Review Major Anders Lassen from RP Models

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Hi there,

Its with pleasure that I have the opportunity to share a new release from

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The release was posted here on PF by the founder and owner Hugo Pereria

http://www.planetfigure.com/threads/maj-anders-lassen.77990/​

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It is of course a true legend of the SAS in WW2 , the only member of the british SAS to have been awarded the highest order of bravery the Victoria Cross . ​

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Anders Lassen​

www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZOAi2ordW4

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Major Anders Lassen, V.C., M.C.​

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Anders Frederik Emil Victor Schau Lassen, born at "Hoevdingsgaard" on 22nd of September 1920 as the son of Captain Emil Victor Lassen (esq.) and Suzanne Maria Signe Lassen, born Raben-Levetzau. ​

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Anders Lassen went to the boarding school "Herlufsholm" and graduated in 1935. He left Denmark in 1938 to become a sailor and an apprentice in the merchant navy. April 1940 to January 1941 he was a gunner at M/S "Leonora Maersk" sailing on the British supply routes. For this duty he was after his death awarded "The Atlantic Star", which is very rarely given to army officers. ​

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Joined the British Army in 1940 as a private in The Buffs. Joined the British Commandos in February 1941. Promoted to 2nd Lt. 20th of May 1942, to 1st Lt. 20th of November 1942, to Captain 13th of September 1943 and to Major on 9th of October 1944. Killed in action on 9th of April 1945 in Commachio, Italy, while single handed attacking and destroying three German pillboxes. He was 24 years old. He was awarded the Victoria Cross after his death....the only non-British Empire soldier in World War 2. ​

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During his service he fought in North Africa as member of the Small Scale Raiding Force, in The Aegaean Sea and Italy as member of D Squadron 1st Special Air Service Regiment as a part of The Special Boat Squadron. ​

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Major Anders Lassen's decorations include The Victoria Cross, 3 Military Crosses, King Christian the 10th Memorial Medal, The 1939-45 Star, The Atlantic Star, The Africa Star, The Italy Star, The British Victory Medal and the Greek Sacred Legion.​

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A soldier of the highest skill and dedicated to his work , respected by his men he paid the highest price and received the highest award.​

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Books are available in all languages ( including Major Lassen's native Danish) here are a couple:

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Lets open the box


Details of the release

Title: Major Anders Lassen

Reference: RPM-B- 13 -0001 (Wall of Heroes series)

Sc ale: 1/9th

No of Parts: 9

Material: Gray Resin

Sculpting :Latest 3D methods

Box Art: Computer painted

In my opinion RP have made a very big impact on the modelling market ,using the latest computer methods they have learnt and got better with every release , the keyword for Hugo the owner being "LISTEN" , and he does as we have seen with his posts on WIP's here on PF .

For RP its all about giving the customer the very best , both in subject and in quality , textures are so important and getting the details right likewise.

There is in addition to the bust a 75mm and 1/35th scale figures ( I will look at these in a separate review).

Presentation is good , as before a strong box with a computer painted version of the model on the top , parts being in clear bags surrounded by those air bags which make a really satisfying "pop" when burst!!!.

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We have a insert with a history of the subject and its worth noting in particular that a donation of 5% of the purchase price goes to the Portuguese Military Museum -Largo Museu da Artilharia........ wonderful gesture.



Parts included are the main torso , arms (x2) , head , machine gun, commando knife, binos, weapon straps ( in 2 pieces . The head has that very often seen cigarette in the mouth but me having "bananna" fingers knocked it off before pictures were taken !!!!...my apologies to RP .

Prep

Torso ..Casting plug to remove from underneath , small amount of flashing from both pouches on belt , I will slightly sand down the hanging belt when I get it on the bench
Arms...Tiny plugs on under edges and small plug from the compass in hand
Head...Small casting plug from rear of neck
Machine Gun...Remove all flashing and formers
Binos...Flashing and tiny plugs to take off
Knife...Small excess resin from lower edge
Straps...Small excee on ends

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You will need to fit the arms , the head and the straps to the machine gun , also the binos and knife to the torso.

Looking at the Torso first , this has been sculpted with amazing textures , , running my finger over its clearly felt , the battle dress is worn open and certainly as Lassen is seen ...never being one for regulations , underneath we have the shirt , both this and the jacket are full of nicely worked folds , well positioned in keeping with the character of Lassen.


Hanging at his neck there are his dog tags ....nice to see these showing

We have the belt at the lower edge , good buckle details .with the small compass or pistol ammunition pouch on the right with machine gun pouches ( 5 in 1) on the left , good shape , tucked behind the smaller one we have the pistol , the sit of the uniform being natural , at the rear we have the same but for the commando knife

On his epaulettes we see the rank badge of a major .

On his breast we have the famous SAS wings

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Now to the remaining parts

The Arms , again we see the excellent textures , the right hand clenched ready to hold the weapon strap
the left holding a compass

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...that's right I said a compass a triumph of sculpting and casting ., fit of both arms are very secure and safe using the same method as in previous busts , well engineered cut outs and plugs.

The Head This was so important to get right ..and its easily to see it is Lassen , really good features . that often seen cigarette in his mouth ( I broke mine!!!) , incredibly we also have texture on the beret .and of course the winged dagger of the SAS on a cloth backing ( I am looking forward to painting this and the beret colour. Fit into the torso is again secure.



The Weapon . this is a great bit of work , very accurate , all the working parts are there , I will drill out the muzzle when I do mine, fitting the strap is going to be no problem , the wooden parts have a nice surface texture, its good to see a different weapon being shown .

Straps ...easy to fit and with accurate buckle details , if you choose to replace these again easy to do so .

Binos and Knife ...again well sculpted ( these are the same as in Lord Lovat previously released) , the knife has a good shape and detail on the handle


Final Thoughts

In a couple of words ...a cracking release , full of details , great textures all over , very good casting ( YS Casting) and a fine tribute to a brave member of the Special Forces .

This will make a really nice companion piece alongside Lord Lovat.

Congratulations to RP on all the work and listening they do as a company .
Highly recommended


Lets have some pictures from amazing details as you can see....ENJOY

For more details on this and other releases :

website: www.rpmodels.pt

E mail: [email protected]

FB : www.facebook/RPmodels

Thanks to RP for the review model

And also of course to you all for looking in

Enjoy your painting

Nap

 

[Bootneck]

Great review Nap & I vouch for everything you say. I bought the bust & 75mm version. RP just keep getting better with every release.
Peter.

 

[Viking Bob]

Well another review under your belt and what a figure this one is, superb detail(not my period) but will do well.
This has a great facial likeness. Thanks for the review Nap

 

[Hugo Pereira]

Hello my good FRIEND KEVIN

CONGRATULATIONS... What a GREAT review... very good my friend...

Lassen its a very good figure... Its very simple, but with many potencial... The textures are very good, and you can see the details on...

Thank you for sharing my FRIEND.
Big ugg and take care
Hugo

 

[Hugo Pereira]

Hello my GOOD FRIEND Peter

Thank you for your support and kind words. For RPmodels and for me, its very important have this kind of feedback... THANK YOU FOR EVERTHING...

Big ugg and take care.
Hugo

 

[Hugo Pereira]

Hello Mr. Bob...

Thank you for your comment...

With best regards
Hugo Pereira