The German Helmet Haircut
From the book, Kick the Balls by Alan Black, published in June 2008 by Hudson Street Press/Penguin.
For a long time there has been a need for a forum for friendly conversation, and the exchange of information related to the hobby of German military miniatures ... a special place for those who make and collect military miniatures based on German historical themes ... E20-001 one that includes time frames from ancient tribal wanderings to the modern era. There are great kits on today’s market. While most are highly accurate, even the big suppliers occasionally make mistakes ... like the wide cavalry stripes on the breeches of Verlinden’s 90mm WW2 mounted German officer, and fantasy products like Afrika Korps pith helmet plates being used as patterns for the eagles on WW2 public buildings. 156-315 Collectors want a forum where accurate information is available. We want news of new kits, where to find OOP subjects (such as the Andreas Hofer set that Hecker Goros made), military figure shows, and countless other topics. The time has come for a hobby forum where folks can talk about German subjects without feeling lost among the Napoleonic and Civil War enthusiasts. This discussion list is a great place to meet others who know and understand the field. We are building an archive of uniform and equipment data, and sculpting and modeling tips in general. About German history: most online discussion groups occasionally attract loonies from both the right and left sides of politics. Anyone who wants to debate the politics of the past two centuries can find other forums for argument. Such distractions will be promptly eliminated. GermanMilitaryMiniatures might be the online discussion forum that you have been seeking. Give us a try! 642-974 Our purpose is to promote the craft of military miniatures and our members' knowledge of German history as it relates to our hobby. We are a non-political group, and anyone with a genuine interest is welcome to join.
