Jeffshiu's Miniatures 120mm WWII German Halftrack Sd.Kfz. 251/1 Ausf D riders

[engeee]

Hi Engeee,
Thanks! the driver is not included from this set, but he will be individual for sell soon.

Jeff

Jeff,
It’s a very nice set.
Thank you for the reply.
Steve

 

[Monsoon]

MAGNIFIQUE !
Now on my shopping list at "Jeffshiu's Miniatures".
Already a long list!
An important point for me, I have read a lot of negative reviews on the latest productions of JEFFSHIU'S MINIATURES (as well as that of AC MODELS), among others on Facebook.
I'm sorry, but these people , too accustomed to the superb production of certain brands (quasi-industrial molding, elaborate packaging like the price....), have completely forgotten the artisanal side of these two brands that I greatly appreciate (JEFFSHIU'S MINIATURES and AC MODELS), do not know how to appreciate the work accomplished, nor the originality of the productions.

All that to say, long live JEFFSHIU'S MINIATURES (and AC MODELS) the last real craftsmen in this range (and what's more, it's not 3D)

I think AC Models and Jeff Shiu do some serious sculpting, that's for sure. Great and unique poses and subjects.

But quality control sucks, at least with the AC Models set of Coastal Command figures. I got them at the Valley Forge show. I've seen recasts that looked better than these.

 

[pinkfloyd]

I think AC Models and Jeff Shiu do some serious sculpting, that's for sure. Great and unique poses and subjects.

But quality control sucks, at least with the AC Models set of Coastal Command figures. I got them at the Valley Forge show. I've seen recasts that looked better than these.

Hi Monsoon,
Thanks for your comments!
I will try my best control quality.
By the way, which items you bought from me have parts quality problem? I can send you replacement.

Jeff

 

[Zastrow.cuirassier]

I think AC Models and Jeff Shiu do some serious sculpting, that's for sure. Great and unique poses and subjects.

But quality control sucks, at least with the AC Models set of Coastal Command figures. I got them at the Valley Forge show. I've seen recasts that looked better than these.

I understand what you are saying, but unfortunately I do not completely share your opinion, especially on recasts.
The means of production implemented by JSM and ACM are artisanal, they work alone, do everything from A to Z, from creation to sale, including molding and packaging.
It’s a titanic job!
They offer us original figurines, much more lively than those produced by other brands.
The recasts are of better quality! , it's easy when you have a factory behind and all you have to do is copy.
No creative effort, work reduced to a minimum.
If you want handmade brands to disappear, buy recasts.
Soon we will only have figurines created via 3D, all in the same style, without imagination!
All you have to do is buy the file to print directly from us!
If we don't support the artisans, the real ones! It’s the planned death of our passion!

 

[pinkfloyd]

I understand what you are saying, but unfortunately I do not completely share your opinion, especially on recasts.
The means of production implemented by JSM and ACM are artisanal, they work alone, do everything from A to Z, from creation to sale, including molding and packaging.
It’s a titanic job!
They offer us original figurines, much more lively than those produced by other brands.
The recasts are of better quality! , it's easy when you have a factory behind and all you have to do is copy.
No creative effort, work reduced to a minimum.
If you want handmade brands to disappear, buy recasts.
Soon we will only have figurines created via 3D, all in the same style, without imagination!
All you have to do is buy the file to print directly from us!
If we don't support the artisans, the real ones! It’s the planned death of our passion!

Totally agreed your opinion! unfortunately seem many modelers didn't notice that!
Jeff

 

[Merryweather]

I agree about the fine work of artisan 'traditional' sculptors ( I am one myself)but you can't dismiss all 3D CAD sculpture as soulless. A lot of it is, I can't deny, but there's just as much talent emerging in that world, and it brings the benefit of different scales, which can only be good for everyone. Added to the fact you can also get a bust or a full figure. It's definitely the future,and a good thing, and I believe there's a place for both approaches.

 

[Babelfish]

I understand what you are saying, but unfortunately I do not completely share your opinion, especially on recasts.
The means of production implemented by JSM and ACM are artisanal, they work alone, do everything from A to Z, from creation to sale, including molding and packaging.
It’s a titanic job!
They offer us original figurines, much more lively than those produced by other brands.
The recasts are of better quality! , it's easy when you have a factory behind and all you have to do is copy.
No creative effort, work reduced to a minimum.
If you want handmade brands to disappear, buy recasts.
Soon we will only have figurines created via 3D, all in the same style, without imagination!
All you have to do is buy the file to print directly from us!
If we don't support the artisans, the real ones! It’s the planned death of our passion!

Just calling something “artisan” doesn’t excuse poor quality control.

- Steve

 

[Monsoon]

Hi Monsoon,
Thanks for your comments!
I will try my best control quality.
By the way, which items you bought from me have parts quality problem? I can send you replacement.

Jeff

I haven't purchased anything from your site. Your figures look great and fairly priced but I don't think my painting skills could do them justice!

Thank you for the offer of replacement parts. It's great you stand behind your products.

 

[Zastrow.cuirassier]

I agree about the fine work of artisan 'traditional' sculptors ( I am one myself)but you can't dismiss all 3D CAD sculpture as soulless. A lot of it is, I can't deny, but there's just as much talent emerging in that world, and it brings the benefit of different scales, which can only be good for everyone. Added to the fact you can also get a bust or a full figure. It's definitely the future,and a good thing, and I believe there's a place for both approaches.

