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Hi all this time im doing a bust...yep thats right a bust of a Death korps of Krieg trooper im working around some already cast pieces the head, helmet and rifle the plan is to do the sculpt up from around the waistband oh and its 1 /6 scale also the back pack and respirator assembly have to be detachable, hopefull the owner will be casting these in the future.
will post pictures later "she who must be obeyed" is giving off apparently i should change my name to Riley as i have a simular lifestyle lol.....Women heh cant live with em, cant kill em!


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Here's the starter pack




obviousley everything greens my work so far

Consider me subscribed! If this is anywhere near as good as your other work we're in for a treat

Well here's the repaired trigger guard and the beefed out respirator face and the torso base next will be the detailing...let the fun commence lol

Planning to make a full squad of these guys?

Love it so far.

Here's some update progress pictures

Excellent work Cassar. I really like your large scale sculpting work. Can't wait to see more.

Apologies for the lack of updates, had to disassemble the tumble dryer and cure a squeek that was annoying "she". Anyway here's a few pics of the collar and the various packs etc under construction.

Don't forget the special insignia piece on the left-hand side collar. 'Tis fairly distinct.

Love this. BIG fan of DKoK. It looks like you are sculpting it out of pastry. What is that stuff?

I have a couple of little skull insignia al done and ready to go.
The epoxy putty is Milliput standard yellow grey

I must say, I'm REALLY digging where this is going, so far. I made a DKOK Gas mask (real) for gaming with my friends. But, I must say, sculpting the entire torso of one is a most commendable effort, and would actually be some pretty rad terrain, as a statue, if you casted it!

Have you thought about sculpting some fine seam lines in the cloth, or lightly pressing cheesecloth, or some other type of fabric, into the sculpt to give the uniform a realistic cloth look?

Can't wait to see more, dude!

Cheese cloth, great idea, are the great coats heavey wool or leather? i havent a clue myself Dkok's not something im overly familiar with, as for the seams i usuall get all the big detailing done first then use a rotary cutter to do the seam and then back fill with putty and sculpt until i think it looks ok.
Thanks for the tip re the cloth though, much appreciated if theres any other fluff you have that might be of use please feel free

I'm not TOO sure. But, in regards tho their heavy influence of combat uniforms from WWI and WWII, I would assume its a heavy wool or canvas. Just like a NON-super high up commander dude would wear. You know? I'm definitely going to have to keep an eye on you, sir! I can't wait to see how you paint it!

I had problems with the rifle it was way to short at the stock fixed by cutting the butt off and extending the hand grip by nearly double also the detachable gas mask pack was being more trouble than its worth so it is now fixed in position permenantly and looks far better, also the collar dogs are done and the belt and some of the webbing is done the largepack and bed roll are still going to be detachable so theres options there. I also decided to redesign the pose he will now be holding the rifle across his belly instead of slung over his shoulder. should have some picture soon. Off to my mother in laws birthday now TTFN.

 cassar wrote:
I have a couple of little skull insignia al done and ready to go.
The epoxy putty is Milliput standard yellow grey

That's not what I meant DKoK have the left side of the collar err... layered with regiment color. I can't seem to find a perfect shot but take a look at this one:
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mvMYZXGpfio/T0pshRbKy3I/AAAAAAAAFEo/sN2eojwUPSQ/s1600/DKoK2.JPG
His left collar is in easily distinct white, apart from the rest of the dark uniform. They have some kind of double layer collar on the left, with colour designation. If you have a FW mini it's the best one to see it in 3D.

I will only comment if you show that lovely tattoo pic of your wife again just kidding though he looks great and damn you I may need to have you make me a bust now :(.

Augustine wrote:

 cassar wrote:
I have a couple of little skull insignia al done and ready to go.
The epoxy putty is Milliput standard yellow grey

That's not what I meant DKoK have the left side of the collar err... layered with regiment color. I can't seem to find a perfect shot but take a look at this one:
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mvMYZXGpfio/T0pshRbKy3I/AAAAAAAAFEo/sN2eojwUPSQ/s1600/DKoK2.JPG
His left collar is in easily distinct white, apart from the rest of the dark uniform. They have some kind of double layer collar on the left, with colour designation. If you have a FW mini it's the best one to see it in 3D.

Yep i think i know what you mea i've seen artwork with a red triangular collar tab on the left, Ive added it to this one.

Empchild wrote:I will only comment if you show that lovely tattoo pic of your wife again just kidding though he looks great and damn you I may need to have you make me a bust now :(.

Hey mate didnt know you hung around here too, i will pass on the compliment

i am everywhere and no where all at once. It looks great though seriously.

A few more update pics

really, really cool stuff!

This is looking GREAT so far! I cant wait to see more!

Finished the heavey work on the back pack just have some fine detailing and sanding also did bit of the respirator breather hose i still have the end connectors to do.

A few updates i started the arms (lots to do there)and the belt pouches, i also gave the rebreather pipe some finishing touches

I absolutely LOVE where this is going! Keep up the great work!

Time for a bit of an update and a question the base does it need another section on top of the skull block?






















the extra bit isnt finished off its very rough he will be holding his rifle across his belly too so what do ya think extra or not?

I personally think a small 'rod' like piece would look great there

Well here's a few overall mock up shots, personally i think the top section being shorter and fatter works well (opinions please) i have quite a lot of work yet to do for the arms, cuffs and the hands but you can get the overall impression of what the finished article will look like from these pics.

My god he coolness is over whelming.

Looks Amazing. Can't wait to see the final product!

Oh and the obligatory Dr Who reference....."Are you my Mumy?"

The pose looks awkward to me, would love to see him hold the weapon at an angle, across the chest!