miniart & masterbox

[southpier]

with the great degree of sophistication available with individual figure castings, I am wondering the acceptance of sectional plastic figures. I see a value as steps up the ladder for learning, but what does the Hobby think?​

 

[jai]

the first answer you have to give is to the question:

What is this hobby for you ?

 

[Ferris]

I'd suggest to not not make things complex and simply paint what you like. I agree these recent plastic figures can be very good and they certainly are good value for money. Don't mind_the_hobby, mind _your_ hobby!

Cheers
Adrian

 

[arj]

I wouldn't call the newer plastic kits any form of learning curve.
Of course, they are considerably cheaper, and might be considered an entry level.
However, it all depends on how you build, paint and present them.
The following links show examples of what can be achieved:-
Link 1, Link 2, Link 3, Link 4.
Link 2 is a larger ICM kit and the last link shows a mix of high quality resin and cheaper plastic kits.
The most important thing is that you enjoy what you do. If I didn't, I wouldn't bother.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[southpier]

good advice!

 

[Tom W.]

I saw a vignette from Günther von Sternberg with Dragon-figures.Marvellous.........

 

[fogie]

Dragon, Miniart, Masterbox, ... et al, most certainly have a place in our hobby - and not only as a stepping stone.
Alongside the more 'sophisticated' stuff they provide us with huge possibilities for our creativity. So... power to
their elbow, I'm all for 'em.

 

[Martin Antonenko]

If I like a figure thematically, historically and in size, it does not matter if it's made of metal, resin or whatever.

If it has a surface, I will paint it!

Cheers

 

[theBaron]

Dragon, Miniart, Masterbox, ... et al, most certainly have a place in our hobby - and not only as a stepping stone.
Alongside the more 'sophisticated' stuff they provide us with huge possibilities for our creativity. So... power to
their elbow, I'm all for 'em.

I include Tamiya's 1/35 figures in that group, too. And the old Aoshima samurai kits are pretty nice. And I love Monogram's figures, from its kits in the Seventies-the aircrew, and the 1/32 crew figures they included in their armor kits. We can look at Shep Paine's dioramas to see what can be done with those figures. I fully agree with you-they provide a modeler and a painter with an opportunity to stretch his skills.

Prost!
Brad