Kanemono Posted November 16, 2018 Share #1 Posted November 16, 2018 Cotswold Collectibles asked me to work for them making metal prototype guns, swords, armor and anything else they needed for their line of twelve-inch G.I. Joe figures. Since most of the miniature prototypes created are of objects that were originally machined, not cast, and the one-sixth scale so small, I found that sculpting these objects from clay or wax was not a viable option. I created prototypes by handcrafting dozens and sometimes a hundred or so individual pieces of brass that were brazed and silver soldered together to form the final object. The prototypes would then be sent to China where a pantograph machining system would create injection molds to produce the final plastic toy. I also worked for several other toy companies including creating prototypes for Flatt Figures Phantom and Zorro. Included are a number of Cotswold ‘s Elite Brigade figures carrying and wearing the production plastic and/or pewter weapons, helmets, armor, insignia and accessories. All figures are 1/6th scale and 12” high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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triplecanopy Posted November 16, 2018 Share #4 Posted November 16, 2018 Works of art. Very cool. Thanks for sharing. They all look so real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted November 16, 2018 Share #5 Posted November 16, 2018 Incredible detailed figures and accessories, GREAT! Lars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff V. Posted November 17, 2018 Share #6 Posted November 17, 2018 Amazing work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
44-63963 Posted November 17, 2018 Share #7 Posted November 17, 2018 wow, your the man, your work is amazing,i enjoyed viewing them very much, i liked the German sniper rifle and bayonet the best, but all are pieces of craftsmanship,thanx again Gerard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony v Posted November 17, 2018 Share #8 Posted November 17, 2018 Very impressive, just wonderful work. Congratulations Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulR Posted November 17, 2018 Share #9 Posted November 17, 2018 The detail on those items is amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dipped Posted November 17, 2018 Share #10 Posted November 17, 2018 Now this is epic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanemono Posted November 17, 2018 Author Share #11 Posted November 17, 2018 Here is a English Civil War figure from the Cotswold armored figure series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanemono Posted November 17, 2018 Author Share #12 Posted November 17, 2018 MP-40 and various WW2 Germans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanemono Posted November 17, 2018 Author Share #13 Posted November 17, 2018 Cotswold Collectables catalog page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgtdorango Posted December 5, 2018 Share #14 Posted December 5, 2018 Wow thats some amazing work!...mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratasfan Posted January 22, 2019 Share #15 Posted January 22, 2019 Wow! Super amazing! I'm just starting to figure out how to make a British Life Guards breast plate for a 17" fashion doll, so this is really inspiring! Thanks for sharing! So . . . do you like making miniatures still? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanemono Posted January 23, 2019 Author Share #16 Posted January 23, 2019 Thanks for the nice comments. Here is a Colt .45 ACP I created for Flatt World Figures "Phantom." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanemono Posted January 23, 2019 Author Share #17 Posted January 23, 2019 Sorry I clicked on the wrong image. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanemono Posted January 23, 2019 Author Share #18 Posted January 23, 2019 Here are a few more prototypes and figures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanemono Posted January 23, 2019 Author Share #19 Posted January 23, 2019 More... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Scarecrow Posted January 24, 2019 Share #21 Posted January 24, 2019 Kanemono, Those are absolutely fantastic. The artistry and detail is amazing. I myself cannot draw stick people well, so items like this are always a wonder to me. Thanks for showing. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanemono Posted January 27, 2019 Author Share #22 Posted January 27, 2019 A few more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanemono Posted January 27, 2019 Author Share #23 Posted January 27, 2019 This cased set represent items that would be carried by a British officer during the French and Indian War. The previous Highland items were made for the Franklin Mint. They were never put into production. I made a number of "idea pieces" for the mint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted January 28, 2019 Share #24 Posted January 28, 2019 Kanemono, this British officer's items box is simply superb. Amazing work, I really enjoy regarding your prototypes and weapons, thanks very much for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanemono Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share #25 Posted February 12, 2019 Here is a miniature SS dagger and the Cotswold GI Joe SS figure wearing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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