Being the counter part to the RHA soldier the German soldier has a few key distinct differences in terms of his uniform and equipment. Despite this I thought there may be issues in terms of clearly identifying the different factions due to the nature of the basic field jacket. When compared to the British model, I aimed for a blockier torso with less creases. The reasoning behind this was that it appears the German troops used a stiffer material that made the jacket appear more like a winter coat. Another key defining feature of the early war period was the use of a leather helmet that offered no real projection but does greatly help define the German soldier and his silhouette. In terms of specific details, it becomes more difficult to find equipment and uniform for the group that acted in the Battle at Nery. Instead details have been taken from other German battalions during the early stages. This would include the ‘Y’ leather strap that acted as a webbing holding the soldier’s equipment and the sleeves of the jacket.
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| German model with some unfinished components |
Currently a number of minor details have to be completed for the arms. The helmet (currently a beanie shaped place holder) and ammo pouches still have to be modeled from the start. After modelling the sleeves it did not appear to fit the model and was remodeled into something more appropriate. Despite this it appears the sleeve have to be removed and remodeled from the start to resemble something more fitting.
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| First iteration of sleeve |
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| Second attempt at sleeve |
When modelling the sleeve I will be using the M1910 uniform as a reference.
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| German, M1910 Imperial WW1 Waffenfrock with a unique sleeve design |
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