tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19552166131125710282011-08-13T20:05:22.262+10:00The hobby blog of Rudi Richardson, aka Tarok.Rudi Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446406831290576014noreply@blogger.comBlogger971100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955216613112571028.post-24755288773173117752010-09-01T10:08:00.000+10:002010-09-09T10:17:26.423+10:00

Manufacturer: Alpine Miniatures Item Code: 16010Medium: ResinReview Publication Date: September 1st 2010 In their bold operations in Western Europe, Scandinavia, Crete, Italy, and the first exhausting days of the Normandy landings, the German Fallschirmjäger fought with distinction and honour, in spite of substantial losses. Frequently on the verge of annihilation they regrouped and continued to

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Manufacturer: Mantis Miniatures Item Code: 35010Medium: ResinReview Publication Date: August 6th 2010 Following the first harsh winter of 1941-42 in Russia, the Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS were issued a more practical winter uniform, developed due to the shortcomings of the standard-issue winter clothing. It was in the autumn of 1942 that improved winter clothing was received by troops, this

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Manufacturer: Alpine MiniaturesItem Code: 35096, 35097, 35098Medium: ResinReview Publication Date: July 20th 2010 Waffen-SS troops in the Ardennes offensive displayed an eclectic look in uniforms; an assortment of types of WSS uniforms was worn giving a hotchpotch appearance to the soldiers. There was also a shortage of suitable Waffen-SS winter clothing issued in this campaign – precedence

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Been a while, hasn't it? About 11 weeks, give or take. So as the suggests, I finally completed something. A replica of sorts, and actually 10 weeks ago - to the day. About 9 months in the making, and alluded to in previous posts. Yes folks, that's right: 10 weeks ago I became the proud father to a bouncing baby girl! Our first! My daughter, "The Kid", was born about 1 week (more of less) late,

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Manufacturer: Alpine MiniaturesItem Code: H001Medium: ResinReview Publication Date: April 5th 2010 H001 – “Panzer Crew Heads and Hands”, consisting of four heads and four hands, is the first set in a new accessories product line by Alpine Miniatures. The four heads, all previously released in Alpine figure sets, wear a selection of German Army tank crew headgear. The headgear includes the

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Manufacturer: Alpine MiniaturesItem Code: H002Medium: ResinReview Publication Date: March 18th 2010 H002 – “US Tanker Heads & Hands” is Alpine Miniatures’ second accessory set, consisting of four heads and four hands. The four heads, all previously released in Alpine figure sets, wear the M1942 “Rawlings” tankers helmet. This helmet was officially adopted as the standard Armored Forces helmet

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My entry for Historicus Forma's Sculpt-Along 2010 campaign isn't a full figure sculpt: unfortunately I don't have the time and I had a figure I was about to start converting for a current project. I'm currently working on a Stug III Ausf B for a group build on Tanks and Things and need a figure to fill the gunner's seat. The gunner's hatches will be closed, and the figure will most likely hardly

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It's been a few weeks, about a month methinks, since my last posting on this blog. Why so quiet you may be asking, or not. And so, the purpose of this posting is to inform those vaguely interested why it may be perceived that I have been quiet and perhaps detached over the past few weeks or even months. Even if you're not really interested, but read this blog as a 1/35th scale modeller, keep

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Manufacturer: Alpine Miniatures Item Code: 35093, 35094, 35095 Medium: Resin Review Publication Date: January 15th 2010 Although much of the everyday uniform of US tankers was identical to that elsewhere in the US Army, they received a variety of specialised clothing, some of which was intended for general issue, due to the nature of their work. Once committed to combat in 1944, tankers

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Manufacturer: Ademola 22 Item Code: 200 025 Medium: Resin Review Publication Date: December 30th 2009 Today the term Landsknecht is more often than not associated with the type of German mercenary originating from what are presently Alsace, Baden Württemberg and the Austrian Tyrol, and who served through the reigns of Maximillian I and his grandson Charles V. The word ‘Landsknecht’

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Manufacturer: Alpine Miniatures Item Code: 35090, 35091, 35092 Medium: Resin Review Publication Date: December 20th 2010 The winter fighting of 1941-42 forced the introduction of more suitable winter gear to the Red Army, which had been under development since the embarrassing Finnish campaign of 1939-40. It included the shapka-ushanka fur cap and a new sheepskin jacket for officers – if

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Manufacturer: Rest Models Item Code: RM3204 Medium: Resin Review Publication Date: December 7th 2009 It would be an injustice to say that Rest Models are newcomers to the historical figures modelling genre, as their very first 120mm figure was in fact a Napoleonic era French Hussar. Similarly, Rest Models are no strangers to 1/32 scale (approximately 54mm), having previously released two

