“For the Motherland” (Reprise)
This is Stalingrad Miniatures' 1/35 resin vignette of a Russian soldier and orphan, in WW2. I bought the pair for a large, Russian-based dio, "For the Motherland", but then decided not to use them, and just put them away in primer state a couple of months ago.
I think the reason for not using them was that they are depicted wearing winter gear, and the diorama was more autumn-linked. However, as I had a little time yesterday, I decided to complete the painting exercise, and by simply changing the colour palettte, they no longer appeared at odds with the rest of the main composition.
Now that they're complete, I may well revisit the diorama to see if they've earned their place after all.
The final image is a well-known archive photo presumably used by SM as inspiration for the work.
A very impressive subject for the miniature. Nicely painted, well done!
Thanks Dmitry.
Very nice! The photo taken during the war depicts a heart warming scene that you have captured very well indeed.
Cheers, Morne. An unusual image from a brutal time.
Great work there Rob. I love the results you get with your figure painting. Well done.
Cheers, Gregor. Unfortunately, the macro lens can be pretty unforgiving, but when viewed naturally with Mark 1 Eyeball it looks OK, certainly in the setting it's modelled for.
You have "the touch", Rob !
Thanks for looking in, Joe. I've now in fact placed it in the diorama and it seems to fit in OK.
Good work, Rob...I have a whole lotta military figures thrown in a baggie. How much you charge to paint 'em all for me?
Haha too much.
Rob,
I love it.
Cheers, Frank. I appreciate your comment.
Great work!
Best regards, Vlad.
Cheers, Vlad.
Rob
Unusual subject, well executed. The first military figure I recall viewing on here with a "burp gun".
Thanks, Mike. SM have an interesting range.
Outstanding ! Great paint job as always, Rob
Cheers, Bernd.
Nice work as usual Rob.
Figure painting is an art form in its self.
Well done mate.
Thanks, Simon. Comments appreciated as always.