I'm roughly on-track with this one, though given what lies before me, I don't expect to have him primed before the Holiday weekend. In any event, began the detailing of the corrected boots this afternoon, as well as working on the collar patches and the badge to the right of the Eisernes Kreuz, 1 Kl.
The right collar patch has had the Sigrunen removed to be replaced with a Totenkopf on a red background--this has no historical precedent AFAIK. The left collar patch has been converted to represent the rank of Oberst-Gruppenführer, again with a red background. The General Assault Badge is being "converted" to an Anti-Partisan Badge: how well I succeed is yet to be seen. I chose the BA as I felt its design not only [strongly] alluded to HYDRA, but incorporated a skull--as well as reflecting the historical canon.
Back to the bench!
UPDATE 13.12.10. . . The Red Skull should be ready for priming by the weekend: all the insignia, awards, and decorations are now done! And the left arm has been attached and 'filled'--quick swipe of MS will do ya. I still have to "update" the shoulder boards (cast separately), but these can be set aside until an opportune moment arises. Aside from that, all that remains to be done this week is final finishing and giving the figure a thorough once over. . .
Bring on Le Diable Blanc !!!!!!!. . .
PS--In case anyone was wondering, the RK has been enhanced with oak leaves and swords.
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