USMC Iwojima, 1945 - Young Miniatures Review

[Guy]

YM1813
"USMC - Iwojima". 1945
1/10th scale resin
Sculpted & Painted by Young B. Song
9 resin parts

Young's January release starts 2009 out with a beauty of a bust. This resin bust represents a USMC soldier at the battle of Iwojima in the Pacific in 1945. Packaged in Young's traditional black sturdy box with a clear plastic sleeve to keep the box closed.

This kit consists of 9 resin parts including the cigar for the soldier's mouth. Packaged between layers of foam with the small parts in a sealed baggie.

Above as everyone can see is a totally different head and face than we have seen before. The head fits cleanly down into the neck cavity after removing the casting block from the bottom of the neck.

Above we have the separately cast helmet which after the casting block is removed from the bottom rear fits like a glove onto the head.

Above you see the helmet dry-fitted onto the head after I removed the casting block.

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[Guy]

Above we see the four different views of the chest section. The highly detailed dog tags as well as a spoon in his shirt pocket make this for an extremely detailed bust.

Above we have all three parts dry-fitted together. The casting block on the bottom of the neck had to be removed. Afterwards a perfect fit of all parts.

Above we see the end detail as well as the front and back of the rolled up poncho.

Above we have the front and back view of the machetti which fits into the back of his knapsack.

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[Guy]

Above you have the right and left straps for the front of the figure.

Above is Young's traditional bust plinth that comes with all of his busts.

Additional Box Art Photographs

Conclusion:
An excellent kit from Young Miniatures with all parts fitting well that were tried. Only one casting seam which was at the back of the neck. Highly recommended.

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[tonydawe]

Thanks for the review Guy. Little touches, such as the spoon in the pocket, really do set Young Miniatures apart from most other bust manufacturers.

 

[vergilius]

thanks for the review!
Very fine bust !

 

[Sambaman]

Beauty! Definitely on "the list"! Thanks for the review Guy.

Jay H.
OKc

 

[mario]

Hello Guy

Very beautiful figure and great review

Warm regards

Mario

 

[Kandor8]

I just got mine a few days ago. It IS a great item! I just wish he had a BAR slung over his shoulder!
Best!
Ric