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
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Thanks for looking in
Happy benchtime
Nap
