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Flat Figures Painters Forum => News => Topic started by: Nicholas Ball on July 23, 2015, 06:15:20 AM
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Dear All,
After much debate within the committee, I can finally announce a new series of figures that we will be producing.
I have always wanted to get this idea off the ground, and so here is the first of many
It will be based on the legend of King Arthur. There is great scope for both subjects, stories and design. I am also pleased to say we now have an official BFFS Artist. His name is Sasha Lunyakov, and as you can see from the first drawing, he is pretty impressive. I have always maintained that if the drawing is good, then the engraving will be good, and this has certainly proved to be the case with the Dragoon figure that is being released for the 30th Anniversary of Euromilitaire.
This too was sasha's drawing for the engraver.
At Kulmbach, Brian, Chris and I will be speaking to various engravers to see who will be best to do it.
We will decide then if the set will be in 45mm or 54mm
The second drawing is an idea on what the second figure in the series could look like ;)
I hope you like them Nicholas
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Me want .. :)
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me too!
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Great idea, great drawings.
At age 68, would opt for 54mm...perhaps the membership could weigh in after a comparison of the respective costs of both sizes.
Thanks for your efforts...
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I prefer 45 mm .I'm 68 too but also stupid .I never learn .
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Beautiful drawings looks like a great idea, being medieval there will be no worries about exact colours etc.
John.
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Hi Nick,
good ideas, British themes around King Arthur and a bit action. I think it´ll be so successfull as Robin Hood.
The Fantasy collectors will like them, too.
Best regards
Michael
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Being fond of King Arthus for decades I greet this project!
At the other hand -30 mm could match the "storyteller figures"
http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b433/Joerg12/flat%20tin%20figures/SEQT9301.jpg
at the other hand 45 mm are fine to paint.
So -as I am concerned 45 mm would be fine. ;)
J.
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I'm pleased that we are at least going in the right direction for you all ;D ;D ;D
I have reproduced these drawings in both 45 and54 mm, and even with the fine detail, they work very well in both scales!! and will paint up equally well.
I will obviously have these drawings in Kulmbach, and I show them to all of you who are interested so we can gauge your preference and opinion ;)
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45mm works for me!
Not that I'm actually painting anything lately...
Glen
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Actually Arthur would be nice in 45mm, and the other in 54mm, I think.
(Belgian compromise).... But we are used to paint horse riders in 30mm (character) size.
The second has more détails in its height that would be better revealed in a larger size to make a superb framed painting. You can add me on the buyer list from now on.
Lunyakov has already made superbs engravings.... !!
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Hello Hannibal,
I think it´s not a good idea to mix 45 and 54 mm if you´ll present some figures together in a frame
or diorama. 45 mm needs less space, fits to the pretty figures of the East French Society and to the
tradition of Heinrichsen So I would prefer 45 mm.
Best regards
Michael
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I took the drawings to Figureworld on Saturday, and showed the 2 drawings of both scales to the members that attended. It was a 100% vote for 54mm, mainly because of the slightly larger size, week eyes and better detailing potential.
however, these will be at Kulmbach and I will take note of what is said there ;)
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As Nick said the 54mm was favoured at the weekend but why not go for a real stunner!!! I'm talking BIG!! 180mm/200mm that would stop everyone in there tracks ;D ;D ;)
Cost to much, slate to much, casting to much but would make a real statement for the BFFS ;)
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VERY nice! I hope you choose 54mm, but I'm in either way.
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As Nick said the 54mm was favoured at the weekend but why not go for a real stunner!!! I'm talking BIG!! 180mm/200mm that would stop everyone in there tracks ;D ;D ;)
Cost to much, slate to much, casting to much but would make a real statement for the BFFS ;)
Some day, Brian. Some day...
I would be fine with 54mm as well, but I see the appeal of 45mm in matching other sets. It could spur further releases, such as a version of Waterhouse's 'Lady of Shalott'. And of course, there's always a version of Monty Python's 'Holy Grail'...
Glen
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OK for 54mm
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compare the drawings in Kulmbach, then agree that 54mm is best ;) :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
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OK!
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;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Don'want to be a spoilsport but...small is beautiful
If the scale is 54 I am afraid it will be difficult to issue more that one or two figures a year
I will be dead before the end of the saga !!
Eric
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there is no difference in price for 45mm or 54mm. :o
30 mm is too small.
The more members we get, the more funds / the better the figures, the better the sales, then the more figures produced per year. ;)
anyway, I'm going to live till I'm 107 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Nicholas
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Hello Eric,
most flat collectors have no time to die, look at our French army painters, who designed the drawings for flats.
Best regards
Michael
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Hello Friends,
this is a very nice idea and the drawings from Sascha are very very good i love his drawingstyle !!
54 mm is the right size for this figure !
Greetings
Andreas
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Thank You Andreas.
I look forward to meeting and introducing myself to you in Kulmbach :)
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You know what Nick don't remember you showing me the designs at figureworld!!! saw some others
that you had BUT that maybe I'm forgetful!! :-\ and have senior moments! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D 54mm all the way mate
45mm's nice but for me and what appears many others 54mm it is. Gerry.
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Having discussed this at Kulmbach, and with the practicality of displaying, I have decided that as the drawings are so good from Sasha, that a 45mm figure would work well.
I am also extremely pleased and excited to announce that Andreas Trost has agreed to create this series for us.
Those of you who know his work from this forum will know what a great engraver he is, and I am very grateful to him for all his support.
I hope to get the first figure out in time for Christmas.
Having returned from Kulmbach, I am all over the place, but I will be sending the Drawing to Andreas over the weekend. I will then contact him directly and ask for his opinion on the final size, as he knows better on this than I.
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I wish you would stick with the original plan of 54mm. I think 45 is too small - especially when we are contemplating a series.
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I agree...54mm but majority rules.
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Andreas may feel that 54mm would work better than 45mm. This final decision will be his, either way, it's going to be a beautifully engraved figure and a great set ;)