Project KKK (Kellerkinds "Krabbe"), 1/32 *COMPLETED*

[tigrazor]

Dont you worry, no strange people with white frocks involved here.


Just ordered Kellerkinds "Krabbe" combat suit in 1/32 and made a base for it. It consists of several sheets of bark and a piece of wood thats cut aslant. It is covered with white glue, chinchilla sand and haispray to give it a rough structure.

The base so far:

And thats the little fella thats supposed to stand on it:


http://www.sockelandbases.de/shopneu/product_info.php?products_id=865

 

[tigrazor]

Re: Project KKK (Kellerkinds "Krabbe"), 1/32

And here it is. Primed in black, with brown pigments and green airbrushed color and lasercut fern (ModelScene). The sign comes from AetzTech.

 

[tigrazor]

Re: Project KKK (Kellerkinds "Krabbe"), 1/32

I needed a sidekick for the suit: An ICM figure comes with the base. Its a bit older - but can really keep up with modern casts.

 

[tigrazor]

Re: Project KKK (Kellerkinds "Krabbe"), 1/32

The main tones are black and green here for the dio. Im thinking about a kind of pea pattern or Bundeswehr camouflage pattern.


Something like this:

http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/360/1/e/erbsentarn_ss_by_berzerkr-d4kb1ax.png


or that:

http://www.devildogs-hbs.de/assets/images/02_Flecktarn.jpg



I tried something similar before on a Melusine (dark grey/grey/white):






What do you think?


Here are some new pictures btw:

 

[tigrazor]

Re: Project KKK (Kellerkinds "Krabbe"), 1/32

Another figure found its way on the diorama. In tihs case, its one of the figures from MiniArts "Hungarian Tank Crew" set (Art.No. 35157) - fits perfect. The head comes from CMK and is a spare head from the Hans Ulrich Rudel figure.

Im not quite sure where I should place this guy - next to the officer on sitting on the tire.

 

[Belugawrx]

Re: Project KKK (Kellerkinds "Krabbe"), 1/32

I like him sitting on the tire
Great work so far looks great

 

[tigrazor]

Re: Project KKK (Kellerkinds "Krabbe"), 1/32

Thanks mate. Unfortunately the "Krabbe" suit wont arrive before Easter.

 

[tigrazor]

Re: Project KKK (Kellerkinds "Krabbe"), 1/32

YAY!!!

The shop owner gave me a call - theyre on the way. Lifes good!

Am I slighlty impatient? Noooooooooo... 8)

 

[tigrazor]

Re: Project KKK (Kellerkinds "Krabbe"), 1/32

Some months ago, I had to give up the "Tarawa" project, and a palm tree was left over - so I repainted it from light brown to fresh green and recycled it:

 

[Ozzman78]

Re: Project KKK (Kellerkinds "Krabbe"), 1/32

I vote on the tire as well. Your painting is outstanding, great detail.

 

[tigrazor]

Re: Project KKK (Kellerkinds "Krabbe"), 1/32

Thanks Ozz. In fact, those figures are quite easy to paint - their uniform is just black (withought any highlights etc.).

 

[tigrazor]

Re: Project KKK (Kellerkinds "Krabbe"), 1/32

Todays theme:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyqzJTNcygE

"Mein kleiner grüner Kaktus" / "My little green cactus" >> Comedian Harmonists


8)





Some more details for the base:







...and the final painting of the base plate:

 

[tigrazor]

Re: Project KKK (Kellerkinds "Krabbe"), 1/32

Unfortunately, the Krabbe and the Sir Jones bust (ordered them together) seem to be cursed. Right before Easter tha bank didnt accept the payment. Then there was< Easter of course and on Saturday I was told by the shop owner that the parcel went back right where it came from.

WEIRD!!!


So we doublechecked my adress, I put a real big name sticker on my letterbox aaaand... now Im still waiting. But we had a laugh at the phone, cause right now almost everything that can happen DID happen. I hope it will arrive soon, tomorrow or wednesday. Well, I waited so long for it, I dont care about two additional days.

 

[tigrazor]

Re: Project KKK (Kellerkinds "Krabbe"), 1/32

Cool, finally its here. Some pictures for a "short review".




















The pilot already got paint:

 

[tigrazor]

Re: Project KKK (Kellerkinds "Krabbe"), 1/32

Now were getting really serious.

The figure is complete, the cockpit painted and I started the figure with a black priming and a part of its camo. Everything fit nicely btw and only a little putty was needed (for the arm connections).


A size comparison with the figures standing/sitting on the vignette:





The cockpit. Adiitional details: a parkometer and a map (ScaleProduction/Verlinden) plus some AirScale scales, tinted with transparent red (not shown).







Primed...





...and then some color. Like the Rolling Stones said: "Paint it black - and add some camo!"








The "spade" emblem" comes from a 1/20 Maschinenkrieger decal sheet btw and was used once before, on a "Melusine" - the one I showed some days ago in its winter camo.


Thats it so far.

 

[tigrazor]

Re: Project KKK (Kellerkinds "Krabbe"), 1/32

The "Krabbe"/"Crab" is finally completed.



















Thanks all for watching.

 

[Cave_Dweller]

Re: Project KKK (Kellerkinds "Krabbe"), 1/32

Awesome finish, that is a really interesting scene. I love the sloped base you made for this, and the suit looks real nice.

 

[tigrazor]

Re: Project KKK (Kellerkinds "Krabbe"), 1/32

Thanks mate. It was the first time that I tried some bark for dio scenery - and I guess it wont be the last time.

 

[Go Flight]

WOW looks great. Lotsa detail on a small kit! Great job with the groundwork too.

 

[tigrazor]

Thanks Kev. It just won Gold at the last expo here - coulndt really believe it. :-X