Review HAWK MINIATURES 1/10 RESIN BUSTS: James McCudden VC (CR/1) & Edward “Mick” Mannock VC (CR/2)

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Stelios Demiras

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Hello planeterians,

I have in my hands two busts of Fighter Aces of the WWI series from Hawk Miniatures which I must admit were impressed me when I saw them in real! The sculpting quality and the casting are very high and for sure the printing quality of the image of the box art painting misjudged the real busts. Both of them are casted in High Quality Grey Resin. There are no molding lines or air bubbles! Very impressive! I like very much the surface of this grey resin and the sculpting of Carl! And the fit is almost perfect as you can see. Minimum clean up work is needed and go for painting! I took a lot of pictures so you can have your own personal evaluation. So we have:


Title: James McCudden VC
The bust depicts Royal Flying Corp fighter ace Captain James McCudden is his RFC uniform and cap wearing his Victoria Cross.
Code: CR/1
Size: 180mm
Scale: 1/10
Sculptor: Carl Reid
Box art: Paul Blaber
Pieces: 3 High Quality Resin including the small cylindrical base
A small colour leaflet is included
Packaging: Very Strong Carton Box
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Title: Edward “Mick” Mannock VC
The bust depicting the Royal Flying Corp fighter ace Major Edward 'Mick' Mannock who won the Victoria Cross.
Code: CR/2
Size: 180mm
Scale: 1/10
Sculptor: Carl Reid
Box art: Paul Blaber
Pieces: 4 High Quality Resin including the small cylindrical base
A small colour leaflet is included
Packaging: Very Strong Carton Box
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For more information visit the company’s website:

www.hawkminiatures.co.uk
 
hi Guys ,

Nice review from Stelios .. I can testify that both these are great sculpts , been out a while but well worth a look ..plenty on Hawks website to tempt as well

Thanks for sharing

Nap
 
Thanks Stelios for highlighting these with this review.
Hadn't realised Carl had sculpted them & detail looks particularly sharp.

Stay safe
Mike
 
Hi Stellios,
Thanks for the review.
The full series of Fighter Aces from World War One are as follows:
  • James McCudden VC
  • Mick Mannock VC
  • Lanoe Hawker VC
  • Albert Ball VC
  • Billy Bishop VC
  • Cecil Lewis MC
Full details and pictures are available from our website
I am able to offer special pricing by email for anyone interested in ordering the completed series.
 
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