- Each Zinnfiguren manufacturer, know as an
“Editor” uses traditional craftsmanship to hand make
each individual flat tin figure. First a Designer makes a historically
detailed drawing of the figure. Then an Master Engraver carves
the image into two pieces of slate, capturing both the front
and back sides. A composition of tin, which has not changed since
the early 18th century, is poured into the slate mold, producing
a wonderful two-dimensional miniature sculpture. These miniature
works of art, called Zinnfiguren in Europe and referred to as
Flats in America and England, are truly amazing.
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- COLLECTOR'S EXTRA
FINE PAINTING FINISH
- We are now offering Professionally painted
figures. You may SPECIAL
ORDER Toy Soldiers with a Collector's
Extra Fine Painting or Standard Painting Quality.
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more information about painting service.
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- We will paint figures purchased
from other dealers or figures you already have in your collection.
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- European Zinnfiguren Editors normally sell
their figures unpainted.
- Each Editor has their own painting policy,
some only sell unpainted figures, while others offer various
paint finishes. All the Zinnfiguren/Flats we offer are sold
unpainted, unless stated otherwise.
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- When Zinnfiguren Editors offer figures, they
are usually available in
- four types of paint finishes.
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- 1. Unpainted- silvery tin finish:
Many collectors favor the silver like qualities of unpainted
Zinnfiguren/Flats. Shiny toy soldiers marching into battle, in
all their wonderful sculpted detail. Other collectors prefer
painting their own toy soldiers. Many
of the figures may be painted to represent different nations
and historical periods due to the use of similar style uniforms
and equipment. A set of Napoleonic French Hussars, can be painted
wearing the uniforms of different nations, even their foe the
British.
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- 2. Standard- Toy Soldier Finish:
A good basic "Toy Soldier" painting quality, very much
like the classic Britain toy soldier. The figure's face, uniform
and equipment is painted, with solid opaque colors, with little
or no shadowing. Most factory painted
Heinrichsen Zinnfiguren/Flats have a Standard paint finish. A
Kilia Napoleonic Flat is pictured.
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- 3. Extra Fine- Detailed Finish:
A better painting quality, more figure details are painted. The
eyes and mouth are painted, along with more parts of the uniform
and equipment. A base paint may be used, along with paint washing
and highlighting techniques which result in a 3-dimensional appearance.
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- 4. Collector's Extra Fine-
Fine Art Finish: The best painting quality. Every sculpted aspect
of the figure is painted and highlighted, giving the figure a
life like appearance. A miniature master piece art.
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- It takes time
to produce, paint and ship the SPECIAL
ORDER Sets
to the US, this is the major reason why their delivery takes
up to 10 to 15 weeks. If you do not want to wait, then look for
items marked "IN
STOCK" .
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