hello everyone . i presume this question as been asked a few times but anyways as a forum newbie just wondered and interested which you prefered to collect in the w.britains range either matt or gloss or both. prefer the old gloss toy soldier myself just looks better under lights in a glass cabinet in my opinion but admit the matt series looks better in a diorama . over to you gentleman discuss !
which do you prefer gloss or matt ? (1 Viewer)
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Welcome to the forum, Ben!
I prefer a gloss finish, because I like the look of a toy, but I do prefer a nicely-detailed casting, rather than a classic toy soldier. No pink dots on the cheeks for me. If I want a subject in a matte finish, I prefer to do it myself, with a scale model kit, rather than to buy a toy soldier in matte.
I do collect the old King-White/Reeves figures in matte, though, but I like their simple appearance, which still falls in the range of the look of a toy, in my opinion.
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I prefer a gloss finish, because I like the look of a toy, but I do prefer a nicely-detailed casting, rather than a classic toy soldier. No pink dots on the cheeks for me. If I want a subject in a matte finish, I prefer to do it myself, with a scale model kit, rather than to buy a toy soldier in matte.
I do collect the old King-White/Reeves figures in matte, though, but I like their simple appearance, which still falls in the range of the look of a toy, in my opinion.
Prost!
Brad
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Gloss for me, thanks.
I like the concept of Toy Soldiers as TOYS.
I do enjoy super realistic matt figures in Dioramas. However I only like dioramas where the figure's bases are hidden.
Glossy TOY soldiers are fine with bases showing; there's no need for pretend realism. They're TOYS.
Also with glossy TOY soldiers, it's fine (and in fact often preferable) to have multiple figures in the same pose. That seems awkward when viewing super realistic matt figures.
Maybe because I started collecting glossy Britain's when I was 16.
I like the concept of Toy Soldiers as TOYS.
I do enjoy super realistic matt figures in Dioramas. However I only like dioramas where the figure's bases are hidden.
Glossy TOY soldiers are fine with bases showing; there's no need for pretend realism. They're TOYS.
Also with glossy TOY soldiers, it's fine (and in fact often preferable) to have multiple figures in the same pose. That seems awkward when viewing super realistic matt figures.
Maybe because I started collecting glossy Britain's when I was 16.
Hi all,
Having been in this hobby since I could talk, I have been through just about every aspect of it (Plastic, metal, gloss, and Matt realism) I now only collect Matt as I am an ardent historian and the realistic Matt figures are just right for me. I would agree that many Matt dioramas have been ruined by unsympathetic figure bases.One method I have tried is to roll out self hardening hobby clay onto a base. While still pliable,put some clingfilm tightly around the base of your figures and press them into the clay until the top of the figure base is more or less equal to the clay surface. Lift out the figures and allow the clay to dry. You should then be able to drop the figures into the pre-pressed area (if you are using multiple figures just make sure you make a note of the correct indentations per figure) You can then finish off by whatever scenic method you prefer. Hope I'm not teaching my granny to suck eggs! Cheers.....Johnboy.
Having been in this hobby since I could talk, I have been through just about every aspect of it (Plastic, metal, gloss, and Matt realism) I now only collect Matt as I am an ardent historian and the realistic Matt figures are just right for me. I would agree that many Matt dioramas have been ruined by unsympathetic figure bases.One method I have tried is to roll out self hardening hobby clay onto a base. While still pliable,put some clingfilm tightly around the base of your figures and press them into the clay until the top of the figure base is more or less equal to the clay surface. Lift out the figures and allow the clay to dry. You should then be able to drop the figures into the pre-pressed area (if you are using multiple figures just make sure you make a note of the correct indentations per figure) You can then finish off by whatever scenic method you prefer. Hope I'm not teaching my granny to suck eggs! Cheers.....Johnboy.