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I finally got around to unpacking the last of the modelling boxes a few weeks ago. It really was like meeting old friends, as most of these hadn't been rummaged through since being packed about 18 months ago. Upon finding my completed works, most of which amazing survived the intercontinental move, I decided to shoot some new photos of 2 pieces in particular. I've loaded the photos into the

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Manufacturer: Alpine MiniaturesItem Code: 35087, 35088, 35089Medium: ResinReview Publication Date: November 9th 2009Staying warm appears to have been a challenge to soldiers throughout time. A fairly common practice is to wear as much of one’s uniform, both issue and non-issue, as possible. Taesung Harmms and Alpine Miniatures 35089 “German Panzer Crew Set” is an excellent example of a Heer tank

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Manufacturer: Alpine MiniaturesItem Code: 35084, 35085, 35086Medium: ResinReview Publication Date: September 30th 2009Amongst the most coveted of non-issue Luftwaffe flight suits was the home-produced black leather suit with distinctive zip-fastened slash pockets. With the occupation of conquered nations countless alternatives were readily available from civilian outlets wherever the pilot, and

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We're getting there... Almost back on track and where we were... Almost. That is to say we (Her Ladyship and I) are almost back to where we were before we packed up and left South Africa: we have the jobs; have the house; have the house almost furnished to our satisfaction. Still no car, but roll on the end of year sales!The house is almost fully furnished, which isn't bad going considered we

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While I'm sure regular readers of this Blog are used to my somewhat infrequent updates, I thought I had better give everyone a brief (since when are my updates and comments ever "brief"? LOL!) update on what's been going on in my life distracting me from the cause.As I mentioned previously the boss and I have recently bought our first house in Australia. And so, after an extended settlement

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Manufacturer: LionRoarItem Code: LE35089Medium: ResinReview Publication Date: August 20th 2009Period photographs typically show WWII vehicles, Allied vehicles in particular, heavily laden with a wide variety of items: some of these issued, others acquired and collected. But the one constant is the presence of tarpaulins and issue field bags.LionRoar’s LE35089 “U.S. Army Extra Attachments” is set

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Manufacturer: TamiyaItem Code: 24136Medium: Injection Plastic MoldReview Publication Date: August 7th 2009The Volkswagen Type 1, or “Beetle” as it affectionately became known to millions around the world, is virtually instantly recognisable in sight and sound. The mechanically simple“People’s Car” became the longest-running and most-produced automobile of a single design.Despite having being

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Manufacturer: Friendship Models/Wee FriendsItem Code: WF35020Medium: ResinReview Publication Date: August 7th 2009The captured robust, reliable PPSh41 sub-machine gun was a favourite weapon of Heer and Waffen-SS troops engaged on the Eastern Front, and because of the similarities between its 7.62x25mm round and the Mauser 7.63x25mm round was easily supplied with ammunition. Indeed, so many were

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July has been a rather quiet month modelling-wize for me. I finished up a work engagement at the end of June, only to have to pull one or two knives from my back a few days later - you just have to love those players that wait until you are off-site to put a knife between your shoulderblades and then twist it. We are also moving house at the end of August, so the missus and I have been doing a

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Manufacturer: Dragon Models LtdItem Code: 6530Medium: Plastic Injection MouldReview Publication Date: July 2nd 2009In the wake of the catastrophic first winter in Russia the Quartermaster-General of the Army was commanded to develop a winter combat uniform for the next winter campaign season. The uniform which resulted was tested in Finland, and in April 1942 approved. In winter 1942 the level of

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I've been contemplating this a while. I'm not entirely convinced by the blog format for presenting a portfolio. And so, with that in mind, I've set up a site using sites.google as a host.I set the site up about a week ago, and opened it to a sample group. I've now set the status to public. I'm still undecided on the name, but I doubt the URL will change. Please check it out and feel free to

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Manufacturer: Alpine MiniaturesItem Code: 35081, 35082, 35083Medium: ResinReview Publication Date: June 20th 2009The first four years of WWII saw very little change in the basic uniform and equipment of the German Infantryman, with most changes due to economic cutbacks. This set of figures from Alpine Miniatures is an excellent example of both the early-mid war German infantry commissioned and

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The 26th Annual Australian Open Plastic Scale Model Championships, or simply Model Expo 2009, was held over the Queen's Birthday Weekend of 6-8 June 2009 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. For Victorians this 3 day modelling spectacular is seen as the event of the modelling calendar. I had been looking forward to attending my first Model Expo ever since we decided to emigrate. And so, with that I

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Manufacturer: Blues MiniaturesItem Code: WL35008 Medium: ResinReview Publication Date: June 6th 2009WL35008 SS-Unterscharfuhrer 1944, a 1/35th scale resin figure, depicts a SS soldier wearing late war clothing, lying on his left side amidst building rubble, perhaps lying in ambush or under cover waiting for the enemy to move past. The figure is sculpted by N. Pizzichemi while the rubble base is

