Imperial gallery figures....

[FortunesOfWarModels]

anyone else had any trouble with these, or is it just me?

the kits themselves tend to be high quality, and very detailed, but the problem tends to be casting marks and leftover casts.

I.E. whent i did the SAS trooper, there were large (probably about an inch) of extra cast on the models main components, the torso, arms, legs etc and i found it extremely difficult to trim these and sand them flat, to the point where i had to use milliput to make a flush joint on a few bits, most notably the torso.

Whilst this is understandable and to a certain extent, expected, why should a figure that costs £32 + P+P be a pain to put together?

am i just being pedantic, or is it a valid point?

 

[housecarl]

That's what Dremels were invented for Tam.
Carl.

 

[Ferris]

Never built an Imperial Gallery figure, but know these are rather old figures by now. In those days there were generally pretty large casting blocks on parts. Verlinden releases the same age are similar. It shows that even in our hobby technology is progressing all the time, and 'buildability' has definitely improved. And even newer figures usually need their share of putty.

Not pedantic Tam, just impatient! Good luk with the hacking and sawing and remember to wear a face mask when sanding that old resin.

Adrian

 

[tonydawe]

Hi Tam,

I've built several Imperial Gallery figures and yes, there have been a few issues with mould seam lines and casting plugs, but generally you can solve these with a dremel, some sanding paper, a bit of filler and a lot of patience. The extra work is worth it as they build up into magnificent 120mm figures. Whenever I've had a major problem Rob Hardwick has always been most helpful and quick to respond.

 

[housecarl]

I think you've got some cheek openly criticising Imperial gallery.
Yet you're using Rob's box arts to advertise your painting service on E bay.
Don't you think that's misrepresentation? That is unless you're getting someone to do it for you.
Carl.

 

[FortunesOfWarModels]

not at all.

a.) it wasnt so much a criticism as a question (im fairly new to resin kits having previously only used tamiya and dragon plastic kits) so was wondering if it was the norm for resin.

b.) i stated the kits were high quality and extremely detailed, which they are

c.) being new to resin models, i have not had the chance to put together the necessary kit (IE the dremel) for use in trimming etc and therefore simply wondered if anyone who hasnt said kit, had the same experience.

i am a big fan of the IG kits, and indeed ordered 2 more this week, 2 falklands era paras and shall continue to order them because they are great quality kit.

with regard to the "misrepresentation" i make the kits to order, and as such photograph them as they are made, you will notice the kits i have done have less-than-professional photos of them painted, so with the kits that havnt been ordered and that i havnt done, how else are they supposed to be represented other than the makers own box images?

 

[mil-mart]

QUOTE "with regard to the "misrepresentation" i make the kits to order, and as such photograph them as they are made, you will notice the kits i have done have less-than-professional photos of them painted, so with the kits that havnt been ordered and that i havnt done, how else are they supposed to be represented other than the makers own box images?"
Sorry Tam I'm a bit confused , if someone orders a kit off you are they paying just for it to be assembled only ?
Cheers Ken

 

[FortunesOfWarModels]

no, and the painting....

im not really following you on this one....

ok, i'll put it to you another way, how am i supposed to visually represent the model kits i havnt assembled, painted and photographed than by showing the original box art? bearing in mind i make the models to order and dont keep a stock?

surely showing the original photo of the model as shown on the box is the best representation of the model assembled and painted? or are you saying i shouldnt show a picture if i havnt done the kit? giving the viewer no idea of what the finished kit looks like?

 

[housecarl]

Surely the buyer would expect the figure to look like the image you've used?
I may have got it wrong, because I am a but thick.
Carl.

 

[FortunesOfWarModels]

and indeed.... the figure i send is an accurate representation of the one on the box, but you know as i do, that you could paint the same model kit 10 times, and each one would be different.

 

[housecarl]

So if I order a figure it will look like Rob's box art?
Carl.

 

[FortunesOfWarModels]

that is the idea....

wanna test it out?!

 

[housecarl]

Not much point as I paint Rob's box arts.
Carl.

 

[FortunesOfWarModels]

good job on those some cracking examples.

anyway, the dremel is in the post (if im honest, i hadnt even thought of using one!)

 

[housecarl]

I haven't done all of them, so I was teasing you a little.
If you think Imperial gallery are a pain, try an £100 Pegaso.
Have fun with the Dremel, and mind your fingers.
Carl.