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last. Notice the sharpness to the details.pseudo-expertComment
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Hello Gentlemen,
On the first example shown, I agree thye details are soft , especially with regard to the scaling. The scaling should be more detailed with that amount of finish left on the piece , so wear does not play into it.
I would also like to see a close up the skull, something going on their maybe. Finish looks good, until I see the close-ups.
Question: why would the details on the eyes bee so sharp and lacking on the scaling ?
The badge looks good, but some sutble issues. I like the hardware, sunwheel, hilt, hydras ( except the lack of scaling detail) and pin.
Best,
JDWhat we do in life ehoes in eternity.Comment
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Here is a better close up of the skull. What do you think looks out of the ordinary?Last edited by Ken B.; 03-02-2007, 12:16 PM.Comment
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I agree that on the close ups, the scaling is not very detailed, same goes for the leaf veins. Would there be any signs of a casting on the sides or anywhere on the badge? Other than what we expect to see from a die casting?Cheers, Frank
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I'm not sure what you mean by other castings?
Here are more close ups.Last edited by Ken B.; 03-02-2007, 12:16 PM.Comment
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Thank you for posting the additional pics.I think, and this is just my opinion, I think this badge displays much of what I would look for in an original example.
The problems that I have are still the same as mentioned in my earlier post.
- Soft details to the wreath as well as scaling. The scaling details should be their given the amount of wear exibited in other parts of the badge.
- The skull is very good, BUT, I would have some concerns on the left at 9 o'clock. As well as it looks as if that may be a pock mark their.
- The viening on the leaves is very soft, also looks like some signs of casting. What is that crack on leaf ?
In all fairness, are you using a flat bet scanner or digital camera .I know from my own experiences that capturing that detail is not the easiest thing .
Any chance of measurments and weights ?
Best,
JD
PS, I would not write this piece off yet.Last edited by Joseph D'Errico; 05-16-2004, 07:08 PM.What we do in life ehoes in eternity.Comment
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The details are softer in the low areas that theoretically should have no/minimal wear.pseudo-expertComment
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Hello goochjr,
Well...................after looking at the post of the skull, I would say this piece is not an original example. The details are really not their as well as the softness looks like a hand cast piece. Sorry about that, but those are just my observations.What we do in life ehoes in eternity.Comment
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More pics
best,
JDWhat we do in life ehoes in eternity.Comment
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MMM dont like it either
I dont like the lack of scale definition either, not that i'm an expert by any means however I must say that when I recieved my bronze grade that has been discussed on the forum the level of detail really blew me away.
Hope that has been of some helpStrong wind-magic mist, to Asgard the Valkries fly
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getting back to this
Finally have a chance to get back to this. I have circled the areas that cause me the most angst with this badge. They are low spots on the badge that should not show wear.pseudo-expertComment
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and the other side. Because of this I think this badge is a cast copy of an original. Weights and measurments should confirm or deny this.
JMHO.
Donpseudo-expertComment
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JD
I'll measure and weigh it as soon as time permits. Any specific areas you want measurements on?Comment
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