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I've been meaning to post this for a while, but since I'd promised it to my friend Mike High, then Associate Editor, for publication on Automodeler.com but was unable to deliver due to technical difficulties on the Kitmaker group of sites, I've only got around to having it published now. Sadly Mike has since resigned his position, but I do like to keep promises to friends - well at least attempt

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As you might tell from the title, I think I might just have my mojo, modelling mojo that is, back. I actually managed to put a few epiphanies I've had regarding the tunic and breeches of Alpine Miniatures' recent 35081 German Infantry Officer to paper, which is something I've been unable to do in recent weeks. And something I am extremely embarrassed about, and something which has caused me even

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Regular readers will have noted it has been some time since my last blog update, about 3 weeks ago with the DML Bison I review. So this blog update is really just a quick catch-up on what I have been up to, hence the title: "This and That...".Let's start with the personal front. The last few weeks have had their highs and lows. The low being the passing away of my paternal grandmother this past

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Manufacturer: Dragon Models LtdItem Code: 6259 Medium: Plastic InjectionReview Publication Date: April 28th 2009This was my first plastic injection mould vehicle review, and boy did I find this difficult. Despite being comfortable with figure subjects and reviews, I found writing this review quite challenging. It was almost losing my review writing virginity all over again. The sheer number of

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... because it looks unlikely anyone else will.I am not prone to (public) political rambling, but I feel compelled to as an uneducated thug stands ready to assume the South African throne - officially now, because let's face it, he took the crown last year after overthrowing Thabo and reaffirmed it earlier this year through his political meddling managed to make his corruption charges impossible

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Or is it? I came to the shock realisation earlier this week that it has been more than a few weeks since I last gave an update on the Tamiya M8 HMC, indeed the last update was the 24th of February 2009. I do apologise for this, but I do assure you that I have not been quietly plugging away at the project and not updating the SBS. No, unfortunately I have not been doing any work on it. So just

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Manufacturer: Allarmi! Item Code: 35035 Medium: Resin Sculptor: Nino Pizzichemi Review Publication Date: April 14th 2009The basic uniform worn by the Italian soldier from 1940 to 1943 saw only a few minor changes during this period. An ordinary soldier of 1943, be it rank and file or officer, would to most observers appear exactly the same as he had when Italy entered the war in June 1940.35035 –

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Manufacturer: Alpine Miniatures Item Code: 35078, 35079, 35080 Medium: Resin Sculptor: Taesung Harmms Box Artist: Calvin Tan Review Publication Date: April 10th 2009 The extremes of climate encountered by British troops in the Mediterranean and Middle East theatre of battle saw the use of a diverse mix of uniform items; wool Battledress and greatcoats were often worn in colder

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Manufacturer: Neograde Military Item Code: FG-0001 Medium: Resin Sculptor: Man-jin Kim Box Artist: Man-jin Kim Review Publication Date: March 22nd 2009 Reacting to the petitions of his Italian allies, time after time routed by far smaller British forces in North Africa, Hitler deployed a Wehrmacht expeditionary corps, which landed at Tripoli in February 1941. As the German army

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"Step 4 Fixing of Wheels" is the fourth and final chapter in the assembly of the lower hull of Tamiya's M8 Howitzer Motor Carriage. In truth "Fixing of Wheels" is somewhat of a misnomer as the chapter deals with more than merely attaching the bogey's (road wheel suspension) to the lower hull, but as seen in the below instructions also includes attaching the drive sprockets, idler wheels, engine

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Manufacturer: Alpine Miniatures Item Code: 35075, 35076, 35077 Medium: Resin Sculptor: Taesung Harmms Box Artist: Calvin Tan Review Publication Date: February 21st 2009 WWII German Panzer, or even Waffen-SS, officers are not a unique subject, but what sets these figures apart from the rest is the manner in which Taesung has combined the various elements of Panzer and winter

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"Step 3 Fixing of Drive Shaft" is one of the shorter steps in assembling Tamiya kit 35110 M8 Howitzer Motor Carriage. It is also one of the easier - provided you simply follow the instructions and not deviate slightly as I did. Be that as it may, even with my minor changes this remains an easy and short chapter. Above are the relevant Tamiya kit instructions. As indicated above this step

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Step 2 in building Tamiya’s M8 Howitzer Motor Carrier is titled “Drive Sprocket”, and deals with exactly that: the assembly of the track drive sprockets. In theory this is an easy step, with the modeller required to assemble two drive sprockets, each consisting of two parts. Unfortunately Tamiya got the track drive sprockets a bit wrong, so although this chapter is still fairly simple, it is not

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Following the publication of the last chapter (Step 1) I became aware of two mistakes I naively made during the construction of the road wheel bogeys and the idler wheel units. A good friend has, since my last post, lent me Tankograd's excellent M8 HMC Technical Manual. While I think they may be a bit too much (in terms of "rivet counting" and information overload) for beginners, I highly

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It has been brought to my attention on Armorama that my placement of the PE part on the M8 HMC's Idler Wheel Unit is incorrect. I will be correcting this and an errata will follow shortly.

