International Flat Figure Society - British Flat Figure Society
Flat Figures Painters Forum => News => Topic started by: aba on May 20, 2015, 01:45:54 AM
-
Dear all,
even though we will probably not make it until Kulmbach here is the preview of a new set which I do in collaboration with Mr. Edward Tozer :
Life Guards / Horse Guards at Waterloo 1815
The figures are designed by Mike Michaelis and will engraved by Daniel Lepeltier as usually. Two of them have already be engravers so it will take until September or October to release them.
Moreover we will have Lord Uxbridge and his staff leading the charge in addition.
But as the 18. June is ahead this shall be the first announcement.
-
I'm a well happy bunny ;) at last a new set of British Napoleonic's ;D
Good on ya Alexander
-
As usual a very nice set
A pity it is not my period :(
See you in Kulmbach, hoping Edward can join us
Eric
-
Beautiful pièces, and also because they are not French characters, from which we are invaded excessively against the allied forces. Thy constitute an excellent counterpart of the napoleonic forces in a diorama !!!
Congratulations to the manufacturers for such selection.
-
Nice set Willie
-
Alexander,
You maintain a very high standard with your new engravings, looks like you have an excellent group of artists to work with and you have the process down! I look forward to every new set.
Sincerly,
Ray
-
Dear all,
thank you for your friendly comments.
Even though Waterloo is not my main focus, the 200th anniversary was a very good reason for us to do some British.
When checking what is available I found to my surprise, there were some big Scots Greys sets existing (Ochel, Segom, Jurdzinski and B&S) but few of other units.
For the Life/HorseGuards there is a small set from Ochel and a few single figures at Neckel available. Not very much better for the "normal" Dragoons and surprisingly few Hussars, too. Seems that most Napoleonic collectors have concentrated on the French or "1813" sets.
-
I heartily agree. I have had just ok results with Napoleonic figures in flats - too many overlapping things which tend to get lost in my painting. However, Alexander's figures all are beautifully designed, engraved and paint up beautifully. I have been eyeing his set of Colbert's Lancers as a start.
These too look first class.
mark 8)
-
Very nice looking set, how can us over in the USA purchase this set once it is available?
-
Barry, Alexanders excellent sets are normally available via Berliner Zinnfiguren who have been a reliable source for me recently.
mark 8)
-
Dear all,
so we have now the final design and numbers of set. 10 Life/Horse Guards and a staff consisting of Uxbridge, his AdC and Somerset and his AdC.
And Mr. Blum painted the very first two castings.
-
Now how can you not like theses!!!!! ;)
-
Yes these are very nice.
-
Very nice .oh temptation be gone .
-
Just another outstanding set come to fruition thru your hard work and dedication, Magnificent!
Ray
-
Dear all,
meanwhile the staff set of Uxbridge, his AdC and Somerset and his AdC has been engraved and Mr. Blum painted them very nicely :
-
The paintings of the horses of Mr. Blum are fantastic !!! I copied them as models for painting mine for the future !!!
Congratulations to him!
-
X2, likewise, and ditto... I like the horses, too.
-
Dear all,
so now there is the complete set painted by Mr. Blum. And btw it is up for sale finally at Scholtz.
Best regards
Alexander
-
Wow these are quite nice and given the subject matter, should do quite well.
mark 8)
-
Alexander these figures are wonderful and mr Blum work is delightful
Hope to see you in Paris on march 16
Eric
-
Alexander, You always choose great subjects and the perfect action and stance to truly bring history to life, The sculpting and paint are the best!
You have taken your hobby to new heights!
Ray
-
As said Alexander makes some of the best 30mm Napoleonic figures and a must to any collection.
www.flats-zinnfiguren.com/contents7