Tommi
A Fixture
Karl Allmenroder: (SK2) S.K.Miniatures
120mm Resin
Sculptor: Mike Good
Box Art: Sang-Eon Lee
This is the second instalment in a new range of figures from S.K.Miniatures, Karl Allmenroder WW1 flying ace sculpted by Mike Good with box art by Sang-Eon Lee.
History:
Allmenröder was only 18 when the war began. He became an artilleryman, joining Field Regiment 62 for training, and being transferred to Field Regiment 20 for duty. While serving in Poland fighting against the Russian Imperial Army, he was awarded the Iron Cross Second Class in March, 1915. He also was promoted to Oberleutnant on 30 March 1915.
Allmenröder transferred to the air service on 16 March 1916, at the same time as his brother. He trained at Halberstadt. He flew two-seaters as an artillery spotter in Jasta FA 227 before joining Jagdstaffel 11 in November 1916. After Manfred von Richthofen assumed command in January, 1917, Jasta 11 became one of the premier squadrons of the German Flying Service. Allmenröder rose in the pantheon of Jasta 11 stars. His career as a fighter ace was spectacular but short. He achieved his victories flying a scarlet Albatros D.III with white nose and elevators.
Allmenröder reached 30 victories before being shot down on 27 June. The cause of Allmenröder's death is debatable. It has been said that Allmenröder was shot down by Canadian ace Raymond Collishaw but the Canadian's victory list skips the 27th. Collishaw had fired a long range burst at an Albatros on the 27th, but staked no claim. The time of day of Collishaw's sortie also doesn't match
The Kit:
All parts come well protected in a sturdy cardboard box sandwiched between two layers of foam; all parts are packed in plastic zip bags. The box has full colour art on the lid to act as a painting guide. Lists of instructions/ guide are included. Inspection of the parts show an excellent level of detail and high level of casting
Here we can see the nine pieces of the resin kit. On close inspection the level of detail and quality of casting is very good with minimal cleanup of parts other than the removal of the casting blocks.
The first image below shows the casting blocks before removal. A small razor saw will take this off quite easily and a cylindrical burr on my Dremel drill was used to remove the remaining plug from the neck cavity to allowing the head to be located, this is shown in the second picture below. Test fitting was excellent with a flush fit. We can also see lots more of the highly detailed features that have been sculpted into the main torso.
The head and hat have been cast in two separate pieces. Removal of the mould block was very straight forward, the two pieces fit together exact and test fitting to the neck cavity of the main torso was good.
Test fitting of the legs shows another flush fit. Very clean casting with only the mould blocks to be removed.
The arms are cleanly cast with only the mould blocks on the elbows to be removed. A dry run of all parts was done at this point; there is no evidence of any filler needed on any of the joints.
The kit is supplied with a round resin base.
Conclusion:
Another fine offering from S.K.Miniatures. Good clean casting with a high level of detail on all parts. All of the parts are easy to clean up from the casting process. Highly recommended by anyone interested in this era of history.
Availabilty: on sale from Saturday 19th September 2009, Euro Militaire launch. Can be ordered from the web site after this date.
S.K.Minitures: http://www.skminiatures.co.uk/
Cheers
Tommi
120mm Resin
Sculptor: Mike Good
Box Art: Sang-Eon Lee
This is the second instalment in a new range of figures from S.K.Miniatures, Karl Allmenroder WW1 flying ace sculpted by Mike Good with box art by Sang-Eon Lee.
History:
Allmenröder was only 18 when the war began. He became an artilleryman, joining Field Regiment 62 for training, and being transferred to Field Regiment 20 for duty. While serving in Poland fighting against the Russian Imperial Army, he was awarded the Iron Cross Second Class in March, 1915. He also was promoted to Oberleutnant on 30 March 1915.
Allmenröder transferred to the air service on 16 March 1916, at the same time as his brother. He trained at Halberstadt. He flew two-seaters as an artillery spotter in Jasta FA 227 before joining Jagdstaffel 11 in November 1916. After Manfred von Richthofen assumed command in January, 1917, Jasta 11 became one of the premier squadrons of the German Flying Service. Allmenröder rose in the pantheon of Jasta 11 stars. His career as a fighter ace was spectacular but short. He achieved his victories flying a scarlet Albatros D.III with white nose and elevators.
Allmenröder reached 30 victories before being shot down on 27 June. The cause of Allmenröder's death is debatable. It has been said that Allmenröder was shot down by Canadian ace Raymond Collishaw but the Canadian's victory list skips the 27th. Collishaw had fired a long range burst at an Albatros on the 27th, but staked no claim. The time of day of Collishaw's sortie also doesn't match
The Kit:
All parts come well protected in a sturdy cardboard box sandwiched between two layers of foam; all parts are packed in plastic zip bags. The box has full colour art on the lid to act as a painting guide. Lists of instructions/ guide are included. Inspection of the parts show an excellent level of detail and high level of casting
Here we can see the nine pieces of the resin kit. On close inspection the level of detail and quality of casting is very good with minimal cleanup of parts other than the removal of the casting blocks.
The first image below shows the casting blocks before removal. A small razor saw will take this off quite easily and a cylindrical burr on my Dremel drill was used to remove the remaining plug from the neck cavity to allowing the head to be located, this is shown in the second picture below. Test fitting was excellent with a flush fit. We can also see lots more of the highly detailed features that have been sculpted into the main torso.
The head and hat have been cast in two separate pieces. Removal of the mould block was very straight forward, the two pieces fit together exact and test fitting to the neck cavity of the main torso was good.
Test fitting of the legs shows another flush fit. Very clean casting with only the mould blocks to be removed.
The arms are cleanly cast with only the mould blocks on the elbows to be removed. A dry run of all parts was done at this point; there is no evidence of any filler needed on any of the joints.
The kit is supplied with a round resin base.
Conclusion:
Another fine offering from S.K.Miniatures. Good clean casting with a high level of detail on all parts. All of the parts are easy to clean up from the casting process. Highly recommended by anyone interested in this era of history.
Availabilty: on sale from Saturday 19th September 2009, Euro Militaire launch. Can be ordered from the web site after this date.
S.K.Minitures: http://www.skminiatures.co.uk/
Cheers
Tommi
. It'll certainly tempt those who are keen on WW1 air aces. Cheers !
