the family.

[Martin64]

I can agree to an extend if a sculpt of a figure is lacking historical accuracy etc. and this is critisized by PF-members. But if you are provided with a figure without these faults the painted version is just an individual paintjob on display. While I might not agree to the color sheme the artist has chosen I still can appreciate his painting skills and come up with my own historical correct version instead of being a wisenheimer on this thread.
If you collect figures for a reason it does not mean that everybody has to do it for the same reasons.

 

[akaryu]

Well put, Martin. Legion kindly sold me the woman with the naginata separately and a very nice and dynamic figure it is. As for the spectacular painting skills of Silver Dream Studio which are certainly appealing to the Russian collectors, I adhere to the principle my late mother taught me: 'If you can't say anything positive, the second best option is to keep your mouth shut!' And that as helped in real life as well.

Cheers,

Pierre

 

[HansDig]

I'm collecting historical figures for a reason and not fantasy ! As I expect the sculptors to stick to historical accuracy by doing some research I expect the same from painters, especially those working professionally. What's so difficult investing a couple of hours in research before painting a figure ?

Well......took a peek at your profile....17 messages allready and nothing in the Vbench or completed figure section so......how about " spendng a lot of hours sculpting a historical correct figure so you can paint it historical correct and present it to us on this forum for al of us to Oooooh and Aaaaaah. Seems you have enough reference material. If that's not possible please go watch the 500 movies and leave us to our fantasy. Thanks, happy benchtime.
Ps, Akaryu, your mother was a wise lady!