F.D.N.Y. Fireman - Special Ops Models Review

[Guy]

0911B
Special Ops Models
F.D.N.Y. Fireman 9/11
1/9th scale resin bust
Sculpted by Alan Ball
Equipment sculpted by Andy Meyers
Box art painted by Andy Meyers
26 parts + decal sheet (equipment)

This is a 1/9th scale resin bust depicting a New York Fire Department Fireman at the time of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on New York City. The bust kit consists of 26 parts along with wire and a decal sheet for the equipment. Andy has packaged this beauty in a sturdy white box with all the components in individual baggies.

The above photo shows the 4 baggies containing all the parts needed to assemble and paint the fireman.

Above you see the contents of one baggie with the decal sheet for the equipment as well as the wire and the axe handle and belts attached to cardboard to ensure against breakage.

Above are the components for the bust itself. The torso, right arm, head, helmet, and oxygen tank.

Above you see the contents of another baggie. The axe head, hand, gauges for the oxygen tank, walkie talkie, flashlight and the helmet emblem.

Above is a close-up of the axe head, walkie talkie and flashlight to give you an idea the attention to detail Andy has given in the sculpting of these items.

Above we have the 4 views of the head showing the facial detail sculpted by Alan Ball.

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Above you see the four sides of the torso showing the amazing detail Alan has sculpted.

Above are a couple of photos with the head placed into the neck cavity.

Above is the front and back view of the right arm of the bust.

Above is the hand showing 3 views showing the deatil of the hand right down to the finger nails and the wrinkles in the fingers and palm.

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Above is the close-up of the main part of the helmet.

Above you see a close-up of the valves with the manufacturer (scott) actually sculpted into the top of the valve.

Above you see how Andy has carefully taped the axe handle and the thin belts to a small piece of cardboard to ensure against breakage during shipping to you.

Above you see a comprehensive pictorial step by step of the placement of the equipment valves, wiring and placement locations of the decals.

Additional Box art Photos
Painted by Andy Meyers





Special Ops Website
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Review of full figure also available
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Conclusion:
One of the best bust kits I have ever reviewed with little if any mold lines to clean. Attention to detail is awesome with this bust as well as the full figure. Highly recommended, excellent kit.

R184
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["Tarakaman"]

Great detail on the uniform and equipment!! thanks for the review Guy!!