Young Miniatures News May 2013

[Wellington 33 & 76]

This is on my Santa list

 

[Mark S]

.......Attempting to mock me doesn't do you any favours Mark, in fact to be blunt it just makes you come across as more childish than you have already with your silly mentions of cream of tartar. We're supposed to be adults here, whatever your problem is just get over it already.

Einion

You're a fine one to talk of mockery Einion, when most members here at some stage have had their own descriptions and explanations of techniques or materials poo pooed by you as nonsense...just the fact that you consider my own ideas as childish and silly is indeed mockery. If you don't wish to be mocked yourself then cease and desist.
BTW..I'm currently producing a 'how to' video of the uses of Cream of Tartar, so everyone can get their head around the ideas...I'll be sure to let you and all other members know when it's complete.....cheers.

Now back to the wonderful Young bust, sorry for the slight diversion there.....cheers.

 

[Wayneb]

Well,...I think you guys are goin to far so I'm going to change the the subject and stay with the same one.The piece is not my thing;.....But how about anatomy wise;..don't think the veins should be that prominent when the arm is up.May just be a painting mistake.
Sorry..................just trying to cool things down a bit;..and by God;.just trying to be one of the guys...Regards to all..........Wayne

 

[pmfs]

Hi!
My god so and so unfounded controversy whenever Young Miniatures launches a new Geman bust...

 

[Wayneb]

Exactly my point in my own subtle way.......Wayne

 

[Helm]

Eh WWII German bust shocker! Not my thing at all but it is a fine sculpt and will no doubt sell well. I would like to see more medieval stuff this good myself. I for one am eagerly awaiting Marks SBS on Cream of Tartar
Steve

 

[Mirofsoft]

Very nice work ... a guy with a face


could buy : YES / Don't know / NO
it's a bust, not my cup of tea

 

[tonydawe]

I want to know how you get so much creme out of a Tartar Mark.

This bust is not one I'd buy, but it doesn't stop me appreciating the great sculpting and painting that went into it.

 

[billyturnip]

I've yet to meet a German I don't like but I meet Scots I don't like every day.
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Yeah me too.

 

[Martin64]

I think Martin you are being a little over sensitive Re Germans or Deutschlanders, I bet there is a huge following of the German army re painting in this country
and to be honest there are more people in the world that hate the English race than any other , "Just for the record i do not hate anyone "

Back to the bust ! it is another fine rendition from this from Young's "Quality plus price"

Ron

Hi Ron,
obviously I am not a native speaker but maybe you can give some guidance what the critique about "another poster boy straight out of Signal or Adler" followed by the "Deutschland über alles" shout was aiming at.
My point was anyway that the heroic faces of Young`s line are not bound to any nation but always get their kicks when the subject is German.That is not because of over sensitive hurt feelings but by just following the regular critiques of his new products. Try to find any of these comments related to his SAS, US Pilot or Paras.
Of course my suggestion to make a change was not a serious one and for the record: I do not hate anyone either and like Young´s style and his entire line - not just the Germans!

Cheers, Martin

 

[Sturm Grenadier]

I think this is a great looking bust. I like the loose chin strap dangling from the helmet. I agree with Jason about the different helmet sizes. To me, the helmet looks fine. It looks like it is tilted back slightly, giving the loose chin straps a better appearance. Perhaps the helmet could be positioned further to the front, a good review would show this or not. You could also build up the front brim, or use a camo net on the helmet, as a suggestion. I also like the pistol tucked in his belt. The MG34, which looks good, could also be substituted with another weapon choice if desired. This bust has alot of conversion possibilities, many theaters it could be in. A photo of a netted fallschimjager helmet;

Regards, SG

 

[Ron Tamburrini]

Hi Ron,
obviously I am not a native speaker but maybe you can give some guidance what the critique about "another poster boy straight out of Signal or Adler" followed by the "Deutschland über alles" shout was aiming at.
My point was anyway that the heroic faces of Young`s line are not bound to any nation but always get their kicks when the subject is German.That is not because of over sensitive hurt feelings but by just following the regular critiques of his new products. Try to find any of these comments related to his SAS, US Pilot or Paras.
Of course my suggestion to make a change was not a serious one and for the record: I do not hate anyone either and like Young´s style and his entire line - not just the Germans!

Cheers, Martin

Martin I like all the German busts by Young's, all his stuff is value for money Its just not my Period of painting , regards the critique some people just like to moan

 

[LVM]

Common sense dictates that German busts and figures sell, so logically sculptors weigh heavily towards them

+1. However, Young miniatures do not release only german busts. I think that compared to the market, they have one of the most diversified range. I've calculated and 50% of their buts are german soldiers. 12 out of their 30 last releases are german WW2 soldiers. It is not that much. So I find strange and inappropriate that each time a young bust is released we hear the "another german". We can criticize the subject of the range (WW2), but as said their range is very diversified.

