DML 1/16 Fallschirmjager, Gran Sasso 1943

Looking at this masterpiece you wouldn't say it was such a mess building it up.
You also did a great job on the base.

I never knew the Skorzeny-Kommando wore spliter overcoats; I was convinced they all wore sand colored uniforms.
But since some claim that it wasn't Skorzeny, but a commando of "Fallschirmjaeger" to have freed Mussolini, your figure might be one of them.

Thanks for the good feedback Avus! I did a bit of research and found that some of the Kommando did indeed wear splinter pattern while some involved in the rescue didn't. If memory serves me correct, the units that landed at the resort via glider, wore splinter while the units on the ground that took control of the cableway possibly didn't. All reference that I have indicate that Skorzeny did mastermind the rescue which was a bit of a non event as it was basically over before it began. I do stand to be corrected if I am wrong.

Once again thanks for the feedback!

Arthur

Very nice!!

Will

No way I can say you're wrong Panzerjaeger. It is sort of a historical dispute: some say that Hitler wanted Skorzeny to be imputed the rescue in order to give prestige to the SS, while the operation was actually executed by parachutists of the Luftwaffe. BTW, as you said, calling it an operation is an eufemism, since the guarding troops opposed no resistance.
Regarding uniforms it could be that the "Fallschirmjäger" did wear splinter overcoats while the SS personnel wore the desert uniform.

Anyhow your figure looks great.

I agree Avus. I think the only people who would know for sure are the ones who were actually there and then they were also just following orders. Thanks for the input! What to do next? The modellers dilemma! I have about 29 unbuilt figure kits to choose from and then I also have an Iraqi diorama that I am planning with a Humvee, M1A1 Abrams tank, a couple of marines and som dead isurgents. Will keep you guys posted.

cheers

Arthur

Very nice!!

Will

Thanks for the kit review.. I have been eyeing some of Dragon's mid-90s 1/16 kits as a less expensive alternative to resin kits... but with the fit and fill episode you had with that one.. I may hold off for now.

BTW, really nice job on the figure.

Thanks for the comments.

Cheers

Arthur

Thanks for the great comments SteveM. Believe me, This kit nearly wound up in the bin or against the wall a few times!  Thanks to my wife for her calm serene influence! I am actually glad I did finish it as it didn't turn out too bad methinks. I would definately not build it again though! From now on its back to resin! Work has begun on a Pilipili 120mm Red Indian - a woodland indian from 1760 to be more precise. It is a fantastic kit and I am enjoying every minute so far. No serious fit and fill issues!

Thanks for the comments

Cheers, Arthur