panda1gen
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Been looking at some threads on here with Andy feeling the need to defend K&C.
I have been a TS collector since late 2003 when I bought a Wittman Tiger and some German paras, it was K&C that got me interested in a hobby I had never liked before, with the matt realism. I collected nothing but for a few years then I bought some HB, NMA and HJB as well.
NB. All have gone out of business on WW2 matt stuff.
Ironically perhaps, I have bought little K&C stuff over the past few years. I have some personal reasons behind that, nothing to do with the hobby, but in terms of toy soldiers, I also preferred the Figarti armour, which included a good collection of British stuff, which nobody else was making.
Some debate has gone on over the years about one v another manufacturer, I do not even listen. For example, a few years ago, K&C were given very poor treatment as the HB armour was superior to the K&C, particularly on the tracks. All I said at the time was, I can't wait for Andy's response, which has been to improve even more.
Andy is a former Royal Marine, a naturally combative sort of bloke who is also one of the most creative guys, look at the progress K&C has made. They are still in business. You do not have to like the guy. The question is, do you want to buy the gear at the price? I would like it to be cheaper of course, but have just purchased the new dingo (brilliant piece) and have the humber on order.
I hope we can move forward focussing on the gear and not get into any personal opinion stuff on this thread, I am one of the former frquent users who feel much of the fun has gone from the forum. I am tired of it.
For example of discussion -
K&C UK Sherman, a repaint of the US 105mm Sherman and rare piece of Brit armour at the time - can we politely and constructively discuss the gear?
K&C still do the best figures IMHO - no! - how about, I currently prefer these figues, knowing any competitor will try to raise their game
this is a Figarti piece, I believe that Figarti and TGM, to name but two, are improving all the time
Having not bought much K&C for a bit, I know what I like, what others do is up to them and good luck to you all. I love all of my older collection, I like the Cromwell for example to the point where I bought it.
This posting comes with an 'I am on strong painkillers' warning. If you want an argument, caN WE DO IT THE mONTY pYTHON WAY?
I have been a TS collector since late 2003 when I bought a Wittman Tiger and some German paras, it was K&C that got me interested in a hobby I had never liked before, with the matt realism. I collected nothing but for a few years then I bought some HB, NMA and HJB as well.
NB. All have gone out of business on WW2 matt stuff.
Ironically perhaps, I have bought little K&C stuff over the past few years. I have some personal reasons behind that, nothing to do with the hobby, but in terms of toy soldiers, I also preferred the Figarti armour, which included a good collection of British stuff, which nobody else was making.
Some debate has gone on over the years about one v another manufacturer, I do not even listen. For example, a few years ago, K&C were given very poor treatment as the HB armour was superior to the K&C, particularly on the tracks. All I said at the time was, I can't wait for Andy's response, which has been to improve even more.
Andy is a former Royal Marine, a naturally combative sort of bloke who is also one of the most creative guys, look at the progress K&C has made. They are still in business. You do not have to like the guy. The question is, do you want to buy the gear at the price? I would like it to be cheaper of course, but have just purchased the new dingo (brilliant piece) and have the humber on order.
I hope we can move forward focussing on the gear and not get into any personal opinion stuff on this thread, I am one of the former frquent users who feel much of the fun has gone from the forum. I am tired of it.
For example of discussion -
K&C UK Sherman, a repaint of the US 105mm Sherman and rare piece of Brit armour at the time - can we politely and constructively discuss the gear?
K&C still do the best figures IMHO - no! - how about, I currently prefer these figues, knowing any competitor will try to raise their game
this is a Figarti piece, I believe that Figarti and TGM, to name but two, are improving all the timeHaving not bought much K&C for a bit, I know what I like, what others do is up to them and good luck to you all. I love all of my older collection, I like the Cromwell for example to the point where I bought it.
This posting comes with an 'I am on strong painkillers' warning. If you want an argument, caN WE DO IT THE mONTY pYTHON WAY?
