A Ramble About These Empress Miniatures 28mm Germans

Hi all,
the first four painted 28mm metal Empress Miniatures German late war Volkesgrenadiers . Thanks for stopping by marras .
Regards Gav.

[@paulhicks8238]

Hi Gavin thank you so much for the very kind words about my work on the video and many others. You’re right I don’t make the weapons that’s all down to the superb Ian Armstrong. All the best and keep up the great work.

[@gavinbooth]

You deserve the plaudits Paul your bringing history to life , i hope they commission you to do German Alpine Corps , Early war French , Far East British/Commonwealth and Japanese . We can dream , cheers marra and i shall mention Ian on the next update . Regards Gav.

[@stevesandford1437]

Gavin, I LOVE THAT SCULPTER EXTRODINAIRE Paul Hicks acknowledged your work!@@gavinbooth xx SF

[@ronaldbyrne3320]

Spot on with those colours, Gav. I too love the colour variations in late war WWII German combat uniforms and equipment. 😊 Nice set of metal miniature figures.

[@gavinbooth]

Thanks Ronald me too marra if i can sell these i will buy more in the range . Regards Gav.

[@BrushQuill]

Love me a Gav Waffle, even more than a Birdseye one! 😂 Lovely looking figures mate, you certainly are an inspiration marra.

[@gavinbooth]

Cheers Cal paint on marra . Regards Gav.

[@joramamodellbau3987]

Wonderful detailed painted figures. very nice the camouflage pattern at the smocks, especially in this size. Great figures which looks impressive after your paintwork, Gav. Best wishes, Joachim

[@gavinbooth]

Thanks Joachim i had to use some artistic licence with the cammo because of the scale but i achieved the look i wanted . Regards Gav.

[@joramamodellbau3987]

Indeed a difficult thing on this scale. I also had a similar problem with my figures for the GB. Wish you further a good time. Greetings, Joachim

[@ThatMofoDamon]

From a guy that works mainly in german WWII infantry units i say that those look wonderfull and i don't care at all if the green you used is the exact green those guys were. Excellent job done marra, thanks for sharing, take care and keep up the good work there!

[@gavinbooth]

Thank you very much George i should have a follow up on more of these soon . Regards Gav.

[@DutchDaveModels]

Nice job on these little dudes Gav! 💥👍💥

[@gavinbooth]

Many thanks Dave . Regards Gav.

[@JeffDonahueScaleModeling]

Hi Gavin, Very nice work marra. I hope you sell them quickly. Have a great day. Jeff

[@gavinbooth]

A bit to go yet but so do i marra , cheers Jeff . Regards Gav.

[@basicminiaturepainting]

They look superb Gav,nice faces,and lovely work on the camo

[@gavinbooth]

Thank you very much Justin . Regards Gav.

[@stevesandford1437]

Really nice work on the Late-War German 'Stumpmuster' Marsh Pattern camo... (It had a kind of 'washed-out' look that was very different to earlier Gerry 'precise' camo-patterns like 'Pea-Dot' or 'Oak Leaf'...) You've captured it perfectly in this scale. A thing I do when painting 'Modern' (WW1 onwards, really) type 28mm minis is to give them a varnish with the Army Painter varnishes (Soft Tone/ Medium/ Dark Tone depending on your choice) which (I find) tends to 'knit' the various patterns together and gives you a little more 'deliniation' with shading between various different parts of the mini... (Kind of like 'Black Lining' but a lot less 'fiddly'!) Obviously then you need an overspray of a flat matte varnish to take the gloss finish right back down... (The 'gloss' type Army Painter varnish/stain also gives a little more protection for gaming minis that are going to be handled a lot...) I think the Army Painter varnishes/stains (I use 'Dark Tone' but you can dilute it with White Spirit to get the effect you desire, more like a 'Wash', really) cost about 20 quid for a large tin, but it goes a Long Way since you don't just 'Splash It All Over' (HENRY COOPER!!!) when you don't want to oblitererate fine camo-patters etc. as here.) One tin will last years! xx SF

[@gavinbooth]

Thank you Steve very much obliged marra . Regards Gav.

[@charlie418791]

Epic work , marra ! They look great.👍

[@gavinbooth]

Thanks very much Charlie . Regards Gav.

[@JohnCrome-w1x]

Hi Gav, great rendition on these figures. Sorry I have been incognito lately, its a long story regards John Crome

[@gavinbooth]

No worries JC hope your well marra . Regards Gav.

[@seamybmw]

Nicely done Marra i don't no what else to say fine work excellent job on the uniform camo you shouldn't have any problems selling them have fun Marra👍👍

[@gavinbooth]

Cheers Seamy i hope they sell we need to paint some bills marra . Regards Gav.

[@62seano]

Cracking job Gav camo looks excellent

[@gavinbooth]

Thank you Sean . Regards Gav.

[@jvcpaints]

Nice work, Gav. Like the camo pattern. It's a hard one to pull off at this scale.

[@gavinbooth]

Thanks James i have had to smudge it a bit because of the scale . Regards Gav.

[@SteveJonesScaleModellingSite]

Beautiful work on the camo smocks. Lovely to see my friend

[@gavinbooth]

Thanks Steve they really come to life under paint . Regards Gav.

[@SteveJonesScaleModellingSite]

....for me to come to life its pills LOL

[@gavinbooth]

😆😆😆@@SteveJonesScaleModellingSite Regards Gav.

[@gruppenfuhrer45]

They look amazing. I can’t paint that splinter camo tho. 😢 great looking minis. Cheers

[@gavinbooth]

Your very kind cheers marra . Regards Gav.

[@hortonshotrodshop2003]

You must have great eyes and small brushes to be able to do this kind of work Merra.

[@gavinbooth]

Small brushes for sure Phil . Regards Gav.

[@michaelhintzmikesminiature1812]

I didn't know the metal ones were getting expensive. I figure the most inexpensive way is to 3D print them???? Can't wait for you to see what I'm working on now. I'll be watching Gavin

[@gavinbooth]

Well over here they are expensive marra if collecting for yourself thats for the individual to decide but when i sell i cant afford to have them sitting around . Regards Gav.

[@plasticmonkey5594]

Great work and update Gav

[@gavinbooth]

Thank you Paul . Regards Gav.

[@ramblers69]

Looking good buddy

[@gavinbooth]

Thank you very much Tom. Regards Gav.

[@JohnCrome-w1x]

Nice mini's Gav.

[@gavinbooth]

Thanks JC . Regards Gav .

[@julianmhall]

Gav re gaming, if they're on 30mm bases you'd only get 5 per 150mm width, but you'd get 8 per 160mm on 20mm bases so that's probably why gamers like 20mm bases; you can pack more in - almost - the same space.

[@gavinbooth]

Thank you Julian much obliged marra . Regards Gav.

[@thescalemodelcarguychannel8681]

Nice figure Marra ❤

[@gavinbooth]

Cheers Shawn . Regards Gav.