Open Book (5th Rifles - Retreat To Corunna - Reedees Miniature Review

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Guy

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RM-75-01
95th Rifles - Retreat to Corunna
75mm resin - 8 parts
Sculpted by Steve Readdie
Painted by Steve Pepper

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Steve Readdie, of Reedees Miniatures released its first 75mm figure recently as a 95th Rifleman at the Retreat To Corunna. Cast in 8 light gray resin parts this figure is full of character showing the trials he has been through.

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Arriving in a heavy cardboard box with all parts sandwiched between layers of foam with all the small parts sealed inside a clear plastic bag. The bottom photograph above shows all the parts out of the box and bag for inspection.

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Above you see the upper torso with the head attached showing the detail Steve has achieved in his sculpting.

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Above you see both legs cast together for the lower portion of the torso.

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Above you see a few views of the upper and lower sections of the torso.

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Above you see the front and back of the right arm and hand which is cast separately.

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Above is the blanket which dry-fitted perfectly up to the upper portion of the blanket which is wrapped around his shoulders.

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Above you see the front and back of the sword, canteen and rifle and powder horn.

Additional Box Art Photographs

Painted
by
Steve Pepper

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Conclusion:
An excellent 75mm kit, well sculpted and cast with only minimal clean-up needed prior to painting. Highly recommended.

Reedees Miniature web-site
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R522
 
Thanks Guy for this review. From what I have seen of Reedees miniatures so far, this is another great offering. I'll have this on my Christmas wish list.
 
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