Modelling a Fallschirmjäger Figure early Fallschirmjäger, 'Ready to jump' Operation Merkur, May 1941: In 1/16 scale

Jaume Ortiz Forns · Daniel Alfonsea Romero

Jun 2012 · Bloomsbury Publishing

About this ebook

This is one of four guides addressing the subject of modelling a German Fallschirmjäger figure model. The major items of Fallschirmjäger uniform and equipment are covered, with an emphasis on specially designed paratrooper items. Clear step-by-step instructions allow the reader to recreate realistic figures in miniture scale with confidence and ease. Among the tutorials covered in this guide are face painting, creating complex camouflage patterns, weathering clothing, and figure conversion techniques, as well as vignette and diorama settings for your figures (creating groundwork and balancing composition). This title provides a detailed, step-by-step guide to modelling an early Fallschirmjäger, Operation Merkur, May 1941. It also provides a comprehensive list of available aftermarket products and kits of all scales. This guide forms part of Osprey Modelling 31 Modelling Fallschirmjäger Figures ebook.

About the author

Jaume Ortiz Forns was born in 1969. He built model tanks and planes for several years, before switching to figure modelling. He specialises in World War II German Army figures, with a particular interest in painting camouflage uniforms, and vignette design and composition. He has won several awards in various key European modelling shows. Jaume combines modelling with his job as a stage-lighting designer for theatrical shows. He lives in Barcelona, Spain.