Modelling Fallschirmjäger Figures

The first book to address the subject of German paratroopers for the figure modeller, this detailed guide covers painting, superdetailing, and conversion techniques from simple to advanced.

The German Fallschirmjager were elite soldiers, a factor that continues to ensure their popular appeal among modellers. This book addresses the subject of German paratroopers for the figure modeller, covering all the major items of Fallschirmjager uniform and equipment, and emphasising the specially designed paratrooper items.The German Fallschirmjager were elite soldiers, a factor that continues to ensure their popular appeal today among modellers. This is the first book to address the subject of German paratroopers for the figure modeller. It covers all the major items of Fallschirmjager uniform and equipment, emphasising the specially designed paratrooper items. Clear step-by-step instructions allow the reader to recreate camouflage patterns in miniature with confidence and ease. The authors also cover painting, superdetailing and conversion techniques, and they also discuss key aspects of scene creation and setting, such as groundwork, balance, and composition, with projects ranging from single-figure studies to full-scale dioramas.