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Royal Model
produces
exquisite resin
figures, and this
new six-part
addition to the
range upholds
the standard.
Designed to
sit on the
mudguard of Tamiya’s Citroen (but
worth using with other vehicles,
with a little conversion) the subject
wears typical German Army dress
with a forage cap and high boots.
His hands are crossed and one
holds a cigarette...the driver could
be waiting for his officer to return
from his business, and sneaking
a crafty smoke in the meantime.
Facial features are excellent, with
eyes closed as if enjoying the calm
of his much-needed break, and a
flask is grasped by the other hand;
it’s a bit too small for a water
canteen, and so probably holds
something stronger!If one favours pilots in aircraft
models, do consider PJ’s refined
RAF flyers from the 1960s. Cast
crisply in resin, the duo have
different angles to their heads
for realism, and well-defined
features on the flying suits.
Oxygen masks are positioned in
flying mode, so this is great for
wheels-up format on a stand, and
the hands are posed as if to grip
the control column...or get close
to it. They’re ideal for individual
use in, say, a Hunter or Lightning,
or as a pair in a Vampire, Gnat or
Jet Provost.What with the Great War on
many modellers’ minds, this
new set from ICM is most
welcome...and it’s very good.
Sharp moulding abounds, and
the definition of the personal
equipment is superb (especially
on the entrenching tool/
bayonet sets). The weaponry is
pleasing, with Mauser 98/98a
carbines (some with bayonets),
Tankgewehr M1918 anti-tank
gun, Bergmann MP18, Luger and
Mauser C96 pistols. Excellent
detail adorns the four figures
themselves, and they carry well-
rendered bedroll/pack bundles on
their backs. Uniform features are
impressive, and the faces stand
up well for styrene examples.COLD WAR
BRITSHUN PACKAGE
PRODUCT SPEC
Citroen German Driver
By: Royal Model
Item no: 729
Scale: 1/35
Price: €12
Available from:
Royal Model,
http://www.royalmodel.comPRODUCT SPEC
Polish Home Defence soldier
By: Toro Model
Item no: 35F69
Scale: 1/35
Price: €10
Available from:
Toro Model,
http://www.toro-model.com.plPRODUCT SPEC
RAF pilots seated in a/c
(1960s)
By: PJ Production
Item no: 721131
Scale: 1/72
Price: €4.20
Available from:
PJ Production,
http://www.pjproduction.netPRODUCT SPEC
German Infantry (1914)
By: ICM
Item no: 35679
Scale: 1/35
Price: £7.80
Available from:
ICM,
http://www.icm.com.uaWARGAME FIGHTERS
TERRITORIAL
SUPPORT
Excellent
cast detail
makes
Toro’s Polish
‘Dad’s Army’
troop from
September
1939 one to
look out for.
The Home
Defence
soldier
comes with
his legs and
torso as one,
and with separate arms, helmet
and other personal equipment. The
way the ammunition pouches and
bedroll are rendered is splendid,
and the face has strong features
that will respond well to careful
shading and washing. Toro’s small
instruction sheet offers several
photos of the real uniform, and
a handy rank badge guide; well-
printed decals are supplied for the
latter items.Victrix has expanded
its range of 28mm
hard plastic
wargaming figures
to include this set of
60 Roman soldiers.
Suitable for the
early Republic era
(300-200BC), a
mix of legionnaires,
centurions, veliteinfantry, standard bearers and
musicians is provided. As with its
previous miniatures, the quality of
moulding is superb, with separate
weapons, shields, heads and
arms, all with sharply defined
features...particularly the wolf skin
headdresses worn by the velites.
While the painting will be a test of
one’s skills, the end result should
be stunning.PRODUCT SPEC
Rome’s Legions of the
Republic (II)
By: Victrix
Item no: VXA008
Scale: 28mm
Price: £22.95
Available from:
Victrix,
ww.victrixlimited.comSovereign’s new fantasy busts
provide decent detail at value
prices. Here, the firm offers ‘The
Hun’, which certainly looks like
one of the fierce warrior clan. The
bust is shown with the separate
head fitted for effect, and one can
see that the sculpting and casting
are impressive. Notable touches
include the well-executed
knotted hair tie for the
pony tail, coarse furtrim on the smock and the tough-
looking and very characterful face.
The top section of a decorated
quiver is provided, along with three
feather-ends of arrows...and a
small resin display plinth on which
to mount the bust.ATTILA PERHAPS?
PRODUCT SPEC
The Hun
By: Sovereign
2000
Item no: S2KB016
Scale: 1/9
Price: £16.50
Available from:
Sovereign 2000,
http://www.sovereign2000.uk.comON THE SHELF
FIGURESWARGAME FIGHTERS
Victrix has expanded
its range of 28mm
hard plastic
wargaming figures
to include this set of
60 Roman soldiers.
Suitable for the
early Republic era
(300-200BC), a
mix of legionnaires,
centurions, velitePRODUCT SPEC
Sovereign’s new fantasy busts
provide decent detail at value
prices. Here, the firm offers ‘The
Hun’, which certainly looks like
one of the fierce warrior clan. The
bust is shown with the separate
head fitted for effect, and one can
see that the sculpting and casting
are impressive. Notable touches
include the well-executed
knotted hair tie for the
pony tail, coarse furtrim on the smock and the tough-
looking and very characterful face.
The top section of a decorated
quiver is provided, along with threeATTILA PERHAPS?
Sovereign
2000
S2KB016
1/9
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