"Basing Pike & Shot 25's?" Topic
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robert piepenbrink | 25 Jul 2022 6:45 a.m. PST |
Clearing out the last of an inherited collection, the core of which appears to be old Hinchcliffe 25mm pike & shot. (I've also found a few Scruby, which gives you an idea.) Most need to be painted, and all need a uniform basing. What's my best bet to prep for sale? Thinking 20mm square for foot and 1"x2" for Horse, but it's been a long long time since I did much with this. Anyone have suggestions? |
Colonel Bogey | 25 Jul 2022 8:25 a.m. PST |
If you're going to sell them anyway, maybe don't base them and let the buyer base them him/herself? |
rustymusket | 25 Jul 2022 9:24 a.m. PST |
I would agree with the Colonel. |
IronDuke596 | 25 Jul 2022 10:40 a.m. PST |
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robert piepenbrink | 25 Jul 2022 11:14 a.m. PST |
Trust me, guys. I've had to dispose of a lot of lead in recent years, and it comes in three categories: 1. Still in original packaging. 2. Painted, based and ready to go to war. 3. Make an offer. If you're not shooting for Category 2, leave it in zip-locks and don't waste the time and paint. Mind you, I agree with you--on paper. Ideally, troops should be sold painted and clear-coated on tongue depressors, and usually without flags and pikes. In practice, an army "tabletop ready" will sell, for decent if not serious money, while those finished castings may very well come home with you. Why this is so, I can't tell you. It's enough to make a man suspect that we are not altogether rational in our hobby. |
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