Grenadier Guards Inkerman 1856 - Stormtrooper Miniature Review

[Guy]

Stormtrooper Ltd Miniatures
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Grenadier Guards Officer, Inkerman Crimea 1856
120mm resin - 8 parts
Sculpted by Maurice Corry
Painted by Mike Bennett

Stormtroopers Miniatures kindly sent me this 120mm figure last week and I find it a beautifully sculpted 8 part resin figure kit. Cast in a light gray resin with the head cast separately and fitting into the neck cavity snuggly.

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[Guy]

Packed in Stormtrooper's sturdy white cardboard box with all small parts sealed inside a clear plastic bad the kit parts were then surrounded by styro-foam chips to insure against damage during shipping. The bottom photo show all parts to the kit removed for inspection prior to photography beginning.

Above you see the highly detailed, separately cast head and helmet. The fur detail and chin strap detail are amazing.

I was surprised to see the body cast as one unit but after inspection was really pleased to see the attention to detail Maurice had put into the figure.

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[Guy]

Above are close-ups of the upper section of the body showing the detailed badge and color sculpting.

Above you see close-ups of the lower leg section of the torso showing the drapery and sculpting of the cloak and buttons on the back.

Above you see the separate cast left hand holding the revolver.

Above is the separate cast sword hilt showing the attention to detail around the basket Maurice has sculpted.

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[Guy]

Above you see the front and back of the sword scabbard and accessories.

Above is a large textured base supplied with the figure.

Above is a scanned copy of a complete color guide furnished with the figure kit.

Above are additional photographs of the finished box art figure as well as a photograph of the assembled figure.

Conclusion:
One of the best 120mm figures I have seen in a long tome. Well cast with minimal clean-up required. Highly recommended.

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[gordy]

Beautifully sculpted, thanks for the review Guy!

 

[rheath]

This is a very splendid kit, Maurice is a very talented sculptor, this is a must have indeed, as always thanks for the great review Guy.

 

[Tommi]

Thanks for the review Guy, looks a nice piece with good casting and level of detail, mine should land on the doorstep in the morning

Cheers
Tommi

 

[clrsgt]

Thanks for the great review of a lovely kit. I am definately putting this one on my wish list. Just one question. Is there a separate piece for the revolver hammer?

 

[gothicgeek]

Great review Guy!

It is a really nice figure to work on

Michael ... the hammer is cast on as it is so small

 

[PhilinYuma]

Got mine yesterday and it was above my expectations. It obviously invites comparison with the Lost Battalion figure of the same scale, date, regiment and rank, and there is no doubt that LB has the more obviously appealing figure, with the head held high, shouting encouragement and holding the colours. Unfortunately, that figure has a lot of technical problems (including the thick -- 2.5" thick in real life -- colour which has the wrong battle honors on it and is past salvaging) that the Stormtroopers version avoids.
Aside from minor issues, like making the bearskin the right height instead of exaggeratedly tall (it should be 12" tall, 20mm in 120mm size), it has the slit in the left side of the coat, described in dress regulations, and the sword that goes through it. Very nice.
A figure that is looking down almost has to have something to be looking at. My idea of using a dead drummer boy was vetoed by granddaughter Sunny, so I'll settle for a drum instead.
The painting instructions refer to Mark's thread on this site. It is not on his vBench as state, but Mark kindly sent me the URL (thanks, mate!) and it is posted at the bottom of this thread.

 

[clrsgt]

Mark, Thanks for info and the photograph of the revolver. The lack of a hammer spur on the revolver's hammer, such the Adams did not cross my mind. When I looked at the revolver photo again the hammer is very clear to me.

 

[Johan]

OK well I'm convinced, I ordered one.

 

[Johan]

OK, got mine. It's a great figure, best Crimea War Guardsman ever ! I was also pleasantly surprised at the quality of Stormtroopers lovely grey resin and the casting quality, it brings out the best of Maurice Corry's sculpting and it's easy to remove casting blocks etc.
The bearskin bonnet is possibly the best I ever saw in this scale, you got to see it in reality to know what I mean...
If you like the Victorian period, then this is the figure you should buy.

 

[Ventress]

Waiting with baited breath for mine to arrive!

 

[Johan]

Waiting with baited breath for mine to arrive!

You're in for a very pleasant surprise, it is a beautiful figure.

 

[Ventress]

I forgot the Euro 2010 was on this week so will forgive SK Models for any delay!