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[Bren]

Scale is irrelevant he was vertically challenged ha ha ha
Bren

 

[Gebhard]

Scale is irrelevant he was vertically challenged ha ha ha
Bren

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[The Military Workshop]

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Gebhard,
I think you misunderstood Bren's post and have over reacted. His comment was a reference to Napoleon being short and does not appear to be a comment on FL. At least that is how I read it. Cant see how you
quoting TF's policy on trolling is relevant to a joke about Napoleon being vertically challenged.

However if you have a FL NAP0068 Westphalian Jaeger Carabinier Kneeling Firing box (as I do) would
you be so kind as to PM Frank and tell him what size it says the figure is as he seems to be wrong in his response to me below.

Frank,
I will leave this thread to your expert knowledge as clearly my eyesight is decieving me regarding
various different series and photos of such figures. All I know is if some are true 1/30 then others are
clearly not. If you think they are all true 1/30 then that is your opinion rather than an actual fact as
you seem to suggest.

Regards
Brett

 

[Andanna]

Napoleon with 1,70 cm height can not be considered short in the 19th century. He dwarfed for example Wellington who was only 1,64 cm.

Even for the 21st Century, he was hence only 5cm shorter than the average Australian man in 2011 (http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/Lookup/4338.0main+features212011-13).

And yes, you can rely on Frank's expertise. I found his opinions over the last couple of years always well researched.

 

[Desertkiwi]

Scale is irrelevant he was vertically challenged ha ha ha
Bren

....ha ha best post in the Thread thus far.......Cricky, if Bren's a 'Troll' I'd hate to think what I am....^&confuse^&grin.....isn't the forum all about having fun chaps{sm4}

 

[Scarlet Pimpernel]

Guy:

Your photos clearly mark the difference in scale. Thank you for this concise clarification. On the other hand..."Hey! it's Napoleon Mini-Me!"

-Nicholas

Hello to all,
I join in the discussion: Recently, a friend asked me the same questions at the scale FL / NAPS.
Without going into detail, I took pictures to better compare.
Napoleon on these photos is "a true 54mm brand ANDREA." (1/32)
Compare with FL (1/30), even though Napoleon was really small (1.68 m), the difference is undeniable ..
By cons, placed in front of or increase in my stagings, I think it fits perfectly.
Regarding references FL / NAPS last 5 years, there are only minor differences as in life: humans are bigger, bigger, leaner ...... .... etc..
Attached pictures of my explanations, better than long speeches ..
I hope this helps to answer these questions.
Best.
Guy.:salute::

 

[Gebhard]

....ha ha best post in the Thread thus far.......Cricky, if Bren's a 'Troll' I'd hate to think what I am....^&confuse^&grin.....isn't the forum all about having fun chaps{sm4}

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[The Military Workshop]

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If you find either of those posts inflammatory I suggest you report them rather than quoting TF guidelines.

Anybody reading your responses might think you do not have a sense of humour.

 

[jazzeum]

Gebs,

I think you need to relax a little. Every scale discussion shouldn't be reason to replay the Battle of Gettysburg.

Just sayin' :wink2:

Be cool brother ^&cool

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HLzqjmoZZAc&feature=plpp

Brad

 

[Vezzolf]

Frank,
I will leave this thread to your expert knowledge as clearly my eyesight is decieving me regarding
various different series and photos of such figures. All I know is if some are true 1/30 then others are
clearly not. If you think they are all true 1/30 then that is your opinion rather than an actual fact as
you seem to suggest.

Regards
Brett

Brett, I don't think it's your eyesite that's decieving you:wink2:....It's just that you see things differently based on your own "interests".:wink2:.....As Matt tried to explain First Legion is 1:30th scale with only "very slight" variances between ranges...How would you describe FL scale???....Clearly they are not 1:35th nor 1:32th nor 1:28th......First Legion is the most accurate consistent 1:30th scale TS manufacturer out there today..... K/C is 1:28th...CS is 1:28th....they claim to be 1:30th but simply are not. It seems to me that FL makes every effort to be what they are true 1:30th....Now that said I do not know for sure what the new Vietnam Range is in scale, since I do not own any of these figures. Maybe FL is making this particular range larger in order to be compatible with the Figarti helicopter???? Maybe the Vietnam range is a departure from the rest of FL...We shall see...But I do not think you will see larger figures with the other established FL ranges which are true 1:30th

 

[Alex]

Not only vietnam.. Saracens are also much bigger than usual FL figures...
But at the end of the day, it doesn't matter..

