Lets look at the resin
Consisting of 7 pieces , the larger base the full torso less lower legs , right arm and head all of which are cast onto separate resin formers , there is also a sword scabbard
Prep
Torso .....small casting line underneath ( although this does not show when in place )
Lower legs....remove from formers and fit before putting torso to base , tiny bit of filler needed
Arm......As with the lower legs , slight flashing between fingers...a sharp craft knife will suffice for this
Head...Remove from former and fit to neck area ... filler required for a air hole on the lower left neck
Scabbard...Remove from former and fit to position on left hip
Base....Remove 2 casting plugs from rear and sand around edges
A lot of words really for what is extremely minimal prep needed so well done to the casting team
General Comments
- A quality resin has been used , holding details well
- Definition is excellent
- Fit is as expected ...very very good
Lets look at the pieces
Torso
Sculpted prone with his legs raised and bent up at the knees , the head slightly raised when in pace
Wearing the slashed clothing in different styles on the legs and ribbons of slashing on the upper arms
Around the waist a sash with very sharply worked bow , a belt and buckle working its way from this
The lower part of his clothing at the waist is scalloped in shaping , good undercuts are evident everywhere , there is also the lacing that attached the leggings to the small shorts worn at this time
The left arm and hand rests to his chest ...underneath a wound perhaps
Moving up just below the cloak he wears around his shoulder we have bag of money , nicely detailed
The cloak is full of folds again well worked
The knees show a ripped area , this guy has been on campaign for a while !!
Legs are bent at the knees underneath locating holes for the lower legs
And of course we have a full and shapely cod piece !!!
In the centre of the torso we have cutout into which fits the shtanding figure as in the first review
The rear of the resin is flat with no detail that not going to be shown when in position on base
Fit to the base is really accurate and no filler is needed
Head
Another fine sculpt , a older man with no hair but a fine beard , details on the head is sharp and as good as ever , the mouth is open exposing the teeth ( with a gap ) , the expression is one of pain , eyebrows raised , viens straining on either side of his temples , facial features are spot on
In the box the head and arm are on the same former , I split them for pictures
Arm
Raised up the hand pleading for mercy , fingers outstretched , long and bony in features , slightly apart , again veins are straining , the lower sleev has good folds and creases
Fit is accurate to the torso
Lower legs
Again highly sculpted , folds and creases are well done and we have torn area as well , the shoes are the wide fronted with slashed uppers , again well defined
Fit again easy and accurate
Scabbard
Fitting easily to the left hip , small straps wrap around the top edge matching the torso sword straps
Base
Oval in shape , textured , cast onto the base is the cape itself , well worn and torn at the edges , good folds as well , at the upper base part there is the cap that has come off the head
Included in the base is the thing these soldiers valued most ...money ...in the shape of coinage falling out of a bag with a drawstring ...nice touch , enveloped in the cloak on the right there is his sword ...now sadly useless to him , even though its nearly hidden the work on the handle is good
Lets have a couple detailed shots I cropped from pics from the website as well:
Final Thoughts
A great figure that shows a lot of sculpting skill , casting as good as ever from Castle Miniature , painting will bring out te excellent detail work
Together with the standing figure its a great vignette ...and as colourful as you want
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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Dogs Life" series and other releases from
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Thanks to Alex at
Castle miniatures for the review piece and for you all for looking in
Happy Modelling
Nap
