Can I answer Mitch's question now! (1 Viewer)

[Rob]

Since Mitch threw his Action Man at me and I stamped on his Steve Austin figure I've not been able to answer his threads so here is my answer.

I hope not!

Its all Psychological I'm sure but I like a bit of heft in my AFV's. As a kid I made all sorts of Airfix and then Tamiya kits and loved collecting them. Then when I later started on K&C I just got used to heavier AFV's and like the heavier feel. Mitch's post is obviously referencing K&C and the fact that some of its collectors don't like the lighter weight of FL 's vehicles. I freely admit when I first picked up a FL tank I was shocked as it felt like plastic (yes I know now its NOT before all sorts of ****e gets written:rolleyes2 so I didn't buy. However if FL made a British Tank, or Figarti or K&C made a lighter Tank I cannot say no definitely I would not, who knows. But overall I hope Polystone remains the main component of my vehicles.

Rob

 

[uksubs]

Since Mitch threw his Action Man at me and I stamped on his Steve Austin figure I've not been able to answer his threads so here is my answer.

I hope not!

Its all Psychological I'm sure but I like a bit of heft in my AFV's. As a kid I made all sorts of Airfix and then Tamiya kits and loved collecting them. Then when I later started on K&C I just got used to heavier AFV's and like the heavier feel. Mitch's post is obviously referencing K&C and the fact that some of its collectors don't like the lighter weight of FL 's vehicles. I freely admit when I first picked up a FL tank I was shocked as it felt like plastic (yes I know now its NOT before all sorts of ****e gets written:rolleyes2 so I didn't buy. However if FL made a British Tank, or Figarti or K&C made a lighter Tank I cannot say no definitely I would not, who knows. But overall I hope Polystone remains the main component of my vehicles.

Rob

Rob my big pet hate about polystone is there no strength in the stuff after seeing my KC Mickey Mouse ambulance fall on the flour and break like a china cup made me see things in a different light I'm sorry to say

 

[Phantom Warrior]

Rob my big pet hate about polystone is there no strength in the stuff after seeing my KC Mickey Mouse ambulance fall on the flour and break like a china cup made me see things in a different light I'm sorry to say

Try dropping an AFV made from a different resin. Unless it is a very soft and resiliant compound (probably not suitable to make models other than childrens' toys), they will break when they hit a hard surface. Unless you actually test them, there is no telling which resin used by K&C, CS, FL, TGM, JJD or Britains is less brittle or even if their brittleness is much different.

Terry

 

[PanzerAce1944]

Rob,
I am in the same boat as you regarding slamming around each others action figures so I will comment here too.
I would agree with you that armored vehicle models having some weight to them is a plus, giving them a sort of authentic "feel" so to speak. Trimming down some heft would be acceptable to many I would assume including myself. King&Country puts out more product each month than several of the other top makers combined.
With that it seems the more that is made, the more people ask for and want. The more that is made, the more criticism developes based upon the vast array of figures and vehicles to choose from. A bit lighter weight vehicle would mean less mass weight on display shelves and cheaper shipping costs for all involved. I have been collecting K&C since 2007 and to me have seen nothing but improvements year after year across the board with their line of products. If mixed media products are the coming trend so be it.

 

[uksubs]

Try dropping an AFV made from a different resin. Unless it is a very soft and resiliant compound (probably not suitable to make models other than childrens' toys), they will break when they hit a hard surface. Unless you actually test them, there is no telling which resin used by K&C, CS, FL, TGM, JJD or Britains is less brittle or even if their brittleness is much different.

Terry

Hi Terry agree the problem not just down to KC on that point of strength , with the rising cost of postage to me like Brad as said the fill of heavy tank does not interest me and is not a big selling point but detail is but everyone to there own

 

[uksubs]

Spot on post Panzerace :salute::

 

[Rob]

Have any of you ever straightened out bent Polystone??{eek3} I did it once when my cat sent my lovely HB Winter Panther crashing from its shelf. Its nervevracking but can be done!

