Max Legroom Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 Superb catalogue. I’m modelling Scotland in the 1970s so those Pendon figures are perfect - especially the ladies in the hats! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted March 22, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 22, 2020 Is anyone who uses Opera able to use the website? I cant select anything to buy - it just does a download which I then cant open anyway. Seems to work fine in Explorer though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanbuttler Posted March 23, 2020 Author Share Posted March 23, 2020 17 hours ago, Hal Nail said: Is anyone who uses Opera able to use the website? I cant select anything to buy - it just does a download which I then cant open anyway. Seems to work fine in Explorer though. Hi Hal, are you trying to download the catalogue? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted March 23, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 23, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, alanbuttler said: Hi Hal, are you trying to download the catalogue? No, on the website, shop, click on fine scale figures and I get a pop up "download complete". There isnt a download that does anything but this shouldnt happen anyway - in explorer I then see the figures to select Ordered fine using explorer but you might want to look into why its not working in Opera (which filters out ads so it might be clashing there?). Edit - its only actually fine scale figures doing this from the main icon and if I use the drop downs on the left instead, its only actually 1948 - 68 footplate crew that does it. Cheers Ian (I must start putting my name on posts!) Edited March 23, 2020 by Hal Nail 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium wagonbasher Posted March 26, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 26, 2020 On 17/03/2020 at 11:45, dibber25 said: I'm looking for a kilted Scotsman - a Highlander - and wondered if you've ever scanned one? The only figures I can find are wargaming ones in 'battle' poses with swords or guns. (CJL) You could try modelling your own. if you can find a figure with the head and upper body in the pose you like preferably from this collection since we are on the modlu thread, you could crudely carve down his bottom and thighs and then more carefully shape his lower legs with a scalpel or files. You can use self adhesive aluminium tape to make the kilt. You can buy if from most diy shops (when they open). It is just thick self adhesive foil. A roll will last you your modelling life. Once you have had a few goes and got one you like, you can turn the figure upside down and carefully fill the kilt with a bit of epoxy otherwise it will remain just a bit of tape that can be squashed. If you managed to carve some shapely calves (is that how you spell it) you can use a slither of the foil to create the tops of the highlanders socks. Layering up some carefully cut shapes of foil will probably Make the sporran. Andy edited some typos 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted March 26, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 26, 2020 (edited) 28 minutes ago, wagonbasher said: If you can find a figure with the head and upper body in the pose you like preferably from this collection since we are on the modlu thread, you could crudely carve down his bottom and thighs and then more carefully etc etc Or you could put a kilt on and get scanned! Edited March 26, 2020 by Hal Nail 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanbuttler Posted March 26, 2020 Author Share Posted March 26, 2020 On 23/03/2020 at 14:16, Hal Nail said: No, on the website, shop, click on fine scale figures and I get a pop up "download complete". There isnt a download that does anything but this shouldnt happen anyway - in explorer I then see the figures to select Ordered fine using explorer but you might want to look into why its not working in Opera (which filters out ads so it might be clashing there?). Edit - its only actually fine scale figures doing this from the main icon and if I use the drop downs on the left instead, its only actually 1948 - 68 footplate crew that does it. Cheers Ian (I must start putting my name on posts!) Hi Ian, It appears my hosting company moved me to a new server on Friday evening and this has caused some issues like the one you had experienced. I had the same today trying to access the whole site - it is hopefully now solved, if you have any further oddities then a browser cache reset (F5) or (CTRL & F5) should sort it. Cheers Alan 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian Morgan Posted March 26, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 26, 2020 6 hours ago, Hal Nail said: Or you could put a kilt on and get scanned! These girls could lend him one of theirs 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mikkel Posted October 15, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 15, 2020 For those who don't visit the RMweb blogs regularly: Alan has re-started his modelling blog. Have a look here: 