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| "The victor will never be asked if he told the truth." |
This 28mm pewter
“Crooked Dice Game Design Studio” model of the Third Reich's Fuhrer is
from the company’s “Danger 5” Starter Set and is based upon the German leader
as depicted within the “action comedy TV series [which] follows a team of five
spies on a mission to kill Adolf Hitler!”
This “bizarre,
1960’s inspired version of [the] World War Two” dictator is the fourth of my
submissions for this month’s Mo’vember challenge; a facial hair themed event
that Dick Garrison, Carrion Crow and Punkrabbit are also participating in this
time round. Please do visit their respective blogs to see how they’re all
getting on.
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| Adolf Hitler WIP - The model's "Vallejo" Heavy Charcoal dry-brush really helpt bring out the sculpt's details |
Before beginning to paint this miniature I decided to
base him upon one of the many lipped 28mm circular bases I use for my “West
Wind Productions” “Secret Of The Third Reich” models. Ordinarily I stick with
the customary “Crooked Dice” round ones for their figures. But as I plan to use
Adolf alongside my ‘Weird War Two’ German forces, I’ve gone for the same style
base as they (and my “Bolt Action” miniatures) all stand upon.
Initially the figure was undercoated with “Citadel”
Abaddon Black and was then rather roughly dry-brushed with “Vallejo” Heavy
Charcoal. As I wanted the miniature to stand out somewhat, as opposed to simply
being dressed all in black, I decided to give the tyrant a pair of ‘Sturmabteilung’
brown trousers, so used a combination of Heavy Brown and “The Army Painter”
Strong Tone Quickshade on his slacks. I then painted his shirt collar and tie
with “Vallejo” White and Charred Brown, before giving his armband a coat of
Heavy Red followed by a wash of “Citadel” Carroburg Crimson.
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| Adolf Hitler WIP - Once the Fuhrer's tie, gun and armband were finished, it was time to paint his 'cartoony' face |
Lastly, having painted his sub-machinegun with “Citadel”
Ironbreaker and Nuln Oil, I picked out the tiniest swastika decal I could find
on the “GR 100 German WW2 Crosses & Swastika” sheet sold by “Pendraken
Miniatures” and applied it to the centre of Adolf’s armband.
Excellent work and crazy model. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks PulpCitizen. Certainly a very characterful sculpt of arguably a rather contentious personality. I think the 'cartoony' feel to him though will make him well suited to 'Weird War Two'.
DeleteLast year it was Jesus and this year Hitler. You do like mixing it up, Simon. Of course, now I'm trying to work out how you could field both models in the same game. Hmm, Jesus mounting a rescue mission to a POW camp on the same day Hitler was visiting? Sounds like a 7TV game to me! Nice work - may have to check Pendraken out, as I have need of tiny swastikas too.
ReplyDeleteCheers Jez. I do indeed enjoy mixing my genres up, and I think a 'confrontation' of the aforementioned two is certainly on the cards at some point. With hindsight I actually feel the swastika is probably a little too small for the armband, as too much white is showing around the edge, so I might remove it and add a larger one at some point.
DeleteWhat a great model, although that somehow seems a strange thing to say.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely Michael. It is certainly the most dynamic version I've seen of him.
DeleteHe's a perfect figure for a Pulp-era game or, of course, Weird World War Two. Plus, let us not forget the Doctor Who episode "Let's Kill Hitler". Yes, he is a contentious figure but I'd have no qualms about using him in a game. Good work, Simon.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bryan. Much appreciated. I certainly think he'll fit in well with some "Weird War Two" battles, as well as some time-travelling adventures too.
DeleteGreat fig and lovely paint job!
ReplyDeleteCheers Gordon. Doubtless I'll return to the rest of the start set's minis at some point. But for now this figure is a bit of a one-off.
DeleteLooks excellent mate. Another set on my to get list! If only funds were infinite!
ReplyDeleteThanks Simon. Certainly the best mini of the set. But devilishly expensive if that's the only one you plan to paint - hence I will do the others at some point :-)
DeleteCracking figure and paintwork Simon, I'm not going to play the "weirdest mini" game with you this year after you trumped me with Jesus last year. The field is most definitely your sir!.
ReplyDeleteCheers Roger.
Very kind of you Roger, I'm glad you like the mini. He's been patiently sat on my table waiting for Mo'vember and a lick of paint since I first bought him ;-)
DeleteWhat a strange model. Mind you I have one of Hitler in a battle suit and another of him clutching the spear of destiny. :)
ReplyDeleteThis sculpt certainly caught my eye, John :-) I've seen the one of Hitler in the battlesuit but not carrying the spear of destiny, unless its the "West Wind Productions" mini?
DeleteGreat job, Simon. Nice use of the decal.
ReplyDeleteStill no match for President Roosevelt and his assault-wheelchair. ;)
Thanks Finch. I did consider swapping the decal for a larger one. But don't own one that would fit any better. LOL :-)
DeleteNice one. But when are we going to see this figure leading the massed, shuffling ranks of Nazi zombies, then? :)
ReplyDeleteCheers Roy. Very soon I hope. I'm just working my way through the tiles and scenery I want to use for my "Zombicide" games and then you'll be swamped with "Seeds of Doom" and "Weird War Two" Batreps I assure you :-)
DeleteGreat job Bk! Iconic moustache for Mo-vember. Comedy Hitler is a hard sell but I think you've pulled it off. Superb decaling skills dude!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks Bob. The "Pendraken Miniatures" decals are a joy to apply I assure you. No skill involved at all.
DeleteI love this little mad Austrian, nice work sir!
ReplyDeleteCheers Fran. One of my fave "Crooked Dice" sculpts by far and hopefully destined for plenty of tabletop action :-)
DeleteSee, it's badguys like this that I relish the opportunity to blow the bleep up.
ReplyDeleteGood stuff per usual mate.
Thanks Dai. Definitely one of those minis that'll attract an awful lot of attention (and attacks) whilst on the tabletop.
DeleteKILL HITLER!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat stuff,
Brian
Cheers Brian, hopefully Winston will be on the tabletop soon :-)
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