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[Rob]

Because of limited War budget I don't collect AE, but this is another excellent release for this superb range, oh for more cash!;

 

[Bayern]

Think your right Terry . It a shame

Because of limited War budget I don't collect AE, but this is another excellent release for this superb range, oh for more cash!;

Ok, I guess I am missing something here. This applies to the last posts in this strand how?

If it is a direction change you are entertaining then, yes I for one agree that the AE series is great! I really like the new Mummy in the coffin three piece set. I also do not collect it due to other priority lines.

Ludwig

 

[Rob]

Ok, I guess I am missing something here. This applies to the last posts in this strand how?

If it is a direction change you are entertaining then, yes I for one agree that the AE series is great! I really like the new Mummy in the coffin three piece set. I also do not collect it due to other priority lines.

Ludwig

Its neither. It is not linked at all to the previous posts and it is not meant to change direction either. This is the Dispatches thread that I started and as such any item in Dispatches can be discussed within this thread, I was looking back over the pics and had overlooked how good this item looks, so thought I'd flag it up, however feel free to continue with the Big three strand.

Rob

 

[Bayern]

Its neither. It is not linked at all to the previous posts and it is not meant to change direction either. This is the Dispatches thread that I started and as such any item in Dispatches can be discussed within this thread, I was looking back over the pics and had overlooked how good this item looks, so thought I'd flag it up, however feel free to continue with the Big three strand.

Rob

Ok, I just did on Andy's new thread.

And again I just love these new AE and NE figures too. If there was only a money tree in my yards.

Ludwig

 

[Mitch]

Rob...

I like the AE range but, only made one purchase the Chariot. I like the buildings from the range and the architecture but, don't go for many of these pieces as I like to build stuff myself. I may buy the mummy set as its a fascinating piece though
Mitch

Because of limited War budget I don't collect AE, but this is another excellent release for this superb range, oh for more cash!;

 

[Rob]

Rob...

I like the AE range but, only made one purchase the Chariot. I like the buildings from the range and the architecture but, don't go for many of these pieces as I like to build stuff myself. I may buy the mummy set as its a fascinating piece though
Mitch

Mitch,

Superb range, I do agree that buildings are very nice releases and I really wished I'd picked up the two original Sphinx but will definitely get the latest two before they go, I don't have any other items but I think they will make great paper weights on my desk!^&cool The chariot is another splendid set.

Rob

 

[Jack]

Its neither. It is not linked at all to the previous posts and it is not meant to change direction either. This is the Dispatches thread that I started and as such any item in Dispatches can be discussed within this thread, I was looking back over the pics and had overlooked how good this item looks, so thought I'd flag it up, however feel free to continue with the Big three strand.

Rob

I love a good forward defensive stroke. So easy to let some deliveries pass. Even if the ball is swinging, sometimes you have just got to play at it.

 

[Beaufighter]

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What a beautiful looking soldier/horse combo.! I do not collect this line but I am feeling the need to get this release. Nice job K&C. I also love the WS197 Sd. Kfz 234/1 Schwerer Panzerspahwagen as well as the newspaper gents!

~Beau

 

[Bayern]

What a beautiful looking soldier/horse combo.! I do not collect this line but I am feeling the need to get this release. Nice job K&C. I also love the WS197 Sd. Kfz 234/1 Schwerer Panzerspahwagen as well as the newspaper gents!

~Beau

I totally agree. I have the entire AL line and am anxiously awaiting this and the other three figures in this release. This sculpt is just great. It would look great just sitting on a shelf as a stand alone. Imagine the reaction whence viewed by friends for the first time...=WOW!!!!

Ludwig!!

 

[Poppo]

I agree with you on the inaccuracy of the set and that yes it is most unfortunate indeed. It appears that the set was made up of a conglomeration of the two photographs as has been mentioned and other inaccuracies added or subtracted. I have attached the set and both photos for simplicity.

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Now let us start with Stalin. He is actually the most accurate. It takes the pose from the next photo and the crossed legs from the last photo. He is correctly uniformed and wearing his great coat as he should be. His face sculpt is great.

Now on Roosevelt. He takes part of the pose and the cape from the next picture and the pin stripe suit from the last picture with colors inverted. The face sculpt is not very well done. The grin is in neither picture and seems over done. The cigar as you have pointed out is really wrong. Did he take it out of Churchill's hand?

