YH1833
Title : GLADIATORS(II) 1st Century A.D
Size : 1/10 Scale Bust
Material : Resin
Weight : 160g
Pieces : 6
Master & Painted by Young B Song

Young Miniatures Web-site

http://www.young-miniatures.com/English/News-English.htm

nice but its very similar to their first gladiator release no ?

Not totally sure about this one. It is nicely done but does not have the usual oomph

not sure either about this,although i like the armour

Brian

Yawn.... surely there are other untapped subjects for such a talented sculptor. Coupled with the most recent uninspiring offerings from Andrea, these are truly the dog days of summer.

Great bust but take spartan body and LRDG head had some details and you ve Got it
Just a little joke
Regards
Laurent

Exactly what I am about to say

yes.. and it's also the same head of Hastings norman knight

He must be from the House of Batiatus. They are the only Romans I've ever seen smiling in the arena

Yawn

Jeez, you guys are as hard and ruthless as the crowds in the Roman arena.

OK so maybe the Gladiator bust has been done better and perhaps the face and body do bear a strong resemblance to some of Young's other busts, but that's his style. Young's sculpting style is distinctive, which means you can spot one of his busts as easily as you can spot one of Carl Reid's.

Perhaps this bust wont be remembered as one of his all-time classics, but for every failure he usually comes back with a great success.

I can't wait to see what he brings out next - should be a beauty.

I think I like it. Maybe the face expression is not the best for a warrior who fights for his life any time he goes to the arena. He is definitely a hollywood style gladiator. I try to explain his face expression to myself and maybe he just spotted his women on the stands? For sure it is not a smile after winning the battle.
On my shelf it will sit with a face covered. Still a big plus for choosing a subject to YM.

Where have I seen that face before?????? Could it be that this is a range of "Highlander" busts depicting Connor MacLeod's journey through history...."There can be only one".