"Takeda Shingen" 1521 - 1573 - Ademola 22 Review

[Guy]

Ademola 22 Miniatures #200-0028
"Takeda Shingen" - 1521 - 1573
200mm resin - 9 resin parts
Sculpted by Roman Rux
Painted by Sang Eon Lee

Last month Roman Rux, owner of Ademola 22 Miniatures releases this 200mm resin kit depicting the Japanese Samurai Takeda Shingen. The box art was painted by the Master painter, Sang Eon Lee and with this combination of sculpting and painting has brought us a beautiful 9 part kit.

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[Guy]

Arriving in Ademola's sturdy black cardboard box this kit is one of the most professionally packed miniature kits I have seen. All of Ademola 22 kits are packed this way.

Once out of the box we have individual wrapped portions with bubble wrap.

All of the parts except the plinth are sealed in small zip-lok bags to insure against loss during shipping and mailing. The bottom photograph shows all the parts out for inspection prior to review photography.

Above you see various angles and views of the separate cast head with a large casting block on top that was easily removed for dry-fitting the helmets you will see later in the review.

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[Guy]

Above you see the four sides of the bust torso showing the attention to detail Roman has sculpted.

Dry-fitting of the head down into the neck socket is a perfect fit.

Optional Helmet 1

Above you see the four sides of the optional helmet 1.
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[Guy]

Above you see the optional helmet dry-fitted onto the head after removing the casting block. I have to re-emphasize being careful when removing the casting blocks and even with years of experience I broke out a chip of the above helmet on the left side. Luckily for me, I'll be using the other optional helmet when I paint this bust.

Optional Helmet 2

Above you see the various sides of the optional helmet 2 and also showing the same attention to detail on the inside of the helmet as the outside.

Above is the dry-fitting of the optional helmet to the head.

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[Guy]

Option 1







Option 2

Above you see the dry-fitting of both helmets to the head and chest of the bust.

Above you see the back of each optional helmet dry-fitted to the head and chest of the bust.

Above you see the ornamental helmet options as well as the side helmet armor to the bust.

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[Guy]

Above is the second optional helmet decoration.

Above is the resin plinth supplied with the kit.

Additional Box art photographs
painted by:
Sang Eon Lee







Both versions below prior to painting

Conclusion:
An absolutely beautiful kit with highly sculpted detail and engineering. Casting blocks need to be removed carefully prior to painting. Highly recommended.

R472
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[Nap]

Takeda Shingen

Guy ,
Thanks for the excellent review a must have for me , wonderful sculpting by Roman and the painting defies belief ....WELL DONE to ALL .


Nap

 

[Michael Tse]

What a fine kit!

Allows one to see how Lee goes beyong the sculpt to create extra sense of depth and in this case, sagging flesh. That's why I love to see these reviews.

 

[tonydawe]

OMG.....masterpiece. Nuf said.

 

[Mark S]

Thank you Guy for the detailed and comprehensive review.

An extraordinary bust,beautifully sculpted and the painting is superb.
Well done.

 

[Redcap]

BUST

Really fabulous bust!

Glad I have mine on order with Steve at SK Mins.

Gary.

 

[Kevin D.]

I've already ordered mine. Nice to see what's coming! Can't wait!!

Thanks for that great review!

Kevin D.

 

[megroot]

Fabulous sculpt and crispy casting.
Thanks for the revieuw Guy.
Wish i could paint this.

Marc

 

[Sambaman]

Guy, a seminar in review posting here once again my friend, well done! And what a super looking bust. Roman's sculpting, casting, packaging and attention to detail are second to none!

Jay H.

 

[Harry]

But is this really Lord Shingen...or a kagemusha!?

 

[Tecumsea]

Thanks for the review Guy.............mine is already on order,

Keith