1:16 GERMAN SHEPHERD K-9 RELAXED VOL.2

The real subject

The German shepherd is the most typical working dog: it accompanies military and police patrols, guards premises and appears in period photographs beside vehicles and motorcycles as often as people do. The K-9 designation, from the English word canine, became established for working dogs and today is used simply as a name for a dog in service. This variant captures the dog in a relaxed position, that is at a moment when it is not guarding anything and is just resting beside its crew.

Where it fits

The figure is in 1:16 scale, so it pairs with models and dioramas of the same scale. It is precisely in a large scale that an animal makes sense: more of the small detail is visible and a scene with a crew looks lived-in. A relaxed pose suits a quiet scene, a crew at rest or a stop by the roadside, whereas in a dramatic scene it would look out of place.

• a figure of a German shepherd in a relaxed position
• 1:16 scale
• the second variant of the series of working dogs
• an accessory for dioramas and models of the same scale
• wash and degrease before painting

Building and painting tips

Cut the surplus material away with a sharp blade a little way from the part and sand the remainder. Before painting, wash the figure in lukewarm water with dish soap and let it dry, otherwise the paint will not hold. Paint the coat in layers: a base tone, a darker thinned application into the recesses and lightening of the back and the edges with a dry brush. A German shepherd tends to be black with tan markings, but leave the boundary between the two colors soft; a sharp edge looks like a camouflage finish. Finish the muzzle and the eyes last, and gloss varnish will give them moisture.

Terms of supply

The figure alone is supplied. A base, terrain, paints and glue are not part of the delivery, unless stated otherwise.