How I Paint Things - Late War German Grenadiers

In 1942 the term Panzergrenadier was adopted for infantry attached to Panzer divisions as well as new units termed Panzergrenadiers. Ostensibly they were fully mechanized infantry units, though the equipment for them all to ride into battle in the famed Hanomag half-track was rarely available! READ MORE:

For almost every historical wargamer interested in the Second World War there will come a time when you're painting Germans - after all, you can't do battle against the Italians forever! The answer to the question 'What is field grey?' is long-winded and far beyond the scope of these videos, but if you're interested it can prove a fascinating area to research concerning the likes of provisioning, manufacturing differences and the like... or you can just use the pot marked Field Grey and get on with it!

How I Paint Things is a series of simple instructional videos designed to help the newcomer through some of the basics and demonstrate how the very simplest techniques can still give you some great results that're easily replicated. Aimed at the beginner to painting miniatures, there might be one or two tips or tricks that help even you old hands!

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PAINTS USED:

Vallejo:
German Field Grey
German Camo Black Brown
German Camo Dark Green
German Camo Beige (or GW Rakarth Flesh)
Green Grey
Brown Violet
Beige Red
Basic Skin Tone
Flat Brown
Flat Black
Gunmetal (Model Air)
Leather Brown
Off-White

Citadel:
Reikland Fleshshade
Agrax Earthshade

[darioscomicschool]

9:43 Thank you for the Agrax vs Strong Tone Advice!
11:40 Fantastic Work. Thank you so much for showing me. I have a few models like this, I will play them as Jäger Squad / Gebirgsjäger.

[NikoTeaJay]

That's a good tip about spending time on what people look at. Face, upper body. Very useful to keep in mind if speed is a concern.
And a sharp looking soldier you got there.

[Oviton]

Really enjoyed this. It was super helpful, and gave me the steps needed, to get painting my "Starter army; German Grenadiers" Your videos on Bolt action, was definitely a big part, of me even considering giving historic wargaming a go.

[fsr]

Thanks once again its just what I needed to paint my Late war German Panzer grenadier's. Keep up the great vidz, Jim Mac.

[mariuszpolak]

Extremely great and helpful tutorial with all these explanations!! I am going to apply that to my Flames of War figures. Great job, mate!

[JayNotion]

Just bought the band of brothers starter set and starting on the Grenadiers first. Great tutorial for a newbie like myself! 👍

[Peter-riie]

Mate, this was perfect. Have just bought a lot of grenadiers and am looking forward to painting them. Do you have a video on basing techniques and how-to?

[simonbreckon]

short sharp and sweet painting tutoriol, may go and re highlight my Grenadiers. Thanks for your upload :)

[johnkelley]

Thanks for the tutorial, it is really helpful. I too have seen conflicting opinions on German uniform colors and I think the figure looks great. I especially like the recommendations for the 15 mm figures. This was well worth the wait and I look forward to your next tutorial.

[NSYresearch]

It's very true about the felt, as the water on the damp felt evaporates it pulls out any heat in the water in the bottle.... simple science. The British bottles have the same idea, US troops had insulated bottle carriers.

[JohnR]

The felt cover would dull any noise of the bottle clanking about.

[Syrlantar]

Which Citadel product is most excited about playing outside?

Agrax Earthshade, because it gets into all the recesses! :D :D

[TitusCastiglione]

For field gray, i would submit Stormvermin Fur as a good Citadel substitute. It leans more towards the grey spectrum than green, but it works well enough for government work. Or if you just want a more Hollywood look, I guess.

[philRminiatures]

Great model and wonderful job, love the work on the grey/green shades...

[tompullen]

In reference to the water bottles, on exercise in Canada in the summer we would keep them in a damp sock, kept the water nice and cool.

[thepiratepenguin]

Vallejo has a Fieldgrey rattle can which would speed up the process if you have multiple figures. I personally prefer Army painter Fieldgrey as it is more towards the grey spectrum that the Vallejo version.

[warbearin]

Could i use Dawnstone from citadel? Will that look early war or?

[DE-rdzl]

Nice. You can also use Vallejo MC Green Grey as a faded Fieldgrey.

[marekzalejski]

good job this miniature is looking great

[johnnyroxx]

😊 very much!!!! I have issues and have gone to acrylics for my men.