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A bit over due for an update here. I have skipped some of the indepth painting to show you all the current status of the figures. If you are interested in the leather work and the insides of the shields simply check my blog posts (found on the blog side of the Planet). These 360 degree pics are...

Nice new release! Something right up my alley. Jim

Pietro and Pegaso are great! I have had nothing but good dealings with them over the years and would always recommend their products and service. Jim

Really great start Mike. This is a wonderful figure and you are really doing it justice. Jim

I have completed the boots of the first figure with a mix of Yellow Ochre, Mars Brown and Titanium White. Each level of highlighting required a bit more white until the hot spots were completed. Mars Brown and Burnt Umber were used for initial highlights on the second figure's boots...

The shields must first be painted on the inside before attaching them to the figures. Roman shields of this period were painted on the inside and my desire is to create a colorful surface that is worn and dark from rubbing against the soldier's armor. The first shield was painted with a coat of...

I love Philip! Once again Mr. Laruccia has done the subject justice. I would love to see a picture of the shield to see if it is a ceremonial piece or a battle use item. However............What is up with that "Ronin"? I hate to be the bad guy here but not Latorre's best effort. Just my...

Wonderful staging and presentation! Very atmospheric and the color palette adds to the piece beautifully. Jim

Wonderful story! It adds even more interest to the bust for me. I'm looking forward to receiving my kit and painting him. Jim

Sorry to hear this news Stuart. He was a great guy, always looked forward to seeing him back in the days when I came every year to the show. He will be missed by all. Jim

This is a beautiful bust! I just ordered one for myself. Jim

Work continues on the details of these two figures. The following three photos show where they are as of today; What I have done since the last update is shown below. This is the stage in my work that it seems like a whole lot of time is spent accomplishing nothing but there has been...

Super excited about this release. Another Ace for my collection - Just ordered it a few minutes ago. The beauty of this is the variety of textures and materials to represent on the piece. Jim

Thanks Celine, just made the deal. Once I read your explanation and looked again at the site I felt like an idiot for not realizing that the big block with a description was actually the other figure.......duh! I look forward to their arriving at your business to then arrive at my workbench...

Celine, I see the pre-listing on your site but don't see the combined offer. I would be interested in the package deal if you let me know what it is. Thanks in advance. Jim

I have also ordered figures from Soga without any problems or delays. As with others, my purchases have all been Russian products. I can recommend this vendor for products you can only get from Russia. Anything Western European I would tend to purchase elsewhere. Jim

This is one that I would like to buy directly from Alexandros as soon as it is available. I am curious though as they don't appear to have updated their web-site in ages. Jim

Great job Dan. I'm looking forward to seeing your display as always. See ya friday. Jim

Now I turn to the leather work and padded armor. Mars Brown was used on the leather edging of the armor as well as the thin belt running over the figures left shoulder. This was allowed to dry overnight before shading. One of the beauties of Mars Brown is it's opacity and quick drying...

Great sculpts Mike. I'm looking forward to adding them to my goodie pile. Jim