Hi everyone

What betteer way to spend a afternoon than to be able to share piece that have been put onto a kickstarter from Dolman Miniatures
Here's the Kickstarter link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dolman-miniatures/ww1-characters?ref=android_project_share

There are several pieces that will be available in various scales including both 1/10th and 1/12th and head options via the kickstarter, I will be looking at the bust version ofa subject who is possibly the most well known and most famous french aviator in WW1

GEORGES GUYNEMER

Lets have some references that Eduardo from Dolman used in the research of this piece and I will add some from me as well later

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Nap

Time for some books

The actual Spad plane he flew

Great site not only for Guynemer but other pilots http://www.cieldegloire.com/004_guynemer_g.php

The insignia is of course the famous Flying Stork the "Escardrille des Cigognes , current squadrons carry on the name with pride

Details of the release:

Title: WW1 French Pilot Georges Guynemer

Ref : N/A

Scale: 1/10th

No of Pieces: 2 ( extra head on my copy )

Material: Lt Gray Resin

Sculpting: 3D

Casting: In house

Box Art: N/A on review

My copy was cast pre kickstarter but the details will be exactly the same , 2 scales available in the bust version 1/10th and 1/12th with full figure version also available

By supporting the kickstarter you will get the opportunity to get additional items

My copy was received in the same clear flip over container with pieces in bags and surrounded by bubble wrap

The parts consisted of torso and 2 heads , no base is included

Prep

With only a couple of piece this wasn't going to be too much to think about and consisted of:

• Remopve excess resin and cast line from underneath torso
• Slight sanding around the lower edges
• Drill hole to fit a base post into place
• Sand away casting line at rear of kepi , the same applys to just the head version
• Fit head

That's it ...very little..a good start

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Nap

Lets fly with the resin

Torso

Now you might have a idea I rather like working with medals ....well your right ...and I am glad to say I am not unhappy on this release

Georges wears a chest full of awards but I hasten to add there are some missing as the sculpt has been inspired by the main header picture

Our subject wears the uniform in that picture , the high collar is depicted with good edging and sharp wings on each side

The epaulettes are well undercut and sharply defined with the buttons being well shaped

The uniform edges are very good not only down the centre but also around the pockets , the flaps are lifted slightly at the edging ...a nice touch

Across the right shoulder is a cross belt again as seen in the reference, the sculpting is really good with clean edges , the right epaulette is slightly proud with the belt going under it , the end of the belt is shaped at is lifted slightly where it would have been put on , buckle details are good above as well

Folds and creases present no issue

On the right arm are service chevrons with the aviation service armband on the left with the winged propeller in all its glory

The cords are hanging and sitting well onto the chest , running up to the left shoulder and under the epaulette ...no problems with the casting on any of the cords , at the rear and leading to the lower left is the braided part ....very well done

The medals .....all clearly identifiable and very cleanly done , the casting quality has paid off well , on the review item there was tiny part of a sword missing on a medal..but easy enough to sift with putty , the ribbons are cut correctly and again well cast ...all of which means painting will be a lot easier

Above the medals we see the squadron stork badge again easily seen and easy enough to paint

On the left side above the pocket is the pilots badge ...another good detail well done












Head(s)

I was sent 2 heads so have the choice which to use , one with kepi , the other bareheaded as in the main reference

Firstly has the very young look of the subject been captured ...certainly has in my opinion when looking at both , the work on the facial features is very god indeed nice work on the ears , eyes are a good clean shape, mouth is tightly closed again close to the reference, the work on the hair is of a well kept and smart man , surface work on the textures is not overdone

Looking at the kepi first its good to see although there was a casting line at the back this was easily dealt with and no casting line went through the intricate details around the edging

The peak could have been damaged in transit but wasn't due to the good packing , its the right shape and scale thickness , the strap above not over scaled either ...this is what we should expect with 3D sculpting

Looking at the cording on the top ...spot on both with the central design and around the edge

The other head is the same but no kepi ...and shows off the hair well

The choice is yours ...me being me I will use the kepi

Fit to the neck area is easy and he looks to his left ( there is a cutout on the collar to allow for this )










So there you have it , its been an interesting piece to look at with a lot of researching into not only the subject but learning lots about these very brave men

Final Thoughts

Of course I am going to say I really like this , its a good release and one that will look great painted up , details are really sharply cast and with no major prep issues to do ...what are you waiting for ...have a look at the kickstarter and see whats happening

Purchasing this from Dolman was easy and shipping was fast and with good communication as well

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Dolmans website is : www.dolmanminiatures.com

They also have a social media page of course

and also a member of Planet Figure

https://www.planetfigure.com/members/eduardo-sanchez-barbero.7541/

Thanks for looking in

Happy benchtime

Nap

Very true Phil , a careful paint on those eyes

Thanks for looking

Nap

Thank you Steve appreciate your comment ...it's a well sculpted and detailed piece

Nap