GFM Fieldmarshal Erwin Rommel 1944 - UP Miniatren Centauro Line Review

[Guy]

Item # 1102
GFM Fieldmarshal Erwin Rommel, 1944
1/16th scale resin (110mm)
Sculpted by Ulrich Puchala
7 parts

Ulrich Puchala has released a 110mm Figure depicting Erwin Rommel in 1944. Cast in gray resin this kit is comprised of 6 resin parts and one metal rod for the end of the walking cane. A total of 7 parts.

The kit comes in a sturdy cardboard box with a color photograph of the painted figure as a sleeve around the box to keep it closed. The parts are sealed in a zip lock bag to ensure against loss in transit.

Above are the parts to the kit out of the box for inspection.

Above are the four sides of the head which is cast separately and dry-fits into the neck cavity of the torso.

Above is the main torso part of the figure. The separate cast legs lock together and fit up into the coat.

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[Guy]

Above is the separate cast right hand holding the head of the walking stick / cane.

Above are the front and back of the separate cast legs which lock together and after painting can be inserted up into the torso.

Above is the belt and the metal rod that attaches to the underside of the right hand and bottom of the cane head.

A complete color guide is also furnished with this kit.

Conclusion:
An excellent kit of Erwin Rommel. Although I found this kit heavy with release agent from casting I found it to be an excellent figure with minimal sanding / filing of seams before painting. Highly recommended.

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R385

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[megroot]

Looking good. But the painting with all the black is getting really difficult.
Thanks for the revieuw
Marc

 

[Barke02]

Cheers Guy for posting this review.

I've always been a huge fan of Ulrich's sculpting, always so much more realistic than the many highly finished but wooden tree trunk figures you often see. He's been a huge influence on my own sculpting goals.

My one small niggle is that the cap cords are way oversize and should be replaced with fine twisted wire, or even just thick cotton... compare with this photo of Rommel in Normandy..

Nonetheless as always a true master at work, I cannot wait to see what he'll show us next!

Cheers,
Jon.

 

[anderson01]

Excellent Figure! You have capture Rommel's persona. Mr. Puchala you have outdone yourself. Bravo! Jame Mason couldn't have done better..