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Stormtrooper Miniatures 1:9 Lieutenant, Coldstream Guards, Scutari Crimean Campaign, 1854.
Company: Stormtrooper Miniatures.
Catalogue Ref: PPST22.
Sculptor: Moz Corry.
Paint Artist. Ernesto Reyes.
Material: Resin.
Price: £42.00
Availability: Direct from Stormtrooper Miniatures here.
Forward. This is my first review of any kind for Stormtrooper Miniatures, hopefully the first of many more to come. The company produces a hugely impressive range of resin busts and figures in a variety of scales covering a wonderfully diverse historical time period, all of which appear to offer an exciting prospect.
First Impressions. Packaged in a very practical and sturdy cardboard box ensured all of the contents arrived in first class condition with no damage or missing parts. The lift off lid has the fully assembled and painted bust shown on the front giving a wonderful representation of the completed kit. Information is also included regarding the catalogue reference, the sculptor (Maurice Corry) the box artist (Ernesto Reyes) along with the Stormtrooper Miniatures logo and address details. One end of the lid also shows a black and white picture of the bust with the alternative head fitted, more on that later.
Upon opening the box the contents are further protected by way of a bubble wrap bag. The larger pieces are then packed in a good size clear plastic zip lock bag with the smaller more delicate pieces safely kept together inside a smaller version of the same. The sword blade is sandwiched between cardboard helping protect it from damage while also helping to keep the thin resin from warping too much. Underneath the resin package you will find a single folded A4 size sheet of paper that holds pictorial and written information on the authentic uniform giving a suggested painting guide.
All in all a well presented product that while attractive is most importantly practical. Off to a great start let’s take a look at those individual pieces that complete the kit………
The Figure.
The kit requires assembly and painting, consisting of X10 Individual pieces (including pedestal) cast in a mid-grey coloured resin, this particular kit offers the opportunity of posing the figure wearing a bearskin hat or simply with no hat, a nice touch that will have you pondering which to choose.
The quality of the resin is very good indeed, a joy to work with being neither too soft or brittle. Not much required in the way of clean up with flash almost non existent and seams at an absolute minimum. Casting blocks are kept minimal also and will prove easy to deal with. Test fitting proved positive and should offer a straightforward assembly process.
Head One (bearskin hat). (photo below) The bearskin hat, synonymous with the guards regiments and clearly a stand out feature of this first head holds lots of fine texture in the sculpting, all of which has held up well in the casting process. Anatomically it certainly looks accurate in both shape and proportion with the plume and chin strap adding further exceptional detail.
(photo below) the regimental insignia on the collar looks well detailed while that plume painted red against the black of the bearskin will stand out very well. The chin strap is excellent showing stunning attention to detail in the beautifully sculpted individual links. The facial features look superb and appear well proportioned, beautifully sculpted, eyes, mouth, ears, nose and the hair all hold plenty of exceptional quality in the detail.
Head Two. (photo below) a fine head of hair is seen in the second choice of head. As for the facial features, all are equally well replicated as per the previous version above. Your hardest decision will be choosing this or the bearskin?
(photo below) while I’m sure there will be those who think the hair is ‘heavily sculpted’ if you take a look at the results of the painted figure from the supremely talented Ernesto Reyes at the end of this article the results are actually rather impressive and offer a fantastic looking display piece.
Torso. (photo below) this has been beautifully cast enabling lots of gorgeous detailing to ‘pop’ from the main piece. The red tunic is going to look fantastic showing the creases and folds in the material just above the trouser line while those buttons literally ‘ping’.
(photo below) a close up of the detailing in the tunic and sash. Really crisp edging to the sash gives an excellent appearance and depth to it as it lays over the tunic, the regimental insignia looking stunning on the metal plate. Both trouser and tunic buttons are going to stand out a treat.
(photo below) the braiding and insignia on the epaulets is simply outstanding and positively oozing with sumptuous detail, a real credit to Maurice Corry and his skills as a sculptor.
(photo below) the epaulets are going to look utterly amazing under gold coloured paint, stacks of beautiful detail to get to grips with here.
(photo below) the bust as seen from the back. Still holding lots of great detail and totally authentic in appearance. A real masterpiece from Stormtrooper Miniatures this is turning out to be.
