さて、なんとも言えない3日間w皆様いかがお過ごしでしょうか?

まもなく到来の大型連休、快晴続きなら家に篭るのはもったいない!と出掛けてみたものの結局遠方の模型店に来ていた。。。結局積んでるキットも片付かないのに新しいキットが増えてしまうという恐ろしいスパイラルに陥らないように、今年こそは全く関係ないコトで時間を浪費してみたいと考えておりますが・・・

SS Scharfuhrer  (1)

なんちゅうキットをリリースしとんじゃおんどれ・・・と思わず唸る超絶技巧。
今回は【Jeff Shiu's Studio】さまの表情豊かなフィギュアの数々に唸っていただきます。

と、言う訳で【The Modeling News】さまでフィーチャーされたすんごいフィギュアの数々を抜粋してみました!

A new heavilly laden leader of the pack from Jeff Shiu's Studio










New from Jeff Shiu miniatures is his latest figure in 120mm – the SS-Scharfuhrer – laden with weapons – he is looking like a pretty serious companion for his already released Machine gun wielding compadre from Jeff’s earlier stable..


















120mm SS-Scharfuhrer W/ Panzerfaust, Eastern Front 1943/44.

Item No: JS120029
120mm
Resin Scale Model
SS-Scharfuhrer w/ Panzerfaust, Eastern Front 1943/44
Designed by Jeff Shiu
Price – USD$47.00 + P&P

The figure is made up of fifteen parts of grey resin in 120mm – or 1/16th scale –matches The earlier Jeff Shiu figure in the same scale who was carrying a large machine gun – (JS120021Totenkopf, Kharkov 1943 Machine gunner) - this duo make for a heavily armed squad in just these two soldiers!

This SS-Scharfuhrer or squad leader is equipped not only to fight the Soviets on the eastern front - but “General Winter”as he is wearing a ¾ length fur lined anorak – of which the fur is very finely and realistically depicted here. The Scharfuhrer also has a wrap under his helmet and thick winter weight gloves.

The SS soldier wears an M43 helmet with a “sore throat” or an iron cross on his neck – he carries an MP40 sub machine gun with a bunch of ammo on his front torso in pouches (just in case) Field opticals and a map pack are there but the figure carries a very large Panzerfaust which certainly caught my eye - it certainly gives him something of an "edge"...


This figure – along with all of Jeff’s others is now available at his website Jeff Shiu Miniatures
Jeff Shiu's Miniatures February 2013
“Fallschirmjager w/FG42 Normandy 1944 (Part 2)
Just landed on our desk are these pictures from Jeff's line of Normandy Fallschirmjager troops in Normandy in 1944 - this one is a counterpart to the figure we looked at last month with a Panzerschrek.
This parra carries the interesting choice of a semi auto FG 42 which was favoured by the German paratroops, there is a series of shots from the Normandy Boccage that illustrate the wide usage of this weapon and maybe an influence for the sculptor.

Like his compadre in this series he is crouching - taking cover whilst looking at his target - not only does he carry his trusty FG 42 but a water and mess container along with a forage bag. His steel short brimmed parra helmet is ringed with wire so he can put foliage in it which would be a good choice for the modeller.


Thirteen parts in grey resin make the figure up - interesting I think is the choice of joins at the limbs which is one of Jeff's trademarks - this ensues a rigid fit for the parts.

You can get this figure from his website directly. - the link should be up in a day or so..

Previous Releases from Jeff Shiu
This figure was seen in it’s genes in a French Militaria mag, and although it isn’t clear the situation that surrounds the subject, this is the person that inspired the sculpture. He stands looking on – I suppose waiting for some more petrol to continue the advance?
Jeff has sculpted him in 120mm scale in 5 pieces of grey resin; you can see how well he fits the early war panzer crewman’s uniform with short jacket and early cap. I like it that he is sculpted doing nothing overtly dramatic – just kicking his heels and contemplating whilst he waits. I like the thoughts behind his pose.
Item Nos. JS120027
120mm scale
Resin Scale Model
Panzer Crew
France 1941
(Part 1)
Designed by Jeff Shiu
USD$35
This figures shown in early stages of the painting process hints at how nicely you could detail him up. This figure – along with all of Jeff’s others is available at his website Jeff Shiu Miniatures
Jeff Shiu's Miniatures January 2013
Fallschirmjager W/Panzershrek Normandy 1944 (Part 1)

