Alan McNeilly reviews WW2 British Officer #2 with Cap, Baton and Orders, a 1/35 resin figure by Accurate Armour.
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Accurate Armour WW2 British Officerc5flies
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Posted: Saturday, July 04, 2009 - 12:30 PM UTC
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Posted: Saturday, July 04, 2009 - 02:02 PM UTC
Thanks James
Good review Al. From your photos he does seem to be a little light on for some detail.
I love the orders!
I wish all resin manufactuers would use a grey tinted resin or similar, as the yellowish ones seem hard to realise the detail on?
Brad
Good review Al. From your photos he does seem to be a little light on for some detail.
I love the orders!
I wish all resin manufactuers would use a grey tinted resin or similar, as the yellowish ones seem hard to realise the detail on?
Brad
Posted: Saturday, July 04, 2009 - 09:23 PM UTC
Hi Bard,
Yes, a small sculpting opportunity! I still like the look of him though. I was a bit surprised as AAs figures are normally great, they don't make that many but I like all the ones I have.
There is nothing that can't be fixed and officers are a bit short on the ground so to have another one/two is very welcome. They looked the bees knees beside the Humber .
I was thinking if you switched the arms you might have a very useful RSM, In case you missed the first chap.
https://armorama.kitmaker.net/review/4291
Al
Yes, a small sculpting opportunity! I still like the look of him though. I was a bit surprised as AAs figures are normally great, they don't make that many but I like all the ones I have.
There is nothing that can't be fixed and officers are a bit short on the ground so to have another one/two is very welcome. They looked the bees knees beside the Humber .
I was thinking if you switched the arms you might have a very useful RSM, In case you missed the first chap.
https://armorama.kitmaker.net/review/4291
Al
Posted: Sunday, July 05, 2009 - 02:02 AM UTC
Just a quick point on the small ammo pouchs, as Keith rightly points out:
" the 'small pouch' worn above the officers Bino case is actually for his Prismatic compass. The one above his holster is, as you indicated, ammunition for his pistol. "
Sorry if I didn't make that clear.
Thanks Keith.
Al
" the 'small pouch' worn above the officers Bino case is actually for his Prismatic compass. The one above his holster is, as you indicated, ammunition for his pistol. "
Sorry if I didn't make that clear.
Thanks Keith.
Al
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Posted: Monday, July 06, 2009 - 12:16 PM UTC
Hey Al,
A nice detailed review as usual.
I was surprised to see that you only gave it a 65% approval, kinda low for anything from Accurate Armour.
But as you said, perhaps it was a sample and there will be improvements or changes made to the future production runs of the figure.
Cheers
jjumbo
p.s. Al, I finally managed to upload a new avatar using a picture of my Dad in uniform.
A nice detailed review as usual.
I was surprised to see that you only gave it a 65% approval, kinda low for anything from Accurate Armour.
But as you said, perhaps it was a sample and there will be improvements or changes made to the future production runs of the figure.
Cheers
jjumbo
p.s. Al, I finally managed to upload a new avatar using a picture of my Dad in uniform.
Posted: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 - 12:38 AM UTC
Hi John,
I dislike the % scoring system, it is always difficult to apply. I actually really like the figure. Here he is with a younger head and an added cap badge.
Al
I dislike the % scoring system, it is always difficult to apply. I actually really like the figure. Here he is with a younger head and an added cap badge.
Al
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Posted: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 - 02:31 AM UTC
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Hi John,
I dislike the % scoring system, it is always difficult to apply.
Al
Amen to that!
Posted: Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 10:45 PM UTC
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Hey Al,
A nice detailed review as usual.
I was surprised to see that you only gave it a 65% approval, kinda low for anything from Accurate Armour.
But as you said, perhaps it was a sample and there will be improvements or changes made to the future production runs of the figure.
Cheers
jjumbo
p.s. Al, I finally managed to upload a new avatar using a picture of my Dad in uniform.
Hi John,
I've been thinking about you comments and I was probably a bit harsh with the rating, given that the fixes are fairly minor, so I've asked James to re-grade this one to 75% which is possibly a more accurate % given that the percentage rating is always difficult to pin down at the best of times, and despite my comments the figure does build up really well and is a very welcome addition to their range.
Al