Briggsy
PlanetFigure Supporter
I recieved my very first figure from Troop 54 yesterday. It is a splendid figure that I'm itching to paint, though it will have to wait it's turn for now.
The figure measures in at 65mm from boots to the top of the kepi, very cleanly cast, going to have to be careful as I can barely see more than one casting line, don't want to find more as I paint! The detail is exceptional, clean and sharp from clothes seams to buckles and the small brass studs on the webbing. The pose is very nonchalant and relaxed.
Including a scenic base the figure comprises eight pieces and though I haven't cleaned it up yet the parts fit looks good. There is a wee bit of clean up needed on the pack but otherwise it is very well detailed. His right arm is posed with hand in pocket, which is great because I hate painting hands. Some small clean up required on the Rifle, water bottle and bayonet, nothing at all difficult. They all come very well detailed. There is a cast sling on a small fret that is interesting, cast in a slightly different colour resin and less brittle/more bendy than the normal casting resin. I usually like to make my own slings but this one I'll most likely use as the original would be leather and stiff which is well depicted in the casting.
Packaging was excellent, I remember buying Chota Sahib and other figures in plastic bags. This comes in a sturdy and useful for later use clear plastic box, a separate zip lock bag for the smaller items which are further secured together with cello tape. All parts are then in a small bubble wrap bag so there is no potential for damage in transit. Also included are a couple of printed pictures of the assembled unpainted figure and reproduced colour picture of the original art work the figure is based on.
All in all this is a terrific figure which I would have no hesitation in recommending, the figure and the range of limited editions as they are available.
Without a doubt I'll soon do a WIP on the V Bench forum.
Cheers Simon
The figure measures in at 65mm from boots to the top of the kepi, very cleanly cast, going to have to be careful as I can barely see more than one casting line, don't want to find more as I paint! The detail is exceptional, clean and sharp from clothes seams to buckles and the small brass studs on the webbing. The pose is very nonchalant and relaxed.
Including a scenic base the figure comprises eight pieces and though I haven't cleaned it up yet the parts fit looks good. There is a wee bit of clean up needed on the pack but otherwise it is very well detailed. His right arm is posed with hand in pocket, which is great because I hate painting hands. Some small clean up required on the Rifle, water bottle and bayonet, nothing at all difficult. They all come very well detailed. There is a cast sling on a small fret that is interesting, cast in a slightly different colour resin and less brittle/more bendy than the normal casting resin. I usually like to make my own slings but this one I'll most likely use as the original would be leather and stiff which is well depicted in the casting.
Packaging was excellent, I remember buying Chota Sahib and other figures in plastic bags. This comes in a sturdy and useful for later use clear plastic box, a separate zip lock bag for the smaller items which are further secured together with cello tape. All parts are then in a small bubble wrap bag so there is no potential for damage in transit. Also included are a couple of printed pictures of the assembled unpainted figure and reproduced colour picture of the original art work the figure is based on.
All in all this is a terrific figure which I would have no hesitation in recommending, the figure and the range of limited editions as they are available.
Without a doubt I'll soon do a WIP on the V Bench forum.
Cheers Simon