Brett, I don't think it's your eyesite that's decieving you:wink2:....It's just that you see things differently based on your own "interests".:wink2:.....As Matt tried to explain First Legion is 1:30th scale with only "very slight" variances between ranges...How would you describe FL scale???....Clearly they are not 1:35th nor 1:32th nor 1:28th......First Legion is the most accurate consistent 1:30th scale TS manufacturer out there today..... K/C is 1:28th...CS is 1:28th....they claim to be 1:30th but simply are not. It seems to me that FL makes every effort to be what they are true 1:30th....Now that said I do not know for sure what the new Vietnam Range is in scale, since I do not own any of these figures. Maybe FL is making this particular range larger in order to be compatible with the Figarti helicopter???? Maybe the Vietnam range is a departure from the rest of FL...We shall see...But I do not think you will see larger figures with the other established FL ranges which are true 1:30th

 

[Desertkiwi]

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.....see, I knew you had a sense of humour, now you're taking the 'Mickey', that's the spirit mate........mind you, I have been called a 'big ugly sod' in my time and my skins a bit tough, I have an incredibly hairy back and 'cauliflower' ears from playing to much rugby in the second row{eek3}^&grin.....one or two of those Aussie lads know how that feels.....:tongue:

Seriously Gebs though......Bren was having a laugh and it certainly wasn't at FL's expense......us colonials down here are always taking the 'P' out of everything....^&grin

 

[The Military Workshop]

Brett, I don't think it's your eyesite that's decieving you:wink2:....It's just that you see things differently based on your own "interests".:wink2:.....As Matt tried to explain First Legion is 1:30th scale with only "very slight" variances between ranges...How would you describe FL scale???....Clearly they are not 1:35th nor 1:32th nor 1:28th......First Legion is the most accurate consistent 1:30th scale TS manufacturer out there today..... K/C is 1:28th...CS is 1:28th....they claim to be 1:30th but simply are not. It seems to me that FL makes every effort to be what they are true 1:30th....Now that said I do not know for sure what the new Vietnam Range is in scale, since I do not own any of these figures. Maybe FL is making this particular range larger in order to be compatible with the Figarti helicopter???? Maybe the Vietnam range is a departure from the rest of FL...We shall see...But I do not think you will see larger figures with the other established FL ranges which are true 1:30th

Vezzolf,
So if I read you correctly FL may have made some figures bigger to be compatable with another brand (ie. Figarti Vietnam). May also have been the case with the Knights and Saracens as I recall an image with a FL Saracen next to a WW2 German figure and it seemed bigger. I actually think that is a sensible idea by Matt/FL as it helps sales. If I was a producer I would be more concerned about making figures that sell better than worrying about exact scale issues. I think most collectors appreciate being able to mix brands as it makes for more options (see UKRebs ACW dios).

As regards my eyesight and yours I think your comment "It's just that you see things differently based on your own "interests".:wink2: works both ways so how about we agree to disagree in this thread.

Brett

 

[Gebhard]

If you find either of those posts inflammatory I suggest you report them rather than quoting TF guidelines.

Anybody reading your responses might think you do not have a sense of humour.

Substance is the key to not being labeled a troll

 

[Gebhard]

.....see, I knew you had a sense of humour, now you're taking the 'Mickey', that's the spirit mate........mind you, I have been called a 'big ugly sod' in my time and my skins a bit tough, I have an incredibly hairy back and 'cauliflower' ears from playing to much rugby in the second row{eek3}^&grin.....one or two of those Aussie lads know how that feels.....:tongue:

Seriously Gebs though......Bren was having a laugh and it certainly wasn't at FL's expense......us colonials down here are always taking the 'P' out of everything....^&grin

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[Rob]

Brett,

I don't think I've ever seen anyone mix figures as well as Bob as done in his sublime dio's. It's kind of exciting as I start to build my ACW collection that will include Britains/FL/K&C/Collectors showcase and (if I can get the ones I want ) Conte. Something totally different for me as I rarely mix WW2 items.

Rob

 

[Gebhard]

Gebs,

Every scale discussion shouldn't be reason to replay the Battle of Gettysburg.

Just sayin' :wink2:

Be cool brother ^&cool

Brad

I agree Brad , It also shouldn't be a reason for every Person who we all know have no interest in First Legion except when they feel they have a chance to make a back handed comment to show up on that thread and pile on. I don't know about you but after 5 years of the same crap it has gotten real old to me. Cheers bro Gebhard

 

[jazzeum]

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Constant repetition of the same message might, in and of itself, be considered trolling :wink2:

Be cool

 

[Vezzolf]

Vezzolf,
So if I read you correctly FL may have made some figures bigger to be compatable with another brand (ie. Figarti Vietnam). May also have been the case with the Knights and Saracens as I recall an image with a FL Saracen next to a WW2 German figure and it seemed bigger. I actually think that is a sensible idea by Matt/FL as it helps sales. If I was a producer I would be more concerned about making figures that sell better than worrying about exact scale issues. I think most collectors appreciate being able to mix brands as it makes for more options (see UKRebs ACW dios).

As regards my eyesight and yours I think your comment "It's just that you see things differently based on your own "interests".:wink2: works both ways so how about we agree to disagree in this thread.

Brett

Brett, We all have our favorites and "views"(eyesite) for various reasons:wink2:.....As long as the scale stays consistent within the range of a manufacturer that is what is most important to most of us who have no financial agenda.... I personally do not mix FL with other products that I own because of the obvious differences in sculpts, paint, and style as well as scale. If some guys want to mix them that's fine but it does not work for me personally....Maybe other manufacturers should concentrate on trying to match up to FL's scale and style......I will agree to disagree...Regards Frank

 

[Rob]

I agree Brad , It also shouldn't be a reason for every Person who we all know have no interest in First Legion except when they feel they have a chance to make a back handed comment to show up on that thread and pile on. I don't know about you but after 5 years of the same crap it has gotten real old to me. Cheers bro Gebhard

Gebs that is exactly what happened on the K&C threads .

Rob