I am not against 3D, far from it, it has real artists and what's more it allows us to produce the same subject at different scales.
For me an artist remains an artist, 3D or not, Nello Rivieccio, Greg Girault, Rafa Arcabuz... and many others have moved to 3D, but they have this talent which makes them great sculptors, whatever or the technique.
What I criticize about 3D is the improvisation of many pseudo sculptors or model makers, the plethora of novelties (particularly in models) where it becomes difficult to know the quality.
And what about this 3D without sculptures, just by modeling a real human being with a camera!
Some of our craftsmen are criticized for the quality of their molding, with 3D printing, I have seen horrors (figures and models), models that require more preparation work than scratching!
Time will sort itself out, but at what cost!

 

[Zastrow.cuirassier]

Just calling something “artisan” doesn’t excuse poor quality control.

- Steve

Poor quality is pushing it a bit far, right?
Ten years ago, we were ecstatic over figurines that we would no longer buy!
I'm not going to name certain brands, but everything there was horrible, and yet I saw people raving about it on this forum!
To conclude, yes, the fact of being a pure craftsman, alone to do everything can be an excuse, especially when this craftsman fights to improve things!
A metaphor: The best wine in the world (French of course) is produced on less than 0.5 hectares, completely artisanal, from A to Z, it has received a lot of criticism, but it has become the best wine in the world. world, the artisan beat the industrialists, marketing and flashiness!

 

[Martin64]

Poor quality is pushing it a bit far, right?
Ten years ago, we were ecstatic over figurines that we would no longer buy!
I'm not going to name certain brands, but everything there was horrible, and yet I saw people raving about it on this forum!
To conclude, yes, the fact of being a pure craftsman, alone to do everything can be an excuse, especially when this craftsman fights to improve things!
A metaphor: The best wine in the world (French of course) is produced on less than 0.5 hectares, completely artisanal, from A to Z, it has received a lot of criticism, but it has become the best wine in the world. world, the artisan beat the industrialists, marketing and flashiness!

That response is pushing it a bit far IMHO - nobody is raving about this release or about Jeff`s products as a whole. I suggest that this thread returns to the new release and not to French wine or 3D sculpting etc. that was not part of critical comments. I simply pointed at some weaker details which have nothing to do with being an artisan or not.
Jeff`s releases are nice - but they do require recently some more effort than in the years before. That`s all.
If you disagree - buy them and if you see what I see and are ready to put in that extra effort - buy them likewise! I am sure it will look great.

Cheers, Martin

 

[Steve Ski]

Poor quality is pushing it a bit far, right?

Not at all, not at all. Zastrow. Have you done any of Jeff's figures lately? I have and I'm not impressed at the lack of quality control, as Martin has just pointed out in this thread post. The discrepancies are glaring, regardless of who sculpted them or how famous someone is as a sculptor. If the quality is poor, IMHO, the set will not be done.

Nobody can complain about the poses and subjects, but there has to be much more refining of the end product for me to ever broach another JS set in the future. If you doubt me, check my current SBS; https://www.planetfigure.com/threads/das-boot.549594/ Review the first page, if you please.

This isn’t a gripe session, you brought this up, so I am telling you from my first hand experience so you can see for yourself and understand why you might be hearing complaints on other sites. This has not been a fun set to work with and the amount of rework needed to bring it up to speed has been a kill joy, something I didn’t expect.

Quality control can make or break a business, regardless.


P.S. I really do like the posses in this set, but I see a lot of work that has to be done before a brush ever get’s wet.

 

[Babelfish]

If you want handmade brands to disappear, buy recasts.

The only thing that would stop me buying Jeff's figures (or anyone else's for that matter) isn't recasts, it's a lack of quality control and slapdash sculpting. Like some of those hands on this half-track riders set.

I have little enough free time available for modelling as it is, and what little I do have I don't want to spend correcting a sculptor's mistakes and poor QC. I don't care if they're "handmade" or not, that's not what I'm investing my time and money in when I buy a model. All this "it'll look great with some TLC and a few corrections" stuff that fanboys often spout about their favourite brands on this & other modelling forums is a deal-breaker for me (and I suspect others too).

- Steve

 

[Redcap]

Agree with Steve's observation about (any) figure QC. I look at the likes of T54, Médiéval Forge, Talent S. etc who for me right now, are at the very top of QC producers for modeller friendly engineering of parts and minimal preparation required, along with Avanpost being the ultimate in this regard for me.

Whilst I don't mind unavoidable production clean up (minor flash or mold lines), I don't want nor possess scratch building skills to replace, 'tweak' or especially effectively resculpt unacceptable parts be that because of casting QC, fit or the actual sculpt itself. That's what I entrust and pay the sculptor or artisan (as applicable) to create and if those like myself with modest skills can see flaws, why then can't the artist or expert and if they do, then the only inference one can draw is that their final decision is - "ready or not, it will have to do." Surely this undersells the sculptor him/ herself too .?

If you have the skills and inclination to correct, enhance or resculpt stock figure parts then kudos, but most modellers simply want to buy a 'ready to go' product. This is especially relevant when using resin which has well documented and established health issues for working with it and 'clean up' processes

Gary