Butler Henderson Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 (edited) I am putting together a 4mm scale road bridge - the brick piers at either end have a flat plinth atop 37mm x 14mm perfect for something to sit on top of. I was thinking of rearing horses but annoyingly Prieser only seem to do them in HO (too small) and 1:25th (far far too big) scales while something more 7mm to 1:50th would probably be better. Wondered if anyone knew of such (or something else that may work) Edited March 12, 2018 by Butler Henderson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Northmoor Posted March 12, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 12, 2018 I am putting together a 4mm scale road bridge - the brick piers at either end have a flat plinth atop 37mm x 14mm perfect for something to sit on top of. I was thinking of rearing horses but annoyingly Prieser only seem to do them in HO (too small) and 1:25th (far far too big) scales while something more 7mm to 1:50th would probably be better. Wondered if anyone knew of such (or something else that may work) One cheap solution I've seen for statues is to use a Britains (remember their farm animals and machinery?) soldier, either on his own or on horseback, painted brown and stained green to represent a weathered bronze statue. Can't remember the scale but the figures are about 2" tall. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 (edited) Does it have to be horses? I would have thought that lions would be more likely to be displayed on a plinth. Think Britannia Bridge or Trafalgar Square. http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/b/britannia_bridge/ Try toyshops or Amazon. Something like this comes to mind. They probably do horses as well. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Papo-50040-Lion-Figure-Multi-Colour/dp/B000GKW4CQ/ref=sr_1_12?s=kids&ie=UTF8&qid=1520896333&sr=1-12&keywords=toy+lion Not at those sizes. I was thinking they were small, 17 CM is a bit big. Jason Edited March 13, 2018 by Steamport Southport 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antony Farrell Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 You could try the various suppliers of wargame figures. These come in all sorts of sizes, periods, poses etc. Some will supply single figures or small packs. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 I am putting together a 4mm scale road bridge - the brick piers at either end have a flat plinth atop 37mm x 14mm perfect for something to sit on top of. I was thinking of rearing horses ... That's expensive in reality, but if you like the idea then go for it. ... something else that may work... A more practical fitting, large decorative luminaires. On a road bridge over a former branchline a short walk from where I am sitting. http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4247114 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ianLMS Posted March 13, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 13, 2018 There are two jade coloured plastic rearing horses on Ebay for £10. 6" in height. Item No: 222867155347.I typed in "plastic rearing horses" and got a few hits, jest depends on budget and appropriate size/scale Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Grifone Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 One cheap solution I've seen for statues is to use a Britains (remember their farm animals and machinery?) soldier, either on his own or on horseback, painted brown and stained green to represent a weathered bronze statue. Can't remember the scale but the figures are about 2" tall. Britains are 1:32 scale apart from their Lilliput range which are about 1:80 (intended originally for Trix Twin) - the figures are a little undersized for 00. Statues are usually a bit oversized to appear lifesize on their plinth from ground level. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butler Henderson Posted March 13, 2018 Author Share Posted March 13, 2018 Thanks for the comments will do some digging. The general problem seems to be finding whatever in a suitable size. Could be lions, not necessarily horses just liked the look of the Preiser rearing horse and slightly surprised it was only available in two scales. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamperman36 Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Have you tried Shapeways for something or you could even design your own and get a company like Shapeways to make them. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Eagles? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butler Henderson Posted March 13, 2018 Author Share Posted March 13, 2018 Have you tried Shapeways for something or you could even design your own and get a company like Shapeways to make them.Thanks - found a lion of the right dimensions (1/64th); one end of the bridge is too tight to the edge of the baseboard for anything to fit on there so two ordered for the other end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Grifone Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 I could only find large and expensive rearing horses on the net, There are some included in Revell figure sets in 1:72, but it appears they are no longer current and thus 'collectible'. How about dragons? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Dread Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 You could go a little more daring and try this. This one of the bridge towers where the coast railway crosses the canal in Ostend in Belgium. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jol Wilkinson Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Had I seen this thread earlier I would suggested that Andrew Stadden had three or four notable Victorian/Edwardian Railway Engineers in his excellent 4mm range which he supplied with early pre-orders of his Edwardian figures and perhaps he could supply a set of those. https://www.acstadden.co.uk/ Alternatively get Alan Butler at Modelu to scan and 3D print yourself in suitable period costume. https://www.modelu3d.co.uk/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butler Henderson Posted March 19, 2018 Author Share Posted March 19, 2018 Lions arrived and tested on the under construction bridge 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 They will look good. Are you considering a plinth for the lions to stand on, rather than just straight onto the functional capping of the pier? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butler Henderson Posted March 20, 2018 Author Share Posted March 20, 2018 Just on the capping. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butler Henderson Posted March 22, 2018 Author Share Posted March 22, 2018 (edited) Having painted the lions decided that they looked wrong sat on the capping so they are now on plinths Paint used was Vallejo Off white with a wash of Citadel Gryphonne Sepia - the whole (lions and bridge structure) will get a mucky wash at some point. I intend to make it removal using magnets and tin strip to hold it in place as it somewhat awkwardly fits straight above a double slip. Edited March 23, 2018 by Butler Henderson 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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