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So, recently on E-Bay, a company called Lots of Models has begun selling a quantity of kits that were built by Verlinden, for use in their catalogs. Verlinden kits fueled my interest in figure kits, probably like a lot of others here...

Hello: I have not posted anything here in a while, but recently finished this little diorama I am proud of. It was inspired by the books Metro 2033 and Metro 2034 by Dmitry Glukhovsky . There are also video games by the same title. I enjoy working on the fantasy, post-apocalyptic stuff...guys...

Here is my take on the "Soviet NBC Soldier" a recent release by Studio 51. It is a resin kit in 120mm size. Someone here posted a open box review, and I ordered one right way. It is painted in enamels and acrylics. I left the clothing with a semi-gloss finish to represent the rubberized...

Hello: I typically build WWII figures, and occasionally older periods figures, as well. I am working on this figure for a veteran co-worker of mine...as a surprise gift. I am looking for some assistance as to the accuracy of the box art......is the woodland-style camo pants and jacket accurate...

A few weeks ago, I posted my first open-box review of this kit...so now here is the follow up with the completed kit. I like how it turned out and love the subject matter. This kit is by Collapse Industries (http://www.collapseindustries.com/post-apocalypse-kits/). The kit comes with 2 different...

Everyone....this is my first review of a kit here and I hope this is useful to someone. I recently saw a posting here about a viking raider figure with a gas mask by this same company ( http://www.planetfigure.com/threads/thought-this-might-have-some-interest-here.69165/#post-711321) and it...

These were referenced in the "Defense of Rorkes Drift" thread(as a possible substitute for 1/15 or 120mm rifle cartridges......I did not wish to hijack the thread, but does anyone know of a source for these? An internet search showed several reviews, but no source to purchase these. If anyone...

I have not posted anything here in a while, but this long, cold winter has given me some extra bench time. I finished this just this week. It is a 120mm resin kit from Citadel Miniatures of a WWI German flamethrower operator, indicated as belonging to the 23rd Reserve Division (1st Saxon)...

Hello again...while I am here....I am also working on the above referenced Verlinden WW1 German infanrty figure. Can anyone tell me what color the tunic buttons should be? Also, on the figures chest, he has a small ribbon near the upper button holes in the center. Can you tell me what...

Hello all: My wife recently "surprised" me with this kit ordered from Colorado Miniatures for my birthday. I am looking for some color references for painting of the uniform. Can anyone point me towards a good source or at least give me an idea what colors the clothing should be? Orimarily...

Hello: I am working on completing the 120 MM Mike French "Tiny Troopers" figure of Lt. Bromhead. I am looking for a photo/drawing of the harness that held the sword scabbard to the belt. The kit comes with some resin straps that need to be bent and formed to the proper shape. But the included...

Hello everyone: Here are some pix of a display I set up at the local library. They have a display case that is open to community residents to display their personal "collections" (baseball cards, miniature shoes, Barbies, etc..) I "volunteered' to display some of my figures for the month of...

Hello fellow Planeteers: I recently purchased this figure from a friend and have some questions. Supposedly it is a NCO/soldier of the Black watch, in 1944, but advertised other places as being at "the Rhine". Didn't the Rhine get crossed in 1945? Anyone know how accurate this figure is...

Does anyone know where I can find a reference photo for this newest kit? I saw one somewhere out there in cyberspace, but now cannot locate it. The soldier was in the exact same pose, standing in a alley or a country lane. If anyone knows where to find it, I would be much obliged. Regards, Mike

Hello all: I am looking for some painting advice and assistance for the following figure. The first scan shows the 120mm British Infantryman 1980’s, in 120mm resin, formerly produced by M. Corry. (Please, no Corry bashing today-I got burned on E-bay, too!). The kit I purchased does not come...

This is an older figure I actually finished a few years ago. From Fort Duquesne Miniatures, in 120mm scale in resin. Painted in enamels and acrylics. The base came with the kit. A very nice fantasy figure of the possible future of the "Screamin' Eagles". I hope I did it justice. Comments...

Science-fiction figure in 1/35 scale resin. Based on the popular videogame about post-Chernobyl activities in the "hot zone". Here is my interpertation of this nuclear holocust scavenger figure byAuthorsculpt. My goal was to make the base look "toxic". Groundwork is Celluclay, with parts...

“Home for Christmas….my A$$.” History: This is my depiction of the U.S. Marines retreat from the Chosin Reservoir in 1950. Actually, as the Marines put it….not a retreat, they were just “advancing in another direction”. These Marines are taking a brief break in front of a Korean...

Hello all. I am currently working on two 120mm resin figures and need some assistance with the uniform/colors/references. The figures are: - Jeff Shiu's Fallschirmjager w/Sten MK.II-Ardennes 1944 - Maurice Corry German MG-42 gunner, standing w/the weapon slung over his shoulder. Neither...

This is Warriors 120mm U.S. Infantryman, Eurpoe, 1944. I painted in enamels and acrylics. The base is celluclay with Woodland Scenics snow sprinkled on top. The stone wall was carved from Balsa Foam and also painted in acrylics. I hope I did it justice. As always, comments and constructive...