A trend that Phil (Techno) and I started back in Korea(the range, not the war), was to include a very senior officer.
Does this have a vote for the 1980s Soviets and does anyone have an image you might want the figure based on?
I'll back that, although there may be suitable figures in the WWII range.
Hello Again
You could look at RP1 Senior Officers WW1
(https://39.cdn.ekm.net/ekmps/shops/89204c/images/-n-rp13-n-senior-officers-2--3131-p.jpg)
or SVX1 the Senior Command set WW2
(https://39.cdn.ekm.net/ekmps/shops/89204c/images/-n-SVX1-n-Senior-command-set-4--4247-p.jpg)
or for something out of left field how about one of the SCW personalities - https://www.pendraken.co.uk/nscw131-ngeneral-j-yague-hands-in-pockets-3348-p.asp (https://www.pendraken.co.uk/nscw131-ngeneral-j-yague-hands-in-pockets-3348-p.asp)
(https://39.cdn.ekm.net/ekmps/shops/89204c/images/-n-SCW131-n-General-J.-Yague-hands-in-pockets-3348-p.jpg)
https://www.pendraken.co.uk/nscw128-ngeneral-miaja-pointing-3345-p.asp (https://www.pendraken.co.uk/nscw128-ngeneral-miaja-pointing-3345-p.asp)
(https://39.cdn.ekm.net/ekmps/shops/89204c/images/-n-SCW128-n-General-Miaja-pointing-3345-p.jpg)
Cheers, happy hunting
GrumpyOldMan
I think Sunray's looking for some reference images for our sculptor to work from if possible. So any pictures of Soviet commanders would be great.
Correct Leon.
Option A - we go for a senior field officer (Major etc)- in which case steel helmet
Option B - A staff officer type in tunic and the Soviet SD style cap with exaggerated brim.
We already have sorted the junior officer with AK74 and bins/map case.
And yes- a few images of the type you fancy helps Phil's creativity
To start the ball rolling ... Marshal Georgy Zhukov .... not sure I fancy painting all those medal ribbons in 10mm though
(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/8e/68/47/8e684720d3363c7f54503a132e996fa9--soviet-union-world-war.jpg)
That's the genre all right. Is this a figure 1980s era Soviet wargamers would want?
He might be slight conspicuous on the battlefield - as even at his rank I'd suggest he'd probably be wearing a helmet in combat, and would have ditched the medals.
In real life yes. But this is wargame, and many wargamers LOVE little diaorama style command groups. Airfix included a well sculpted Rommel(Afrika Korps 1962) and we had to wait until 1977 Matchbox when replied with a Monty.Matchbox also did a Rommel! It adds a little drama to the tabletop skirmish when celeb commanders join our modest little fray - does it not?
We are aware this does not feature much in 20Cent conflict. I once did a patrol with a Brigadier and he wore his 58 web and SLR with his red shirt flashes covered in scrim. But its that dichotomy between real life and what gives pleasure to the hobby on the wargame table.
Anyway we have a spare Soviet officer type to design/sculpt and you all have a chance to impact on the strokes of Phil's talented hand and scalpel.
Cast your votes gentlemen.
My vote is that Phil keeps the blade of that scalpel well away from those talented hands ;)
Quote from: paulr on 25 May 2022, 02:26:27 AMMy vote is that Phil keeps the blade of that scalpel well away from those talented hands ;)
Not very likley though !
WAAAAAAAY too late. ;)
(It's tempting fate, but I haven't had to use a plaster for about a month, now.)
Quote from: Techno 3 on 25 May 2022, 06:39:03 AMWAAAAAAAY too late. ;)
(It's tempting fate, but I haven't had to use a plaster for about a month, now.)
Stitched the odd finger back on though :d :d
80s? Slightly cooler style for CoS Sergei Akhromeyev (front left)
(https://cdn.britannica.com/14/172614-050-A1917840.jpg)
He had the more formal look too
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0540/8459/9978/products/1634507-front_600x.jpg?v=1644520624)
If you want a more in the field look for a General, Boris Gromov is your man, here leaving Afghanistan
(https://s13.stc.yc.kpcdn.net/share/i/4/1646115/wr-750.webp)
Maybe leave out the bouquet though
(https://s09.stc.yc.kpcdn.net/share/i/4/1646058/wr-750.webp)
Many thanks Gwydion.
Methinks we could do a mix and whilst retaining 1980s field uniform simply add the big Soviet SD style cap with exaggerated brim?
No AK74, but Sam Brown/holster and a pair of bins around his neck. Hands behind back as we did in KBR40 pose = very useful senior officer.
Now that would paint up well!
QuoteMany thanks Gwydion.
Methinks we could do a mix and whilst retaining 1980s field uniform simply add the big Soviet SD style cap with exaggerated brim?
No AK74, but Sam Brown/holster and a pair of bins around his neck. Hands behind back as we did in KBR40 pose = very useful senior officer.
Now that would paint up well!
Sounds good - I think it is the big cap that really marks out the Soviet officer of the era. This would be a nicely generic figure.
Could even be used for the Naval officer in his fetching baby yellow uniform on the far left of the first photo!
QuoteStitched the odd finger back on though :d :d
Nah !.....I use Zap superthin glue...works a treat. :P
I agree
Right Phil, I think we have sorted the dress code and pose
1. Soviet style big SD cap
2. Field dress as per the image I sent
3. Sam Brown and pistol holster
4. Bins around neck
5. pose - observing from afar - hands behind back? I will leave that to you
And thanks to forum for comments and images. This will be the best 1980s Soviet range in 10mm.
James
Thanks, James and the gang :)
Go do your magic Phil! :)
Quote from: fred. on 25 May 2022, 11:31:31 AMCould even be used for the Naval officer in his fetching baby yellow uniform on the far left of the first photo!
He's quite the snappy dresser, those shoes and the rakish cap as well!
I have requested a snappy UAZ-469 as his set of wheels.
The new Pendraken 3D vehicles are really neat.
Quote from: Sunray on 29 May 2022, 12:23:23 PMI have requested a snappy UAZ-469 as his set of wheels.
The new Pendraken 3D vehicles are really neat.
Also in canary yellow with a horse logo and gull wing doors? And made in Italy ;)
Can I just check one thing re this chap ?
Does he still need the 'jackboot' type 'footwear'...or would he have worn ankle length boots/shoes.
I'm guessing the longer boots ?
Cheers - Phil.
Yes, field uniform - high calf length boots.
Any deviation may be construed as individualism Comrade, and a deviation from the path of Marxism-Leninism undermining the dialectic of the Party. And we wouldn't want that would we?
Quote from: Gwydion on 30 May 2022, 12:53:17 PMAny deviation may be construed as individualism Comrade, and a deviation from the path of Marxism-Leninism undermining the dialectic of the Party.
But that went away with Gorbachov - today we have Putin's cult of presonality (his)
Thanks, chaps !
Phil- the trousers of senior officers widened above the knee in the style of riding breeches- unlike the conventional trousers of rank& file in the 1980s