This is the
MG34 gunner from AC models. Andy Cairns had approached me about painting this
figure for boxart purposes after I had expressed some interest in tackling him
when in prog pics of the sculpt were posted. He is sculpted in early Barbarossa
summer garb (reed green fatigues) and Andy has lent an interesting take in the
MG34 accessory box, the canteen and the rare bakelite MG butt with metal tips.
The figure was finished as always in Vallejo acrylics w/citadel paints used for
the metallics. The camo in the exterior bands on the helmet was a personal
choice and after looking at some early war picture references, I decided to use
excelsior moss and some Aber PE vines w/ leaves attached. I also used the
excelsior moss to simulate the tall grass which looks good to scale, hence the
matching camo on the helmet. Andy has done a fine job on this figure and is now
one of my favorites in my current collection. Just can't stay away from these
MG34/42 guys!!! Must be the look of the ammo belts that attracts me.
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