Time to paint? (2 Viewers)

[54mm]

I always wondered how long it takes an "assembly line" in China to hand-paint these miniatures? I know they generally have one color per person and just pass the miniature down the line until it's finished. I wonder how long one miniature takes to finish and/or how many they can do in a day. Granted, the Chinese probably work 10 hour+ days over there!

 

[Chuck Harris]

I always wondered how long it takes an "assembly line" in China to hand-paint these miniatures? I know they generally have one color per person and just pass the miniature down the line until it's finished. I wonder how long one miniature takes to finish and/or how many they can do in a day. Granted, the Chinese probably work 10 hour+ days over there!

Welcome to this forum. Your question is a good one.
Andy can you give us an answer?

 

[54mm]

Just discovered this -- it's a great source of info on the hobby!

 

[Louis Badolato]

Welcome aboard. Steven Chong who visited Figarti's factory in China could probably give you an answer as well.

 

[Chuck Harris]

Just discovered this -- it's a great source of info on the hobby!

What part of the World do you hang your hat?

 

[54mm]

Boston -- actually Charlestown -- in the shadow of the Bunker Hill Monument.

 

[jazzeum]

Are you familiar with George Guerriero of Minuteman Toy Soldiers. He's in the Boston area. If you haven't chosen a dealer yet, I'd highly recommend him. Then, if not George, Treefrog Treasures, two of the best dealers around.

 

[kilted vampire]

I always wondered how long it takes an "assembly line" in China to hand-paint these miniatures? I know they generally have one color per person and just pass the miniature down the line until it's finished. I wonder how long one miniature takes to finish and/or how many they can do in a day. Granted, the Chinese probably work 10 hour+ days over there!

I like the question too. Andy, can you answer this one in ball park numbers?

 

[fishead19690]

Boston -- actually Charlestown -- in the shadow of the Bunker Hill Monument.

Welcome to the forum from another mass resident! That makes 4 of us on this forum that I know of so far. BOOT51(Fred), WARRIOR(George A.K.A. minute men toy soldiers) are also from mass.
I,m from sothern mass closer to Rhode Island but I work in boston most of the time.
You must visit the hobby bunker a lot if your up that way, YES???

 

[boot51]

Welcome aboard, 54mm. What's your area of interest, Tim's is Napoleonics, I'm into WWII, and lots of people here have multiple personalities.

Fred