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[Spitfrnd]

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Must buy gloss mostly and some matte on a rare occasion. This should be the case for everybody.

Why does it matter to anyone what someone else buys, except of course the ones who have only that thing to sell.

 

[plasmapulse]

Why does it matter to anyone what someone else buys, except of course the ones who have only that thing to sell.

All in the name of good taste. You saw those new Frontline figures didn't you .

 

[Spitfrnd]

All in the name of good taste. You saw those new Frontline figures didn't you .

Oh yes, responded on that one too. Bad painting has nothing to do with whether they are matt or gloss though.

 

[The Lt.]

It never ceases to amaze me as how quickly a simple question can bring on a battle royal. Harry to answer your question if the Little Legion figures were available in castings I'd consider painting one or two in matte to see what the outcome would be. Would I strip a finished gloss figure to accomplish the same no way. The figures are sculpted to be featured as traditional toy soldier where the matte figures are being sculpted as military miniature.

That said I'd be hogged tide and feathered if I'd did by by fellow Collectors of Glossy Zulu War Figures. By the way Harry thanks for asking the question which had nothing to do with painted preferences. Damian, Joachim and Mike isn't it great being Trophy and Little Legion owners.......The Lt.

 

[Spitfrnd]

It never ceases to amaze me as how quickly a simple question can bring on a battle royal. Harry to answer your question if the Little Legion figures were available in castings I'd consider painting one or two in matte to see what the outcome would be. Would I strip a finished gloss figure to accomplish the same no way. The figures are sculpted to be featured as traditional toy soldier where the matte figures are being sculpted as military miniature.
.......The Lt.

I don't think there is much of a battle Joe, just some questions and answers and a wee bit of playful banter as far as I can see. But on the serious side, why would you not strip a gloss figure, because of its value as gloss or because the details of the casting would not lend themselves to repainting in matt or something else entirely?

 

[plasmapulse]

Yes, just teasing. Personally, I think a matte finish on a glossy sculpt won't hold up. Vague/smooth detail and a shiny toy like paintjob can't really be compared with generally more realistically sculpted and painted matte.
But it gives you that warm nostalgic feeling. Especially colonial/victorian subjects. There are some figures however that look good matte and gloss; The Lt. showcases many kits all the time painted in both styles with great succes. I'm not so sure if LL or Trophy would still rock in matte.

 

[Spitfrnd]

Yes, just teasing. Personally, I think a matte finish on a glossy sculpt won't hold up. Vague/smooth detail and a shiny toy like paintjob can't really be compared with generally more realistically sculpted and painted matte.
But it gives you that warm nostalgic feeling. Especially colonial/victorian subjects. There are some figures however that look good matte and gloss; The Lt. showcases many kits all the time painted in both styles with great succes. I'm not so sure if LL or Trophy would still rock in matte.

Ah that makes sense. Personally I enjoy seeing both styles but I see what you mean about some of the more traditional gloss painted sculpts having less detail. I was thinking more of the newer ones and just wondered for example if the WB ZW gloss ones could be converted (I know, perish the thought). Of course, given what I understand as their scale difference, that would not make much sense for other reasons. Thanks for the clarification.

 

[damian]

Towards the end Trophy did try an do some of their figures in matt. I have some of their Boer war figures in matt. Ken Jackson at Maison Militaire is trying to resurrect the Trophy line but he is doing it in matt. The Trophy WWI buses etc are coming out in matt. Trophy had quite a bot of detail and probably would have been OK in matt.

Harry knows when his leg is being pulled. At least most times
Regards
Damian

 

[1879fanatic]

I think H just threw a flashbang in to see if we were awake over here. Banter is the right term, like hens fighting over the best place to lay their eggs. Keeps people honest and alive!

I think Joe hit it on the head when he states the difference between classic soldier and military miniature.

Anyone want to accept the challenge of stripping a gloss figure and repainting in matte? I would except my brushes right now are 4" sashes and they're crusty. Mike

 

[Harrytheheid]

It never ceases to amaze me as how quickly a simple question can bring on a battle royal. Harry to answer your question if the Little Legion figures were available in castings I'd consider painting one or two in matte to see what the outcome would be. Would I strip a finished gloss figure to accomplish the same no way. The figures are sculpted to be featured as traditional toy soldier where the matte figures are being sculpted as military miniature.

That said I'd be hogged tide and feathered if I'd did by by fellow Collectors of Glossy Zulu War Figures. By the way Harry thanks for asking the question which had nothing to do with painted preferences. Damian, Joachim and Mike isn't it great being Trophy and Little Legion owners.......The Lt.

