Topic for Discussion at the New York Symposium (1 Viewer)

[King's Man]

Topic for the New York Symposium:

Sculpting Idea:

Andy has promised to add German Hessians to the American Revolution line in the future. My idea is to sculpt multiple heads as separate pieces. Doing three or more different heads, one with a grenadier miter, one with a fusilier cap, one with a musketeer tri-corner hat, and maybe even one without a hat. Since the three companies had for the most part the same uniform this would allow for the maximum use of the sculpted body.

K & C has often had arms glued on and in the case of the French Dragoons the horsehair on top of their helmets. Gluing on heads can be risky business because if done badly you will end up with the long neck look. I have enough faith in K & C’s quality control not to have any fears in this regard.

This procedure could also be used in other lines, such as the Napoleonic area where the shako or bearskin bonnet is the only thing separating two different companies. It would also allow for a minor left or right movement to the each head, so it is just a little different angle from it neighbor.

I would welcome feedback from you and other collectors about using multiple heads on a basic body.

King’s Man

 

[Combat]

I would be curious to know if there are specific items Andy would like to see produced but will not because he believes they may not sell or are impractical. The 35 foot Bismarck for example.

 

[Louis Badolato]

Hey, my third-floor toy museum is longer than 35 feet. I say lets do it Andy!