Introduction
The March Release from Pegaso Models, was a pleasant surprise. A very unique subject at the attractive 75mm scale. Victor Konnov (the sculptor) and Danilo Cartacci (the painter), compined to bring to us this lovely piece...lets see some Historical Notes and photos of the figure.
Historical Notes
Hernán(do) Cortés de Monroy Pizarro, 1st Marqués del Valle de Oaxaca (1485–December 2, 1547) was a Spanish conquistador who initiated the conquest of the Aztec Empire on behalf of Charles V, king of Castile and Holy Roman Emperor, in the early 16th century. Cortés was part of the generation of Spanish colonizers that began the first phase of the Spanish colonization of the Americas.[1]
Born in Medellín, Extremadura, in Castile, to a family of lesser nobility, Cortés chose to pursue a livelihood in the New World. He went to Hispaniola and later to Cuba, where he received an encomienda and, for a short time, became alcalde (mayor) of a small town. In 1519, he was elected captain of the third expedition to the mainland, an expedition which he partly funded. His enmity with the governor of Cuba, Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar, resulted in the latter recalling the expedition at the last moment, an order which Cortés ignored. Arriving on the continent, Cortés executed a successful strategy of allying with some indigenous peoples against others. He also used a native woman, Doña Marina, as interpreter; she would later bear Cortés a son. When the Governor of Cuba sent emissaries to arrest Cortés, he fought them and won, using the extra troops as reinforcements. Cortés wrote letters directly to the king asking to be acknowledged for his successes instead of punished for mutiny. After he overthrew the Aztec empire, Cortés was awarded the title of Marqués del Valle de Oaxaca, while the more prestigious title of Viceroy was given to a high-ranking nobleman, Antonio de Mendoza. Cortés returned to Spain in 1541 where he died peacefully but embittered.
The kit
CODE:75-045
CATEGORY:Middle Ages XV Cen.
SCULPTOR:Victor Konnov
PAINTER:Danilo Cartacci
MATERIAL:White Metal
PIECES:14
WEIGHT:370
SIZE:75
SCALE:1:24
The usual dark blue hard carton box of Pegaso for figures of this size contains the usual 2 dark grey foams that hold all 14 pieces. Also in the box the buyer can find 2 leaflets with historical notes in 4 different languages, along with painting guide.
Below you can see all the pieces and admire the quality of them.
For more pictures of the finished bust please visit Pegasos website:
http://www.pegasomodels.com/productdetails_en.asp?id=733
Quality and Detail
A piece from Pegaso it's a piece of high quality for sure...and this figure is not an exception. Victor Konnov sculpted some beautiful details that can easily be picked up from the painter. Minimal mold lines and great dry fitting makes this kit a pleasure to start. The photos following show lots of them.
Painting
The painting was done by the Master Danilo Cartacci and it's up to his usual standards. Lots of different materials are combined on this figure, making it a real challenge. Add to that the free hand that it's needed for the flag...and you have a piece that will challenge all the painters.
Conclusion
As a conclusion I would like to add that with a nice set up and groundwork...this figure can become a great addition to any collection...and furthermore to satisfy all the painters trying their skills on it.
Finally I would like to Thank again Pegaso Models, Luca Marchetti and Pietro Balloni for providing this kit.
Xenofon
More photos on the next post...
The March Release from Pegaso Models, was a pleasant surprise. A very unique subject at the attractive 75mm scale. Victor Konnov (the sculptor) and Danilo Cartacci (the painter), compined to bring to us this lovely piece...lets see some Historical Notes and photos of the figure.
Historical Notes
Hernán(do) Cortés de Monroy Pizarro, 1st Marqués del Valle de Oaxaca (1485–December 2, 1547) was a Spanish conquistador who initiated the conquest of the Aztec Empire on behalf of Charles V, king of Castile and Holy Roman Emperor, in the early 16th century. Cortés was part of the generation of Spanish colonizers that began the first phase of the Spanish colonization of the Americas.[1]
Born in Medellín, Extremadura, in Castile, to a family of lesser nobility, Cortés chose to pursue a livelihood in the New World. He went to Hispaniola and later to Cuba, where he received an encomienda and, for a short time, became alcalde (mayor) of a small town. In 1519, he was elected captain of the third expedition to the mainland, an expedition which he partly funded. His enmity with the governor of Cuba, Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar, resulted in the latter recalling the expedition at the last moment, an order which Cortés ignored. Arriving on the continent, Cortés executed a successful strategy of allying with some indigenous peoples against others. He also used a native woman, Doña Marina, as interpreter; she would later bear Cortés a son. When the Governor of Cuba sent emissaries to arrest Cortés, he fought them and won, using the extra troops as reinforcements. Cortés wrote letters directly to the king asking to be acknowledged for his successes instead of punished for mutiny. After he overthrew the Aztec empire, Cortés was awarded the title of Marqués del Valle de Oaxaca, while the more prestigious title of Viceroy was given to a high-ranking nobleman, Antonio de Mendoza. Cortés returned to Spain in 1541 where he died peacefully but embittered.
The kit
CODE:75-045
CATEGORY:Middle Ages XV Cen.
SCULPTOR:Victor Konnov
PAINTER:Danilo Cartacci
MATERIAL:White Metal
PIECES:14
WEIGHT:370
SIZE:75
SCALE:1:24
The usual dark blue hard carton box of Pegaso for figures of this size contains the usual 2 dark grey foams that hold all 14 pieces. Also in the box the buyer can find 2 leaflets with historical notes in 4 different languages, along with painting guide.
Below you can see all the pieces and admire the quality of them.
For more pictures of the finished bust please visit Pegasos website:
http://www.pegasomodels.com/productdetails_en.asp?id=733
Quality and Detail
A piece from Pegaso it's a piece of high quality for sure...and this figure is not an exception. Victor Konnov sculpted some beautiful details that can easily be picked up from the painter. Minimal mold lines and great dry fitting makes this kit a pleasure to start. The photos following show lots of them.
Painting
The painting was done by the Master Danilo Cartacci and it's up to his usual standards. Lots of different materials are combined on this figure, making it a real challenge. Add to that the free hand that it's needed for the flag...and you have a piece that will challenge all the painters.
Conclusion
As a conclusion I would like to add that with a nice set up and groundwork...this figure can become a great addition to any collection...and furthermore to satisfy all the painters trying their skills on it.
Finally I would like to Thank again Pegaso Models, Luca Marchetti and Pietro Balloni for providing this kit.
Xenofon
More photos on the next post...
