Some companies decided to make toy soldiers in aluminium (Al) because they were more resistant and lighter than those made in lead (Pb). However the quality of the moulding was inferior and much less sharp. This kind of material was used mainly by French makers. The majority of figures were painted by me. Aludo L […]
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Quiralu Figures made in aluminium. They are probably from the Quiralu maker but I need confirmation for the majority. The sculpture is less sharp then in lead figures. However they are very nice after a basic paint job. Bibliography: Tisné, Jean-Michel (2008). Quiralu. “Les diables bleux”. Militoys, 22: 36-51. The figures in the centre and […]