Forlorn Hope Miniatures Chindit bust.

[Von Bock]

Hello,
First let me introduce myself. My names Brock Hopkins III and I have been a figure and bust builder for a few years. This is my first figure review so please bear with me. I'm lucky as the first review I have decided to do is with the outstanding Chindit bust by Forlorn Hope Miniatures. Sculpted by David Ridley and painted by John Belcher. These gentelmen have done an outstanding job. Ok on to the review:

FHM Bust-003
1/6th Scale WWII Chindit.
Review Item purchased by myself, with my wifes blessing. lol.

The bust came in a very sturdy box, and was wrapped quite well. No damage was found from it's trip from Australia to me in Ohio. Also there is a photo of the finished piece on the top of the box.
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=36418&img=IMG_0070.JPG

The bust is cast in a light grey resin and is very easy to work with. Parts break down as, Main torso, right and left arms, backpack, slouch hat, and cigarette. Also included are three pictures of the bust from different angles.

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=36418&img=IMG_0070.JPG

Clean up on the bust was very easy. It took me about a half hour to clean up the bust with a medium scotch brite pad and fine sand paper. I also removed the carrier from the hat. This bust was one of the easier clean ups I have ever had to do.
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=36420&img=IMG_0072.JPG

I test fitted the parts and they fit very well. There might be a little fill needed around the arms but very little and a bit on one side of the hat where it joins his head also very little. This also was a nice change from some bust I have done fill wise. The detail on the parts is really unbelievable. To the point of scary. The attention to detail is really something. The right hand is very nice.
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=36421&img=IMG_0073.JPG

The tears on the left sleeve are also very well done. As is the backpack.
http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=36422&img=IMG_0074.JPG


http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=36423&img=IMG_0075.JPG

The only worry I have on this bust is that I will never be able to give Mr. Ridley's bust the same life that Mr. Belcher did. He is a true artist and has really given life to this bust with his painting. But hey I'm going to give it a go anyway. Well that's the review and a very nice bust it is. I hope to get others from David and Forlorn Hope Miniatures and hope John Belcher with give life to other bust from this company. Thanks and Regards Brock Hopkins III
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[Mongo Mel]

Hi Brock,
Welcome to the planet
Nice job writing the review.
Are you going to MFCA this year? Any chance we'll see the completed bust there
Craig

 

[Von Bock]

Thanks Craig

Not sure if I'll make it. The show in Chicago is possible but who knows. As for the bust being done well I hope to get a chance to start him but i have half a dozen projects on the desk now that I need to finish up. Thanks for the kind comments. I think I'll review some others as I get them. Regards Brock

 

[Roc]

Excellent review on a well sculpted piece.
Thank you for sharing.

Cheers
Roc

 

[Von Bock]

Thank you Rocco

Yes it's a really nice bust. I guess i got lucky on my frist review. it's easy if you have a good piece to write about. I hope to do more reviews and also get a few more bust as they release them. Regards Brock

 

[greatgrey]

Hi Brock. Agree with everything you say. My example arrived a few days ago but was cast in white not grey resin Also found clean up easy and well fitting parts, the right arm will need more filler than the rest. Can highly recommend this kit. I understand that Dave has just completed a 1/9 scale Gordon Highlander bust 1914. Can't wait to see John Belcher paint the box art for this one.

Dave.

 

[greatgrey]

Sorry to be a pain

Forgot to mention that Dave now accepts Paypal. No more visits to the tourist shop for OZ$ as I had to for the Seaforth Highlander.

Dave.

 

[Von Bock]

I saw pics of the Highlander unpainted and

Dave your right, Wow is it nice. I too can't wait and will get this one also. I forgot to mention David excepts Pay-Pal in my review. I ordered mine direct from him and got it in 9 days. I hope David and Forlorn Hope keep turning out bust such as the Chindit as I will add them to my collection. Brock

 

[Guy]

Excellent review Brock. It may be just what I needed to order this bust.

 

[Sambaman]

I have to admit, this looks like a nice piece indeed. I'm with Guy, this review probablt just sold another! Thanks for the review Brock! BTW, the Gordon Highlander sounds interesting as well!

Jay H.
OKC

 

[Von Bock]

Guy and Jay

I think you'll be very pleased with this bust. Not only is it of a subject not covered but done very well. Thanks for the kind comments on the review. Regards Brock

 

[tonydawe]

Hi Brock,

Thanks for the review. I saw this bust "in the flesh" yesterday and it is truly awesome. The more I looked at it, the more I wanted it. Apart from the British Chindits, this bust could also represent an Australian serving in the Pacific during WW2, so that's two thumbs up from me.

Cheers