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That looks awesome Frank, is it a 10?
Cyber Field Marshall
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Fabulous figure! These figures rarely get attention on this forum and they look so neat. I've got to get some Samurai for my collection soon, maybe some FL pieces?
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Amazing Figure & Frank your Photo and Dio are just a Beut to the eye {bravo}}{bravo}}
joesgis
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I would guess it's a 10...it is an unbelievable figure. Certainly no less than a 9/10. Thanks for the amazing pics Frank and congratulations on the brilliant acquisition.
Joe
Hi Frank,
In parallel with what others have said, your Samurai figure is truly remarkable. The detailing and painting are wonderful and the manner in which you have displayed it is outstanding. However,...
Since I have an unpracticed eye and since I am overwhelmed with the beauty of this figure, can you elaborate on what prompts you to conclude it is not a 10? I find it most difficult to suggest any improvements in the quality of this figure. Consequently, I would very much enjoy hearing your observations.
Warmest personal regards,
Pat
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Hi Frank,
In parallel with what others have said, your Samurai figure is truly remarkable. The detailing and painting are wonderful and the manner in which you have displayed it is outstanding. However,...
Since I have an unpracticed eye and since I am overwhelmed with the beauty of this figure, can you elaborate on what prompts you to conclude it is not a 10? I find it most difficult to suggest any improvements in the quality of this figure. Consequently, I would very much enjoy hearing your observations.
Warmest personal regards,
Pat
Hi Pat, thanks
As you know I have numerous samurai from various studios. All of the figures I have received that were painted by Gapchenko's studio are exceptional including this one. For me some of the transitions between shading and hilighting, particularly in the face aren't quite as smooth as some of my other examples. To say something is a 10 is to say it is absolutely show winning perfect. I'll give this figure a 9.5.
It should be noted that I'm not an expert at assessing these figures so this is strictly the opinion of an amateur.
Hi Frank,
Thanks a million for replying to my question. I have re-examined the figure and I think I can "almost" see what you are referencing concerning the shading of the face. I would never have noticed the shading had you not pointed it out to me and,...still,...it is a remarkably beautiful figure that would be a prize in any collection. My compliments for an excellent addition to your fine collection.
By the way, I am the rank amateur, not you. ^&grin
Thanks, again, for responding to my inquiry. I appreciate your opinion very much.
Warmest personal regards,
Pat
Thanks a million for replying to my question. I have re-examined the figure and I think I can "almost" see what you are referencing concerning the shading of the face. I would never have noticed the shading had you not pointed it out to me and,...still,...it is a remarkably beautiful figure that would be a prize in any collection. My compliments for an excellent addition to your fine collection.
By the way, I am the rank amateur, not you. ^&grin
Thanks, again, for responding to my inquiry. I appreciate your opinion very much.
Warmest personal regards,
Pat
joesgis
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Awesome figure and pics Brad. Those EW series figures from Aeroart are breathtaking. Have you seen the mounted Saladin figure from the EW series? It's really incredible too....right up there w/ the bejeweled Henry VIII.
Joe
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That is in deed a show stopper JW!! What an incredible version of Aeroart's Henry VIII. and what a prize to have in your collection! Thanks for sharing the pics of the stunning prototype. Do you have any of the ME series foot knights by chance? I've been looking for ME28 (knight running w/ axe, shield and flowing cape). It's a figure hat has long eluded me.
Joe
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Joe,
Thanks for the nice words. I was lucky to get it. I do not have ME28, but I have recently purchased some of the mounted ME pieces. It is a great series. I will try to get some photos up of my latest Arsenyev stuff.
JW
Thanks for the nice words. I was lucky to get it. I do not have ME28, but I have recently purchased some of the mounted ME pieces. It is a great series. I will try to get some photos up of my latest Arsenyev stuff.
JW
joesgis
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JW, Thanks for the reply. I may have to bite the bullet and order the ME28 foot knight from Russia. I'd love to see pics of your newly acquired mounted ME series Arsenyev pieces, or any others you'd like to share. I hope to someday add mounted pieces nos. ME31 & ME422 to my collection. Both are absolutely brilliant sculpts.
Joe
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Joe,
ME31, ME32, & ME422 are the ones I picked up the last year or so. I agree the sculpts on all are fabulous. All three were done by Juri Serebriakov and I have always like his work. I will try to get more photos up soon. I have many to photograph yet. I think the painting on my ME31 is the best, maybe a 9/10, the others are 8/10 but still nice. Take care
JW
ME31, ME32, & ME422 are the ones I picked up the last year or so. I agree the sculpts on all are fabulous. All three were done by Juri Serebriakov and I have always like his work. I will try to get more photos up soon. I have many to photograph yet. I think the painting on my ME31 is the best, maybe a 9/10, the others are 8/10 but still nice. Take care
JW
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JW,
If you get a chance I'd love to see pics of those ME series figures. That's quite coincidental that two of three that you have recently picked up are also on my wishlist! I only have a few mounted figures, but someday I hope to get ME31 and ME422. Congratulations on scoring these absolute classic sculpts and works of art, and one of them is a 9 at that!!
Best,
Joe