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Japanese modeler Hiroshi Miura has created this lovely 1:16^th scale WW2 scene showing a Volkssturm member during the final battles in and around Berlin. He has converted the JSM Bavarian NCO 1917 figure, adding the MG 08/15 and a Panzerfaust (not JSM). I really like the way that he has sculptured the pullover and extended the trousers.

Canadian model-maker Gary Edmundson has built this wonderful Panzer Concepts 42cm Gamma-Gerät artillery gun & crane in 1/35th scale. The gun-crew figures he put together from the spare-box, using various manufacturer’s parts and adding some of the JSM Spare Heads from the German Field Cap Set. An interesting and complex model.

German figure painter Gunther Sternberg has done a nice job on the JSM 1/32nd 54mm Prussian Driver.

For more information on this figure, or the other versions in 1/35th and 1/16th scale.

Boris Kharlamov from Russia has sent photos of his painted version JSM Sapper Stormtrooper bust in 1/10 scale.

Boris has done a superb paint job on this subject and in a way makes the bust come alive. He changed the JSM helmet for the Young Miniatures version, then sculptured the cover over the top. I particularly like the painting of the face and the wood / metal effect on the Mauser Carbine 98 AZ, showing of cause the muzzle protector as seen on the original photo. A detail which I missed on my early 1/16^th full-figure version many years ago.

The first sets of JSM Single heads are also now available in groups of 5 in both the 1/35^th and 1/32^nd scales. There will be more Head Sets to follow including variations of the new Prussian Driver heads, (here the 1:35th versions) which can of cause be purchased separately.

I wanted to share these photos from Italian model maker Polo Terzi who has created this 1/10^th scale World War 1 Italian 240 Bombarda Mortar. The complete diorama is scratch-built – except for the 1:10^th scale JSM German and French helmets.

I have rarely seen such a perfect model as this example. Even the Carcano rifle (wood, plastic card and brass), along with the other accessories were all hand made. The French Adrian helmet has had the emblem removed and replaced with the bomber specialty badge. The small photograph depicts Santa Barbara, the patron saint of Italian gunners.

I particularly like the poppies growing in the Austrian steel helmet…a lovely touch.

The Prussian Driver full figure is now available in 1/35^th, 1/32^nd and 1/16^th Here are just a few of the photos which I used to create this figure. Also, more examples of David Lane’s painting skills, this time just 2 photos of the 1/16^th full figure version.

I will be posting more photos of all 3 full figures versions in the coming weeks.

Italian modeller Polo Terzi has created some variations to the 1/10th scale JSM German M16 Helmet with a unique and rare camouflage pattern. Shown here is an original helmet situated in a museum in Italy.

I wanted to share these wonderful photos from a German modeller and friend Maks Hof. He has converted the 1/32nd JSM French Infantryman to this little scene with many interesting items.

Another interesting 1/32nd conversion by Maks. The figure head, helmet and gas tin are JSM items.

These photos speak for themselves. David Lane’s painted version of the new JSM bust – Prussian Motor Transport Corps Driver, 1915. David has painted both the original and alternative heads. The Shoulder Rat, which just sits there, his rear feet tucked under the jacket strap, does not require any fixing and can be removed if wished.