Alfonso Giraldes – the FINAL PART Hey everyone, well there has been a considerable delay in publishing the final part as we were busy with the ArtQuest painting competition and launching The Illustrated Historical Artist, all in all it has been hectic and quite stressful. However, I think you will really enjoy this last part and if you haven’t already you can read the first two parts HERE and HERE. So without any further distractions, lets get straight to the action. 15 – So we have Kirill Kanaev and textures, Sang Eon Lee’s perfect execution, Marc Masclans’ illustrative style, Dmitry
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WWII Soviet Female Tanker – the PRELUDE The Soviet Female Tanker is the newest release to the BEGINNERS SERIES of 1/10 scale busts from Life Miniatures. The kit comprises of 7 Polyurethane Resin parts and is subject to a “how to” PDF explaining the painting process Sang-Eon Lee used for the boxart. The kit arrived in a sturdy, compact box adorned with the boxart upon the lid with other angles along its sides. The parts are sealed within ziplock bags nestled between layers of shaped foam. Although the bust is marketed as a BEGINNERS project, do not be fooled into
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Oscura – the PRELUDE Oscura is a new release under the Domina range of figures from Kimera Models, based on the concept by Andrea Iula and brought to life by Ebroin’s sculpt, this is a 75mm, multi part kit. She arrived in the Now instantly recognisable packaging, matte black box with silver embossed logo to the lid. Inside we find a small poster depicting Artwork and boxart, along with the 11 Polyurethane Resin parts nestled between layers of foam. First impressions are very good. SCULPT AND CAST A mix of gothic noir, John Carter Vampires and Alice in Wonderland, the
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Figures and Reviews.
75mm, andrea iula, ebroin, Fantasy, Kimera Models, kit review, mirko cavalloni, Oscura and Pegaso Models.
75mm, andrea iula, ebroin, Fantasy, Kimera Models, kit review, mirko cavalloni, Oscura and Pegaso Models.
Cyborg Samurai – the PRELUDE The Cyborg Samurai is another release in the Sci-Fi Series from ZabaArt, this is a limited edition of 100 pieces, cast in Polyurethane resin at 75mm scale. The kit arrived in the distinctive and stylish packaging we come to expect from ZabaArt, the smaller parts secure in a ziplock bag, all nestled in amongst straw shavings. This is a 10 part kit including a square textured base and first impressions are very good. SCULPT AND CAST The kit is predominantly cast in one piece with carefully placed peg and hole assemblies to ensure a straightforward
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Oda Nobunaga – the PRELUDE This is a 1/9 scale bust depicting the enigmatic Samurai, Oda Nobunaga. It comprises of 14 parts along with a pedestal and a length of copper wire, first impressions are very good. We are also provided a choice of heads, garbed or bare. The kit arrived in the Now perfunctory DG, black cardboard box adorned with the box art by Alex Long, the Polyurethane resin parts are secured in ziplock bags and nestled between layers of foam. Dry fitting of the parts shows that there is very little need for gap filling, the detailing is
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Martina – the PRELUDE The latest release from Nuts Planet, Martina, sees the third 1/10 bust in the Ghost Company Series, the first two being Anti Robot Squad Sergeant and Expo Suit PMC. The bust comes in The instantly recognisable packaging, contained within a sturdy blue box adorned with the box art by Ki Yeol Yoon. This is a five part, Polyurethane resin kit, the parts nestled between shaped layers of foam, comprising torso and head, left arm, right upper arm, shoulder guard and a pedestal arm for mounting to your plinth of choice. Under the foam we also find
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Figures and Reviews.
figureart, Ghost Company, Ki Yeol Yoon, Martina, miniatureart, Nutsplanet, resin, Robot Hunter and ust.
figureart, Ghost Company, Ki Yeol Yoon, Martina, miniatureart, Nutsplanet, resin, Robot Hunter and ust.
Prelude We have had great expectations of Aradia’s The Divine Comedy kickstarter. The idea itself of presenting the Divine Comedy in miniature has had me pretty excited to say the least. I went for one of the smaller pledges; Guardians od Hell though, so I got my order home pretty fast, compared to having to wait for one of the big ones, that needed to be made from scratch after pledging. This is an unusual review because the figure is currently unavailable, being part of a kickstarter and all the pledges has to be met before it (hopefully) becomes available
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Figures and Reviews.
Ali Jalali, Aradia miniatures, charon, divine comedy, kit review, resin and Stefano Moroni.
Ali Jalali, Aradia miniatures, charon, divine comedy, kit review, resin and Stefano Moroni.
Roman Optio – the PRELUDE This is a 1/10 scale, polyurethane resin bust sculpted by Young B Song, comprising 13 parts this is a high end, accurate kit depicting a Roman Optio. It arrived in the customary, Young Miniatures attractive packaging, the box lid adorned by the boxart by Kiril Kanaev and protected by a clear plastic sleeve. The small parts are sealed in a ziplock bag and all nestled safe and securely within thick foam layers. The quality of the sculpt, cast and packaging are all of the highest quality, highly recommended!! SCULPT AND CAST Let’s begin by saying
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SKOH – the PRELUDE In many ways SKOH continues in the same vein as other anthropomorphic creations such as Rhinotaur (2011) which appeared in Spectrum Vol19, Haane, Kahaar and Minotaur all the way back in 2009. I am always excited when there is new Figone release involving the sculpting of Carrasco even if , as always the presentation and packaging need in my opinion, improving! SKOH arrived sealed in a zip lock bag inside a bubblewrap envelope, thankfully there was no damage to the parts, one of the things us painters like are the little details, a nice box, a
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Figures and Reviews.
75mm scale, Allan Carrasco, Fantasy, Figone, figure review, kit review, resin and skoh.
75mm scale, Allan Carrasco, Fantasy, Figone, figure review, kit review, resin and skoh.
Everlasting Wet Palette – the PRELUDE When Vivien Massad at Redgrass Games approached me regarding the Everlasting Wet Palette (check out news on the KICKSTARTER HERE) I was instantly intrigued, I have used a wet palette for several years now, yet there are still issues with it’s use and suitability. For instance the need to replace the sponge or kitchen roll as it has gone mouldy and smelly, the depth of most wet palettes on the market and in particular those who make their own from Tupperware containers and if like me you’re using baking paper, the need to cut
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