Polystone? (1 Viewer)

[Leadmen]

I am not too familiar with polystone used to make K&C vehicles. I was curious if anyone knows about the durability over the long run? I remember plastic and some metal from older days that did not hold up after a decade or more. Would humidity or other conditions weaken the product? Especially tank or gun barrels and can they be repaired? I like the vehicles but hardly know anything about the composition of the models. Leadmen

 

[Njja]

I have some of the early polystone items, and they are doing just fine about 7 or 8 years old. The detail on the newer pieces is much better, but the older ones are classic items. I do not subject them to great temperature variations or humidity. So far they look terrific and are doing quite nicely.
Njja

 

[Gideon]

Polystone is a mixture of resin and marble dust. It is highly resilient and will not warp or bend easily as lead and plastics often do.

It is, however, brittle. It's not uncommon to find older pieces with chipped treads or other details.

Other than that, it's a hearty material and durable over the long-term.

 

[Leadmen]

Thanks guys, That gives me more confidence in the material. Leadmen

 

[wellington]

What about the metal that is used for the K&C figures, I hope it won't break down like led has with older figures...does anybody know??

WELLINGTON

 

[Njja]

From what I have read the King & Country figures are pewter (which is simply an alloy of at least 90% tin with small amounts of copper & antimony) it is quite stable and appears slightly flexible which allows you to straighten the occasional bent bayonette. I have been collecting military miniatures for quite a long time, and the King & Country figures are the nicest figures I have ever come across.
They are certainly of a quality that you can expect to pass them along to your grandchildren (when they are old enough to appreciate them).
Unlike my vast headless lead soldier army from my childhood!

Njja

 

[Chuck Harris]

Leadman

I left you a message on the Chat.com forum about the POW book I was reading. I don't think you read it.

 

[jazzeum]

I think polystone and metal soldiers are like anything else. If you take care of them, they should last a very long time.