More Figures for Richard

[Deleted member 6559]

Being a very lucky boy, not only have I been the object of great generosity on the part of Ralph, but also by my good friend Richard Pearce, who saw fit to send me this lovely box of goodies. It consists of a host of Tamiya and Dragon parts for 1/16 figures, and I've managed to make up 6 full sets (in the plastic bags). Thank you so much Richard!

I'm going to build them all on this thread, and it may be possible to combine some of them in vignettes.

The first is this Dragon 6th Army Feldwebel. The others include a couple of fallschirmjagers, a machine, gunner, tank commander and a Handschar figure.



Like most of the kits, I have built this one before, many moons ago, and am really pleased to be able to have another go at it. All of the kit was there, though I've swapped the boots and some of the equipment for Tamiya parts.

Off we go....

 

[Deleted member 4539]

Another one to look forward to .
Kindness is such a wonderful thing.

 

[Steve Jones]

I echo Ralph's reply. Its a terrific forum with the best of the best always willing to help. This is going to be a wonderful thread to follow. I wish you all the best my friend

 

[Jim R]

Hi Peter

Kindness is such a wonderful thing.

Well said. It would make this world of ours a far better place.
Looking forward to more of your work.
Jim

 

[Steven000]

Have fun Peter
Following your progress feels like therapy
Cheers, Steven

 

[Deleted member 6559]

Thanks for looking in chaps. Yes, kindness sadly seems to be in short supply in the world at the moment so it's doubly nice to be on the receiving end - restores your faith in human nature.

I've partially built the figure and cleaned up the parts, ready for painting:



Quite a lot of cleaning up and a bit of filling to do, but overall it went together well.

I swapped the kit PPSh, which had a huge step between the two halves, with the version that comes with Trumpeter's four 1/16 tankers. This is supplied with etch parts to replace as much as the plastic as you might want, and surprise, surprise, I actually used some of it here (hate etch).

I've ended up with a hybrid of Dragon, Tamiya, Verlinden and Trumpeter parts, which is something I like doing.

 

[rtfoe]

Very nice of Richard P. I've only had one go with a Dragon 1/16 figure and it was a good experience. This combination will be a treat to watch painted and I've actually caught it at the beginning Peter.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Mickc1440]

I'm definitely in. Have to agree with Steve, this is one of the things that makes this such a great forum.

 

[Richard48]

Hi Peter.
Nice to see you creating from the box of plastic goodies.I particularly like the Feldwebel as he can be made into so many units from looking through Osprey books.Ive seen some made into Machine gunners with an m.g34 or 42 slung over a shoulder.
I shall grab a pew among the masses assembled.Always glad to help.
Richard.

 

[JR]

Hi Peter.
Nice to see you creating from the box of plastic goodies.I particularly like the Feldwebel as he can be made into so many units from looking through Osprey books.Ive seen some made into Machine gunners with an m.g34 or 42 slung over a shoulder.
I shall grab a pew among the masses assembled.Always glad to help.
Richard.

Top man Richard, a very nice gesture.

 

[JR]

Right Peter. I' ll sit next to Jim and Steve, would you like a biscuit Richard.?
A great forum we are lucky to have and be members of.

 

[Richard48]

Right Peter. I' ll sit next to Jim and Steve, would you like a biscuit Richard.?
A great forum we are lucky to have and be members of.

Oh yes John biscuits.Im very partial to them.Nothing like a good dunking with biccies.My downfall is biscuits.Mmmm hob nobs etc.
Richard.

 

[Deleted member 6559]

OK, settle down everybody. No crumbs on the table and a little quiet if you will. Welcome all.

 

[Fernando N]

Peter, I’ll join the gang looking on if I’m not too late that is.

Richard’s kindness and your handy work will be a treat for all, top man Richard.

 

[Neil Merryweather]

Yes, he's a nice chap, that Richard!

 

[Deleted member 6559]

Welcome Fernando and Neil.

Yep, Richard's a bit of a star. I've done two previous threads based on his donations (under Figures Under Construction: WW1 and After) and thoroughly enjoyed the process.

 

[JR]

We are now wearing those plastic bibs , so no crumbs.

 

[Richard48]

We are now wearing those plastic bibs , so no crumbs.

Yes all protected with Pelican bibs John.Just a pity ive drawn the short straw and am resplendant in a Peppa pig one haha.
Richard.

 

[Deleted member 6559]

Oh you wowdy, webel wabble!

Here's the head:

 

[Deleted member 4539]

Very nice start Peter .