Company: Stormtrooper Miniatures.
Catalogue Ref: PPST22.
Sculptor: Moz Corry.
Paint Artist. Ernesto Reyes.
Material: Resin.
Price: £42.00
Availability: Direct from Stormtrooper Miniatures here.
Forward. This is my first review of any kind for Stormtrooper Miniatures, hopefully the first of many more to come. The company produces a hugely impressive range of resin busts and figures in a variety of scales covering a wonderfully diverse historical time period, all of which appear to offer an exciting prospect.
First Impressions. Packaged in a very practical and sturdy cardboard box ensured all of the contents arrived in first class condition with no damage or missing parts. The lift off lid has the fully assembled and painted bust shown on the front giving a wonderful representation of the completed kit. Information is also included regarding the catalogue reference, the sculptor (Maurice Corry) the box artist (Ernesto Reyes) along with the Stormtrooper Miniatures logo and address details. One end of the lid also shows a black and white picture of the bust with the alternative head fitted, more on that later.
Upon opening the box the contents are further protected by way of a bubble wrap bag. The larger pieces are then packed in a good size clear plastic zip lock bag with the smaller more delicate pieces safely kept together inside a smaller version of the same. The sword blade is sandwiched between cardboard helping protect it from damage while also helping to keep the thin resin from warping too much. Underneath the resin package you will find a single folded A4 size sheet of paper that holds pictorial and written information on the authentic uniform giving a suggested painting guide.
All in all a well presented product that while attractive is most importantly practical. Off to a great start let’s take a look at those individual pieces that complete the kit………
The Figure.
The kit requires assembly and painting, consisting of X10 Individual pieces (including pedestal) cast in a mid-grey coloured resin, this particular kit offers the opportunity of posing the figure wearing a bearskin hat or simply with no hat, a nice touch that will have you pondering which to choose.
The quality of the resin is very good indeed, a joy to work with being neither too soft or brittle. Not much required in the way of clean up with flash almost non existent and seams at an absolute minimum. Casting blocks are kept minimal also and will prove easy to deal with. Test fitting proved positive and should offer a straightforward assembly process.
Head One (bearskin hat). (photo below) The bearskin hat, synonymous with the guards regiments and clearly a stand out feature of this first head holds lots of fine texture in the sculpting, all of which has held up well in the casting process. Anatomically it certainly looks accurate in both shape and proportion with the plume and chin strap adding further exceptional detail.
(photo below) the regimental insignia on the collar looks well detailed while that plume painted red against the black of the bearskin will stand out very well. The chin strap is excellent showing stunning attention to detail in the beautifully sculpted individual links. The facial features look superb and appear well proportioned, beautifully sculpted, eyes, mouth, ears, nose and the hair all hold plenty of exceptional quality in the detail.
Head Two. (photo below) a fine head of hair is seen in the second choice of head. As for the facial features, all are equally well replicated as per the previous version above. Your hardest decision will be choosing this or the bearskin?
(photo below) while I’m sure there will be those who think the hair is ‘heavily sculpted’ if you take a look at the results of the painted figure from the supremely talented Ernesto Reyes at the end of this article the results are actually rather impressive and offer a fantastic looking display piece.
Torso. (photo below) this has been beautifully cast enabling lots of gorgeous detailing to ‘pop’ from the main piece. The red tunic is going to look fantastic showing the creases and folds in the material just above the trouser line while those buttons literally ‘ping’.
(photo below) a close up of the detailing in the tunic and sash. Really crisp edging to the sash gives an excellent appearance and depth to it as it lays over the tunic, the regimental insignia looking stunning on the metal plate. Both trouser and tunic buttons are going to stand out a treat.
(photo below) the braiding and insignia on the epaulets is simply outstanding and positively oozing with sumptuous detail, a real credit to Maurice Corry and his skills as a sculptor.
(photo below) the epaulets are going to look utterly amazing under gold coloured paint, stacks of beautiful detail to get to grips with here.
(photo below) the bust as seen from the back. Still holding lots of great detail and totally authentic in appearance. A real masterpiece from Stormtrooper Miniatures this is turning out to be.
