Just A Question....

[diamond cutter]

Like the german ww2 thing?
I reckon so

 

[MCPWilk]

One of these:

Or one of these:

Or one of these:

Or one of these:

150mm (1/12) might be more manageable than 200mm (the Airfix Bengal Lancer was to this scale).

Mike

 

[diamond cutter]

The first pic looks interesting Mike, but I think it would have to be a viginette to show the story

 

[moz]

Pete, what about this Floosy

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[Colin_Fraser]

Cardigan at Balaklava on Ronald for me.

Colin

 

[diamond cutter]

Aw c'mon Moz-any bird that drinks in there is Gallows meat as you know!

 

[diamond cutter]

Love the avatar!

 

[Gra30]

Hi Pete,
Ironically I dug out my Andrea painting horses book last night and before I read this thread. It has the 200mm Chasseur by Charles Conrad and by le cimier.
That is now well out of production but was and still looks a superb piece, I do think there is a market for a 200mm mounted.
It may mean going normal at first but I would wager anything Napoleonic, 200mm will go.
Maybe my heart requesting, but as you say, also has the bronze option and a bronze Napoleonic cannot fail.
Just my opinion and I now not contributing much but things somehow strike awe in 200mm

Currassier, lancers, it also gives the purists chance to model bridle work etc real.
Best wishes
Gra

 

[Colin_Fraser]

I seem to recall seeing some ads for large sale Traditon mounted figures in MM back in the 70s or 80s too.

Colin

 

[Gra30]

Hi Colin,
There was also a guy who did figures in plaster but all clothing and weapons were made as real as possible with correct materials.
I was born 72 but have every mm since 70, small ones.
It seems in those days the bigger the better. AFV modellers came or started as Pete says, would be nice to see more 200mm figs for us and full circle at today's quality.
If it can be done and who better decide other than the sculptor(s) , I will buy and fully support on both sides

 

[Filipe]

I think that the main problem (the other would be the price, but the market is clear about that) is the space for the finished piece. I know that i am not a "parameter" (as a student with no house to call my own yet), but my figure cabinet can´t hold a 120mm mounted figure, imagine a 200mm. It´s the kind of thing that takes a lot of room, so, maybe, it would be the case to think in a "limited edition", with a well defined quantity of pieces and objective in terms of business.

Just my two cents.

Filipe

 

[Gra30]

I agree Filipe,
To make it cost effective I think limited is the way to go.
It may cost a bit more to buy but those that want will buy and at least the sculptor and manufacturer( both possibly the same) will get a return to continue.
I bought both Andrea Polish Lancer and Chasseur for over 180 and sold recently when starting to produce myself.
It is realistic to charge decent price and I think Pete would charge a very realistic price equally for a 200mm mounted although possibly a limited market due to size, hence price .
As on a previous thread by Stu, sales determine next products.
Best wishes Gra

 

[Filipe]

"It is realistic to charge decent price"

"sales determine next products"

Exactly, my friend. Because of that, i would go on something that the market always aprove, like a red lancer (there are tons of those in the market, always selling well) or a figure with open choices, like the new afghan bust of Grenadier Miniatures. (for example, a American Civil War cavalryman that with minor painting differences can make both a confederate or a federal)

I have the fusilier officer by Pete Morton, it is really a stunning piece, in the same scale.

 

[balder]

Back to,the winged hussar...Piotrec there was a 120 mm resin mounted figure put out by I think Alpha Image a number of years ago.
I would love a large scale Celtic chariot. That would be very cool.

Gerald

 

[Gra30]

Off topic but Moz has just picked the Christmas sculpt for dad
He would love that but might have to change a few bits to be accurate for his far east times
No horse and luv you long time.
From what I know of the Far East as long as sculpted to look like a female, all bits look right then fine
Just kidding
Best wishes to you both

 

[MCPWilk]

Napoleonic period (British cavalry):

Something a little more recent:

One way of dealing with size might be to have the figure dismounted alongside or leading his horse. As for pricing, if you can bring the figure in for under £100 you may have a better chance of selling. If the figure is dismounted, you might be able to sell figure and horse separately. You may also have to 'hollow cast' the horse to keep costs and weight down.

Best wishes,

Mike

 

[housecarl]

Carl-I was going to sculpt that one when I had Spearhead Miniatures! It is a favourite of mine!
The 17th lancer pic was on the list too!

Sounds promising.
Carl.

 

[Richie]

Hi Pete,
If one of the problems for us is displaying a 200mm mounted figure, then what about something like this.

Would also like to see

"The art of cutting lemons"

If you are going to do a 17th Lancer - then 1879 period please
cheers
Richie

 

[diamond cutter]

Thank you to everyone for the excellent feedback!
I can see that I'll have to grow some more arms and never sleep again!
Maybe a bare horse to start with?

 

[kagemusha]

I would definitely be up for a bare horse mate.

Regards

Ron