Open Book British LRDG, North Africa, 1942 - Young Miniatures Review

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British LRDG 1942, North Africa
1/10th scale resin - 8 parts
Sculpted & Painted by Young B. Song

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This month's new release from Young Miniatures depicts a British LRDG soldier in North Africa in 1942. Loaded with character and detail this kit is comprised of 8 resin parts.

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Packaged in Young's traditional black cardboard box with a clear plastic sleeve around the box. All parts are sandwiched between layers of foam with the smaller parts sealed inside a clear plastic zip-lok baggie. The above bottom photo shows all the parts removed for inspection.

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Above you see various angles of the separate cast head showing the beard stubble detail and the clearly defined eyes squinting.

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Above you see the four sides of the separately cast hat showing the woven detail of the Longshoreman's cap worn during this period.

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Above you see all sides of the chest portion of the bust showing the attention to detail Young is famous for.

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The high collar is cast separately and you will see later in this review how it fits around the head and fastens to the chest portion of the bust.

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Above you see the top and bottom of the rifle butt and collar tab cast separately as well as the separate cast cigarette.

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Above is the traditional bust plinth that fastens underneath the bust.

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Dryfitting

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Above you see several views of the chest, head and collar dry-fitted together. Casting blocks were removed to show you the fitment of parts.

Additional Box Art
Photographs

Painted
by
Young B. Song

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Conclusion:
An excellent bust by Young Miniatures full of character. All fitment of parts shown fit well and will fit better with additional sanding of the underside of the hat. Highly recommended.

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R528

 
Great review Guy,

I just love the face on this one and cant wait to get mine

Stu
 
Looks like my wallett will be being raided again great bust - would have made an awe inspiring full fgure tho - who knows I may have a go esp if someone can sculpt me hands and boots ? could use a reedies wepon

ta
chris
 


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