Andrea German WWII Kettledrummer (1 Viewer)

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Hi All,

I think that I had posted the beginnings of this piece somewhere but can't find the thread. Anyway, I was taking my time to assemble and undercoat this fine kit. I added drilled brass inserts to the drums for strength and finally, I have decided to start painting the kit.

Rgds Victor

 

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Painted the horse black and some minor progress.

 

[Malcolm Britain]

Looking good but worth looking at photos of black horses to get a realistic view of how the eyes look?
M

 

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Hi Malcolm,

I was being whimsical when I dotted those eyes. I haven't fully painted the horse but well-spotted (ouch!). I will be painting the eyeballs in yellow ochre with black pupils, with minimal white. I intend to give my horse 4 white socks and a blaze.

Rgds Victor

 

[Malcolm Britain]

Hi Victor

I was making a general point as I know you are only at an early stage of the painting and that you take ultimate care on your finished art and your results are brilliant and have a unique style.

Horses are very very hard to do. Lots of castings are excellent but achieving a realistic look on a horses eyes, face, and semi shiny coat is a real challenge. I look forward to see how you tackle it.

Best regards
M

 

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Hi Malcolm,

Thanks. I am reminded that well-groomed black horses should have a sheen to their coat, especially on parade and will aim for that effect. I was initially just following the painted example from this website:
http://www.histomin.com/lineand/andww2/pgandww2axmtdvig.htm

Just done the face but will improve it later.

 

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I found a set of Airfix WWII decals and applied them to the stalhelm, then started to paint the uniform.

 

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Here is an update to this piece. The kettledrums are just inserted (not yet fixed) for this pic.

 

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The kettledrummer horse with the throat plume attached.

 

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I finally spent some time to add the reins to this figure. Very fiddly work hence I avoided it for a while.

 

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Some painting in progress on the saddlecloth.

 

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Finished the lacing around the saddlecloth and have attached the kettledrums.

 

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The delay in painting this was that I was checking for some facts about this kettledrummer.

I found out that the drum sticks were all white. The wehrmacht had all the kettledrum banners for cavalry changed to yellow. The cypher was a KR monogram. There are two known pics of the horses. The SS had an all white horse. This wehrmacht horse was all black with three white socks, the front right foot being all black.The hooves were painted dark for parade. Now proceeding with the final painting.

 

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Painted the figure to this stage. Still doing the details.

 

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I've finally completed this piece.

 

[Obee]

I've finally completed this piece.

Brilliant work Victor,

something you can be really proud of in your collection

Well done,
John

 

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Hi John,

thanks for your nice comment. I'm still learning to push the paint. The learning curve is steep and agonizing...hahaha.

Rgds Vic