I'm not refering to your great photos Sarge. I was talking about some of the earlier pics on the Figarti and Treefrog website etc.
For example this pic from the Treefrog site doesn't make me want to rush for my credit card.
Figarti #B4045 - WWII British Tank Troops B
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I'll most likely get one or similar now they are only $40 and I know how good Figarti tanks are. But there are many buyers that don't have time or the experience to check the forums for pics, they make their choices based on the pictures on the manufacturers and dealers websites.
With due respect to the photographer, what's the point of spending so much time on designing and making these products then use a poor photo to sell them. Sorry, but it has to be said.
I understand the need for them hiring you guys as dioramas are great at showing vehicles and figures to their best advantage. But that still doesn't address the MAIN problem, which is the poor photographs of models and figures THAT EXISTS on some MANUFACTURERS and DEALERS websites.
I understand the need for them hiring you guys as dioramas are great at showing vehicles and figures to their best advantage. But that still doesn't address the MAIN problem, which is the poor photographs of models and figures THAT EXISTS on some MANUFACTURERS and DEALERS websites.
Cheers OZ:
I was lucky enough to attend the West Coaster and hear Rick and his remarkable Team speak. As he stated, the photography will improve but I wanted to assure you that after seeing the items live both old & new-they are simply innovative and stunning. Combine that with the new/upcoming painting process and they will have a product that any collector would be proud to own.
Tally Ho,
Beaufighter
Internet purchasing has opened up this hobby for me and for many others like me who don't have access to a physical retail store. It (the Internet) does allow for some wonderful opportunities, like having access to entire catalogs and multiple sellers. The down side is that a person can not feel, touch, or eyeball the object they wish to purchase. Nothing can compare to the smell of a new thing (cars or whatevers).
Having purchased many Figarti figures and vehicles, I can tell you that if those of you whom have seen the new releases tell us that they have improved, then by golly they have improved. I too am a very poor photographer. I just can't seem to get the close up feature to work properly on the photos I take. They always seem fuzzy and out of focus. It is an unfortunate part of the Internet that bad photos protray good things in a bad way. I look forward to seeing better photos from Figarti and perhaps Rick should think about reshooting the already released older items.
I really want those new landing assault vehicles.