Rob

 

[Blowtorch]

Have any of you ever straightened out bent Polystone??{eek3} I did it once when my cat sent my lovely HB Winter Panther crashing from its shelf. Its nervevracking but can be done!

Rob

HOW?! That's amazing

 

[Fitzgibbon]

HOW?! That's amazing

Yes please Rob; I'd be more interested in that story than the next instalment of Game of Thrones.

 

[Mitch]

not really sure why you can't reply to my threads and I don't further understand why the action man and steve Austin stuff??? I seem to be able to respond to yours!!!
Mitch

 

[Jack]

Have any of you ever straightened out bent Polystone??{eek3} I did it once when my cat sent my lovely HB Winter Panther crashing from its shelf. Its nervevracking but can be done!

Rob

Forget straightening out the tank - its the cat that needs straightening out! Knowing cats as I do, don't kid yourself that it was an accident. It saw what you loved and then went for it.

 

[Fitzgibbon]

Forget straightening out the tank - its the cat that needs straightening out! Knowing cats as I do, don't kid yourself that it was an accident. It saw what you loved and then went for it.

Yes, he does know what catty means

 

[wayne556517]

Rob my big pet hate about polystone is there no strength in the stuff after seeing my KC Mickey Mouse ambulance fall on the flour and break like a china cup made me see things in a different light I'm sorry to say

So i gather you don't collect china cups anymore............................^&grin

 

[Northgate Woods]

So i gather you don't collect china cups anymore............................^&grin

Wayne mate,
You are a pistol.:smile2::smile2: Made my day. Those two negative nellie "too and from"s are not in your league.^&grin
Cheers Howard

PS the good lady wife(GLW) while dusting the other week knock my Tamiya Centurion to the floor and I don't collect plastic/resin or whatever tea cups anymore also.{sm4}

 

[notascoldasbastogne]

Rob my big pet hate about polystone is there no strength in the stuff after seeing my KC Mickey Mouse ambulance fall on the flour and break like a china cup made me see things in a different light I'm sorry to say

Spot on Neil!!! My FL armor has fallen from 2-stories down and still NO DAMAGE!!!!. ^&grin^&grin^&grin

 

[The Military Workshop]

Since Mitch threw his Action Man at me and I stamped on his Steve Austin figure I've not been able to answer his threads so here is my answer.

I hope not!

Its all Psychological I'm sure but I like a bit of heft in my AFV's. As a kid I made all sorts of Airfix and then Tamiya kits and loved collecting them. Then when I later started on K&C I just got used to heavier AFV's and like the heavier feel. Mitch's post is obviously referencing K&C and the fact that some of its collectors don't like the lighter weight of FL 's vehicles. I freely admit when I first picked up a FL tank I was shocked as it felt like plastic (yes I know now its NOT before all sorts of ****e gets written:rolleyes2 so I didn't buy. However if FL made a British Tank, or Figarti or K&C made a lighter Tank I cannot say no definitely I would not, who knows. But overall I hope Polystone remains the main component of my vehicles.

Rob

Rob,
Seems like PA44, yourself and I are in a "club" of some kind. A few more and I will put in the T shirt order !!.
Regards
Brett

 

[Rob]

What i meant was that it was easy to bend back but wss nerve racking as it felt like it might go at any second.

 

[Panzer ace]

What i meant was that it was easy to bend back but wss nerve racking as it felt like it might go at any second.

Yup, risky move trying to bend back any toy soldier no matter who the manufacturer is.

 

[Desertkiwi]

Rob,
Seems like PA44, yourself and I are in a "club" of some kind. A few more and I will put in the T shirt order !!.
Regards
Brett

....it's alright Brett mate, you boys are not alone. I think you'll find there's a few more members aligned with your 'mob' than you think.......at least in spirit anyway:wink2::tongue:^&grin

 

[uksubs]

So i gather you don't collect china cups anymore............................^&grin

Funny you should say that Wayne but last year I got a china teapot to keep the Ashes and look like are need to buy one this year to keep morev Ashes rofl:wink2:^&grin:salute::