Hi folks
I was recently sent the subject of this review by the owner of S2K Marc Day to share with all , on receiving I had a feeling I had seen it somewhere before ...I was right ...way back in 2006 PF member from Greece painted a version https://www.planetfigure.com/threads/ss-scharführer-wiking-division-kharkow-43.21399/
S2K have now obtained the masters of this and others and have decided to release
The release details are :
Lets see what we are looking at:
Title: SS Panzer Grenadier, Wiking Division, Kharkov
Reference : S2KB022
Scale: 1/10th
Material: Gray Resin
No of parts: 2
Sculptor : Tony Williams
Casting: In House by Marc Day
Box Art: None available for the review but has since been painted by Marc Day
General comments
Parts consist of just 2 ...the bust and a base
Out came the optivisor looking for Prep to be done ...
So there you have it ...simple prepwork , prime and paint !!!!
Looking at the main piece ...as you can see a one piece cast , our subject wears the a lined coat over which he has his webbing , the prolific hood ( fur lined also ) was designed to fit over the helmet if worn ( this restricted the vision to the sides ) , similar versions were made using Italian camo material but they were normally a gray/green , a similar winter coat was issued but often without the linings
Over his head he has the headover/scarf which clings close to his face and under the chin , under this he wears the issue 1940 "Schiffchen" or "Little Boat" based on the Luftwaffe issue
Under the jacket he wears his uniform button up at the neck , the SS runes insignia and his rank are on the patches ...these are sharply cast
The buttons have the correct texture on it which shows good research initially
The hood itself is fold back onto his shoulders with the very well textured lining , where the coat opens there are good undercuts , the rear of the hood hangs low at the back
There are ties hanging down from the hood to pull it tight when worn up
Leather equipment straps are sculpted on , stitching is in place at the edges
Pocket definition is well done , particularly the edges
The headover has a fine texture on it which will benefit washes and dry brushing ...as will the lining of the hood.
The cap is pulled down at the back underneath the headover , at the front the badges are accurate and very well cast
The face itself shows a soldier fighting against the cold , mouth clentched shut , nice features on the nasal area , eyes slightly shut but with more than enough access to easily paint up
Now to the base
A simple shaped piece again suitable for the piece, if you use it....pin it , textured well with the Wiking Division sign on the front
Lets have some of Marcs artwok as well :
...and the version from Christos
Final thoughts
A nice addition to the S2K range , easy to convert if you wish , simple prep and lots of textures to paint up , no major issues casting and a reasonable price as well , a fairly quick paint up as well
Its good to see this available again and will soon be put onto the website ( there is a contact tab there as well) , or you could message via this forum.
Website details: www.sovereign2000.uk.com
Thanks to Marc for the review item and to you all for looking in
Happy bench time
Nap
I was recently sent the subject of this review by the owner of S2K Marc Day to share with all , on receiving I had a feeling I had seen it somewhere before ...I was right ...way back in 2006 PF member from Greece painted a version https://www.planetfigure.com/threads/ss-scharführer-wiking-division-kharkow-43.21399/
S2K have now obtained the masters of this and others and have decided to release
The release details are :
Lets see what we are looking at:
Title: SS Panzer Grenadier, Wiking Division, Kharkov
Reference : S2KB022
Scale: 1/10th
Material: Gray Resin
No of parts: 2
Sculptor : Tony Williams
Casting: In House by Marc Day
Box Art: None available for the review but has since been painted by Marc Day
General comments
- Resin is easy to work with and holds details well
- Prep is minimal as expected with just 2 parts
- Casting itself is clean and shows no air holes on main bust and has good undercuts
- Conversion potential for other units possible if subject matter not to your taste
Parts consist of just 2 ...the bust and a base
Out came the optivisor looking for Prep to be done ...
- Bust : Casting lines on either side on sleeve/shoulder, this does not run over the hood inner but can be seen under the chin on his left ,
- The lines is also seen on the right sleeve........removal of these will be a simple matter of a sharp ( be careful
) modelling knife and sanding . - Casting excess to remove from rear of hood ( snips and sanding will deal with this )
- A hole is supplied to drill if you wish to fit a post for basing
- I suggest you wash the piece ( as I do with all of mine before priming)
- Base : Fill small pin hole on sign on front
- Wash and pin onto leading edge underside of the bust ..if you choose to use base
So there you have it ...simple prepwork , prime and paint !!!!
Looking at the main piece ...as you can see a one piece cast , our subject wears the a lined coat over which he has his webbing , the prolific hood ( fur lined also ) was designed to fit over the helmet if worn ( this restricted the vision to the sides ) , similar versions were made using Italian camo material but they were normally a gray/green , a similar winter coat was issued but often without the linings
Over his head he has the headover/scarf which clings close to his face and under the chin , under this he wears the issue 1940 "Schiffchen" or "Little Boat" based on the Luftwaffe issue
Under the jacket he wears his uniform button up at the neck , the SS runes insignia and his rank are on the patches ...these are sharply cast
The buttons have the correct texture on it which shows good research initially
The hood itself is fold back onto his shoulders with the very well textured lining , where the coat opens there are good undercuts , the rear of the hood hangs low at the back
There are ties hanging down from the hood to pull it tight when worn up
Leather equipment straps are sculpted on , stitching is in place at the edges
Pocket definition is well done , particularly the edges
The headover has a fine texture on it which will benefit washes and dry brushing ...as will the lining of the hood.
The cap is pulled down at the back underneath the headover , at the front the badges are accurate and very well cast
The face itself shows a soldier fighting against the cold , mouth clentched shut , nice features on the nasal area , eyes slightly shut but with more than enough access to easily paint up
Now to the base
A simple shaped piece again suitable for the piece, if you use it....pin it , textured well with the Wiking Division sign on the front
Lets have some of Marcs artwok as well :
...and the version from Christos
Final thoughts
A nice addition to the S2K range , easy to convert if you wish , simple prep and lots of textures to paint up , no major issues casting and a reasonable price as well , a fairly quick paint up as well
Its good to see this available again and will soon be put onto the website ( there is a contact tab there as well) , or you could message via this forum.
Website details: www.sovereign2000.uk.com
Thanks to Marc for the review item and to you all for looking in
Happy bench time
Nap
