I just started collecting the SOE range of figures after seeing them on display in the K&C Pacific place store. I really love the eye-catching red figures in the set and can't wait for the guys at K&C to quickly expand more in this range. I'm not sure if the dioramas are appropriate for this range. Any input would be appreciated. Happy collecting!
My K&C Collection - Sons of Empire (1 Viewer)
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Hi Jeff,
Wonderful collection and nice display. What are your thoughts on the Kitchener figure? I noticed it in your photographs.
Best wishes
Benjamin
I like the kitchener figure, if only it comes in gloss. I agree that a mountain gun crew would be an awesome addition. The only complaint I have for this series is some of the mounted figures are not made in gloss and I would love to see gloss mounted figures made to ensure uniformity across the range. Btw I noticed that this is a forum for matte KC figures. Sorry for posting in the wrong section. Mods if you find it inappropriate, feel free to move this thread to the glossy sections.
kogu
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Hi jeffs,
I like your SOE collection very much.
As of the mounted figures, the Skinner's Horse, that are only available in a matte finish, please see the attached pics of some of mine.
I used a gloss varnish to get the desired finish.
Maybe that could be an option for you too.
Konrad
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Konrad, these look really fine. They look so good that matte SOE should be declared obsolete and/or illegal. :rolleyes2::wink2: -- Al
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In that case I guess I better hide mine before they are confiscated by the glossy police, cheers, Robin.
Konrad, you did an amazing job transforming those figures from matt to gloss. Unfortunately, I am a lousy artist and my hands are not nimble enough, I dare not modify them myself.
I know many collectors here have preferences for gloss or matte. Personally, I like them both. The reason I collect this range in gloss is because I have no easy access to W Britains Delhi Durbar series in Singapore and this range has some resemblance to that. I still don't understand why KC doesn't make gloss versions for all the horseback riders but oh well, who am I to complain. There are just too many positives in this hobby to complain about a small matter.
I know many collectors here have preferences for gloss or matte. Personally, I like them both. The reason I collect this range in gloss is because I have no easy access to W Britains Delhi Durbar series in Singapore and this range has some resemblance to that. I still don't understand why KC doesn't make gloss versions for all the horseback riders but oh well, who am I to complain. There are just too many positives in this hobby to complain about a small matter.