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Step 1 of building Tamiya's M8 Howitzer Motor Carrier is the chapter slightly misnamed "Construction of Wheels". The reason I pedantically say it is misnamed is because firstly the (physical) wheels themselves do not require assembly, and secondly because this chapter actually deals with the assembly of the suspension and the idler wheel units (I actually do not know what the section attached

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Before we get into the actual building of this kit, I would like to take a further small deviation from the path. I would like to take a few moments to discuss my preparation phase, a phase I consider as important as the build itself, show you a few of the tools I will be using as well as my building environment. Preparing for the build As I mentioned above, I consider the preparation phase

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I have always liked the stubby look of the M8 Howitzer Motor Carriage (HMC). Well ever since a friend sent me the 1980's era Tamiya 1/35 scale kit of the vehicle. I must confess prior to that, I suppose mostly to my extremely limited vehicle knowledge, I had never heard of this self-propelled artillery piece. Even more so since my WWII focus is normally that of Germany. Looking for an easy

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  Manufacturer: La Meridiana Miniatures Item Code: AN54-21 Scale: 54mm Material: White Metal Sculptor: Pongsatorn Kanthaboon Review Publication Date: December 29th 2008 AN54-21 – “Garamante Warrior sec I AC” is a 54mm white metal figure from La Meridiana Miniatures’ “Rome’s Enemies” range of figures. Sculpted by historical miniature sculptorPongsatorn Kanthaboon, the box-art is

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Manufacturer: Alpine Miniatures Item Code: 35072, 35073, 35074 Medium: Resin Sculptor: Yukio Honma Box Artist: Artur Miniszewski Review Publication Date: November 30th 2008 In true Alpine Miniatures quality, this figure set exemplifies the individual approach to military dress by all ranks of all armies which was seen during the desert war. This is the first

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If you are a regular reader of this Blog you may recall back in May 2008 I mentioned "The Thing". You may also recall that at the time I was reluctant to broach the subject, and that I said I would reveal all soon. Well, that soon is now about 6 months later, and indeed about 3 months since "The Thing" took place. In actual fact "The Thing" will perhaps not be as exciting or intriguing as some

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(A forgotten update prior to the big move) Priming and undercoating Having split the figure into manageable sub-assemblies and cleaned them up, I always prime a figure. There are many different ways to prime a figure, and some folks prime, others don't. As with so much in this craft, it's a personal choice. One of the reasons I like to prime is that it helps to highlight where I may have

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(A forgotten update prior to the big move) Putting the paint before the assembly All to often we are asked by newcomers to figure painting "Should I assemble the figure, and then paint? Or visa versa?" And the answer is always a frustrating one: it depends. It really does depend. It depends on the skills of the painter, the complexity of the paint scheme, the pose of the figure, the

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  Manufacturer: Alpine Miniatures Item Code: 35066, 35067, 35068 Scale: 1/35 Material: Resin Sculptor: Taesung Harmms Review Publication Date: October 15th 2008 35068 – “WSS Panzer Crew Set 44-45” is set of two 1/35th scale resin figures sculpted by Yoshitaka Hirano (modellers may recognise the name as being that of the owner of the Yoshi range of products: he has

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Manufacturer: Compendium FilmsItem Code (ISBN Number): 978-1905573-69-1Media: DVD (seems to be an All Zones DVD)Presenter/Author: Rob HendenReview Publication Date: July 8th 2008This was the first DVD (and indeed piece of reference material) I have had to review, and probably one of the most difficult reviews I have had to write. It's not that the product is poor - in fact far from it. Despite

Rudi Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446406831290576014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955216613112571028.post-48854980948874127312008-06-23T21:56:00.007+10:002008-06-23T22:09:00.760+10:00

Well, this really is rather embarrasing. Yes, I really am still busy with this figure...Actually, in a previous post I jokingly commented on making monthly updates to this thread. Quite unintentionally that was a month ago. Anyways, here's the progress over the last month or so...I'm pretty much done with the groundwork. I'm not really too happy with the grass, as I think it needs more highlights

