And is the face detail as you expected Wayne?.
Rob
Hey Wayne,
I know of a good painter in East Freo who can do wonders with a brush, so get castings next time and give me a call, John
Disappointed to say the least in the photos and comments from this thread but very happy to have read them. As many of you know, I have a very elclectic collection that includes all of the older great makers. I have always been very skeptical of these "new" products due to the lack of pricing information as well as the horrid quality pictures posted. In other words, I could never tell if what I was to be buying was good or not because the pictures were awful. Wayne, your pics have helped tremendously. Well, this post has been quite enlightening on a lot of fronts and I thank the posters for posting all information and opinions. It has helped me make decisions regarding any purchases.
thanks
Tom
Sorry but does not look the quality of finish as the original TA Workshops models
It was strange that you made no comment on the Squadronaires Band!! Thanks So you will not be a painter for us! Thanks Fr Greg.
Interesting that you say that as the finish on the original TAW vehicles was not that good. Fortunately, Graham was willing to sell gthem unpainted at a reduced rate so that I wounldn't have to strip and repaint.
Al
General comment is that some manufacturers were never meant to be duplicated, Music In Miniature is one, accuracy aside, my opinion, is that the originals were works of art. Now, if one wanted castings to paint themselves, go for it, but to try and re release items that are true to the originals is just an impossible task. I have seen it only work in one instance and even so, I can tell the difference, that is RP World Models doing Steadfast. They do a great job, but it is still not Steadfast!
TD
Duplication is possible providing (A) any new items are made by the same sculptor, and (B) the new owner has knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject. I would draw your attention to Lancer, now owned by ATS, as a case in point. Nik has not only conformed to the previous ethic of the established ranges of figures produced but has also developed the series with the same care. Check out his website at www.ats-uk.net
I bought this about 2-3 months ago,judge for yourselfs?Its ACR6 man with handcart.
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that is really horrible.
Sorry, i have been holding back for a long time but every photo i have seen from this newly made taw series has been way to dark and clearly not up to par.
Edited to add: If this is who i think it is - with the knights, egyptians and other kit type figures - i tried to do business with this outfit - i think it was rose miniatures (i might be mistaken). When i spoke with the owner, his son had responded to an email with wholesale pricing, then said pricing went up 30% and then "oh yeah" down 15% and i just couldn't make head or tail out of what i would actually be paying for per piece. And i mean per piece literally... Per arm, per leg, per torso, per head and so on...
I really hope this company/person can turn their production around as taw produced incredible pieces.
For this person to claim that what has been shown even begins to approach or surpass the quality of the original taw series is ridiculous. Harsh realities ahead.
the forum currently seems to be a place of attack on fleurbaix ts and some of the comments made on this post are more than out of order and we may be seeking legal action on some of them!!!! This one was not us as we have some of the rose miniatures but john eden studios still have many of them! I really hope that treefrog members get it right as this staling could be costly for them - father greg simon - fleurbaix ts - we have most of the painters samples of taw and i think that many of the members may be losing their minds or at least forgetting what taw was like!!!!