't aspire to the higher levels, what hope do we stand of achieving them?
Peace.

that is friend, that is.

And, don´t worry, be sure that Antonio, will help you (and everybody), in everything you´ll need about figures. He´s always ready for it.

[Geek44]

Originally Posted by C.Blanco

that is friend, that is.

And, don´t worry, be sure that Antonio, will help you (and everybody), in everything you´ll need about figures. He´s always ready for it.

I know mate...we really like that about him and you too. You guys have been very busy enhancing our site both in content and spirit...we're all grateful Sir.
Peace.