Meet the Sculptor

A Chat with the man behind Alpine latest Wss Grenadier

Yngve	02/08/2007 18:04:00
2832 forum posts 4 articles	Having a chat with the sculptor behind Alpines WSS Grenadier Wiking,so masterly painted by Gino Poppe. Mr.Pongsatorn Kanthaboon Born: Nakhonsawan province,Thailand,1980 Alpine has just released the Waffen-ss grenadier figure you sculpted,when did you start modelling? -When I was 5 years old.After reading japanese cartoons.My first model was Japanese Infantry 1/35 by Tamiya.I really loved the figures that time.But after 3-4 model kits I had to stop doing it because my family couldn`t support the expensive hobby.In 1994 I was 14 years old and I tried to sculpt for myself,my first project was a 1/10 Velociraptor Skelton sculpt made with white clay.A year or so later I entered a competition,the "Take Off Model Award" in Bangkok,and I got the silver award in the "conversions Figure Model 1/35" class.In 1996 I started writing for a model magazine in Thailand,the "Hobby Model".I did this for a few years.I quit this job and entered "The Modellers Contest 1999" competition.Here I won 3 awards.But then I went to study art in Chiang Mai,and I had to concentrate on school work and art projects.Last year of study I had more time so the miniature project could be resumed.That project started with this 120 mm Mujahideen figure. At first I hoped that I could produce this figure myself.But unlucky...I had a bad friend and ended up with some counterfeit kit.After that event I did more projects to present myself as a sculptor.Soon a company was interested in my work,Think One Eighty Studio,not long after a second and third company contacted me,La Meridiana Miniature and Alpine Miniatures.So I think that now I have a great opportunity to become a full-time sculptor.
Yngve	02/08/2007 18:05:00
2832 forum posts 4 articles	Any future goals beside becoming a full time sculptor? Yes,I would like to go to an International competition,such as the Euro Militare,and to have my own figure factory:) What is your inspiration? When I was young my favorite sculptor was Mr.Mike Good,he inspires me.Other inspiration comes from books,history,movies and my self-desire to see the figure of my dream. Do you have any favorite modelling tools? Sure,it is something simple as some pins,art knife and a rotary tool. Any advice on what not to do when modelling? -You can`t sculpt anything good if you do it without your heart. And last,is there any special era,person etc. you would like to sculpt? A thai warrior!!I love the history of Thailand! We thank you for your time,and wish you luck!We look forward to see more of your work:)
Yngve	02/08/2007 18:07:00
2832 forum posts 4 articles	Please have a look at Mr.Kanthaboons blog at http://siam-miniatures.blogspot.com/
Richard Marchand	02/08/2007 18:37:00
1876 forum posts 13 photos 5 articles	Cool interview! Thanks for sharing
Brad James	03/08/2007 12:18:00
872 forum posts 1 photos 1 articles	Thanks for this Yngve. As someone interested in sculpting myself, I find this interesting... myself...?! Seriously though he has produced some nice works in various chapters of history. Cheers Brad
Yngve	03/08/2007 13:30:00
2832 forum posts 4 articles	Brad: he certainly produces some nice figures,,Spoke to him today and he is workin on some goodies right now:)
Uu's	03/08/2007 19:14:00
1 forum posts	Thank you very much Yngve, you have creat cool interview !!
Yngve	03/08/2007 20:17:00
2832 forum posts 4 articles	It was my honor Pongsatorn,thank you very much:)

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