Tuesday 3 October 2023

Last Post for a Week or So

Well as my wife fusses around over the final details of packing for our trip overseas, I have time for one last update on my 28mm Blitzkrieg German project. This time, it is another of the ten-man squads from 1st Corps. These consist of an NCO, a two-man MG34 team and seven riflemen. I have four of these squads, this is the second to be completed.


The 1st Corps squads break up nicely into 2 x two-man bases (the NCO and a rifleman and the MG34 crew) and 2 x three-man bases, as shown above.


NCO stand - I think all four squads have a slightly different NCO pose, which is nice!



MG34 stand - there are two like this and two deployed in a prone firing pose.



The seven infantrymen are basically the same in each group, I think (although there may be head variants)




Very nice figures - well, I like them, anyway! I put together a second SdKfz 251 Ausf C and the last of the trio of PzKfw 38t's the other night, but they will have to wait till after the holiday now. 

I just shot over to Andrews place (about 20 mins each way trip) to drop off some of my 15mm WWII Brits he is hoping to use for a game he is running at Barrys this coming Sunday, and now, I better consider going to bed as I need to be up around 0500 to head to the airport - catch you all in a week or so (although I may be able to comment on your blogs via my phone while I am away - best not let SWMBO catch me, though!)
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36 comments:

  1. The Jolly Broom Man3 October 2023 at 21:12

    Bonnes vacances mon ami.

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  2. pancerni3 October 2023 at 21:15

    Ha e a safe trip, good luck on your escape and evasion plans.

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    1. rross3 October 2023 at 21:20

      Thanks Jo - certainly ready for a bit of a break from work!

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  3. Bill3 October 2023 at 22:19

    Great work as always - enjoy your trip!

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  4. Aly Morrison3 October 2023 at 22:36

    You are certainly cracking through your Germans Keith…
    Have fun 😁

    All the best. Aly

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    1. rross4 October 2023 at 07:23

      Cheers Aly...post 1900 uniforms are easier/quicker to paint!

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  5. KEV. Robertson.4 October 2023 at 00:02

    Very nice work there Kieth on your 28mm German Troops. Have a great time away on your Holiday. KEV.

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    1. rross4 October 2023 at 07:24

      Cheers Kev...sitting at the departure gate right now!

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  6. Michal DwarfCrypt4 October 2023 at 04:26

    Beautiful work as always!

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  7. daveb4 October 2023 at 04:46

    I really like the greens you chose for them. I suppose I painted later war Germans (in 15mm) so their greens are less rich. I usually don't bother with anything more than flesh colour and an ink wash on the face, but the lips look really good. I may have to adjust my practice.

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    1. rross4 October 2023 at 07:26

      Thanks a lot Dave....my painting technique tends to vary from batch to batch....I used to do cheeks same colour as lips, but haven't for a while now!

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  8. Richard4 October 2023 at 05:04

    Lovely work Keith. Happy hols.

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  9. Norm4 October 2023 at 06:31

    Some nice variety in these bases. Have a great holiday.

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  10. Dai4 October 2023 at 07:05

    Loving those 1st Corps sculpts. Your painting does them justice.

    Safe travels mate!

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  11. Neil Scott4 October 2023 at 07:21

    Nicely done Keith and enjoy your holiday

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  12. Lawrence H4 October 2023 at 08:58

    Nothing like a quick last-minute blog post while the wife does the packing. Mine is an excellent packer and won't let me anywhere near it, so probably best to stay out of the way. Lovely Germans Keith.

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    1. rross11 October 2023 at 06:55

      Thanks Lawrence...I have been off line for a week due to roaming charges...but had to reconnect to do on line arrival card anyway, so may as well get full use of my $8 a day!

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  13. Jonathan Freitag4 October 2023 at 10:45

    1st Corps sculpts are very nice. I have used some for a couple of different projects; not WWII though. Excellent result on the figures. Enjoy your holiday! coincidently, I am listening to Dan Snow and his examination of Captain Cook.

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  14. Ben Cato4 October 2023 at 15:01

    Have a great trip Keith!

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    1. rross11 October 2023 at 06:56

      It has been a very relaxing few days Ben! Full report to follow.

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  15. Steve J.4 October 2023 at 19:04

    Lovely work there Keith and have a great trip and look forward to seeing the holiday snaps when you return. At least here it is still very mild, even sunny and warm, so we are trying to enjoy it whilst it last!

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    1. rross11 October 2023 at 06:58

      Thanks Steve...we have had warm weather here and seem to have missed some pretty average conditions in NZ, so mission accomplished!

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  16. Ray Rousell5 October 2023 at 06:11

    Great work Keith. Have a fab break.

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  17. caveadsum14715 October 2023 at 06:21

    Great looking Blitzkrieg Germans! Have fun on your holiday!
    Best Iain

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  18. Matt Crump6 October 2023 at 06:41

    Nicely done Keith enjoy the trip 👍

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  19. Stuart S8 October 2023 at 21:22

    Those look wonderful, enjoy your break Keith.

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    1. rross11 October 2023 at 07:00

      Cheers Stu, morning of the last day unfortunately...in less than 12 hours we will be back in Auckland

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