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Manufacturer: The Regimental S-4Item Code: Badges GSS-001 - GSS-019Scale: N/AMaterial: ResinSculptor: Nick MajerusReview Publication Date: June 17th 2008Have you ever completed a figure, vehicle or diorama depicting an action of a particular SS division and wanted to add just that little something extra to make your base stand out from the rest? How about wanting to add the divisional insignia

Rudi Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446406831290576014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955216613112571028.post-57435750701307063772008-05-13T15:00:00.001+10:002008-05-14T15:13:39.749+10:00

This is actually an update from a few weeks ago. I posted it on HF but somehow forgot to post it here. Face has now been finished off. Not 100% happy with it personally, but the missus likes it so I guess it'll do. Scarf has been finished off with a wash followed by a series of highlights followed by a glaze. Helmet's done.. don't ask me how, quite honestly I

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Preparation: Information Gathering   The first thing I do when starting any figure is to look for reviews of the topic. Now unfortunately it appears the only review of this figure is mine. In a way that's a pity, as I would have liked to have seen if the experiences of others were the same as mine. On the other hand, it's quite flattering. Next I'll look for painted versions and

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Against my better judgement but doing it for the sake of my HF peeps I have decided to participate in Historicus Forma's latest contest: The Pegaso Painting Contest 2008 (PPC2008). For more info, check out Historicus Forma - see the link in my sidebar.The figure I've selected is one I reviewed a few months back, Panzergrenadier ‘Hitlerjugend’ 1944 from the Platoon range of figures. Here's the

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Manufacturer: Ademola 22Item Code: 200 0019Scale: 200mmMaterial: MetalSculptor: Roman RuxReview Publication Date: May 11th 2008Elizabeth I (7 September 1533 – 24 March 1603) reigned as Queen of England and Queen of Ireland from 17 November 1558 until her death. Often referred to as The Virgin Queen, Elizabeth was the sixth and final monarch of the Tudor period. While certainly not without her own

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Time for what seems to be a monthly post. Apologies, things have really just been a bit crazy with trying to get things sorted for "The Thing". I'm not quite ready to discuss "The Thing", but I promise I will be spilling the beans soon. Probably towards the end of the month, but inevitably everyone will know soon anyways.Anyways, as the title says, "Great haul, and yet...".About 2 days ago I

Rudi Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446406831290576014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955216613112571028.post-15011217967548640892008-05-01T02:45:00.000+10:002008-12-03T08:55:07.870+11:00

Manufacturer: DraconiaItem Code: FAN-03Scale: 54mmMaterial: MetalSculptor: Phillip DamontReview Publication Date: April 30th, 2008Draconia is a relatively new figure company brought to us by Jose Jarque, who also brought us Ares Mythologic. The range of figures currently comprises of 30mm and 54mm fantasy figures. The subject of this review is the third of the four Lords of War: the 54mm “Lord of

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Manufacturer: Alpine MiniaturesItem Code: 35060, 35061, 35062Scale: 1/35Material: ResinSculptor: Taesung HarmmsReview Publication Date: April 23rd 2008In 1943, while stationed in an Italy under the administrative control of the SS, Leibstandarte-SS Adolf Hitler seized immense amounts of Italian camouflage clothing. The 1929 Italian pattern camouflage, or telo mimetico ("mimetic cloth"), later

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Manufacturer: Draconia Item Code: FAN-01Scale: 54mmMaterial: MetalSculptor: Phillip DamontReview Publication Date: April 8th 2008Draconia is a relatively new figure company brought to us by Jose Jarque, who also brought us Ares Mythologic. The range of figures currently comprises of 30mm and 54mm fantasy figures, the first of which (and the subject of this review) is the 54mm “Lord of War 1”, or

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As you might have noticed, possibly due largely to the fact that I have yet to actually make my first editorial on HF, I've not had much time for modelling these past few weeks. This is mostly due to getting the house ready for sale. That is now done and our house is on the market, but now my brother-in-law has arrived from the UK for a surprise visit. It’s been almost 4 years since we last saw

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Manufacturer: PlatoonItem Code: PT-030Scale: 1/35Material: ResinSculptor: Tony WilliamsReview Publication Date: March 16th 2008During 1943, a cadre from 1.SS-Panzergrenadier-Division Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler (LSSAH) provided the basis of 12.SS-Panzer-Division Hitlerjugend made up for the most part of 17 year old members of the Hitler Youth. Led by Eastern Front veterans from the 1.

