Ares Mythologic Miniatures



Vercingetorix
54T50
54mm white metal
6 parts
sculpted by Eduard Perez
painted by Jose Jarque

I received 2 figures from Jose Jarque and decided to do a review for each figure. The first is an outstanding figure of Vercingetorix, in 54mm. This is the first I have experienced an Ares Mythologic figure and I am really pleased at the quality in both sculpting design and casting. I had to really hunt for the seam lines and on some of the parts……there were none to be seen. The few I did find were so small that they cleaned up with a couple of strokes of a sanding board.



The kit is comprised of 6 parts including a white metal base for mounting. The kit was well packed with all parts in a separate sealed envelope and sandwiched between a thick piece of foam.



Having done several Vercingetorix in the past I was blown away by the sculpting and casting of this figure. The detail of the hair and face combined with the detail of the chest armor makes this version really stand out above all previous figures of Vercingetorix.



The pose is casual and as you can see here the figure is balanced on the left leg with the drapery of the cloak also touching the ground.



The draping of the cloak and being tucked into the belt is done realistically and the folds of the cloak are outstanding and beg to be painted.



The above photo shows the back and armor exposed as the cloak is pulled to one side.



The close-up of the head shows the clear defination of the nose and eye detail as well as the individual hair strands.



An exceptional figure produced by Jose Jarque and Ares Mythologic Miniatures and you can be sure that I will have more figures in my stash from this company in the years to come.

Hey Guy, this looks like a well sculpted and researched figure, a definite must have.
Thank you for the wonderful review.

Cheers
Roc.

I flipped when I first saw this figure in one of the show galleries, and knew it was going to be a commercial figure. I buy very few figures and this would be one I'd buy. The anatomy and drapery of the clothing and cape are top shelf.~Gary

You know, I have to agree with Gary, good anatomy and sculpting go a long way for me in liking or disliking a figure. But what really does it for me is "character", and this guy has it in spades! I love the casual pose and that big "stache". Can't wait to see this one come together!

Jay H.
OKC

Looks like its based on a large scale sculpture...

http://www.cueni.ch/images/museum/alesiaxl.jpg

http://www.geocities.com/gallicmercenary/vercingetorix.jpg

http://gite298.ifrance.com/images/vercingetorix_021.jpg

http://www.alesia.dk/vercingetorix.jpg

Cool looking "miniature" rendition.

thks
joe

Thanks for the photo Gary and thanks Joe for the links

Hi
Is there a U.K. distributer for this company

This looks a great kit .. and one I seem to have missed

Good to see the out of the box review
really shows how terrific the sculpting is

Frank

Hello Guy,

On the 26 off november several members of our club and myself are going to Sevre (near Paris) to visit the show and contest.
If i find the figure there i'll buy it. As you said it screems for paint.

Marc

Frank
There are currently no UK distributors for Ares Mythologic although I do know that Jose is trying to find someone to stock the figures. If anyone has any suggestions then I am sure Jose would like to hear from them.

I'm currently waiting on the Thracian figure but I can certainly attest to the quality of the Vercingetorix figure. The Ares site is well worth a visit and there are some very interesting figures available.

Leon

I knew it was based ona piece of sculpture. What a better guide to use for creating an instant classic.~Gary

Hi Leon

Thanks for the reply and welcome to the planet
will go to the site .. and order one from there

Frank

I had no problems getting the figures right from Ares. They arrived quickly and without incident.

Thanks for that Guy

Frank