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Roberto Chaudon Viking Bust

Discussion in 'Reviews , Video Reviews and Open Book' started by Tommi, Feb 25, 2010.

  1. Tommi A Fixture

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    Roberto Chaudon 1:8th scale resin Viking Bust
    I have just received this latest release from Roberto Chaudon for review here on PF.


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    All parts are supplied in a plastic zip bag with a colour photo insert.


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    The kit is made up of fifteen resin parts. Close inspection of the parts show good quality casting and high level of detail. No evidence of any mould lines on any of the parts and only a few small mould blocks to remove from some parts.


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    Here we can see both back and front views of the bust. The front view shows excellent detail that has been sculpted into the various features of the tunic and fur. The back shows the location position of the shield and also the position holes in the hair that attach the tassels that hang from the helmet, the groove is also visible for locating the axe.


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    A close up side view shows us the exceptional Viking pattern that has been sculpted into the helmet, another close up of the face shows the high quality of sculpting that has been worked into the face of the bust.


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    Two options face guard options are included to attach to the helmet, full face guard or nasal guard.


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    The axe shows the same level of Viking engraving that is on the helmet.


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    Continued in next post............................
    red tom, TWOMOONS, Centaur and 2 others like this.
  2. Tommi A Fixture

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    The axe locates nicely in the groove

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    Front and rear views of the shield

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    The shield keys in perfectly on the back of the bust, here we can see the locating points.

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    With the shield and axe attached it really starts to look a very nice piece.

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    The tassels and hair braids need to be removed from the mould spru. Only the ends need cleaning up once removed.

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    Conclusion:


    Another very nice Viking Bust to hit the market. Quality of casting is good with a high level of detail. Very minimal cleanup of some parts. I am sure we will se many of these at the various shows in the coming months. Highly Recommended.

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    Further Reference:


    Robert Chaudon Blog: http://robertochaudonblog.blogspot.com/

    Availability:

    UK: El Greco Miniatures: http://www.elgrecominiatures.co.uk/
    Order code: RC-BU08
    Price: £33
    Credit Cards and Paypal accepted.

    Cheers
    Tommi
  3. housecarl Moderator

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    Thanks for the review Tommi. There's a bit of a run on Vikings at the moment, spoilt for choice.
    Carl.
  4. Tommi A Fixture

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    Yep sure is Carl but they are all good. There will be a couple of others coming onto the market place in the next few weeks.

    Cheers
    Tommi
  5. ubbi Active Member

    Country:
    Italy
    Wow.. a real beauty !!

    stefano
  6. davidmitchell A Fixture

    Country:
    Scotland
    Great reveiw Tommi, lots of fantastic Viking busts hard to pick which one.



    Cheers David
  7. Tecumsea PlanetFigure Supporter

    Country:
    England
    Picked mine up from El Greco at the weekend-this is a great sculpt and clean casting-highly recommended.

    Keith
  8. Sergey Savenkov A Fixture

    Country:
    Italy
    Excellent bust done Roberto!
    Thanks for the review, Tommi!
    Sergey Savenkov
  9. megroot A Fixture

    Country:
    Netherlands
    Great revieuw Tommi.
    But allready made my choice for another Viking bust.

    Marc
  10. maerlandt New Member

    Country:
    Belgium
    excellent figure ,nice details.(y)
  11. Zetork Member

    Country:
    Mexico
    Thanks to all guys, this is motivating for me to keep on sculpting historical as fantasy themes for my mark too!!

    Best Regards

    Roberto
  12. flart1943 Active Member

    Country:
    England
    I am working on mine right now, great sculp, great bust.
    Pete
  13. Theodoros A Fixture

    Country:
    Greece
    Finest detail ! The bust looks great.

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