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Manufacturer: Yedharo ModelsItem Code: Bu001Scale: 1/10Material: ResinSculptor: Fausto GutiérrezReview Publication Date: March 7th 2008The 2007 historical fantasy film adaptation of Frank Miller’s graphic novel 300, a fictionalized retelling of the Battle of Thermopylae, broke box office records, yet also managed to divide critics over its look and style. While some chastised it for placing a

Rudi Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446406831290576014noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955216613112571028.post-74957404109856875532008-02-20T22:43:00.007+11:002008-05-12T19:49:20.764+10:00

I must apologise for the the lack of posting these last few weeks. I'm sure you can all relate to my situation...After the period of the last posting, the missus decided that now is as good a time as any to paint the house - IN & OUT! So, as small as my house may be, I have spent the last 3-4 weeks painting. Not figures - walls! Not with model paint - with PVAs! Not with sable hair brushes - with

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Manufacturer: Alpine MiniaturesItem Code: 35057, 35058, 35059Scale: 1/35Material: ResinSculptor: Taesung HarmmsReview Publication Date: February 8th 2008In spite of the vast fatalities, Kharkov was a timely victory for Germany, gained in no small part through the efforts of 1st SS-Panzer Division Leibstandarte-SS Adolf Hitler. In every other theatre on every other front the German armies were in

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The medieval Persian Sufi poet Saadi (1184 - 1291) said it best: "Whatever is produced in haste goes hastily to waste." This was certainly true when it came to attempting to paint the Sertorian Legionary for The Missus in a single day. But let me start at the beginning - or rather just after my last post. Provided you read my previous post, you will know that I decided late in the day to paint a

Rudi Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446406831290576014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955216613112571028.post-18503007728914732062008-01-16T07:56:00.002+11:002010-06-21T12:15:55.462+10:00

At the last minute this past weekend, in true "Rudi fashion", I decided that I would paint a figure especially for The Missus' birthday. So what's the big deal you say? The big deal is simply that her birthday is on Monday 21 January, and I normally take weeks - okay, okay, months - to finish a single figure. So for me this is a real case of speed modelling. That said, if I finish it: cool. If

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So you'll notice I've entitled this post "Validating one's work", so you should be warned that this is just a little rant. So this is how the story goes...On Saturday evening I published my review of Alpine's 1/35 scale "WW2 German Officer Set". Now what many don't realise is that it takes time to put a fairly decent, or even a fairly mediocre, product review. I worked on the review on and off

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Manufacturer: PlatoonItem Code: PT-029Scale: 1/35Material: ResinSculptor: Yoshitaka HiranoReview Publication Date: January 8th 2008Germany’s distinctive Panzerbekleidung is normally associated with the Panzer division’s tank crews, or with the SS. Furthermore, it is easy to forget that this service dress was not only issued in black or camouflage patterns. It was also issued to other branches

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Manufacturer: Alpine MiniaturesItem Code: 35054, 35055, 35056Scale: 1/35Material: ResinSculptor: Taesung HarmmsReview Publication Date: January 4th 2008Initially issued to motorcyclists and military police, from 1944 the rubberised motorcyclist greatcoat was privately acquired by many officers and senior NCOs in the frontline. This recent release by Alpine Miniatures is an excellent example of

Rudi Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446406831290576014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955216613112571028.post-78271164927437946582008-01-04T06:48:00.000+11:002008-05-12T19:54:21.518+10:00

Sheesh, what a day! Ever have one of those days when you were incredibly busy but feel like you accomplished nothing? Well, I have those a lot, and today was definitely one of those.I started the day by forgetting to copy the Alpine pictures I resized last night from my laptop to my memory stick - so that's kinda delayed the publication of the review for a day or so.The day at work started off

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Happy New Year!! May 2008 bring you fair winds and calm seas.So... 2007 is done... Hmmm, all those unfinished projects... oh well, no use groaning over what's done - or this case what's not done.I've set myself the personal goal of completing all those old projects by June (that's 2008 in case anyone asks ;-) ). Reason? You'll find out later in the year ;-)I managed to put in some more work on

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Manufacturer: El Viejo Dragón MiniaturasItem Code: CG131Scale: 54mmMaterial: MetalSculptor: JR ArredondoReview Publication Date: December 4th 2007El Viejo Dragón Miniaturas’ CG131 ‘Carthaginian Infantryman, Hannibal’s Army’ is a 54mm white metal figure sculpted by JR Arredondo. The figure is briefly described by the historical reference accompanying the kit as being a soldier from Hannibal’s army

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Manufacturer: Alpine MiniaturesItem Code: 35051, 35052, 35053Scale: 1/35Material: ResinSculptor: Taesung HarmmsReview Publication Date: September 7th 2007The one piece coverall was part of the Army clothing inventory throughout the war. Initially issued only to mechanics and armor crews, the comfortable and economical garment was later used by truck drivers, signal corps linemen, and also for

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Manufacturer: Seil ModelsItem Code: SH54046Scale: 54mmMaterial: MetalSculptor: Yury SerevryakovReview Publication Date: August 27th 2007Seil Models’ SH54046 ‘Scottish Highlander, 17th Century AD’ is a 54mm white metal figure sculpted by Yury Serevryakov, with the box-art by Wang Yue Fang. The figure stands proudly in a stereotypical Highlander pose, perhaps surveying a battlefield or enemy.Review

