Standard Bearer: Metal, Plastic and Resin

THE SHORT VERSION

Jervis Johnson revisits the old argument over metal and plastic by tracing how multipart kits overcame the restrictions of rigid steel moulds. He credits interchangeable components with creating a thriving conversion hobby, then considers the renewed role of bespoke snap-fit figures and single-frame plastic heroes. His conclusion presents Finecast resin as the next complement to plastic kits, preserving the sculptor’s individual vision while promising different practical advantages.

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Find this article in White Dwarf 379, pp. 70–71.

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