Excellent video of one of the last French toy soldier artisans (makers)! (1 Viewer)

[Grognard]

This is a great video showing all the steps of making in an artisanal fashion quality toy soldiers. Claude Alexandre is one of the last French small business maker of toy soldiers (specialized in the Napoleonic era). He also created "Le Palais de la miniature et du diorama" which showcases 18 dioramas on French history: http://www.alexandrefigurines.com

Link to the video on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvuMzwa5Yms&feature=related

 

[theBaron]

Thanks for sharing the link! It's always fun to get a look behind the scenes in making toy soldiers. And you get an appreciation of why some figures cost what they do, too.

Prost
Brad

PS--Hey, Pat! He uses your technique for drying his paints!

 

[Napoleon1er]

I want that model of la Haye Saint or whatever its called (I am a horrible speller).

 

[Martin Tabony]

I don't speak French, could someone explain the Historex figures. Dose he use them or did he make the originals?

Martin

P.S. the Historex are from 1:12 till 1:40

 

[blaster]

Hi Martin,

I think that his dioramas feature Historex, Airfix, conversions and his own masters. Quite a monumental endeavour.

Rgds Victor

 

[Grognard]

I don't speak French, could someone explain the Historex figures. Dose he use them or did he make the originals?

Martin

P.S. the Historex are from 1:12 till 1:40

My understanding (and I speak French) is that he made all the figurines you see in the diorama...

 

[Martin Tabony]

Hi Martin,

I think that his dioramas feature Historex, Airfix, conversions and his own masters. Quite a monumental endeavour.

Rgds Victor

Yes but I couldn't believe how clean his workshop was!^&grin

Martin

 

[Leadmen]

Thanks for posting the video. I enjoyed watching it and also the video on Nemrod/Historex figures. I spent some time making Historex figures but I sold the rest of my kits. They are time consuming to make but very good sculptures and quality. John

 

[blaster]

Yes but I couldn't believe how clean his workshop was!^&grin

Martin

Well, his monumental endeavour was in keeping the place looking immaculately clean...

Rgds Victor