Metal parts

[Ronaldo]

There is no doubt that the resin figure revolution is for the best especially as the metallurgy know how seemed to slump over the last decade .

But there is still a place for making some of the smaller items in quality metal, such as swords scabbards , muskets etc . anyone agree

 

[housecarl]

Have to agree with swords Ron, nothing represents metal better than, well, burnished metal.

 

[megroot]

agree. The quality of the metal on this small parts is better then the resin.

Marc

 

[Forté]

I'm actually on the shelf on that one.

Resin (good quality cast resin that is) can hold detail and edges better than most cast metal I've seen.

Though when you look at the likes of Alexandros Models and the stuff Corvus Belli does (game called Infinity) you can see that metal can indeed be really high quality.

It very much depends on the caster and the metal quality. Too many times I find a softer metal and details that could be sharper.

 

[Ronaldo]

For the best in metal you need to look at Metal Models from Bruno

 

[DaddyO]

I generally prefer metal kits Ronaldo and part of the reason is that I ALWAYS break or snap off delicate bits when they are resin. For the figure I've just started which has a resin sword I cut it off straightaway and made a new one from brass sheet (took me a lot longer than cleaning up a and prepping the figure)
So yes definitely still a place for metal bits in this day and age
Cheers
Paul

 

[arj]

There is no doubt that the resin figure revolution is for the best especially as the metallurgy know how seemed to slump over the last decade .

But there is still a place for making some of the smaller items in quality metal, such as swords scabbards , muskets etc . anyone agree

I totally agree Ron.
I had a 54mm resin figure from Elan13. The sword was very well sculpted and perfectly cast. Needless to say, I broke it .
A well hammered pin was used as a replacement blade, and it's rigidity and sharpness kept my clumsiness at bay.
From past experience, such items cast in metal are much more forgiving.
However, Manufacturers will use whatever is cost effective for their products.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[Alex]

I prefer my busts in resin but for figures, metal most often than not.
Yes resin can hold very fine details, but sometimes it's just too fine and I prefer to paint flat surfaces in 'trompe l'oeil' than tiny sculpted details.

 

[Forté]

For the best in metal you need to look at Metal Models from Bruno

Can't say I've ever looked at those. Any links?

 

[kevininpdx]

I agree with Forte. It depends on who is casting the metal and their mixture. Corvus Belli is a perfect example of a highly detailed metal cast. At this point for large scale I prefer resin but breaks can be extremely frustrating. A lot of times they are broken when you open the box. The quick prep is the tipping point for me. I’m trying to finish as many projects as possible.

 

[Viking Bob]

As for swords and muskets, I am in favour of metal but then again I also like Metal models.
I have also made figure kits in resin and like others, I am clumsy and break the finer details.

 

[Viking Bob]

Can't say I've ever looked at those. Any links?

http://ateliermaket.com/en/30-metal-modeles

 

[Forté]

http://ateliermaket.com/en/30-metal-modeles

Cheers Bob.

 

[Scott Sheltz]

I like weapons and ammunition in metal. Resin can be tempermental.

Cheers,

Scott

 

[Nap]

Hi Ron

Your right resin has changed the hobby but there is still those that prefer metal and seeing some of the details that's released easy to see why

Of course we have releases with both mediums in

As a busty fellow I prefer weapons like sword blades , baynots etc in metal

Whatever people choose its all about enjoyment IMO