 Artilleryman  | 03 Feb 2023 6:57 a.m. PST |
Who do people think make the best Wehrmacht Gebirgsjager in 20mm in metal or plastic? I know it is relatively easy to convert late war grenadiers by filing the peak of their caps down a bit and painting gaiters as puttees but who does good figures with their role-specific equipment like rucksacks and climbing gear? Any ideas? |
| jsmcc91 | 03 Feb 2023 7:25 a.m. PST |
I always liked the FAA range myself. |
| Artilleryman | 03 Feb 2023 9:55 a.m. PST |
Never come across FAA before but they look good. Thanks. |
| jsmcc91 | 03 Feb 2023 10:36 a.m. PST |
No worries. The original sculptor did an incredible job. He passed on unfortunately |
| Artilleryman | 03 Feb 2023 1:15 p.m. PST |
Well, it seems a worthy legacy. |
| Kungfucius | 03 Feb 2023 4:07 p.m. PST |
You could also take a look at Elhiem, Britannia, Kelly's Heroes |
| gundog | 15 Feb 2023 8:51 a.m. PST |
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| 7dot62mm | 16 Feb 2023 5:37 a.m. PST |
There are of course two different kinds of Gebirgsjäger. The ones in summer clothes who fought in the Low Countries and France in 1940 and in Russia in the summer of 1941 can be converted from Afrika Korps figures etc. and there are even Gebirgsjäger plastic sets such as Airfix and Zvedza. The ones in winter clothing who fought in Norway in 1940 require bespoke figure ranges. SHQ and Shell Hole Scenics make these figures and both look pretty good if you ask me. link link I also expect that NicolasRC – who specializes in the Norwegian campaign – will soonish delight 3D printer owners with a set of printable mountain troops. link |
| Grumble87106 | 10 May 2023 7:34 p.m. PST |
…there are even Gebirgsjäger plastic sets such as Airfix and Zvedza. Actually, besides Airfix, the other set is by Caesar and has the added benefit of some troops in heavier clothing, if that is desired. A detriment for some may be that 1/3 of the Caesar troops depict the 13 Waffen-Gebirgs-Division der SS Handschar, whose uniforms are not the same as the rest. |
| Gunner Dunbar | 11 May 2023 6:51 a.m. PST |
It is possible to convert your own, using plastic figures and green stuff. link
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| MacColla | 11 May 2023 7:01 a.m. PST |
Brilliant, Gunner, my compliments! |
 foxbat | 15 May 2023 4:47 a.m. PST |
This is really an impressive ppiece of work
Congrats! |