Now Churchill. He has his military uniform and pose from the last picture. He holds the hat that was on his head from the first picture. The biggest failing being that he is not wearing his overcoat. I do not find his face sculpt very accurate. No cigar in his hand. It is obvious that even though there are various elements from both pictures the cold weather part needed to take precedence. I diss-like his pose as it almost looks subservient.

Perhaps some of these elements will look better in person as scans at times are not well representative of the figures.

I will not be purchasing one of these sets and do not see it being a big seller. However I am glad it was made for posterity.

For whatever it is worth...that is my two cents.

Ludwig

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I totally agree with your comment Ludwig....The best for me is Stalin and the worst Churchill....He looks more like Gorbachev {sm4}

 

[Bayern]

I totally agree with your comment Ludwig....The best for me is Stalin and the worst Churchill....He looks more like Gorbachev {sm4}

Yes Poppo,

Most seem to think FDR looks the worst. I am of the mind that Churchill does. I am a real big admirer of Winston Churchill. I will venture to say that he is the single most figure to be credited with the modern era not being controlled by Nazi and Fascism. He held it all together while France folded and America was waiting to join the war effort. At such cost...and with such brilliance. In my corner Winston is da Man.

I know there are mixed reviews and opinions, but I think we are doing a diss-service to posterity to not have these sculpts detailed more closely to resemble these fine men. Still hoping KC will drop back ten and punt.....

Now as I always like a little comic relief. I never thought about it....the figure being called Churchill does look like Gorbachev. If they do not change the sculpt I guess we can still buy the set and paint that bird stain mark on his head and call him Gorby!

Ludwig!! von Bayern

 

[kharkov]

I think the FDR/Churchill/Stalin set is a great idea but the execution seems poor. I too think FDR and Churchill are very lacking. Stalin looks good but FDR looks a bit clownish and Churchill does look like Gorbachev.

 

[Mitch]

I don't see the resemblance to Gorby myself but, not many have said they will not be buying this set apart from a couple so, looks like it will be a welcome release.

We have seen one picture and, as has been said many times and proven many times the release pics often look worse than what is actually delivered to ones door. Only time will tell but, in this instance I think its a great set. I wonder how hard it would have been to make FDR as frail and gaunt as he looked at this conference.

lets make a sentence from the following: Equine, deceased, a, and, finally flog!!!!!
Mitch

 

[Phantom Warrior]

I don't see the resemblance to Gorby myself but, not many have said they will not be buying this set apart from a couple so, looks like it will be a welcome release.

We have seen one picture and, as has been said many times and proven many times the release pics often look worse than what is actually delivered to ones door. Only time will tell but, in this instance I think its a great set. I wonder how hard it would have been to make FDR as frail and gaunt as he looked at this conference.

lets make a sentence from the following: Equine, deceased, a, and, finally flog!!!!!
Mitch

I think I've got it. Are you calling someone a horses *** {eek3}^&grin^&grin

Terry

 

[Mitch]

Terry...

Absolutely not.. LOL!!!
Mitch

I think I've got it. Are you calling someone a horses *** {eek3}^&grin^&grin

Terry

 

[Bayern]

I think I've got it. Are you calling someone a horses *** {eek3}^&grin^&grin

Terry

Terry, I am surprised that you would even insinuate such a thing.

I have not read that many of Mitch's posts but in the ones that I have......he uses only the most eloquent terms to express his feelings and views. He would never be so base and low to call someone bad names like A Horses whatever you may be referring too. He comes off as a much bigger man then that.

I will come to his defense on this matter and provide anyone questioning his integrity with the most eloquent excerpts from some of his finest transmissions.

Leave my friend Mitch alone.

Ludwig

 

[Mitch]

Returning swiftly to the dispatch thread!!! I have just been looking at the LOJ figures and, some of these could be used in quite a good dio with a tunisian tiger. Have not got the picture handy of the tribes people standing gaping at the Tiger I rolling past their homes.
Mitch

 

[jazzeum]

Shall we call mein freund Ludwig mon ami Voltaire? :wink2:

 

[Bayern]

Shall we call mein freund Ludwig mon ami Voltaire? :wink2:

Touché mon frere!

I bow and am humbled to be even considered anything like François-Marie Arouet de Voltaire!!

But perhaps in the way of being a satirical polemicist ( a polemic).....why Yes! ........pausing for those who need to Google the preceding, before I continue ..................

.........As well as my charm, wit and UN-parralled good humor which of course I am sure you have picked up on....

jazzeum, I shall try to carry the mantle you have bestowed upon me with faith and grace!!!


Your friend,

Ludwig von Bayern de Voltaire!!!