Question about a WW1 figure kit.

[Trex]

Does anybody know which company makes this kit?

It's a vignette in 54mm scale with a WW1 German, a woman and a kid as seen here:

I would very much appreciate it if you reply with any information about this kit.

 

[Watford]

Hi there
I seem to remember a larger scale version back in the 1990's didn't know it was in 54mm wouldn't mind adding it to my figure collection. Fingers crossed someone on the Forum knows the producer.
Cheers
Roy

 

[Tecumsea]

The German Male figure was produced in 120mm by Kirin, I've never seen this smaller version!

 

[Trex]

You mean this one here?
You're right, it looks a lot like the one in the kit.

 

[Tecumsea]

Yes, that's the one obviously based on the same original picture.

Keith

 

[polyphemus]

Ok I know the auction's ended but here's one that sold on ebay recently;

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/54mm-WW1-...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557


Still doesn't identify the maker although something in the dark recesses of my memory suggests someone like Scotia.

Geoff

 

[Trex]

Thanks Polyphemus, although this ebay link is where I found it too.
I asked the seller about the kit and he said it's from TB Models.
I never heard of this company and found nothing relevant to resin figures by googling it :-(

 

[Sturm Grenadier]

Hello Trex, Viewing your e-bay site the brand name says T.V. Models, not TB Models. I've never heard of either of them. There was an article in Military Modelling on the 1/16th Kirin figure that uses the same painting you posted,

I have never seen this 54mm version before, but it is a really nice looking little vignette. I hope you find it for your collection. Regards, SG

 

[Ulrich]

Never seen it and if had informations about teh firm I had an kit. That would be great to paint the little scene.

 

[stu]

The figure was produced by TV Models from Scotland in the early 90's.

The sculpt was by Rendall Patton I think. They folded/ were bought by scotia models I think..

Its a great little piece

Stuart

 

[Trex]

Thank you very much SG and Stuart.
I'll keep searching with the new clues you provided.

 

[Watford]

Trex if you strike it lucky and find a stash of these figures come back and let us know, I'd like to purchase one. Happy hunting.
Cheers
Roy

 

[Trex]

Ok Roy, if I find any source I will report it here.

 

[bonehead]

The figure was produced by TV Models from Scotland in the early 90's.

The sculpt was by Rendall Patton I think. They folded/ were bought by scotia models I think..

Its a great little piece

Stuart

Whatever happened to Ren? I have not heard about him in years. Is he still in the business? Just wondering.....

 

[Dan Morton]

The illustration is by Fortunio Matania, one of the most prolific wartime illustrators published in The Sphere and other illustrated magazines and newspapers. A terrific talent!

Could you possibly show us more photos of the sculpted figures?

All the best,
Dan

 

[Trex]

Sorry Dan, unfortunately I don' have other photos of the kit.
The ones at the first post were found at the ebay auction mentioned above.