Figure Evaluation Criteria

Basic Construction:

  • Burrs, mold marks, filler and pusher marks originating from the mold and similar mold-related errors must be eliminated.
  • Gaps at joints (arms, legs, torso, etc.) must be filled.
  • The equipment carried by the figure must be fitted realistically. (For example, water bottles must be attached to the belt instead of hanging in the air.)
  • The belts must be fitted realistically. The feet must touch the ground properly.

Details:

  • The thickness of the belts and belts must be appropriate to the scale.
  • Weapon barrels must be drilled and opened.
  • Accessories and equipment must be compatible with the scale of the figure.
  • The vegetation on the ground must be compatible with the figure. (For example; a figure in winter clothing should not be among the flowers.)
  • Where possible, the collar and cuffs must be raised from the clothing.
  • Weapon hangers must be added/made properly.

Painting and Finishing:

  • The clothing on the figure must reflect the characteristic shines of the depicted material. (For example; latex should be shiny, wool should be matte, etc.)
  • Except for polished boots and belts, the leather should have a semi-matte appearance.
  • The areas where shading and lighting are applied should have a homogeneous transition with the main color. The transitions should not be in the form of sharp lines.
  • Dry brushing should not be overdone.
  • It is necessary to avoid using white color in the eyes for emphasis.
  • The eyes should be symmetrical. Unless there is a documented situation, the eyes should not be squinted.
  • The sense of weight of the figures modeled on the ground should be reflected on the ground.
  • The dirtiness of the feet and shoes should be in harmony with the ground color.
  • The sense of weight of the equipment added to the figure should be reflected on the figure. (For example; the strap of the MG-42 equipment hung on the shoulder should be buried in the shoulder, etc.)
  • The shadows of the equipment worn on the head (helmet, cap, etc.) should be reflected on the face.
  • The shadows of the equipment added to the figure such as swords, daggers, etc. should be reflected on the figure.
  • The skin colors should reflect the climate conditions.
  • The purpose of making a figure is to model a real character in small scale. The ratio that comes closest to this purpose determines the reality of the figure. Extra items such as tables, bars, and the like should be evaluated together with the figure if they are included in the original mold of the figure, and existing items should not be subject to their own evaluation criteria.

Colors:

  • The colors of the paints, even from the same company and produced in the same way, may have slight color differences from batch to batch. Different usage areas affect the paint in different ways. All paints fade due to both atmospheric conditions and sunlight. In addition, the distance you look at also affects your perception of the tone of the paint. Despite this, if there are serious tone differences in the model compared to the color it should be, it must be documented.