Lozmoid and Others,
Yes, “Allworkandnoclay” puts a coating over the paint jobs to seal and protect them from chipping. He also scrapes, sands, and fills any indentions in them before washing and painting them. He’s VERY THOROUGH and if you’re interested you should read his thread entitled “Accurate Miniature Equivalents for Custom Painting your 1940 E&P” currently on page 9 of the A&A Global-1940 area.
The hard plastic that HBG uses on all of their units seems to flex less than others. I believe my painted units should be treated with the respect that their paint jobs deserve to insure long careers for them, but I also feel that it’s important that they be ENJOYED and PLAYED WITH, albeit in a way not to do them any unecessary harm.
The Paratroopers and U.S. Marine Raiders haven’t entered service yet as I’m sure my opponents(my Dad, brother, and friends) would scream loudly because they don’t also have units of the same types(yet). Hopefully by the end of 2012 we will be able to have all of the new units produced(and painted?). That is, if HBG and FMG don’t have any “factory” problems, “Allworkandnoclay’s” eyes don’t go blind, and I don’t go bankrupt, haha.
Oh, Lozmoid. I really appreciate your opinions and everyone else’s, too. I feel that CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM is a good thing and only helps. Like your not caring for the painted windows. I think you’re right. I might not always agree with everyone elses opinions, but I appreciate them none the less.
There are two or three good painting tutorials here on this forum. If you can’t find them let me know and I’ll send you some links or directions to them.
“Tall Paul”