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonMonkey Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Hi all, I'm a new modeler (not counting time spent as a kid/teenager) and started a layout. I discovered Modelu people via the Little Muddle pages, got some figures, and love them. Not literally, that would be weird. I emailed a few pics to Alan and he suggested posting them on FacePlant. Which I don't use. So thought I'd pop them up here. I see from other posts on RMWeb that the thing to do is state that I have no connection to the supplier, other than being a happy customer, so please take this post accordingly. For all those in the same boat, starting afresh and wondering how to add a little style and panache to the layout, I would personally recommend Modelu figures. And I have no connection to the supplier. I'm just a happy customer!... 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
truffy Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Nice work, @MoonMonkey! It's all very well and good having great figures, but the skill of the modeller is in the painting. Something that you have mastered already! 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mikkel Posted October 19, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 19, 2020 7 hours ago, MoonMonkey said: So thought I'd pop them up here. Your forgot the platform line-up with the lady in red. I demand to see her again! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonMonkey Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 3 hours ago, Mikkel said: Your forgot the platform line-up with the lady in red. I demand to see her again! Hi Mikkel, the lady in red isn't a Modelu figure. I'm going to pop a few more images on the blog thread about painting using lifecolor paints though... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
autocoach Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 On 26/03/2020 at 07:40, Ian Morgan said: These girls could lend him one of theirs Can we Modelu an Alan Peglar figure with that smile/smirk on his face? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted October 19, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 19, 2020 2 hours ago, autocoach said: Can we Modelu an Alan Peglar figure with that smile/smirk on his face? The smirk is in anticipation of him showing the girls his cock a leekie. Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Welchester Posted October 19, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 19, 2020 10 minutes ago, Enterprisingwestern said: The smirk is in anticipation of him showing the girls his cock a leekie. Mike. They won't find it attractive; it's a sign of age. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post PMP Posted October 21, 2020 RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2020 Three of Modelu’s ‘Ragged Victorians’ looking excellent against the backdrop of Hattons Genesis coaches. 21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post alanbuttler Posted November 1, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 1, 2020 Morning all, I've some development news to share as we've quite a few new bits in the pipeline after a very busy few weeks getting through the order backlog. HO Scale 40% Sale For all our HO modellers, this weekend we are having a 40% sale on 1:87/HO scale whilst stocks last. View our website to see what is on offer. Modelu Printed Catalogue The new printed Autumn 2020 Modelu catalogue is back in stock. 100 full colour pages of Modelu products, customer images and more. Catalogues are available to order for £8 plus postage, with a free downloadable PDF version on the website. New Spruing Method We've been upgrading our processes at Modelu HQ and have improved the way our figures are sprued. The new spruing method makes trimming figures very simple, just using fingers or tweezers for fine supports. This short video shows 4mm and 7mm scale figures with the new support structures being trimmed away. Note that the bed of supports under the feet provides a smoother base so the figure stands up without any need for sanding. All new stock will be produced with this method from now on. 3D Scanning at Didcot and the SVR We've been out and about with the 3D scanner, thanks to Thomas Macey at Didcot and Nick Willcox at the SVR. New items in the pipeline from these sessions include buffer beam details, signal box interior kit, more yard details, point rodding details and more. Our next session is on Monday at the diesel depot in Kidderminster. New Architectural Fittings including chimney pots and guttering Modelu's range of architectural details has been expanded to include guttering and square pipe fittings. This system of components is designed to work with the existing range of rainwater goods and comprises of half round and ogee profile guttering, stop ends, outlets and corners. Square fittings for 3" and 4" pipe diameters now include rain water hoppers, bends, offsets, branches and shoes. See the website for more information. Dan Evason has used a number of the new products to great effect on this diorama commission, based on the Barton Road Crossing of the Bristol Avonside