George and Ed at the Monongahela (1 Viewer)

Hello Fraxinus, I'm new on the forum but I think you collect the whole french and indian war range (you have an incredible number of pieces ) and so I think you are very attentive to the details of this range. What do you think about the quality of the newer figures ( in particular indians ) ? In my modest opinion even if the level is high enough the peak in quality was the older indian range ( win01 - win07 - win canoe) and many of the snowshoes battle figures. I've bought many of the newer indians but I don't see the same level in paintings and sculpture ( rsf 15 rr31 for example ). Another thing i liked before was the limited number figures certificate ... I think it was an important message to appreciate the value of the figures. Like to know your opinion and others. Thank you !
 
ForzaToro said:
Hello Fraxinus, I'm new on the forum but I think you collect the whole French and Indian war range (you have an incredible number of pieces ) and so I think you are very attentive to the details of this range. What do you think about the quality of the newer figures ( in particular Indians ) ? In my modest opinion even if the level is high enough the peak in quality was the older Indian range ( win01 - win07 - win canoe) and many of the snowshoes battle figures. I've bought many of the newer Indians but I don't see the same level in paintings and sculpture ( rsf 15 rr31 for example ). Another thing i liked before was the limited number figures certificate ... I think it was an important message to appreciate the value of the figures. Like to know your opinion and others. Thank you !
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Afternoon ForzaToro ... I am 100% in agreement that John's numbered certificate made a big difference in the collectability and desire for a particular piece. I can't say that a (number 1 of 500) or (Number 500 of 500) has any more value than say (Number 168 of 500) but it did set a firm limit on the possible set in the market space. That made them a bit more special, but maybe only to me ^&confuse.

As far as the older JJD Indian WIM sets vs. the newer RSF Indian sets I am afraid that I can't totally agree there. The mounted Indian RSF 20 - RSF25 are fantastic. I do not have the RR Indians so it wouldn't be fair to comment on those yet.

--- Larry
 
The change from the earliest BoM releases to the latest releases are most evident with the British regulars ---- the quality and painting on the later releases is much higher than on the earlier releases. Actually, there is a huge difference at least among the British and French --- so much better in the later BoM releases. Later ranger releases are much nicer than the earlier releases.

The appeal of any Indian piece is per individual taste - my favorites are scattered throughout the entire history of the releases, but I must admit that all the Snowshoes Indians do seem to be outstanding.

Looking at RR-30 and RSF-14, these would rank high in appeal. Larry is correct in that the all mounted releases are very nice indeed.

But as I have said before, John's WWI pieces, especially the French, may represent his best work.
 
Thanks for your kind opinions, I remain on my position but probably my judgement is conditioned by a "first love" effect. Those indians were the first in my collection. I agree about the indians on horse. Compliments for your collection Mr "Fraxinus" , and compliments to your superb diorama and deployment of forces. Hope to see more in the next future.
Mr Larry Allen , the limited number is important to me also ( now we are 2 ) but I know for sure that other collectors agree with this even if it is not a good reason to stop collecting JJ nice figures. John, please, let's go with other superb indians , I need more battle poses for a bloody attack to the redcoats !
 
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