Famous leader of the mandalas of Mato-Top (Four Bears)

[skw.su]

Hello, friends!
Famous leader of the mandalas of Mato-Top (Four Bears). 19th century. Tin figure 54mm.
Sculptor Khorobrov Andrey.
Site: www.skw.su

 

[NeilW]

Unfortunately this is one of the SKU range that seems to be only available painted* (some are, some aren't: see my previous posts below).
https://www.planetfigure.com/threads/notable-crimean-warrior-16-17-centuries.158767/#post-991868

*In fact all of the ones the page the link leads to seem to be pre-painted except for the viking bottom right: I'm sure they could be supplied unpainted (or at least in their standard 'blackened' alternative), but they're not listed as such. I did try to order 3 figs to trial (8Eu) but the postage (18Eu) killed it for me: bulk buying makes it more cost effective but is no good for hobbyists

 

[skw.su]

Нейл для троих, (небольшой пакет) -12 €, я тебе написал. Услуга представляет собой небольшой пакет до 2,5 киллограмм. 18 € если вы отправили посылку - это имеет смысл послать за эту цену раскрашенная фигура очень хорошо упакована в пупырчатую пленку и в очень большую коробку. держать все в безопасности. Мы попробовали этот способ упаковки - при падении с 3 метров остаются не поврежденными собранные раскрашенные фигуры.

 

[NeilW]

Нейл для троих, (небольшой пакет) -12 €, я тебе написал. Услуга представляет собой небольшой пакет до 2,5 киллограмм. 18 € если вы отправили посылку - это имеет смысл послать за эту цену раскрашенная фигура очень хорошо упакована в пупырчатую пленку и в очень большую коробку. держать все в безопасности. Мы попробовали этот способ упаковки - при падении с 3 метров остаются не поврежденными собранные раскрашенные фигуры.

Or:

Neil for three, (small package) -12 €, I wrote to you. The service is a small package up to 2.5 kilograms. 18 € if you sent a parcel - it makes sense to send a painted figure for this price very well packed in a pimply film and in a very large box. keep everything safe. We tried this method of packing - when falling from 3 meters, the assembled painted figures remain undamaged.

This is the issue: the E18 I was quoted (not E12 as above = c£16.12) is for a package of up to 2.5kg, not the 300-500gms that a few figs may be (I weighed an old Rose 54mm fig at c50gm; three plus some packaging would probably be c250/300gm max: UK parcel post to Russia for this would be £4.60).


Regarding sending painted figs: that isn't the point of this site and hobby.

 

[skw.su]

Neil, let's send you these three pieces for free and you will see their weight and shipping costs in the check.

 

[Nap]

Neil, let's send you these three pieces for free and you will see their weight and shipping costs in the check.

Hi there

That's a very kind offer to Neil , I for one would be interested in seeing these figures being used in a thread in V Bench as a SBS showing how the painting is done

We do have a Market place for selling but the main purpose of PF is to promote figure painting , new releases and obviously to promote the hobby

We also have a monthly competition called FOTM which is supported by companies ...perhaps you might like to considering offering unpainted figures as prizes ...PM me if you wish with questions

Happy painting one and all

Nap

 

[NeilW]

I for one would be interested in seeing these figures being used in a thread in V Bench

That's a nice idea: do a SBS of how your staff paint the figs (though as Nap says, most of us want 'naked' ones).