Giving 3D prints a blast.

After seeing these Elven figures on eBay for quite a reasonable amount, I thought I would chance my arm.

I'm not quite sure if they are 3D printed or a resin cast, but oh my they are brittle. On opening the pack, I found the riders leg had snapped off. This was easily fixed with super glue. However, while very careful moving the figures, a sword arm got snagged and pinged off into ablivion. I tried to find it but with no luck.

I resorted to finding another sword from a plastic figure and tried to stick it on. Well, it's been over three hours now and the glue still is not dry. Plastic and resin are not friends it appears.

I have a feeling these figures were produced to go with the GW lOTR range and so may look a bit small amongst true heroic 28mm. I hoping a plastic base will lift them up enough so they don't look so bad.

This guy didn't read the Elf and safety booklet about postal travel.

I bought these figures as a test really to check the scale and to see what they were like. I don't think they are Wargames worthy, as they are far to brittle to stand the push and shove of battle. I may have to make sure these figures are in the middle of my bases so others can take the knocks.

I re-enforced the swords and wrists with super glue to try to add some strength. 

Even so, the fear of catching it while playing will still be a constant worry.

Now he is on a base he looks more in scale with the others. Also a shield will help him blend in.

They are nice sculpts and once undercoated they certainly look good. I'm sure they will look lovely when painted up.

 

UPDATE: well, he painted up very well and should look good behind a shieldwall or maybe leading a charge.

He is such a heroic figure I suppose I could use as Gildor, the next commander planned for the army.