Pat McGrath provides a Built review of Paracadutista Folgore 1942, a 1/35 resin figure by Allarmi.

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Thanks!

interesting looking figure

Hi Pat,

Thanks for the useful review.

A quick question and then a comment if I may?

The kwezchun is approximately how tall does this figure measure? I'm still trying to get a definite answer on the general size of Allarmi! figures - as you may have read I had one that I felt was undersized, and I'm really hoping mine was a once off "issue" as they have an awesome range of figures

Then the comment, but before I say this I must emphasis the "your mileage may vary" comment, and please don't take this as a criticism of the fine review you've written. However, I don't recall seeing many resin figures coming with a painting guide, so I guess I'm a little curious why it's an issue (albeit a tiny one ) this time? I think resin figures aren't provided with painting guides because these figures really are for the figure connoisseur, and not for the newcomer that needs such guidance. After all, you don't buy a Ferrari and then complain it doesn't come with a guidebook on how to drive a car

As I said, I think your review and photos are terrific, I'm just curious about the one comment. If you'd rather take the conversation off-line, please say so and I'll moderate myself

Rudi

The height question- well in the review it says


I have also compared him to a resicast and a masterbox figure and his head to hornet heads and he doesn't look any shorter.
The painting guide question, well I suppose if you buy a figure of a little known subject like a Folgore Paratrooper you'll also do your homework and find a reference for it but almost all the resin figures I have bought have at least a painted version of the figure as the box art and two other Allarmi figures I have include colour photos of either the finished figure or the actual uniform.
It is a small issue for me as I didn't have a ready reference for Italian Uniforms.

I'm not in the market for a ferrari -I'm too big (Like that's the only reason ) but all cars have their paint code printed on the spec label on the engine AFAIK although maybe Ferrari owners don't go shopping for spraycans in Halfords to cover up their scratches.

Thanks for the info Pat. Obviously I missed that.

Personally I think before embarking on any modelling project, regardless of the subject's obscurity, one should be doing their research - but hey, I like research

I like Ferrari's, but I'm afraid I can't even afford the enter the showrooms - one look at me and the salesmen's nose go right up

Rudi

p.s. next time if you need help send me the pics of the figure and I can try help out - even if it means scanning a page or 2 from my references

Really? For me, painting a stand alone figure is a chance to break free and have fun. 99% of the time, I follow the artwork on the box. A nicly painted figure on the box top is also more appealing in my eyes, something that nearly every other brand does.
Good review Pat. Never heard of this company before, but going on your review, Id be interested in picking up this figure. Looks great ... pose and the small amount of parts.

I'm guessing that perhaps both of you, Pat & Frank, are referring to the box-art as being your painting guide? If so then I apologise for the miscommunication, for I call a painting guide what the plastic companies include with their figure sets. For me box-art is more like of a sales tool, and perhaps one suggestion to the color scheme.

Regarding the research comment, I should qualify that and by saying I am referring to historical/military modelling. When I want to just get creative I turn to fantasy and sci-fi, where I'm not restricted by accuracy. As I said, though, I also enjoy the research.

I should repeat as well, though, that I do find Pat's review informative and useful.

RR

Allarmi does make nice figures. Their AS42 Sahariana crew is a godsend for anyone wanting to populate Italeri's kit, and their two figures of "Fante Italiano in Russia 1942-43" would help set the new L6 in Russia very well. For a single figure this para is exceptionally well posed and would stand well with Model Victoria's figures:

http://www.modelvictoria.it/figurines/italian_paracadutisti_captain_and_sargent.htm