(WIP 1) RAF Fighter Pilot "The Few" Battle of Britain 1940

Took the plunge and went on the render the face of this youthful RAF pilot from Life Miniatures.

Instead of using the Jo Sonja colors I am familiar with, i took the opportunity to try some colors from the Vallejo Panzer Aces range. I observed that Vallejo colors tend to have a slight sheen when dry as opposed to Jo Sonja colors drying very matt.

I felt it was a nice effect to bring the face to life. Will experiment more :)

(Prelude 2) The Few, RAF Fighter Pilot, 1940 Battle of Britain, Life Miniatures

A week ago, I shared a preview of Life Miniature's latest bust titled, The Few. I was pleasantly surprised or rather blown away this morning when I saw Sang Eon Lee's completed box art for their 1st release of 2014.

The kit, comprising of 17 piece, is nothing short of a masterpiece and has taken the figure modelling community by storm. The bust is that of a youthful pilot, grinning away while giving his precious cocker spaniel puppy an reassuring scratch on the head. The pup with soulful eyes, clambering up the right shoulder of his master, gives an insight into the perils these men faced during each mission. Nothing short of amazing for capturing these emotions between the 2 subjects.

Coupled with Sang Eon Lee's awesome paint job, Life Miniatures puts the Life into figures.

I have placed my order with M Workshop and hopefully find some time for some unboxing and a short write up. Personally, I feel this is one bust that must not be missed and should be in everyones collection. 

Without further ado, here are the box art from Life Miniatures.

 

 

(Prelude 1) The Few, RAF Fighter Pilot, 1940 Battle of Britain, Life Miniatures

Life Miniatures will be releasing it's 9th bust in the coming weeks and the first for 2014. As with the previous releases we have seen so far, Sang Eon Lee does not disappoint !

Aptly titled "The Few", the bust depicts a youthful RAF fighter pilot during the Battle of Britain in 1940. Faced with overwhelming odds, these dashing and brave young men took to the skies in defiant defence against the Luftwaffe. While not much details have been released by Life Miniatures, with Sang's past track record, this bust will be a stunner and keeper for sure. 

As we wait for the release date, and hopefully glean more sneak peaks from Life Miniatures, here's the teaser picture to keep us going a little longer ...

*The cocker spaniel sealed the deal for me :)