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Re: How often does Strelets reissue sets?

3D scanning the mould may be worth a try going forward. At least the mould design and schematics is always stored in some way. So not lost forever.
However, would a 3D print mould last long during the production process though? Would it only be good for one production run before needing a reprint?
I know the material used for 3D print figures is sometimes a bit brittle. Unless there is a material for 3D printing that will prove far more robust??

Could also use a 3D printer to make more interesting figures/poses/sets that are more awkward to sculpt normally. Napoleonic French trying to take one of the Belgian farms in 1815 or British laying seige to a Spanish fortified town during the Peninsular War for example.
All those poses climbing up siege ladders, rubble, then hand to hand fighting etc. Forlorn hopes etc.

Failing that approach I guess the other thing is if once a mould has become useless, its a perfect opportunity to simply do a remake! Make the set even better than before. Would love to see the WSS sculptor redo the earlier Napoleonic French Cuirassiers & Saxon Garde du Corps charging!!

Re: How often does Strelets reissue sets?

I agree with the previous contribution. A remake of not only the various cuirassiersets and the Garde du Corps but also a remake of he previous lancers and Russian dragoons both in summer uniform and great coats would boost the sales. It would support the enormous progression Strelets has made since the first issues. Figures are sculpted wonderfully (o.k. Napoleonic horses could do with a remake) and at the moment there is no company to rival them in plastic soldier manufacturing. If moulds are worn out, redoing them makes perfect sense.

Re: How often does Strelets reissue sets?

Thanks for the information, as James said it is very honest and useful!

Personally I would love to see STRM013 and 014 (the Muslim Third Crusade sets) reissued again, as they have so many uses that cover everything from the Ayyubids to the Khwarezm Persians whom faced Genghis Khan's forces straight down to the more fantasy side of things such as the Easterlings in the Tolkien realm. The STRM025 crossbows and STRM117/118 sets mentioned by Mark would be great too. Until then, the WoSS line is fun to watch and looks very nice (I don't really venture past 1789 eras :joy: :grin: ).

Anywho, good luck with it all!