Here is the latest work from talented sculptor Jeff Shiu –he has a long rang of 120mm figures –mostly WWII German elite forces – thei sone jouns the club – he is a German Paratrooper in 120mm scale - made from Resin –called simply “Fallschirmjager W/Panzershrek Normandy 1944 (Part 1)”
In the Hedgerows of Normandie just after the D-Day invasion the German Fallschirmjager added to their fearsome reputation by being one of –if not the most heavily and best equipped units in the fighting – good training and tank killing weapons like this Panzershrek that this soldier is carrying nearly stopped the invasion in it’s tracks until air support and hedge-cutting tanks cleared the way for the allies to break out. Some pictures below show some inspiration maybe for this figure…
The figure, sculpted by Jeff is made from resin parts and comes unconstructed and unpainted. He has hawkish features and a stooped over pose like he is running from cover to cover whilst getting gin position to wipe out an allied tank.
Heavily armed with the Anti-tank rocket the soldier carries as well his standard issue Kar.98 rifle plus plenty of ammo to feed it once he runs out of anti-armour. His parra smock and characteristic short brimmed Parra helmet is covered with camouflage and he looks ready for anything.
This figure is available on Jeff’s website - he has some pretty impressive works for sale so have a look!
200MM WWII SS German MG34 Machine Gunner, 1942 Winter Eastern Front. Limited addition 150 copies



The figure comes in seventeen parts of grey resin and includes the base as well.
The gunner carries an MG34 machine gun as his main armament and on his right hip is a leather pouch which contained cleaning tools that held everything necessary to keep the weapon in perfect., but as a secondary these gunners often carried a belt holstered P-38 pistol like this gunner does here.
On his chest carrying the anti-yperite cape- Yperite – more commonly known as “mustard Gas” was a heavy gas that slowly spread and lay on the ground - luckily this gas was not a factor in WWII –soldiers still carried the protection though until the late war and this cape served the wearer as protection against the effects of the gas.
On his back, field equipment he wearing is a marching pack, from top down is a blanket roll, a cooking pot, Zeltbahn, Gasmask, entrenching tool 'Schanzzeug', bread bag and canteen.
Spanish painter Vergara Jurado has already started the painting of this figure for Jeff Shiu Miniatures – this is an indication of what is possible for this figure – looks good so far!
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Item No. JS200001
200mm
Resin Scale Model
Designed by Jeff Shiu
Price: USD85.00 each
Inl't Shipping w/ Registered Airmail
USD10.00
LIMITED EDITION 150 COPIES


Jeff Shui’s Miniatures July/August
latest master-work in 1/16thscale is the third figure in the war weary Stalingrad series – here is some pictures and info on this – the latest in this popular set.


The figure is seen in his greatcoat with PPsh clambering through the cold winter rubble of Stalingrad's Ruins.

Close ups of the soldier's face show a weathered soldier with almost a look of fear or more likely concern on his face - he does not look like a fresh faces recruit anyway!
Ten parts of grey resin make up this piece - along with the small base the soldier is positioned on there comes some rubble on it for the trooper to vault over - Seperately are his water canteen and his captured pouch for the cylyndrical PPsH ammunition.
Item No. JS120023
120 mm (1/16)
Resin Scale Model
German 6th Army
Stalingrad 1942/43
(Part III)
designed by Jeffshiu
Price -USD49.00

The next figure is of another 120mm sculpt - “German 6th Army Stalingrad 1942/43 (Part 2).”
This figure is seen on a small resin base with what looks to be the soldier’s dropped rifle as the figure pulls the fuse on his stick grenade.
"Watch out Ivan"
Dressed in thick clothing and seen in a muddy landscape this puts the figure in the bitterest of fighting on the banks of the Volga in 1943 – he carries gas canister and rifle ammunition at his hip and looks to my eyes to be peeing round a corner ready to throw his Model 24 Stielhandgranate.
Item Nos. JS120022
120mm
Resin Scale Model
German 6th Army
Stalingrad 1942/43
(Part II)
Designed by Jeff Shiu
The other figure in this series is the first - “German 6th Army Stalingrad 1942/43 (Part 1).”
Again this figure is wrapped up very well in his greatcoat and warm scarf which tucks under his field-cap - This sixth army soldier is carrying the MG 34 with more than enough rounds to stop most soviet charges dead. - although in this pose he looks like he is running - Forward or backward is anyone's guess - most probably it is for cover!

Item Nos. JS120015
120mm(1/16th)
Resin Scale Model
German 6th Army
Stalingrad 1942/43
Designed by Jeff Shiu
Jeff has done very well with his new figures – he has a bunch of other amazing works on his site for you to oogle at as well. Follow this link so check them all out.

この豊かな表情と自然なポージング・・・120mmフィギュアとは言え真似できる様なシロモノではございません。

と、いうわけで、結局今年も予想外の行動は起こせそうにないので、せめて手でも動かして何か面白いモノでも製作してみますwww