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Scarlet Pimpernel

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Don't misunderstand me; I think the CS figures are beautifully crafted...wonderful dynamic poses, excellent painting and detailing, but with that much attention to creating up-market collector pieces, I would think a bit more care would be taken with historical accuracy. After all, the collectors who can afford these figures will know the period, uniforms and accoutrements well. There is already a thread on the cuirassier trumpeter, so I won't beat a dead Euro-nag, but something so basic as the 28th Reg shakos? The 28th was one of the few units at Waterloo still wearing the stovepipe design, not the Belgic shako. tsk tsk.

I love your designs guys, but please, we need them right...otherwise, we look down at our diorama, hands on hips, shaking our heads, thinking..."gosh, they are pretty, but my diorama is just not right!"

-Nicholas
 
Don't misunderstand me; I think the CS figures are beautifully crafted...wonderful dynamic poses, excellent painting and detailing, but with that much attention to creating up-market collector pieces, I would think a bit more care would be taken with historical accuracy. After all, the collectors who can afford these figures will know the period, uniforms and accoutrements well. There is already a thread on the cuirassier trumpeter, so I won't beat a dead Euro-nag, but something so basic as the 28th Reg shakos? The 28th was one of the few units at Waterloo still wearing the stovepipe design, not the Belgic shako. tsk tsk.

I love your designs guys, but please, we need them right...otherwise, we look down at our diorama, hands on hips, shaking our heads, thinking..."gosh, they are pretty, but my diorama is just not right!"

-Nicholas
You are correct Nicholas but honestly with the 28th I think you will be looking more at the faces and saying that.;) I am pleased to see the French are much better and less chunky as well.
 
Don't misunderstand me; I think the CS figures are beautifully crafted...wonderful dynamic poses, excellent painting and detailing, but with that much attention to creating up-market collector pieces, I would think a bit more care would be taken with historical accuracy. After all, the collectors who can afford these figures will know the period, uniforms and accoutrements well. There is already a thread on the cuirassier trumpeter, so I won't beat a dead Euro-nag, but something so basic as the 28th Reg shakos? The 28th was one of the few units at Waterloo still wearing the stovepipe design, not the Belgic shako. tsk tsk.

I love your designs guys, but please, we need them right...otherwise, we look down at our diorama, hands on hips, shaking our heads, thinking..."gosh, they are pretty, but my diorama is just not right!"

-Nicholas

I don't know how many times I've posted the same information on the 28th, but here goes again:

Your right they are not accurate, they were not meant to be. They were meant to reflect accurately Lady Butlers painting of the period: Lady Butler's 28th Gloucester Regiment shown in square repelling the French cavalry. It was a sort of painting in 3D miniature.

And in the future we want to be known for that exact sort of creative zeal, albeit based in historical paintings of the period. Whether it be the fabulous paintings of Lucien Rousselot or Lady Butler or whomever, and we'll make that clear as we did when we released the 28th ( which are now sold out ).

Otherwise thanks for the kind attention you've paid to our products and that is appreciated of course.

warm regards,

Brian
 
I don't know how many times I've posted the same information on the 28th, but here goes again:

Your right they are not accurate, they were not meant to be. They were meant to reflect accurately Lady Butlers painting of the period: Lady Butler's 28th Gloucester Regiment shown in square repelling the French cavalry. It was a sort of painting in 3D miniature.

And in the future we want to be known for that exact sort of creative zeal, albeit based in historical paintings of the period. Whether it be the fabulous paintings of Lucien Rousselot or Lady Butler or whomever, and we'll make that clear as we did when we released the 28th ( which are now sold out ).

Thanks for your kind attention to our products and that is appreciated of course.

warm regards,

Brian

Thanks for the clarification. They certainly do reflect the famed painting with which some historical license was taken. I did try to find a post on this topic (apparently unsuccessfully, so sorry for the redundancy). As I said, I am fond of your products and look forward to see what you folks develop moving forward.

-Nicholas
 
Thanks for the clarification. They certainly do reflect the famed painting with which some historical license was taken. I did try to find a post on this topic (apparently unsuccessfully, so sorry for the redundancy). As I said, I am fond of your products and look forward to see what you folks develop moving forward.

-Nicholas

We can only be pleased to have such an avid collector and history afficianado as a part of our community.

Cheers!

Brian
 

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