Hauptmann Buchschild - 1:18 scale action figure!

[30+]

Does anybody renember this guy (the soldier next to the tanks)?

http://rctankwarfare.co.uk/forums/downl ... &mode=view

It is a 1:18 scale action figure from 21st Century Toys, that I've repainted a little. I've repainted his greatcoat, his rifle and his gloves plus added a gun sling for the rifle and a strap to keep his helmet in place. Last but not least, I've added the correct rank insignias on his shoulder tabs.

I have yet to fill the space between the arms and body plus add some highlights and shadings, apart from that I'm happy with the result.

The rest - the face, the uniform, the helmet etc. - were already painted as I got him from a friend.

Enjoy and I hope you like the pics!

Cheers, Jens

[MarkofZollo]

Iv got 4 of these guys, they look great with the coat on but you have taken it to another level! Nice work :~
What did you use for the strap and how did you do it?
Dave

[30+]

Hi Dave,

I made the gun sling and helmet strap by using paper from a Pay Card application from a local gas station. Got them a little too wide, but...

I simply cut them out and painted them and then glued them onto the Hauptmann by using superglue.

Nice to know that there are other figure entusiasts here in this forum!

Cheers, Jens

[MarkofZollo]

Cool il give it a go.
Lol my figures list at mo is;
Germans:
6 Dragon East Prussia Grenadiers,
4 Dragon Panzer Grenadiers,
4 21st c. Riflemen,
1 Forces of Valor Infantry (waiting for others)

Americans:
6 Dragon 101st AB Paratroopers,
6 FOV US Infantry,
2 1st gen BBI Paratroopers,
4 2nd gen BBI Paratroopers,
21st c. US Rifleman and Officer

Started the hobby in May I think, prob gona grow as I get more tanks etc.
Cheers,
Dave (got an IJ Russian Officer and soldier 2 but they dont count lol)