"Big Red One", !st Inf Div Officer - LB Miniatures Review

[Guy]

LBM-B01
LB Miniatures
"Big Red One" - 1st Infantry Division Officer, WWII
1/10th scale resin
Sculpted by Laurent Borget

LB Miniatures released their first bust last month of a 1st Infantry Division Officer of the "Big Red One" of WWII. Sculpted by long time planetfigure member, Laurent Borget. This kit is cast in a light yellow resin and consists of 6 resin parts.

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[Guy]

Arriving from France in a sturdy brown cardboard box with all parts wrapped in bubble-wrap. After unwrapping the bubble-wrap we found all parts sealed inside a zip-lok bag to insure against loss during shipping. The bottom photo shows all the parts removed from the bag for inspection prior to being photographed.

Above you see various views of the separately cast head which you will see later fits perfectly down inside the neck cavity of the bust.

Above you see the four sides of the helmet which is beautifully cast with the texture on the outside and straps folded up over the rim of the helmet.

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[Guy]

Above you see multiple views of the bust torso of the figure with the excellent sculpting Laurent is famous for. In the above photo you can clearly see the "Big Red One" Division patch on the left shoulder.

Above you see the separate cast head dry-fitted down into the neck cavity which becomes a perfect fit.

* For photographic purposes and the detail better seen the bust and head have been tilted back from the end position when finished.

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[Guy]

Above you see the front and back of the separate cast strap.

Above you see the front and back of the rear pouch which has a locattor peg that will correspond to the hole on the back of the bust for proper location and fitment.

Additional Photographs of the assembled kit
from LB Miniatures

Conclusion:
An excellent cast and engineered bust from one of the foremost sculptors in Europe. Very minimal clean-up needed prior to painting. One of the best WWII busts I have seen. Highly recommended.

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[tonydawe]

Great review Guy, thanks. That's a very impressive bust. Could almost be a Young Minitaures bust - and that's the highest praise I can offer.

 

[Guy]

Thanks Tony. Laurent has done some work for Young in the past.

 

[Rob Brown]

that is a great looking bust. thanks for the review

 

[stu]

Fantastic review Guy on an excellent bust.

My compliments laurent on a superb piece of sculpting and engineering.

Superb

Stuart

 

[Michael Tse]

Great review Guy, thanks. That's a very impressive bust. Could almost be a Young Minitaures bust - and that's the highest praise I can offer.

In fact I did presume wrongly that it were gonna be released by Young, given the sculptor's previous works for Young and all. The casting here turns out to be just as flawless.

On the other hand, it can be noticed that Young Miniature's WWII bust series is diverting consciously from its dominant style and presentation, offering an enhanced variety going forward. Of course, the latest release, a Young's creation, in fact sees a return to signiture Young, from head sculpt to fabric treatment.

 

[rheath]

Many thanks for the preview as always Guy, I like this piece very much and a
must get in the near future. Great sculpting ideed.

 

[Ernest]

Really like it!!

 

[jasmils]

Nice bust

Very nice bust indeed!!! I think I will order this one.
I also have the Mirage 200mm US Officer 116 RGT figure and I was thinking of doing a decal for the Gas Mask bag on it. I know it is heresy to put a decal on a figure, but to be honest, I could not be bothered painting it. Any good photos or drawings for the markings? I have tried Google and found a few but they seem to differ.

Cheers Jason