Found on 'Military toys' Facebook page (?) , the figures seem to be solid semi-flats and look Germanic - pre war perhaps ? . Interesting painting technique he seems to be painting one side of the figure first on a rack and I assume when dry he then paints the otherside ? and using a different brush for each colour ? and probably with a high lead content paint !
Found out more info - it's a photo of Otto E. Schroeter (model maker) in 1935
Lovely looking Army!
ReplyDeleteYes interesting figures.
DeleteAnother excellent find Tony! A very interesting picture with beautiful toy soldiers is always greatly appreciated! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteYes it's one that's new to me .
DeleteCracking find, a very interesting way to paint soldiers that's for sure and that is army to drool over!
ReplyDeleteYes it's a very different way of painting figures.
DeleteA great picture Tony…
ReplyDeleteI suspect he was an early producer of toy soldiers… hence the clever speed painting technique….
All the best. Aly
I'm liking the 3 brush technique
DeleteInteresting to see the technique, but I'm reminded of the old adage of not making a job out of your hobby--I couldn't imagine grinding through that mass of toy soldiers day in, day out, to make a living.
ReplyDeleteYes it would soon become not fun anymore.
DeleteLove the photo, very nice snap of history there. The German figures are lovely and charming indeed.
ReplyDeleteYes very much a period piece.
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