Saxon Warrior - Latorre Models

[Le Lancier]

My latest work...Although the result is acceptable, the kit I worked on was of miserable quality. Quite a surprise considering the reputation of of its maker.
Mould lines were so severe I pretty well had to resculpt sleeves etc. You know the type of mould lines that come from the uneven ajustement of the mould halves. The heals are extremely delicate. When I unwrapped the kit, the left foot needed realignement. Although I proceeded with care, the foot broke off. Same happened to the right one. Although I pegged it , the foot broke off above the brass peg after extensive manipulation. Quite unfortunate indeed. Anyway, other than that, the subject itself is fun to paint, and as I said, the result is acceptable.

 

[Glen]

Re: LaTorre Saxon Warrior

Excellent work Francis! It's great to see some color on these Saxon kits.

I had the same mold shift problem with mine; I spent more time cleaning that one side, than I did everything else combined. Had the same issue with my LaTorre Viking (the one with his back against the wall) as well.

Again, nice piece.

Glen

 

[Rob Brown]

love your paint job. I have that kit, I need to check mine to see what condition it is in.

 

[Sambaman]

I'm with Glen, the blue tunic and the red shield are a nice dash of color on this guy.

Jay H.
OKC

 

[megroot]

Stunning work.
I heard more complaints about this figure.

marc

 

[vergilius]

Why didn't you send it back? I'm sure they would have given you a new one.
strange to hear from your problems. this was a very popular figure in the club.

 

[Le Lancier]

Thx

Thank you gentlement for your comments. I see my issues on this figure are not isolated ones. As Vergilius pointed out, I could have sent it back. I ordered this figure to compete in a challenge involving this figure, so sending it back was impossible due to time constraints. Some of the other modellers who have completed this figure have not encountered the issues I mentionned. Let's hope that this is not a trend for Latorre, it would be unfortunate.