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Manufacturer: Custom DioramicsItem Code: CD 6133Scale: 1/35Material: ResinSculptor: Ben JakobsenReview Publication Date: August 16th 2007CD 6133 ‘Field Approach #2 (with Cut-Stone Culvert)‘ is a 1/35th scale resin vignette base marketed under the Custom Dioramics brand of The VLS Corporation. The patterns were designed by Ben Jakobsen with the box-art done by Bob Letterman. The base represents a

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Manufacturer: El Viejo Dragón MiniaturasItem Code: CG130Scale: 54mmMaterial: MetalSculptor: JR ArredondoReview Publication Date: August 13th 2007El Viejo Dragón Miniaturas’ CG130 ‘Roman Legionary, Sertorian Army, North Hispania, 74BC’ is a 54mm white metal figure sculpted by JR Arredondo. The figure, representing a Republican Roman legionary with some Iberian influences, assumes a classical

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Manufacturer: Custom DioramicsItem Code: CD 6132Scale: 1/35Material: ResinSculptor: Ben JakobsenReview Publication Date: August 8th 2007CD 6132 ‘Field Approach #1 (with Stone Culvert)‘ is a 1/35th scale resin vignette base marketed under the Custom Dioramics brand of The VLS Corporation. The patterns were designed by Ben Jakobsen with the box-art done by Bob Letterman.The base represents a dirt

Rudi Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17446406831290576014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1955216613112571028.post-15662751313703088142008-01-02T00:45:00.000+11:002008-12-03T09:04:33.182+11:00

Manufacturer: El Viejo Dragón MiniaturasItem Code: CG129Scale: 54mmMaterial: MetalSculptor: JR ArredondoReview Publication Date: July 3rd 2007El Viejo Dragón Miniaturas’ CG129 ‘Roman Tribune, Lake Trasimene, 217BC’ is a 54mm white metal figure sculpted by JR Arredondo. The figure stands wounded and bleeding, poised to make his final defence on the banks of Lake Trasimene.My review on Historicus

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Manufacturer: El Viejo Dragón Miniaturas Item Code: CG128Scale: 54mmMaterial: MetalSculptor: JR ArredondoReview Publication Date: June 19th 2007 El Viejo Dragón Miniaturas’ CG128 ‘Celtic horn-player, Northern Italy, IVth Century BC’ is a 54mm white metal figure sculpted by JR Arredondo. The figure is featured climbing a hill or mountain, possibly the Alps on the advance to sack Rome, carrying a

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Manufacturer: Custom Dioramics Item Code: CD 4050Scale: 1/35Material: ResinSculptor: Gordon StronachReview Publication Date: June 9th 2007 CD 4050 – “Pacific Island Girl” is a 1/35th scale resin figure sculpted by Gordon Stronach and marketed under the Custom Dioramics brand of The VLS Corporation.The figure is portrayed as a topless Pacific Island girl, of a slightly shorter stature, strolling

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Manufacturer: Alpine MiniaturesItem Code: 35048, 35049, 35050Scale: 1/35Material: ResinSculptor: Taesung HarmmsReview Publication Date: June 2nd 2007The RAC’s “Oversuit, Tank Crews”, or “Pixie suit”, is perhaps one of the British Army’s most distinctive items of clothing. This recent release by Alpine Miniatures is an excellent example of not only how this garment was worn, but the bulkiness of

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Manufacturer: Dragon ModelsItem Code: DR6368Scale: 1/35Material: Injection PlasticReview Publication Date: April 26th 2007DR6368 – “2cm Flak Crew with Sd.Ah.51” is a set of four 1/35th scale injection plastic figures. The set is described by vendors as being “four highly detailed figures in action poses, clad in typical Luftwaffe uniforms”. Released in February 2007, the box-art is by Ron Volstad

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Manufacturer: Alpine MiniaturesItem Code: 35045, 35046, 35047Scale: 1/35Material: ResinSculptor: Taesung HarmmsReview Publication Date: March 26th 2007 Waffen-SS tank troops were distinctive in making extensive use of leather clothing; a large amount of which was surplus navy engine room crew clothing. This release by Alpine Miniatures is an excellent example of how the garments were worn.35047 –

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Manufacturer: PlatoonItem Code: PT-028Scale: 1/35Material: ResinSculptor: Yoshitaka HiranoReview Publication Date: March 6th 2007PT-028 – “Unterfeldwebell with dog, 1942-43” is a 1/35th scale resin figure sculpted by Yoshitaka Hirano. The figure is very simply portrayed in a casual stance holding a scrap of food for his begging dog. Released in June 2006, the box-art is painted by Luca

