Recieved 2nd. Rgmt. Nassau Today (1 Viewer)

[maddadicus]

Won this on ebay and I would like to share some thoughts. They are well painted and well sculpted. But they are a big 54mm, taller and more robust than Frontline figures and they overwhelm the classic style glossy toy soldier. It does make them harder to matchup to other mfg. I took photos, but as usual, I CANNOT POST THEM MYSELF......Michael

 

[wadepat]

Won this on ebay and I would like to share some thoughts. They are well painted and well sculpted. But they are a big 54mm, taller and more robust than Frontline figures and they overwhelm the classic style glossy toy soldier. It does make them harder to matchup to other mfg. I took photos, but as usual, I CANNOT POST THEM MYSELF......Michael

Michael,

Congratulations on your purchase! I love the Beau Geste figures and I am glad someone else is also collecting them.

Yes, the figures are a bit taller and more robust than many. I think Ana said the figures were a true 54mm as measured from the base to the figure's eye level. Many other figures are 54mm from the base to the top of the head. There is just enough difference that the figures do not always blend exceptionally well with those of other makers.

And,...I certainly want to add that I feel your pain regarding posting pictures. I am slowly working on learning how to: 1) take better pictures, 2) alter the size of the images to fit posting requirements on Treefrog, and 3) learning how to post them when they finally fit all the necessary requirements. At the rate I am going, I should be posting pictures by the year 2010! Wanna race?

Warmest personal regards,

Pat

 

[Steven Chong]

... Yes, the figures are a bit taller and more robust than many. I think Ana said the figures were a true 54mm as measured from the base to the figure's eye level. Many other figures are 54mm from the base to the top of the head. There is just enough difference that the figures do not always blend exceptionally well with those of other makers.

At the West Coaster, an old Britains' collector told me there were two old toy soldier scales. "Connisseur" scale or 54 mm from bottom of feet to eyes, and "toy soldier" scale or 54 mm from bottom of feet to top of headgear. The Britains old lead toy soldiers is an example of this toy soldier scale.

 

[jazzeum]

If you're having trouble posting photos, please send them to me and I will do it although with the Symposium coming up, I may not be able to do it until early next week.

 

[wadepat]

If you're having trouble posting photos, please send them to me and I will do it although with the Symposium coming up, I may not be able to do it until early next week.

Brad,

Thanks a million for the offer, but if I don't learn how to post pictures, then I am always depending on someone else to do my work. Rest assured, if all else fails, I will take advantage of your kind offer.

Further, I want to try to improve my photographic skills before I post any pictures. Otherwise, I will just embarrass myself!

Warmest personal regards,

Pat

 

[jazzeum]

Pat,

It's actually not all that difficult. You just need software that allows you to reduce the photos to what the board software allows. That's the only trick. I have Microsoft Office Picture Manager and if you have that all you have to do is go to Picture and choose the resize option.

 

[wadepat]

Brad,

Thanks for the help. I plan to take some pictures in the next few days. Hopefully, I will get some good ones. If so, I'll try my hand at posting them.

Thanks again for your help. Don't be surprised if I ask you for more assistance when I make my first attempts to add pictures to the forum!

Warmest personal regards,

Pat

 

[maddadicus]

Pat, I am ashamed to tell you ,that because of the scale difference, I will not be collecting this line. I do not mind mixing mfg., even glossy with matte, for a particular era, but they must all be reasonably the same height and these do not fit. Because I put my sets on display bases for ease of movement and fall protection, even the toy stuff can be put on a thicker stand to match up and so it allows me to collect the old style. This line is almost like mixing an old K/C figure with a Britains figure. And so ,Pat, for a few short hours, you did have another B/G guy to share stories with...... Sorry, Michael

Michael,

Congratulations on your purchase! I love the Beau Geste figures and I am glad someone else is also collecting them.

Yes, the figures are a bit taller and more robust than many. I think Ana said the figures were a true 54mm as measured from the base to the figure's eye level. Many other figures are 54mm from the base to the top of the head. There is just enough difference that the figures do not always blend exceptionally well with those of other makers.

And,...I certainly want to add that I feel your pain regarding posting pictures. I am slowly working on learning how to: 1) take better pictures, 2) alter the size of the images to fit posting requirements on Treefrog, and 3) learning how to post them when they finally fit all the necessary requirements. At the rate I am going, I should be posting pictures by the year 2010! Wanna race?

Warmest personal regards,

Pat

 

[maddadicus]

Discovered how to post photos..........B/G vs Frontline on wood stand.....For size compare....Michael

 

[jazzeum]

Michael,

That doesn't sound too good. I picked up a few old K & C Napoleonic and was wondering how the BGs go with them. Shannon is bringing a figure with her so I'll take a look but it doesn't sound promising.

 

[maddadicus]

Michael,

That doesn't sound too good. I picked up a few old K & C Napoleonic and was wondering how the BGs go with them. Shannon is bringing a figure with her so I'll take a look but it doesn't sound promising.

If the K/C is sized like a Trophy figure, you may be OK. Are you going to Valley Forge? Michael

 

[jazzeum]

Yes, for sure. Since we have offices in Collegeville, I'll try to combine it with Thursday down there and then Friday at the show. Maybe we can meet at George's table. Maybe Combat and other NJ and Pa based people will show up and we can all meet up.