As many others, I am greatly saddened to hear of the death of Anton Derbilov. He was a great artist and sculptor, who created some of the finest sets of 1/72 miniatures. A tragic loss.

May I add my sincere condolences to his family, his comrades-in-arms, and to all at Strelets. His death will not be in vain, and he will leave a lasting legacy.

http://theminiaturespage.com/boards/msg.mv?id=569204

Other miniatures groups are also spreading the word of this loss to our miniatures community.

Mike Bunkermeister Creek

Condolences to Anton’s family and friends and to everyone at Strelets.

The work he has produced for the WSS and Jacobite ranges has, in my opinion, raised the standards again for this very niche hobby. I will ensure I appreciate his works on my painting table even more going forwards.

Could I ask Strelets, whether you have a favourite set produced by Anton’s skilled hand?

Dear Rich,

Probably early command sets for Napoleonics along with more recent WSS series.

Best regards,

Strelets

RIP Anton

our condolences to his family and to the Strelets team

we much enjoyed his work and have many of his WSS figures

Our best wishes for the safety of the rest of the team

Oh no...

This ****ed war...

Anton is another tragic victim of this war, started by this madman who thinks he can bring the old Soviet Union back to life. I always have to think about what was unleashed 80 years ago by a similar dictator from my native Germany...And the dictator we are dealing with now is a similar "man-eater"..

May Anton rest in peace - his sacrifice was not in vain..

We will honor him...and the wonderful works he created.

Farewell Anton....

https://gwaramedia.com/en/kharkiv-bids-farewell-to-fallen-soldier-and-sculptor-anton-derbilov/

Dear Gerd,

Thank you so much for posting the link to Anton "Patrick" Derbilov's farewell. Your thoughtfulness allows us to pay our respects for our friend from afar. Because of his life's efforts, we as Collectors will remember him every time we pick up his art works. And that is a good thing!

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I noticed now about rhe sad news.

My condolences for Anton’s family and the Strelets team from Barcelona.

I always thought that the sculptor of these series was really an outstanding artist. Now I know vis face and I honour him as one of the best sculptors I have seen in the nobby during my long life collecting 1/72 figures.

Rest in Peace Anton. Each one of your figures is a piece of you living forever in the little world of plastic
Figures. We do still play with Airfix figures made in the 70s.

So we will never forget Anton Derbilov.

Miquel

The information you shared is very helpful, thank you very much!