With regards to this bust, I do not really like it. I don't know why. I don't like the helmet and the overall look of the guy. It is perhaps one of the first time I do not like a Young bust. I'm so sure that I will like the 60 next releases

Laurent

 

[DEL]

+1. However, Young miniatures do not release only german busts. I think that compared to the market, they have one of the most diversified range. I've calculated and 50% of their buts are german soldiers. 12 out of their 30 last releases are german WW2 soldiers. It is not that much. So I find strange and inappropriate that each time a young bust is released we hear the "another german". We can criticize the subject of the range (WW2), but as said their range is very diversified.



Laurent

Absolutely correct Laurent.
Cheers
Derek

 

[Blue Thunder]

I sincerely hope I won't be misunderstood, how can I say: You see, way back when we were young, our parents told us, at certain occasions to avoid speaking what we thought. On the other hand, too many times in our lives we regret we didn't said what we were thinking because we felt ahead something was going wrong ... but we feared speaking because flames could hit us back. Isn't this true about all our lives in everything we live on: Family, job, hobby and so on?

I'm having a bit of these two lessons in my mind right now: In social behaviour, no one wants to be "the foe" for being against something great. But individually I feel a bit sad inside myself because sincerely I just love too much Young's miniatures to be quiet. Perhaps this is the sole reason of my text. I complained last month about the face similarity of the recent creations, but please now look at these:

I blended the images together, because they transmit what I feel far better than what I could describe.


Let me try to put it this way to see if it can correctly transmit my feelings: While I perfectly recognize Young Miniatures are THE LEADER, the undisputed leader in busts, and I perfectly admire the astonishing skills Young Song has, I'm fearing there is a certain loss of inspiration in the range. I complained about the faces similarities, now I'm complaining about the pose similarity - please this is strictly my opinion - I'm fearing, after so many busts and so many stunning creations, Young is now having difficulties to reinvent something completely new: A completely new pose, new face, new theme, new attitude ... le'ts say like the new arrivals from Flintlock or Life Miniature busts. All the last creations were all done by Young, and creating something completely new each month is a gargantuan task.

I don't know how many Young pieces I have ... I sincerely lost count many moons ago. Maybe that's why I'm typing: I have a strong connection with these creations: I know them too well, even before he established his company, when Young created sublime pieces for Diorama Studios and Elite Miniatures. These fallschirmjager and signifier are marvellous ... but while I have no complains about faces ... the first looks to my eyes a conversion of the last

Please, please, please Young: Even knowing it is incredibly hard, after so many but so so so many unique creations: Bring something completely new! Attitude, face, subject: Please everything! I don't have here a smile with a thumb up, but just like the offspring song: "You can do it"! I certainly know you can!


Gentlemen, please: In this democratic world we are all entitled to give our opinions. I'm expressing mine, sincerely because I want this range to continue for many many years to come and to be regarded as the bar, but really THE BAR for others to follow: Young really deserves it!

 

[DEL]

I personally don't see any problem or issue with the arms on these two.
There are only so many ways you would hold items like these and this way is the most comfortable and logical if be it a spear, gun or even a garden hoe resting on the ground.

 

[DEL]

I personally don't see any problem or issue with the arms on these two.
There are only so many ways you would hold items like these and this way is the most comfortable and logical, be it a spear, gun or even a garden hoe resting on the ground.

 

[DEL]

Don't know what happened there

 

[Blue Thunder]

You see Derek, allow me to explain: I'm not complaining about "the pose" as a pose for a single miniature. Sure you can hold an object like that.


What I am complaining is that the two busts are exactly in the same attitude: It is the similarity in both poses, that don't suit my expectations not the pose as a pose for itself .


I certainly understand that after more than sixty busts, Young may be having quite a hard time trying to imagine something completely new: New attitude, new face, new subject... everything new and with a periodicity of one per month! I think this ambition is unique in the figurine arena, and applauded must it be!


But, however, in my honest opinion, these last creations are missing the novelty impact (and read comments month after month here), because they are creating in me the feel "oh no, I've already seen this before" and what I truly want to feel is "Phew!!! What an outstanding imagination - here's one to paint right now".


If I was to advisor, I would simply say that one subject per month is overwhelming for a man alone. Like already done in the past, bring creations from other sculptors regularly to allow Young's fresh new ideas to come.


Hope I could clarify better now.

 

[CAT of BORDO]

Right good review; Ok with you, with yours observations and thinks; all the last face remain the same !
I love Young Bust, I have one of last reissue , DAK Grenadier, and the face is like this Grune teufel ! Why ???