RECASTERS !!!

[OldTaff]

Thanks for that, Ray, appreciated. Yes, I thought his Napoleon was similar, but subtly different, to other sculpts; several others do look original, so I may try one or two that I feel confident about. After some careful research, though.

Cheers, Alan

 

[Ray Stout]

For e.g. Alan, I have a 30yrs. war Capt. from him, and the dog sculpted is definately from Historex. It's a beautiful fig. though, I've looked at it via a 10x Jeweller's glass and it STILL stands up to close inspection. I did the same as you and consulted a friend whose been in this hobby from the early 70s and his conclusions are what I've repeated here. Like I said to him,either I've found a really good sculptor, or, a really good copier. regards, Ray

 

[Mark S]

Get ready to be shocked right off your office chair people........I found this page on Ebay itself which actually shows how to do recasting....unbelievable!

http://www.ebay.com.au/gds/How-to-Replace-Broken-Chair-Casters-/10000000177634422/g.html

 

[OldTaff]

Go and sit on the naughty step for an hour!

 

[Funky50]

Get ready to be shocked right off your office chair people........I found this page on Ebay itself which actually shows how to do recasting....unbelievable!

http://www.ebay.com.au/gds/How-to-Replace-Broken-Chair-Casters-/10000000177634422/g.html

Your a very naughty man....lol

 

[Adrian Cowdry]

Oh dear!

 

[Range Rat]

Is that wheely wheely necessary

 

[Adrian Cowdry]

I should cast these puns away if I were you!

 

[Wayneb]

Sorry.......Not funny.......................

 

[yellowcat]

What the .............

 

[yellowcat]

Let's be serious. I found these articles on ebay:

Identifying Fake/Recast model kits
http://www.ebay.co.uk/gds/Identifying-FAKE-Recast-Model-Kits-/10000000000950749/g.html

Spotting recast models
http://www.ebay.co.uk/gds/Spotting-recast-models-/10000000178393643/g.html

 

[Wayneb]

Unfortunatly the only real way to spot a fake is to buy one and "live and learn".........I have.....bought a couple of Youngs ripoffs a few years ago when I was just getting into it.So many things wrong.....After that ,whenever I was tempted;...I kept telling myself.....Save that 20 bucks or so and look at it as a discount from a legit supplier for something I really wanted...........Haven't wavered since.......................Regards.........Wayne

 

[Adrian Cowdry]

Two useful articles and Wayne you have a good policy.

I still like the puns though.

 

[OldTaff]

Would this be Hot Cross Puns?........I'll get me coat.....

 

[Adrian Cowdry]

No they're cast offs!

 

[Wayneb]

Oh,..........Will this Albatross of a subject ever end...............maybe the makings of a good song............

 

[theBaron]

Unfortunatly the only real way to spot a fake is to buy one and "live and learn"...

I agree, you have to educate yourself. Getting burned is part of that. Participating in the forum discussion is another, and, if you have a local club or can go to shows, talk to other artists and collectors and ask them.. There's no real fast way to learn.

Prost!
Brad

 

[Wayneb]

Yeah..Taff.......I think it might be best to grab your coat..................

 

[Range Rat]

The grey shiney resin is gives warning bells now...

 

[yellowcat]

Here is another article on recasts and recasters:
http://eldritchepistles.blogspot.ca/2014/08/a-spotters-guide-to-recasts-and.html