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Post by Forum Admin on Jul 13, 2019 2:37:27 GMT
1) 1 piece only, I don't want to deal with extra parts. 2) Gimme that multi-piece figure any time for a better looking figure. 3) 1-2 extra parts only to avoid the worst undercuts, I don't want a kit figure or do more gluing than necessary. Poll here |
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rbhjr
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Post by rbhjr on Jul 14, 2019 5:25:05 GMT
Complicated question, but generally I prefer limited arm options for a command figure or 2 only, and head options where appropriate (i.e. Austrian napoleonics).
I think napoleonic command sets should have only 1 figure with swapable arms to make it either “marching flag” or NCO with cane.
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Post by Matt on Jul 14, 2019 8:16:47 GMT
I prefer multipiece figures. Multipiece figures are more three-dimensional and easier to convert which can add variety to armies. Swapable heads or hats are great too (i.e. SYW Prussian Infantry convention). Sometimes multipiece is necessary to get realistic looking pose. I think one of the best sets HAT ever made is Napoleonic Prussian Infantry in Action.
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Post by DJL on Jul 15, 2019 5:48:00 GMT
I agree with Matt. Although it can sometimes be a pain to glue parts together, at least in this scale it is easier to do, and it gives that variety which enhances the look of the figures.
If you have swappable heads, you can put them at various angles to give that feeling of movement to the figures.
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Post by oldsilly on Jul 17, 2019 14:27:50 GMT
Multi-art for me every time, thanks
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Post by waynew on Jul 17, 2019 16:33:36 GMT
I like the acronym, KISS - Keep it Simple, Son.
There are advantages to multiple pieces on figures that will give us superior figures without undercuts and I see those. At the same time, as I've said many, many times before, if I wanted to assemble many pieces and parts I'd still be modeling. I like to get my guys off the sprues and "in action" as soon as possible - painting even takes some of that joy for my part.
But if a separate arm or two, or spare head is necessary please make sure it is well-engineered - I know there are glues and epoxies that work pretty good on plastics these days, but there is nothing more frustrating to me than to spend hours putting together figures (and one can do that if one buys in bulk - as many of us do) - gluing them, just to have to put them back together again the next time you get them out.
So I guess, my opinion is keep parts at a minimum.
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Marc the plastics fan
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Post by Marc the plastics fan on Jul 19, 2019 12:51:28 GMT
For 54mm figures a degree of multi-part will be brilliant. Packs - yes please. Hats/heads - maybe. Even arms if it allows a more 3D figure.
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quarion
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Post by quarion on Jul 21, 2019 11:42:12 GMT
It depends on plastic used. For example Napoleonic Russians are made of horrible plastic (or maybe its just mine sets) and are very hard to assemble because of this plastic quality. On the other side SYW Prussians and Napoleonic Prussians are made of well quality plastic and you can even put them together without using glue. I think best solution is to use good quality plastic which makes possible making nice looking figures that are easy to assemble.
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