Std Bearer Russian Landed Cavalry 54mm - Seil MIniature Review

[Guy]

SH54061
Standard Bearer Russian Landed Cavalry
54mm white metal
Sculpted by: Sergey Zlobov
Painted by Kim Man Jin
19 parts

I saw this figure many months ago when Sergey sent me "Your eyes Only" email and I have eagerly anticipated its release ever since. This is another quality boxed kit produced by Seil with their careful attention to marketing and customer satisfaction.

Above you see the kit as it was unpacked and the parts sandwiched between 2 heavy layers of foam. The metal base was below the foam you see so as not to damage any of the small parts.

Above you see the 4 views of the head showing the Asian appearance of the figure, the finely detailed helmet and the chain mail coming down to his shoulders.

Above you see 3 views of the chest showing the intricate detail Sergey has sculpted into the armor. The side views shows the leather straps used to hold the chest armor on and in place.

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[Guy]

Above you see the the front and back section of the leg section.

Above you see the leg and chest sectioned together.

Above are the 3 components of the figure. Head, chest and legs. Very little addional clean-up needed to improve and get a tighter fit.

Above are the front and back view of the arms.

Above you see the finely detailed sword, both front and back.

Above you see the front and back of the bow case and quiver.

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Above you see the raised relief flag. Additional sheet lead is supplied along with a template to add the tails of the flaf to the main body.

Above you see the 2 main halfs of the horse that also has locater lugs to insure proper fitment and alighnment.

Above we have the 2 views of the horse head (ears cast separtly) that shows the fine detail Sergey has sculpted into the horse's hair and the reins.

Above is the finely cast tail.

Above you see a seperate wraped package containing the stirrups, reins, etc.

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[Guy]

Above is the white metal base supplied.

A pre-drilled brass etched plaque is provided along with screws.

A complete color guide with the flag template in the center is provided.

Additional Box art photos painted by Man Jin Kim

Conclusion:

An excellent kit loaded with detail and a will follow with another mounted figure that can be included in a vignette.

SH54062
October Release 2007

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[megroot]

Thanks Guy,
Looks a extremely wanted to have figure.

marc

 

[vergilius]

Thanks for the review.
Awesome figures

 

[mikec55]

I'll have to add this one to my wishlist. I like that detail on the flag. I wish more of the flag or icon bearer figures had a detailed flag because my freehand ability starts & ends with stick figures.

Mike

 

[Mark S]

Thanks for the review Guy.
Its a good looking figure but for me the awkward
way the right hand is holding the standard detracts from
its overall appeal.Great flag.

All the best,stiff.