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The Rupert that Wasn't
So I did say I’d be working on a Rupert, but the mini is actually more of a Sergeant, so we’re going to go with that and I’ve found another mini that I shall get at some point that will be my Rupert. Eventually. I’ve put a lot of time into getting a close colour match for British WW2 uniforms (or WW1 for that matter as the colour was the same or very similar) using the GW range. That is a little trickier than with other ranges because of the names, but Steel Legion Drab is the colour to go with, I find.
Again, I believe this is from an Osprey book (they are your friends for uniform images!) showcasing the colour I'm aiming for.
Just a simple base/shade/drybrush here, but you can clearly see why the Germans in WW1 claimed the Brits were impossible to see in the mud, while the French were easy to spot.As a final aside here, the main reason this chap is a Sergeant more than an officer is his pack. Officers, in my research, were not issued with packs, though I am sure many of them on prolonged engagements were happy to lug around some extra stuff where the need was there, plus it would have helped them blend into their men (which helps with being shot first). Just an interesting tit-bit I thought I’d throw in.
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