Hi folks,
this weeks entry was supposed to be a quick win, but ended up having a bit more work done to them.
I went from bare hulls, to hulls with stowage and camo netting, to adding foliage... radios, etc.
These are SdKfz 124 'Wespes'. Self propelled artillery mounting 10.5cm guns on a Panzer II chassis. These will form part of 1/Panzerartillerieregiment 12, part of the 12th SS Panzer Division (Hitlerjugend). I'm in no way a 'fan' of the SS (quite the opposite in fact), and a lot of people were surprised to find I was planning on doing SS models as part of my project. However, 12th SS did form a part of the German defences during Operation Totalize, and if I'm trying to represent all the formations that took part in the battle, I should include them. If only to highlight the achievements of the allied formations that managed to push 9 miles (14 km) into German lines during this operation. While 12th SS were a substantially reduced force, they still packed a punch at this time, although it was the beginning of the end for the division in Normandy. In a few weeks the division would be effectively wiped out.
The battery is three guns - in the old v3 FoW rules I'd also need a spotter team and various HQ element. Thankfully for v4 FoW I just need the guns (although I have the other bits and bobs, which I will no doubt paint in the future).
Each Wespe has a crew of two - major mistake here as I should have attempted some 'Pea Dot' camo on these crew members, but forgot as I was painting them along with my other gun crews. As such they have a bit of a 'Heer' look rather than SS.
Camo on the vehicles came about via a 'Ammo Mig' book, "Waffen SS Colours". Specifically an image they had of a 12th SS Wespe. Although it seems that in many of the vehicles within the same company had different camo schemes!
Total points for this entry would be 3 x 15mm vehicle = 18 points, and 6 x 15mm Crew = 12 points. So a whole 30 points!
From Ray
James' second entry of the day and I gotta say this is my favourite entry of the day so far. I mean what's not to like or admire about these 3 x Wespe's???
Top marks of the day James! 30 points plus and extra 3 points, because I can!!!
this weeks entry was supposed to be a quick win, but ended up having a bit more work done to them.
I went from bare hulls, to hulls with stowage and camo netting, to adding foliage... radios, etc.
These are SdKfz 124 'Wespes'. Self propelled artillery mounting 10.5cm guns on a Panzer II chassis. These will form part of 1/Panzerartillerieregiment 12, part of the 12th SS Panzer Division (Hitlerjugend). I'm in no way a 'fan' of the SS (quite the opposite in fact), and a lot of people were surprised to find I was planning on doing SS models as part of my project. However, 12th SS did form a part of the German defences during Operation Totalize, and if I'm trying to represent all the formations that took part in the battle, I should include them. If only to highlight the achievements of the allied formations that managed to push 9 miles (14 km) into German lines during this operation. While 12th SS were a substantially reduced force, they still packed a punch at this time, although it was the beginning of the end for the division in Normandy. In a few weeks the division would be effectively wiped out.
The battery is three guns - in the old v3 FoW rules I'd also need a spotter team and various HQ element. Thankfully for v4 FoW I just need the guns (although I have the other bits and bobs, which I will no doubt paint in the future).
Each Wespe has a crew of two - major mistake here as I should have attempted some 'Pea Dot' camo on these crew members, but forgot as I was painting them along with my other gun crews. As such they have a bit of a 'Heer' look rather than SS.
Camo on the vehicles came about via a 'Ammo Mig' book, "Waffen SS Colours". Specifically an image they had of a 12th SS Wespe. Although it seems that in many of the vehicles within the same company had different camo schemes!
Total points for this entry would be 3 x 15mm vehicle = 18 points, and 6 x 15mm Crew = 12 points. So a whole 30 points!
From Ray
James' second entry of the day and I gotta say this is my favourite entry of the day so far. I mean what's not to like or admire about these 3 x Wespe's???
Top marks of the day James! 30 points plus and extra 3 points, because I can!!!
I've always liked the Wespe - nice work James :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Tamsin, neat little vehicle! I’m actually glad I decided to paint them as I enjoyed getting back to vehicles again!
DeleteI like these a lot James - excellent work on the various bric-a-brac added onto the hulls. I have much the same issue with certain units from history - but I understand the need to included them in your project.
ReplyDeleteThanks Peter! I try and individualise all my vehicles to a certain extent. The add ons for these came about due to the pics I was looking at trying to determine a Camo pattern.
DeleteCracking job
ReplyDeleteCheers Dave!
DeleteGreat work James - I love the foliage on the hulls. Trying to figure out a way to work out something like that myself on a few 15mm vehicles here...
ReplyDeleteThanks Greg - I use carefully trimmed sea foam sprigs, cut right down to basic branch shapes. The Camo netting is 20mm scale stuff I attach in small strips with superglue, and make sure is pressed on tight to the hull. It’s painted and dry brushed then varnished, etc. The sea foam is then added and one that’s all on I dot with glue and sprinkle on the leaf flock I have. I’m not sure what I use is still available: http://themadtinhatter.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/15mm-foliage.html?m=1
DeleteThey look great James!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Thanks Christopher!
DeleteExcellent painting job together with the camouflage and the bases
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteLovely work the foliage you have on the Wespe realy makes them pop. Great stuff.
ReplyDeleteThanks Adam, very much a case of less is more!
Deletethese look really great
ReplyDeleteCheers Martin!
DeleteVery nice work James
ReplyDeleteThanks Alex!
DeleteLovely stuff!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteAwesome. I love the camo scrim you've put on the hulls. How did you do that effect James? It's very effective.
ReplyDeleteMy great uncle was killed during Operation Totalize fighting elements of the 12th SS. As you can imagine I'm definitely not a fan (and don't get me started on Waffen SS reenactors), but they were a fighting formation and have to have their place on the tabletop if you're doing WWII.
I’m sorry to hear that Curt. Totalize is my major area of study, my own Grandfather fought in it, but thankfully came home. I’ve very little time for those gamers who are only interested in SS formations... and totally understand your feelings on reenactors.
DeleteI’ve posted above how I do the foliage, the netting stuff I’ve more details on here:
http://themadtinhatter.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/6mmrpc-15mm-camo-netting-progress-update.html?m=1
Hopefully the two together will help!?
They look really good. well done. Cheers
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteVery nice!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteVery impressive. The foliage looks great.
ReplyDeleteThanks John!
DeleteOne of the first model kits I ever made was the Matchbox 1/76 Wespe, so I've got a soft spot for these vehicles. These are excellent, James, well done!
ReplyDeleteThat seems to have been a bit of a common first kit for some reason Evan!
DeleteGreat job mate - they look great!
ReplyDeleteNot too much clumped foliage either! :-D
Thanks Paul!
DeleteAlways liked the wespe for some reason and these are really lovely looking, all the bits and bobs really make it.
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks! I put in a bit of extra effort with the stowage, but hadn't planned to initially.
DeleteThose are great little guns. The camo is splendid.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sander!
DeleteWonderful work,James on both the stowage and netting! I like the camouflage too! It's nice to see them individualized and yet the same unit!
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