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those are incredible but i wouldn't. they are so small and i prefer things with girth.
 
I find 1/72 too small but 28mm-30mm is that happy medium of quality eye appeal and cost effectiveness....YES
 
I have a lot of the old airfix 1/72nd and as much as I like them I like I like the larger scale stuff thats out now thats why I really liked the 1/6th stuff
Mitch
 
I don't see myself getting into 1/72 scale at all. That scale is too small for me... but, these 28mm are very tempting... :)

I just did some more research on this scale and there are several companies (Perry Miniatures, Foundry, Front Rank, Old Glory etc.) that produce this scale in all major historical periods including Napoleonic, ACW, British Empire, English Civil War, French & Indian War, Seven Years War, etc. Some are produced in metal and some are produced in plastic. Looking at the youtube link previously posted on this thread, you can see that the scultping detail is pretty amazing and when professionally painted they look quite exquisite! ^&cool The figures cost about $2 to $4 apiece, unpainted and the companies are offering discounts if you purchase a certai number of sets! You can either paint them yourself or get them painted professionally for an added $5 apiece. The total cost per figure would run about $7 to $9. Metal figures too! That is amazing considering the current cost of the larger scales these days... {eek3}

For a collector who is relatively new to this hobby or for an established collector looking to get into a new era, this is definitely an interesting option! :smile2:
 
HistoryfortheAges said:
I don't see myself getting into 1/72 scale at all. That scale is too small for me... but, these 28mm are very tempting... :)

I just did some more research on this scale and there are several companies (Perry Miniatures, Foundry, Front Rank, Old Glory etc.) that produce this scale in all major historical periods including Napoleonic, ACW, British Empire, English Civil War, French & Indian War, Seven Years War, etc. Some are produced in metal and some are produced in plastic. Looking at the youtube link previously posted on this thread, you can see that the scultping detail is pretty amazing and when professionally painted they look quite exquisite! ^&cool The figures cost about $2 to $4 apiece, unpainted and the companies are offering discounts if you purchase a certai number of sets! You can either paint them yourself or get them painted professionally for an added $5 apiece. The total cost per figure would run about $7 to $9. Metal figures too! That is amazing considering the current cost of the larger scales these days... {eek3}

For a collector who is relatively new to this hobby or for an established collector looking to get into a new era, this is definitely an interesting option! :smile2:
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Steven, You are onto something .28mm is a great option. I've gone back to that scale after about 7-8 years of doing 54mm. Napoleonic for me. I paint my own plus send units to a painting service.
I work on units I want to do, and send the others out to be painted. A BRIGADE of 2 units x 24 Perry plastic Cuirassier sent to a painting service and delivered ; total cost around $250.Figures,painting plus shipping both ways . Splendidly done.
I base them on multiple figure steel metal bases terrained with woodland scenics and static grass.
Any period you want, scads of different troops types and huge variety of poses.
Look for Calpe miniatures for Prussians! HUGE variety of poses and extremely detailed and accurate figures.
You have the Enfilade convention in Olympia WA Memorial day weekend, you should check it out.Lots of 28mm displays.
FUBAr
 
Harold, I'm starting to see your facination with 28mm... I've been bitten by the bug! I could save $thousands$ and amass thousands at the same time. :) This has to be the best kept secret in the hobby! {eek3} Too bad I don't share the same painting skills as you but, I will give it another, serious attempt at some point... Those are very reasonable prices for professional painting services, BTW... Sounds like a good plan! :)
 
I dont even consider 28mm to be a small scale if you place them next to 1/72 they look like GIANTS.
Now 2mm thats a small scale and some guys even paint them {eek3}
 
Not collect...but appreciate. I can't even consider painting that small and that number of troops anymore. The video presentation is excellent.
 
As many of you know, my scale of choice is 1/72nd, 28mm or 1/48th scale is excellent as well and with the growth of plastics, this scale is currently booming in both the wargaming and collecting areas of the hobby............
 
Lt. - That is an absolutely fantastic 28mm diorama! It can pass as 54mm. Thanks for the link. I will refer to it for inspiration! :)

Warrior - I can see why this 28mm scale is booming... the cost is so much cheaper than current 54 to 60mm scales. This scale figure, even if you get them professionally painted, are about 75% lower in price than a similar figure in the current standard scale and this takes into account the rising material costs for all manufacturers. This scale is so much more affordable and judging by all of the research that I have done up to now, the presentation and effectiveness of the figures are not diminished at all IMHO... {eek3} Lt's link below proves it...!!!

Mitch - You can opt to have them professionally painted and they are still 75% cheaper than the current standard scale. See Fubar's comments below in his response... 48 mounted, professionally painted for $250 including shipping fees both ways! {eek3} I will probably follow his method of painting some and sending some out to be professionally painted. That is a great balance! :)

Here is another link that I found in my research:

http://macpheesminiaturemen.blogspot.com/2010/01/sash-and-saber-28mm-confederate.html

The 28mm option is definitely worth looking into for new hobbyists or if you want to start a new range but lack the funds to make it work the way you would like. Aside from the figures themselves, there are caissons, cannon sets and a host of all of the other common accessories you get with the standard scale. This may be the new direction for the hobby in the future to keep it affordable to more people. I will continue to appreciate my current 54 to 60mm collection but, I am starting to see the value of this 28mm scale option. ^&cool
 
As the sculpting of the little guys has become better I have been more interested as they are more affordable for me.I have bought a 28mm stockade and plan to paint that myself as soon has I learn a few more things.I have Tom Meier's wonderful figures for FIW and am having them painted by an excellent painter.Hopefully he will make more.Some kit makers are trying 40mm figures also as the price of a kit is more expensive than a painted figure sometimes.I lke the smaller sizes as you can fit more figures into a diorama.
Mark
 
Yes, Mark... you just mentioned another advantage... You can create bigger dioramas with less space requirements without taking away the effectiveness and impact to the viewer! :cool: Storage of collector boxes should also be less of a burden.

This scale seems to be appropriate for collectors, diorama enthusiasts and wargamers. Seems like a great compromise to please all in this hobby! I predict that we will see more interest in this 28mm scale as people see the possibilities and value! :)

AND DON'T FORGET, THEY COME IN "METAL" AS WELL AS PLASTIC...!!!
 
What you say may very well be true as I have not seen all of the different styles of 28mm figures available in the marketplace. The ones I have seen thus far seem to be pretty amazing in detail and when given the right paint job they are superb! Viewing the first web link at the start of this thread is an example of what I am excited about as an alternative to the standard scale. Also, the more recent link posted by "The Lt." really is impressive! I don't see much difference in realism with that diorama compared to one that is presented in a standard scale. In terms of the cost of a collection and space restrictions, it starts to make a lot of sense for a collector to do their own due diligence and see if it suits them... ^&grin
 
WOW!!!

That's a great link! That pretty much convinces me that this scale can rival the standard one, anytime...!!! :):):)
 
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