lestat wrote:
A lot of the models would need resculpting as the poses they are in would not stand up to the weight of the metal. If, for example, you look at Tiet-Khebi, Noxius or Viatrix, there is one very small point of contact between the model and the base.
With resin being a lighter material, RRG are able to achieve the poses they want - metal models would mean drilling and pinning into the foot of each model.
Plastics, however, would still be as light as the resin, but don't hold the detail as well as resin does.
Any hobbyist should have the skill have drilling and pinning metal models.
That said, the pose and fear of metal models being too heavy should not (and has not in the case of the leo a very hefty model that require a brass wire). Some models that were of concern for tipping included a nub or pin to the bottom of the foot which could be left on for basing or cut off.
I love plastic but don't see RRG going that route anytime soon if at all.
Resin minis do hold the best detail but would not mind a minor sacrifice in detail for durability for metal or plastic.
I have a strict I go medieval on your ass if you touch my Arena Rex models without permission.