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Open Book US Navy Seal - Afghanistan, 2005 - Young Miniatures Review

Discussion in 'Reviews , Video Reviews and Open Book' started by Guy, Aug 26, 2011.

  1. Guy A Fixture

    Country:
    United-States
    YM1830
    US Navy Seal Afghanistan 2005
    1/10th scale resin - 19 parts
    Sculpted & Painted by Young B. Song

    Seal 01.jpg

    This month's release from Young Miniatures depicts a US NAvy Seal in Afghanistan back in 2005. 19 parts including copper wire with the bust cast in a light yellow / cream resin. Sculpted and painted by Young B. Song.

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  2. Guy A Fixture

    Country:
    United-States
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    Arriving in Young Miniature's traditional sturdy black box with all parts sandwiched between layers of foam. The small parts along with the copper wire comes sealed inside a zip-lok bag for protection in shipping. The above bottom photograph shows the parts laid out for inspection from the box.

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    Above you see various views of the separate cast head. A casting block will have to be removed prior to fitting down into the neck of the bust.

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    Above is the back pack shown in all four sides.

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  3. Guy A Fixture

    Country:
    United-States
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    Above you see multiple views of the chest portion of the bust showing the amazing detail Young has sculpted into the bust.

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    Above you see the head dry-fitted down into the neck cavity for a perfect fit. The casting block was easily removed with a dremel sanding drum.

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    Above you see some of the accessories and also the copper wire included in the kit.

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  4. Guy A Fixture

    Country:
    United-States
    Seal 23.JPG

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    The top 2 photos above show the additional accessory parts as well as the bust plinth in the bottom photograph.

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    A complete color guide sheet comes with the bust to show the colors used.

    Additional Box Art Photographs

    Painted
    by

    Young B. Song

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    Conclusion:
    Another excellent product from the super talented Young B. Song. Highly recommended.
    Young Miniatures web-site
    click here


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  5. MarquisMini A Fixture

    Country:
    Argentina
    great details on it. (y)
  6. specmod Active Member

    Country:
    Australia
    Saw this when first released, ummed and ahhhed about it, now I am convinced that this will be added to my collection, thanks for a great product review and photos.

    Andrew judson
  7. Kandor8 Active Member

    Country:
    United-States
    Great review Guy, I'm looking forward to getting this one soon!(y)

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