wharf branch. Available MId-November - Cafe Interior Details Our new range of café interiors is coming soon, including this deli counter, vending machine, arcade game and much more. Thanks to Dan Evason for bringing these prototype prints to life. Available December - Point Rodding Components Our range of scale point rodding rollers were one of our first products that really made use of high-resolution 3D printing. That was 5 years ago and beyond adding new designs to the range not much else had changed, until now! We are currently working on scale cranks, compensators and other items available as static components in December. Scales available will be 4mm, 7mm and 1/32nd. Longer term we'll be looking at options for working point rodding. Development Workbench The volume of orders during lockdown had made it a challenge to find time for product development, but that is set to change with our extra production capacity. Sadly due to covid restrictions a number of scanning sessions have had to be postponed, including another Ragged Victorian event and scanning Edwardian passengers. Over the winter months we'll be working on the following new products: Platform lamps (Finally...!) Signal Box Interior Modern Passengers standing & seated 1960s & 1970s diesel crews More yard details Thanks for reading! 23 4 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PMP Posted December 14, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 14, 2020 https://www.modelu3d.co.uk/product/2602d/ Platform lampposts now available to try from the Modelu product development page, get them no while they’re fresh 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanbuttler Posted December 14, 2020 Author Share Posted December 14, 2020 (edited) Hi All, I've been running an Advent Calendar promo over on our social media pages, here is an update of the new products and promos so far: Modelu Modellers Photo of the year competitio - https://www.modelu3d.co.uk/2020-12-01/ New Shed Staff, Workman and Loco crews at rest figure packs - https://www.modelu3d.co.uk/2020-12-02/ New GWR Stove, Kettle and Coal Scuttle, scanned at Radstock North, Didcot - https://www.modelu3d.co.uk/2020-12-03/ New Cafe Interior Details - https://www.modelu3d.co.uk/2020-12-04/ 20% Discount off scan reprints for December - https://www.modelu3d.co.uk/2020-12-05/ New Loco Shed Details including Sand box fillers, Hydralite Jacks and 25L oil drums - https://www.modelu3d.co.uk/2020-12-06/ New Binman and Dust bins - https://www.modelu3d.co.uk/2020-12-07/ Edited December 14, 2020 by alanbuttler 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanbuttler Posted December 14, 2020 Author Share Posted December 14, 2020 Modelu Modellers Photo Comp reminder Free Crew Detail Pack with every Loco Crew pack for rest of December 25% off Passenger Packs for rest of December New Fitters https://www.modelu3d.co.uk/2020-12-11 New Signal Box Interior details including Tyer's Token Instruments, Cupboards and Train Register Desk - https://www.modelu3d.co.uk/2020-12-12/ New Father Christmas Figure - https://www.modelu3d.co.uk/2020-12-13/ Prototype Sugg's Rochester Lamps - https://www.modelu3d.co.uk/2020-12-14/ Regarding lamps, I've not forgetten the other requests, I've not had time to get to grips with producing the fold up glazing with the silhouette cutter, so in the meantime I'll be working through some globe style lamps. These will unfortunatley be opaque until I can find a solution for a clear lamp body. 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodeson Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 In late October I ordered a number of Modelu HO figures, when received they were on the sprues, not what I had expected and no mention made on their website that this would be their condition. I contacted Modelu who offered either for me to return the figures for a) them to remove them from the sprues and send them back or b) a refund. I opted for a refund and the figures were posted in early November. To date no refund has been made despite reminders. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post 2ManySpams Posted January 3, 2021 RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted January 3, 2021 Not understanding what your issue is with figures being on the sprues? Very quick and easy to remove. Shouldn't be an issue for any railway modeller who has a sharp knife. 1 20 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 1 hour ago, 2ManySpams said: Not understanding what your issue is with figures being on the sprues? Very quick and easy to remove. Shouldn't be an issue for any railway modeller who has a sharp knife. Totally agree with you as the sprue base gives something to hold on to whilst painting, just cut away the sprue legs which attaches to the upper parts of the body 16 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted January 3, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 3, 2021 Glad it's not just me that found it a strange reason to reject decent quality parts. 14 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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