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[LordAnhausen]

I think beefing up the sword is important in regards to the any bending that might occur in transit. We've heard this from others so we've beefed up the next sets a bit more. Not enough to detract from them but still to keep them firmer in transit.

Cheers!

Brian

Hi
You've patiently commented on the sword breakage complaints and this is most appreciated. Nice to see you are responsive to complaints
I still have not learned from anyone whether changes might be made to the shoulder armor to incorporate 5 plates instead of the 3 which you have been using.
The figures are very handsome but I think the armor remains a problem and in fact a bigger problem than the swords.
Thank you
Peter

 

[maddadicus]

Hi
You've patiently commented on the sword breakage complaints and this is most appreciated. Nice to see you are responsive to complaints
I still have not learned from anyone whether changes might be made to the shoulder armor to incorporate 5 plates instead of the 3 which you have been using.
The figures are very handsome but I think the armor remains a problem and in fact a bigger problem than the swords.
Thank you
Peter

That would be asking the company to do a re-sculpture and new castings, which would probably not be financially reasonable.. Michael

 

[LordAnhausen]

That would be asking the company to do a re-sculpture and new castings, which would probably not be financially reasonable.. Michael

I understand that there would be costs just as there are in fixing the swords but the flipside is that the armor is inaccurate and seriously detracts from otherwise beautifully done figures. I guess the company needs to evaluate the costs of correction against the cost of potential lost sales because of the armor problems.
I will not be buying any of the Romans unless or until they are corrected. It really surprises me that such a big error went undetected

 

[The Collectors Showcase]

I understand that there would be costs just as there are in fixing the swords but the flipside is that the armor is inaccurate and seriously detracts from otherwise beautifully done figures. I guess the company needs to evaluate the costs of correction against the cost of potential lost sales because of the armor problems.
I will not be buying any of the Romans unless or until they are corrected. It really surprises me that such a big error went undetected

The fist run is about sold out, so those you may not purchase simply because there will be no sets left ! They have been phenominal in regards to sales, the best yet here at TCS.

I must tell you that we were told by several sources that the Lorica Segmentata that was discovered in Britian and the lower Rhine might not have been entirely indicative of the actual armor as worn. Some examples have been discovered with the final two plates removed. So this is what we chose to do.

However we have indeed added them back in on another Legio, and that should make you happy! So you might prefer that when they are released.

kind regards,

Brian

 

[mikemiller1955]

Brian...I'm just really happy to hear that you're open minded enough to have acknowledged these minor problems and have made an effort to correct them...they were already beautiful figures in my opinion and it sounds like the next release will be even better...I'm anxious to see and purchase them...

 

[LordAnhausen]

The fist run is about sold out, so those you may not purchase simply because there will be no sets left ! They have been phenominal in regards to sales, the best yet here at TCS.

I must tell you that we were told by several sources that the Lorica Segmentata that was discovered in Britian and the lower Rhine might not have been entirely indicative of the actual armor as worn. Some examples have been discovered with the final two plates removed. So this is what we chose to do.

However we have indeed added them back in on another Legio, and that should make you happy! So you might prefer that when they are released.

kind regards,

Brian

Happy for you that these have sold so well even with the armor errors. Beautiful figures but I have not seen any reference material for lorica segmentata as you are showing it. Not sure who is giving you info supporting a 3 plate armor design. There was an old school view which supported a 4 plate theory and some museum models were made showing 4 plates but it has been discounted and dismissed due to more recent finds. Trajans column had a couple of images showing 3 plates but this also has been discounted by the experts. I think you'd be hard pressed to find an expert who would agree with your sources. I sure hope you add the extra 2 arm plates in your future releases. You might want to buy copies of the 2 best books on the subjct at http://www.armatura.co.uk/ which are cleverly entitled lorica segmentata volumes 1 and 2.

