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Okay gentlemen, I ‘gotta ask. It’s about the LP, the never-quite-correct figures, et al. For an active, not entirely derelict, and properly lit dio (thank you, Mark), just ‘taint right to be sans folk. I am working in O scale, for the record.
Accepting that few can model these characters convincingly (Joel!), and along with the loss of dang near every other detail we all want/need/wish for, here’s my question:
Where should I go for the figures? I have a few coming from Aspen, and (don’t hate) Woodland. I don’t care if they are resin, white metal, kryptonite, or nuclear waste. I just don’t want another squadron of WWII flyboys or a tank crew.
I am, frankly, apprehensive about this. I think figures are required to bring about the image I’d like. I also know that nothing is undoable (thank you, Karl), but there is something about adding LP to the scene that speaks to an artist that I am clearly not.
Thoughts?
Accepting that few can model these characters convincingly (Joel!), and along with the loss of dang near every other detail we all want/need/wish for, here’s my question:
Where should I go for the figures? I have a few coming from Aspen, and (don’t hate) Woodland. I don’t care if they are resin, white metal, kryptonite, or nuclear waste. I just don’t want another squadron of WWII flyboys or a tank crew.
I am, frankly, apprehensive about this. I think figures are required to bring about the image I’d like. I also know that nothing is undoable (thank you, Karl), but there is something about adding LP to the scene that speaks to an artist that I am clearly not.
Thoughts?
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https://www.shapeways.com/marketplace/miniatures
http://www.scalefigures.com/O/Oscale.htm
I have not ordered from either one, so I can't vouch for them.
And here: https://www.modelu3d.co.uk/ They are scanned and 3D printed after live people.
I have searched extensively over the years for sources. Searching for 1:48, 1:43, 1:50, O scale, etc. Its funny what comes up some times. I recently found a construction worker carrying a cement sack from MAIM. Never heard of them before. He fat and shirtless with "plumber pants". He will look good on my current build. I also have a shirtless figure with a 6-pack leaning against the wall. I think it will be funny to have the fat guy working while the skinny guy watches him work.
One manufacturer of nicely painted figures is Arttista. They sell both O scale and S Scale figures. Lots of different poses shapes (stout to thin) are available from Arttista. Their standing figures tend to be in the 5'6" to 6'0" range in 1/48th scale. You can order direct from them by phone or find many of their scale figures for sale on E-bay. A link to their catalog is: www.arttista.com.
Buffalo Landing figures are great figures. They are unpainted white metal. My go to source for these figures is Coronado Scale Models in Phoenix, AZ. Brothers, Stan and Sheldon, are O-Scale modelers themselves and have been in business for a very long time. They generally run an ad in in the Narrow Gauge and Short Line Gazette. This issue (May/June 2020) their ad on p.20 has several Buffalo Landing figures and sets listed. Phone#: 602-254-9656 E-Mail: coronadoscalemod@aol.com
Later, Dave S Tucson, AZ
I didn't know that Narrow Gauge Modeler was a supplier so I might try them first. As Ed has said these figures are 1/43 scale so they are a bit taller than 1/48th scale figures I seem to recall that a standing figure measured about 6'2" in 1/48th scale.
Later, Dave S.
Make them what you want them, they are probably some of the biggest details you'll work on.
Mike Chambers.. RIP, and thank you.
Twist an arm, tweek a leg, cut the head off and change the angle, no limits !!!
Karl, is the Jet Ski for your O scale Riverfront?
Kevin O'Neill used to spend about a week (or so) on a single oil drum, 10 mins making an arm fit right aint no biggie...
karl,
in recent years my fingers have become thumbs, and i have a real hard time holding the figure to work on it. honestly, they really do feel like thumbs. i tried to play a guitar last night, and man.........
i just can't do it anymore.
it's one piece pewter lps for me.
Back to what I do know, and can share.... at the CSS2007 show when I First met Dave Revellia and he was doing his figure painting class...
He would attach the figures to a 1" diameter dowel, (my opinion is use an old cut down broom stick, cheaper) to handle.
I got amazed but bored when he started painting eyeballs on O scale figures (although I did do a few later) and went and sat with Brian Nolan and learnt about weathering barrels, stone walls and some other things...
Cut that broom handle to 6" lengths, attach the figure to the top, either a pin, or super glue,
easy to hold, easy to manipulate, easy to twist, easy to work on.
Pop the figure off when you're done, maybe this will help with your "all thumbs" situation, after all, you're modeling is top class, if holding the smaller pieces is a problem, find a solution.
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i've gotten new glasses every year for the past 7 or 8 years, and none of them have ever worked. i suffer from css and can barely find the eyes on the lps.
After i finished that dio i called Brett and told him.. no more HO-! It's too small... and i'm "only" 41...
I can see O scale just fine. It amazes me to see what the HO guys are doing...
aside from from my eye sight i really tried to have enough patience for HO and basically failed...
That any of us have taken a time out is understandable, but it is wonderful that many have returned, infirmities and all. Remember Kevin, George Martin was nearly deaf for decades and Brian Wilson never heard in stereo after his childhood. I’ll not go on to George Shearing or Stevie Wonder.
If the small figures offend, I reference the musician’s phrase, ‘when in doubt, leave it out.’ Just don’t stop sharing your skills with us – all ten thumbs worth.
i'm not afraid of lps, i just don't do surgery on them very well, but i'm gonna try if and when need to
[bowing to the crowd]
Let us know when those figures show up Ed, it would be great to see how the production reality values measure up to the website images.
Dave Revelias 'theatrical' painting of his O Scale figures won him, (and Brian) many awards, I guess it depends on what you're aiming for. In person viewing or close up photography.
In person viewing you want maximum contrast for effect, detail is unimportant, close up photography obviously requires more finesse.... Dave has mastered both situations and uses his immense skills masterfully for each relevant situation. (and he still keeps getting better!)
However, i'm unsure where to source them from it in the states... However, lucky they can be incorporated later.
I ordered 12 or so from them, tracking says they just arrived in the states.
Heel and toe i hope.. Especially with green arrows....