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Manufacturer: Infinity ShapeItem Code: ISUV-005Scale: 54mmMaterial: MetalSculptor: Ho SeoReview Publication Date: March 1st 2007ISUV-005 “Cuirassiers, 1807” is a 54mm scale white metal figure sculpted by Ho Seo. The figure is dismounted with sabre drawn, and other equipment discarded, pointing at the unseen enemy position. The time period places him during the period of the Napoleonic Wars

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Manufacturer: Trifon MiniaturesScale: 150mmMaterial: Resin & MetalSculptor: Guillermo CentenoReview Publication Date: January 1st 2007TNT Lethal! was one of the first releases by Argentine company Trifon Miniatures. The 150mm figure, sculpted by Guillermo Centeno, represents the character Trinity from the 1999 movie The Matrix, as portrayed by actress Carrie-Anne Moss.My review on Historicus

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Manufacturer: Viriatus Military Miniature Figures Item Code: 54G008Scale: 54mmMaterial: MetalSculptor: Vitor Ribeiro de AlmeidaReview Publication Date: Viriatus Military Miniature Figures item number 54G008 represents a Portuguese Paratrooper of Battalion BCP12, CCP121 Company with a war dog. Sculpted by Vitor Ribeiro de Almeida, the pair is portrayed in Bolama, during the preparation of

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Manufacturer: PlatoonItem Code: PT-027Scale: 1/35Material: ResinSculptor: Tony WilliamsReview Publication Date: October 3rd 2006PT-027 – “German Heer, 1943-45” is a 1/35th scale resin figure sculpted by Tony Williams. The figure is very simply portrayed casually leaning against a pole (not included), although this could really be anything, with hands sunk deeply in his trouser pockets. Released

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Manufacturer: Infinity ShapeItem Code: ISUV-002Scale: 54mmMaterial: MetalSculptor: Ho SeoReview Publication Date:ISUV-002 “Alexander” is a 54mm scale white metal figure sculpted by Ho Seo. The figure depicts the character of Alexander the Great as portrayed by Colin Farrell in Oliver Stone’s 2004 movie “Alexander”.Review on Historicus Forma

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Manufacturer: PlatoonItem Code: PT-026Scale: 1/35Material: ResinSculptor: Yoshitaka HiranoReview Publication Date:PT-026 – “SS Tank Crew, 1944” is a 1/35th scale resin figure sculpted by Yoshitaka Hirano. The figure is very simply portrayed in a casual stance with hands in pockets. Released in April 2006, the box-art is painted by Luca Cardoselli.Review on Historicus Forma

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Manufacturer: PlatoonItem Code: PT-025Scale: 1/35Material: ResinSculptor: Kwangyeol LeeReview Publication Date:PT-025 – “Soviet Tank Officer, 1940-42” is a 1/35th scale resin figure sculpted by Kwangyeol Lee. The figure, wearing winter gear, is portrayed in a casual stance with clipboard or map in hand, perhaps issuing orders at a field briefing. Released in April 2006, the box-art is painted by

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Manufacturer: PlatoonItem Code: PT-023Scale: 1/35Material: ResinSculptor: Tony WilliamsReview Publication Date: PT-023 – “German Grenadier, Germany 1944-45” (or, as per the Pegaso Model website, “SS Grenadier with Panzerfaust, 1944-45” ) is a 1/35th scale resin figure sculpted by Tony Williams. The figure is portrayed kneeling on one knee clutching a Panzerfaust anti-tank grenade launcher,

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Manufacturer: PlatoonItem Code: PT-024Scale: 1/35Material: ResinSculptor: Yoshitaka HiranoReview Publication Date: PT-024 – “Motorradfahrerkuriere, 1942-45”, or Motorcycle Courier, 1942-45 is a 1/35th scale resin figure sculpted by Yoshitaka Hirano. The figure is portrayed studying a map, dispatch, or perhaps orders. The box-art is painted by Luca Cardoselli.Review on Historicus Forma

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Manufacturer: Seil ModelsItem Code: SH54007Scale: 54mmMaterial: MetalSculptor: Tomas CastanoReview Publication Date:The US-Mexican War has got to be one of the USA’s most ignored campaigns from a modeling point of view. When searching several online modeling stores, I think I came across perhaps three or four 54mm figures commemorating this war. One of these figures was this one: the Seil Models

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Hello, welcome to my blog.As you can see from my profile, my name is Rudi, and I am a scale modeller.This blog is pretty much dedicated to my hobby, although I'm sure the odd other thing will creap in time to time. Now admittedly I'm not that good at keeping these sorts of things going (if there was one kid that would ever let his Tamagotchi die it would be me) so please don't expect updates too

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