Italian Condottiero

[JGREEN]

Hi guys,

Here's a few pics of my latest. This is a super-rare OOP kit by Pandora Models. I understand they produced a very limited number of these and then went out of business shortly thereafter. The elaborate, decorative armor is based on a drawing by da Vinci. Sorry the face is kind of hard to see, but it couldn't be helped due to the design of the helmet. Thanks for looking.

Jason

 

[sd0324]

That's crazy painting Jason! Really cool.

Steve

 

[Babelfish]

Fabulous painting of a lovely bust. Is it resin or metal? I've never seen this one before, or even heard of Pandora Models. I'm guessing they were one of those flash-in-the-pan companies who weren't around for very long?

- Steve

 

[MoboSchreuder]

Beautiful paintwork

Mobo

 

[clubcat]

Jason, you've done a first rate job on this chap. Love the colour combinations and what I can see of the face looks good too.
I have this model too and every now and again I revisit it, It still is much of a WIP in my case.
There is a similar helmet in the Hermitage Museum accredited to the Negroli's a famous family of Italian armourers.
Congratulations
Melanie

 

[Redcap]

Fabulous painting of a lovely bust. Is it resin or metal? I've never seen this one before, or even heard of Pandora Models. I'm guessing they were one of those flash-in-the-pan companies who weren't around for very long?

- Steve

Plus one and me neither. Irrespective, absolutely wonderful work as always Jason.
Gary

 

[Briggsy]

Brilliant bit of painting, love it.

Cheers Simon

 

[JGREEN]

Thanks Steve, Steve, Mobo, Melanie, Gary and Simon!

Jason

 

[JGREEN]

Fabulous painting of a lovely bust. Is it resin or metal? I've never seen this one before, or even heard of Pandora Models. I'm guessing they were one of those flash-in-the-pan companies who weren't around for very long?

- Steve

Steve,

Yes, I think that's the case. I've never seen a painted version of this kit at a show or in a show report. I only got my hands on a copy because its owner sent it to me to paint on commission. It's resin BTW.

Jason

 

[Steve Ski]

That is some really awesome brush work, Jason. If you had a lower light we could see that face, but given how the rest of it is painted, I have no doubt it's looking great!

 

[Merryweather]

Wonderful!

 

[kevininpdx]

I'm guessing they were one of those flash-in-the-pan companies who weren't around for very long?

That’s what saddens me as a super fan of historical miniatures. Some of those pans produced some really nice flashes. Yet no one cared. We should do a thread where we remember choice figures from companies that crashed and burned instantly.

 

[Joe55]

Beautifully painted and most impressive looking piece. Sure would like to see it in person!

Joe

 

[JGREEN]

Thanks Steve, Merryweather, and Joe!

Jason