!st Raider Bn, USMC WWII - Regimental S4 Miniature review

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RS4-034
"Pfc F.B. Crisman, 1st Raider Bn. U.S.M.C. WWII"
120mm resin
Sculpted by Nick Majerus
Painted by Rod Crisman (Grandson of F B Crisman)
15 parts total, resin and metal

Nick Majerus, owner of Regimental S4 Miniatures has recently released a new 120mm USMC 1st Bn Raider of the WWII era. The box art was painted by the subject's Grandson, Rod Crisman.

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Packed in Regimental S4's traditional small cardboard box this kit has been well prepared for shipping. The torso has been wrapped in foam paper and the styrofoam chips have been placed instead of poured into the box to ensure against any damage during shipping. The small parts are all sealed into a zip-lok bag to prevent loss while being shipped.

A small strip of metal foil has been provided for the rifle sling as well as the Regimental badge which can be painted and displayed on the front of the base.

Above you see all of the parts making up this kit laid out for inspection prior to photographing.

Above you see various views of the head and helmet cast separately from the torso.

Above is the main torso of the figure with the arms and hands as well as the head being cast separately.

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Above you see the head dry-fitted into the neck cavity. Perfect fit with no filling needed.

Above you see the separate cast arms and hands with locater lugs on each shoulder that fit into each corresponding socket. Upon dry-fitting the arms to the shoulder sockets I found each to be a perfect tight fit with no visible seam or gap between the parts.

Above you see both the front and back of the rifle. Nick has opted to make the rifle barrel out of metal to avoid the traditional warpage we see with most resin rifles of this size.

Above you have the front and back view of the shovel, knife and sheath as well as strapps for the ends of the metal foil included in the kit.

Above we also have the front and back view of the back pack and two canteens.

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Above is the similated water resin base that the legs dry-fitted into perfectly.

A resin cast regimental badge is also included in this kit which can be painted and displayed with the finished figure.

Additional Box art views

Conclusion:
An excellent figure sculpted and cast by Nick Majerus. I will have to say it is his best sculpted figure I have seen from Nick. The casting and fitment of all parts is excellent. Highly recommended plus.

Reasons for Plus rating:

1. Packaging of figure with foam paper around figure. Packing chips actually placed into the box for best cushioning of parts.

2. Absence of any seams or casting blocks. This figure could be ordered and immediately the painter can start on the figure. No clean-up neccessary.

3. All parts dry-fitted perfectly. I was particurarily pleased to see the arms and how well they fit to the shoulders.

MSRP $39.95

Regimental S4 web-site
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