 

[The Collectors Showcase]

It is a point that is open to much interpretation. But we accede to the wishes of the collectable community and will now be producing with 5 plates.

regards,

Brian

 

[mikemiller1955]

I bought this "Ancient Ruins" piece from Petsmart's aquarium decor department...

it was $39.95 but I found an online coupon for $10.00...

it's pretty good size...and makes a nice backdrop piece for a diorama...

I didn't like the green moss on it...which is suitable for an aquarium but not practical for a land structure...and I didn't like the rocks surrounding it...because it didn't have any access for the soldiers (like a ramp) due to the height...and I didn't like the color of the tile floor on the inside...

so I cut off the rocks and threw them away...and repainted the whole thing in a "butternut" color...then did a white drybrush and an ink wash...

it's a nice piece for the price...a great prop for pictures...

here's some pics of it with Brian's Romans...

 

[mikemiller1955]

here's one more...

 

[villagehorse]

Great work Mike, that's the way I like to improvise backdrops also. Aquarium shops often interesting structures meant for fish tanks, but can be converted for our use. Cheers, Robin.

 

[Sahara]

Excellent setup Mike.

 

[marco55]

I bought this "Ancient Ruins" piece from Petsmart's aquarium decor department...

it was $39.95 but I found an online coupon for $10.00...

it's pretty good size...and makes a nice backdrop piece for a diorama...

I didn't like the green moss on it...which is suitable for an aquarium but not practical for a land structure...and I didn't like the rocks surrounding it...because it didn't have any access for the soldiers (like a ramp) due to the height...and I didn't like the color of the tile floor on the inside...

so I cut off the rocks and threw them away...and repainted the whole thing in a "butternut" color...then did a white drybrush and an ink wash...

it's a nice piece for the price...a great prop for pictures...

here's some pics of it with Brian's Romans...

These are the items that I talked about in another thread.Excellent for the price.
Mark

 

[mikemiller1955]

Robin thanks...Sahara thanks...Mark...I got the idea to get it from you...RC has had it on his website with his Spartans/Persians for some time now...I think Mr. Baker set up that diorama...I think it really needed a paint job...

 

[larso]

I've been looking for a Roman line to get into and I think this might be it. I prefer 'Celts/Gauls' to the Goth type Barbarians. I think the colour options are richer and in particular, I really like the blue woad painting. Plus there's the chance for chariots!

 

[debrito]

What is the RED marks on the legs?

 

[MC BOWEN]

Robin thanks...Sahara thanks...Mark...I got the idea to get it from you...RC has had it on his website with his Spartans/Persians for some time now...I think Mr. Baker set up that diorama...I think it really needed a paint job...

Looks right at home with the figures neat idea and very well done.Mike B{sm3}{sm2}{sm4}

 

[mikemiller1955]

What is the RED marks on the legs?

Rod...I may be completely wrong...

but I think what the manufacturer and the painter are trying to represent with the "RED marks" on the legs...is a "shading for definition"...

while the figure is absolutely gorgeous with the naked eyed...

perhaps they are not intended to be examined under a microscope...

or in my case of the picture I posted...

a severe close-up magnified image seen on a 19" computer monitor...

I have always been guilty of taking extreme close-ups of my figures...that's my fault...

if you look at this figure without magnification...it's a very attractive figure and the "RED marks" are easily accepted as shading for muscularity or definition...

sometimes...probably most times....the little extra touch for detail does not look as good when exmined through extreme magnification...

here's a good example from another popular manufacturer...

this figures toenails look really good to the naked eye...

but when magnified they look a little different...

you might also notice the brown on the leg...which I'm pretty sure is supposed to be interperted as shading...but again...

I may be wrong...

 

[debrito]

naked eyed

You right, we should analyse figures with naked eyes, no ZOOM close ups...

Regards

 

[Currahee Chris]

I think it's just a trick of the light. These figures are excellent. In the flesh, there isn't any "red" runs or anything like that. They are all very crisp.

 

[MC BOWEN]

Anyone hear yet when the next Romans may be coming ??Brian any clue"s? Mike B{sm4}{sm2}{sm3}