Review New from Model Victoria - " Fear "

[Nap]

Hi everyone

Following on from the initial release from Model Victoria
here's that review:
https://www.planetfigure.com/threads/austro-hungarian-soldier-from-model-victoria.511364/

They are staying with the Austro Hungarian WW1 theme but in a different way , depicting the horror of war ....

...a young soldier scared at either what's he's seen or had to do in the name of his country

..... perhaps he's waiting to go over the top or in a enemy trench having no idea what's around the next turning

.....Or maybe in the middle of a bombardment despairing and desperate to find shelter

proudly presents

MODEL VICTORIA who are based in Italy and are more known for the smaller scales 1/35th but decided to release some busts

This being the 2nd I will share with you

Details of the release:

Title: "FEAR" - Austro-Hungarian Gebirgsshützen 1917-1918

Reference: MVB02

Scale: 1/10th

Material: Medium gray resin

Number of Pieces: 15 which includes 1 extra chin strap and 2 extra small parts

Sculptor: ROBERTO VESCOVI ( 3D Sculpt )

Casting: In House by Model Victoria

Box Art: LUCA VERGERIO from Ma' Blatts's Miniature Painting Service

The review item was received in a padded envelope

The contents were well surrounded in a more than adequate box by recycled shredded material



Contents were packed into 5 resealable bags

Contents consist of torso , head , 2 arms , helmet ,gas mask container , TWO chin straps ( 1 spare ..nice touch from MV) , Lower part of rifle, upperpart of rifle , rifle sling , 4 tiny pieces ( 1 being a cocking handle end , the other being the ventilation disc for helmet top , plus a spare of each ) No separate base is included

Note: Insert included is the same is in MVO1

PREP ....

Torso...Fine casting line to sand away
Head...Nothing ..fits spot on
Arms...Tiny bit of filler at fit point
Helmet...Casting block/ line to remove
Rifle...Remove casting blocks and fit top section ..I suggest you pin
Rifle strap...Remove from former and fit
Helmet Strap...As previous
Gas Mask Container...As previous
2 small parts ...As previous

General Comments:

A very clean casting , well engineered , almost faultless fit but do take your time fitting straps , the mask container has them cast on to join to straps on torso , fit the 2 small parts asp ! ( Note MV will be adding a note as to the locations of these items in future purchases )

There is also a Life Colour Paint Set available for purchase from MV which the insert refers to ..



Here's some references for you

Some great books as well







I recommend these books to get a soldiers view of the war and effect and fear it causes



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Lets walk round the resin

Torso

Resin is very well cast with good natural folds and definition , particularly noticeable on the sharpness of the distinctive pocket style , the shoulder has epaulettes again with good edging , they are slightly raised with well shown button on each.

Above the left pocket a medal is there ....see my reference above

The collar has very clear ranking and behind this a eidelviess , behind that is the formation strip , this came in various colours depending on the unit , the collar has a good undercut and edging is very clearly done all around

Under the collar is a undershirt with the top button showing

The neck location is spot on with a cutout which matches the post on the actual head

The torso is cut at the arm edges again with a well formed cutout ready to take the relevant arm

Across the body both front and back is the gas mask strap, well edged ready to take the actual straps on container

Across the back we continue to see the folds well 3D sculpted , not overdone

Underneath a shaped piece of resin to fit onto base , angled correctly to sit level







Head

This is the whole point of the release , needed to show fear and being scared..does it ? ......

Absolutely imo ......mouth open , teeth showing , the eyes are wide open in terror , good definition on all areas , good nostril shaping, ears as well ...this will be a pleasure to paint up

On the top a sharply done lug to fit the helmet into place , on the underside another that falls into place in the neck area ........both very well done







Arms[B/]

Both are very neatly cut at shoulders the lugs fit spot on and minimal ....if any filler is needed , both are angled to meet the weapon/hands bringing it close to the torso

Folds and creases on both are really good again , I would like to highlight the the cuff area , button and the shirt cuffs are well done , matched by the sharp casting , in the centre of the cuff a cutout to fit hand into with ease





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The remaining resin .....

Weapon/Sling

The rifle consists of 2 parts , the muzzle end initially separate will need fitting after removing the casting blocks , I would suggest pinning
Not to everyone's choice probably a casting decision as a full weapon will not fit into box ( 2 parts avoid damage) perhaps if a full rifle cast is possible then perhaps mount on a cardboard backing and angle in box

The end of the cocking handle will need adding ( supplied in box ) ...a very delicate cate and tiny piece ..be careful of that carpet monster !

The weapon is very well detailed , the upper strap being held in the hands close to the weapon , the buckle is well shown and a good casting here and on the actual working parts

The hands are again a really good area , gripping the weapon tightly , the veins standing out with the tension , good finger/nail detailing

Fit into the arm cuffs presents no problems

You will also need fit the back part of the sling , there is a cutout on the underside of the stock ....fitting again no issue

Take care removing the rear sling from the former

Gas Mask container

On a strong former so take care with the removal, the straps are cast onto the piece , angled to fit accurately to the strap ends on the torso ...a tiny bit of filler might be required

The container is well done , accurate with the retaining clips



Helmet/Strap

The helmet is a really good shape as original , clean edging ....retaining studs at sides , on top 4 tiny ventilation holes ( you will need to fit the top piece ...see below )

Careful removing the resin excess on top , fine sanding will deal with the feint line

On the underside a cutout to fit the head into .....after painting of course !

The strap ...again well cast and in a former ...careful taking it off ....a nice touch is the inclusion of a spare ....just in case !





Final 2 parts

Again 2 sets are provided ...good idea as these are small and easily lost if not careful

The left one is the end of the cocking handle the other fits in the centre of helmet above the 4 ventilation holes




Final Thoughts

A good second release from MODEL VICTORIA , casting is sharp , well produced and nice to see another Austro Hungarian subject

A great piece to get OSL effects or even as a mud covered subject



Lets hope there will be another on the way from them

Thanks to Model Victoria for the review piece and to you all for looking in

RECOMMENDED

To order this please contact via these details

Website: www.modelvictoria.it

Email: [email protected]


Finally to end this review which I hope you enjoyed ...we have pics from the social media page of a built up version

And views of the actual OSL boxart from the talented LUCA @ Ma' Blatta's Painting Studio

Whatever you paint ...HAVE FUN .....you will with this release

Happy benchtime

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[MCPWilk]

Great face. You have to pity any poor soul who ended up in the mincing machine that was the Western Front.

Mike

 

[BRAN]

Nice review as always Kev !!

 

[Nap]

Nice review as always Kev !!

Cheers Bran hope to get back into doing more !

Look forward to seeing what's on yr bench

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[marco14]

great figure,you see the fear on his eyes and face,nice revieuw

Mario