Eek....Eek....Eek.....
It was a semi-serious thought that happened to cross my fevered mind, so I reckoned I'd cast it out in order to stimulate a friendly discussion (?).
Instead, for my pains, the Village Court was instantly convened and I was condemned to the flames, with a great big B for Blasphemer message branded on my forehead.
Well, if that's wot you lot are like over here, guess I'd better scurry back to the K&C threads where I belong. They seem to be a much less touchy crowd over there....

Cheers (I Think)
Paranoid Heid

PS. Yeah Damian, I can generally suss when my leg's being pulled - and so can you lot who contribute here by the looks of things...
I am now, in fact, the proud owner of several WB Zulu War figures, in matte, and I luv em. Hmmm...having said that, I really do like that photo that Joe posted....hmmm....I do need to think quite carefully about this before I go zooming down yet another avenue in this hobby. Would be next year anyway, once things calm down on the job and domestic fronts.

 

[Harrytheheid]

Yes, just teasing. Personally, I think a matte finish on a glossy sculpt won't hold up. Vague/smooth detail and a shiny toy like paintjob can't really be compared with generally more realistically sculpted and painted matte.
But it gives you that warm nostalgic feeling. Especially colonial/victorian subjects. There are some figures however that look good matte and gloss; The Lt. showcases many kits all the time painted in both styles with great succes. I'm not so sure if LL or Trophy would still rock in matte.

Yeah, I tend to agree that gloss figures wouldn't "SHINE" for want of a better word if they were repainted in a matte finish. As mentioned, they are generally sculpted differently. And I do know what you mean by the nostalgia thing. When you think of toy soldiers it's usually the glossies that first spring to mind.

Regards
H

 

[1879fanatic]

Harry, my man! We all know you're going down the road to Zululand. And when you get there it will be glossy! Your weapons are useless against them! Stay cool and out of the Sun!
Mike

 

[Harrytheheid]

Harry, my man! We all know you're going down the road to Zululand. And when you get there it will be glossy! Your weapons are useless against them! Stay cool and out of the Sun!
Mike

Zoooooooooom...!!!

I'm not kiddin', the WB's that I have are very impressive.
Looking to get the new Conte stuff n'all.....if I can find a reliable postman....
It'll be next year for sure though, cos I've gone overboard on K&C UK's TRL. I've 2 problems here;

a) They're paid for, but I've still to pluck up the courage to have Tony Neville send them to China after my "Lost in the Post" experiences this year.

b) I'm only taking a bare minimum of TS's home next time as it's imperative that I calm the savage beast I live with down a bit.

Once I get a) and b) resolved, then I think I really will begin to consider these more traditional types of figures.
Sick to death of SS, green tanks, and so on....apart from Desert WWII of course.

Cheers
(a slightly singed)
H

 

[Spitfrnd]

Zoooooooooom...!!!
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Looking to get the new Conte stuff n'all.....if I can find a reliable postman....
It'll be next year for sure though, cos I've gone overboard on K&C UK's TRL. ...

I wouldn't worry about that mate, way it's go'n it'll be next year for all of us for these.

 

[trooper]

Gentlemen, I feel I must put in to this illuminating thread to inform you that there is no difference in sculpting "toy" or "miniature" figures. The only difference is in the paint finish. Little Legion pursue a policy of only producing finished figures, ATS on the other hand produce their figures in either gloss, matte or as castings. As such they can be painted as models or as toys. In both companies they use the same sculptor and a similar standard.

 

[The Lt.]

Returning to playtime.....The Lt.

 

[thebritfarmer]

Gentlemen, I feel I must put in to this illuminating thread to inform you that there is no difference in sculpting "toy" or "miniature" figures. The only difference is in the paint finish. Little Legion pursue a policy of only producing finished figures, ATS on the other hand produce their figures in either gloss, matte or as castings. As such they can be painted as models or as toys. In both companies they use the same sculptor and a similar standard.

I think I have to disagree with you there. The WB zulu's would not look as good if the painting was switched. The figures are totally different in sculpt and detail.

 

[trooper]

My remarks were directed at the previous discussion regarding LL's figures. I am not qualified to comment on Britains although I am sure that Ken Olsen would produce his usual high standard to whatever he was working on.

 

[The Lt.]

This should bring an end to the difference in sculpting and painting and I'm sure ya'll will notice the difference between traditional and the new kids on the block......The Lt.

 

[1879fanatic]

Here's a newer purchase of mine, a Little Legion Natal Mounted Police obviously dismounted and plucking away. With the digital camera age, I have found myself taking two photos of every TS that I get. One is a general close-up like this one. The second includes the box so I can associated them later on if I need to. Unfortunately, Mike puts the single figures in a little blue box with no markings at all. Whah!!!

Anyway, this figure has a hand sculpt integrated into the rifle. Imagine how this would look in matte? Maybe Polarbear can whizbang something with Photoshop? Mike