ALERT: Possible metal fatigue in Imperial cavalry figures (1 Viewer)

[Arnhemjim]

ALERT: For those collectors having Imperial of New Zealand cavalry figures. Principally those in charging poses. Due to the metallurgy employed in these solid figures the weight of the horse’s body over an extended time will cause the metal in the legs to “slump” i.e. metal fatigue. This results in the figure being prone to fall over, and can have a change reaction effect if they are in group formations. Because of the superior paint job David Crowley provides on all his figures there is only a slight chance of paint chipping. However, swords and/or scabbards can be bent. To say nothing of the time and careful (often frustrating) effort required to restore grouping, particularly if the horses are “nested” in mass formations, or in close proximity to other close grouping of figures. This effect can be observed before actual occurrence by the figure "leaning" into the charge. Obviously this condition can potentially occur in other manufacturer's figures, depending upon the metal, pose, and weight of the figure, independent of whether it has a glossy or matte finish.
Arnhem Jim
Arizona Territory