I’m working on the paddle of the bulge set right now. It’s an older set and they’ve labeled it now as special edition which you just get an extra screw of American weapons and an extra screw of German weapons, but the figures themselves are older the with lots of seam lines that you have to really work on it took me an hour to clean up three figures. And I had to replace all the heads they’re pretty bad with the seam line straight through the nose and mouth, and the expressions were kind of silly. I’m using it to finish up my Stoumount diorama.
Oh no I looked into it! I’ve actually got that kit in my stash! It has two Germans and three US guys. No there is another Winter Uniform tank rider set that’s new and it’s called Ardennes! Not the battle of the bulge! Yes you are correct that is old and I hate the flash through the middle of the face as well. A lot of Miniarts old Soviet figures are like that as well. You have to be careful cleaning up their face.
In this day and age why should you have to do so much clean up? Look at the new Tamiya sets (same price!) and you will see that they have taken their figures on to another level. I know that they are a global brand but miniart have to up their game a bit.
I've long been a fan of Miniart figures and have loads of them. However, I've noticed that recent figure kits (not other kits) have been a bit soft in their details and do not go together as easily as they did before the move to Poland. Maybe it's the plastic or maybe the sculpts are not as good, but I feel they re not what they used to be. Other kits are still fantastic so please do not think I'm downing this wonderful manufacturer. Anyone else feel this too?
And Matt say what you like about Miniart I have no relationship with anyone who sells model supplies. This is an honest opinion channel, no money is involved with this it’s just a passion project.
love the idea with the shelfs
Thanks mate, it’s becoming a bit of an obsession and time dump but should be worth the time and effort.
I’m working on the paddle of the bulge set right now. It’s an older set and they’ve labeled it now as special edition which you just get an extra screw of American weapons and an extra screw of German weapons, but the figures themselves are older the with lots of seam lines that you have to really work on it took me an hour to clean up three figures. And I had to replace all the heads they’re pretty bad with the seam line straight through the nose and mouth, and the expressions were kind of silly. I’m using it to finish up my Stoumount diorama.
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Oh no I looked into it! I’ve actually got that kit in my stash! It has two Germans and three US guys. No there is another Winter Uniform tank rider set that’s new and it’s called Ardennes! Not the battle of the bulge! Yes you are correct that is old and I hate the flash through the middle of the face as well. A lot of Miniarts old Soviet figures are like that as well. You have to be careful cleaning up their face.
In this day and age why should you have to do so much clean up? Look at the new Tamiya sets (same price!) and you will see that they have taken their figures on to another level. I know that they are a global brand but miniart have to up their game a bit.
Everyone has their favourite models. I like Tamiya figures but their poses can be a little dull at times. Just depends on what you are after.
@@iandouthwaite7327 I need this set to finish what I have started and I don't mind a little work to get this finished.
I've long been a fan of Miniart figures and have loads of them. However, I've noticed that recent figure kits (not other kits) have been a bit soft in their details and do not go together as easily as they did before the move to Poland. Maybe it's the plastic or maybe the sculpts are not as good, but I feel they re not what they used to be. Other kits are still fantastic so please do not think I'm downing this wonderful manufacturer. Anyone else feel this too?
I’m not sure mate, I haven’t built these new figures yet. Not sure how they will turn out yet.
This set looks very good to me though. Look forward to putting them together.
Yeah, you are on to something here mate. I've noticed the same thing too.
@@_Jaspy_ I’ve only done their older figure kits I believe but this set seems good. I’ll make one up tonight and see what it comes up like
And Matt say what you like about Miniart I have no relationship with anyone who sells model supplies. This is an honest opinion channel, no money is involved with this it’s just a passion project.
Your cat approves your shelves.
Nice idea!
Thanks mate. Elsie is always lurking about somewhere.