Caledonian Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 yeah but the actual figures are only 20-25mm high Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Corbs Posted February 19, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 19, 2018 I've ordered some Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
truffy Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 I've ordered some Mea too. One P class, three sets of figures. I think that, mix-matched with other suppliers, they'll be a good fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JohnR Posted February 19, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 19, 2018 Just been looking further at the figures and have noticed FOOTWARE ! to modern . Where are the Hobnail boots with steel toecaps ! the ones shown just don't look right. Anybody else notice them. Since the feet are less than 4mm long, I doubt anyone will see the difference after a blob of black paint is put on them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardy Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 I presume if your "doing it right" your P will be modified with a working steam reverser? ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Hattons Dave Posted February 20, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 20, 2018 Hi all, Thanks for all the feedback so far. We'll certainly keep all the ideas and suggestions in mind when considering future locomotive crews. Cheers, Dave 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 (edited) Just been looking further at the figures and have noticed FOOTWARE ! to modern . Where are the Hobnail boots with steel toecaps ! the ones shown just don't look right. Anybody else notice them. But it would be harder for them to dance about the footplate with hobnails on. Whoooa! Edited February 20, 2018 by Porcy Mane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickham Green Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I'm still wondering what the 'P' fireman said to infuriate the driver - so he lashed out with a left hook ............. ? ............................. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I'm still wondering what the 'P' fireman said to infuriate the driver - so he lashed out with a left hook ............. ? ............................. Left hook? Not even a jab. Looks more like handbags to me? P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickham Green Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Left hook? Not even a jab. Looks more like handbags to me? HattonsABcrePBoxerII.jpg P Ah - now the picture makes sense ............ obviously the PC committee has had the handbag(s) redacted like Brunel's cigar ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axlebox Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Ah - now the picture makes sense ............ obviously the PC committee has had the handbag(s) redacted like Brunel's cigar ! ...the thing that worries me is why does that bloke have 2 handbags...nobody but nobody ever goes out with 2 identical handbags ...am I reading too much into this? ...nice shade of pink mind... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 ...the thing that worries me is why does that bloke have 2 handbags...nobody but nobody ever goes out with 2 identical handbags Oh come on. You know what it was like at those 1950's loco sheds. Firemans been up since the crack o dawn, cleaned out his ashpan, lubricated his big end and finished off with a quick bit of dome polishing only for the driver to turn up two hours later and find out they've both brought their fish paste sandwiches to work in the same bags. Driver gets a bit uppity at this and the cat fighting starts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
autocoach Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Is the silly season upon the UK? Winter been too long? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CathcartCircle Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Have ordered a set to go with Bluebell but wondered what colours to get to paint these. I'm normally lazy and get prepainted figures! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
truffy Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 (edited) Have ordered a set to go with Bluebell but wondered what colours to get to paint these. I'm normally lazy and get prepainted figures! Depends on what era you're getting. I'm getting SECR/SR and am planning white shirt, maroon(ish) tie, grey/blue jacket and cap, dark grey tunic, and black trousers/boots Probably oil paints, but haven't decided on that Edited February 21, 2018 by truffy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CathcartCircle Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Was going to go for the pre grouping look of the Hattons ones but wondered if the paints had codes or something like humbrol paints have the number on the lid 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
truffy Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Given the effects of dirt, washing, and time, I would say that anything that was close enough would be good enough. The trick is to use subtle shade differences between models, since Bert's wife was a stickler for clean shirt and tunic, while Fred's was more interested in the gin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickham Green Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Oh come on. You know what it was like at those 1950's loco sheds. Firemans been up since the crack o dawn, cleaned out his ashpan, lubricated his big end and finished off with a quick bit of dome polishing only for the driver to turn up two hours later and find out they've both brought their fish paste sandwiches to work in the same bags. Driver gets a bit uppity at this and the cat fighting starts. Well, you know what identical twins are like .......... identical clothes + identical handbags ............. obvious innit ! ( Yes, autocoach, winter HAS been too long over here .... an' it ain't over yet ! ............................................. but you should know it's ALWAYS Silly Season on rmweb - that's why we love it so !!?!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickham Green Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Was going to go for the pre grouping look of the Hattons ones but wondered if the paints had codes or something like humbrol paints have the number on the lid You'll need Humbrol No.200 "Handbag Pink" ....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardy Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Well its a good thing I can laugh at myself!! I honestly didn't expect at any time to see a photo of myself with photoshopped pink handbags here on RM web. Going back to page one, someone commented that you wouldn't drive a train with your hand in your pocket. I actually often do, especially on engines with little weather protection and tiny fires. It can get surprisingly cold! Andy H 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Hi all, Thanks for all the feedback so far. We'll certainly keep all the ideas and suggestions in mind when considering future locomotive crews. Cheers, Dave Something which might be worth considering is a seated driver for the Barclay per the discussion on this thread: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/132333-andrew-barclay-cab-details/ When driving backwards there seems to have been a practice of sitting on top of the in-cab bunker so that he could more easily [and comfortably] see where he was going on the road. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
autocoach Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 With the imminent arrive of the P class, is there any update on the availability of the staff to drive it? It would be classy if they arrived along with the locomotive (and save a second overseas postage charge in my case). 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davknigh Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 With the imminent arrive of the P class, is there any update on the availability of the staff to drive it? It would be classy if they arrived along with the locomotive (and save a second overseas postage charge in my case). I ordered a set of crew from Hattons and was told they would be packed with the loco. Cheers, David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
autocoach Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 ModelU must have had their printer(s) working overtime to produce enough figures for the Hattons P shipments. My P with Figures order has been shipped to these far shores according to today's email from Hattons. Perhaps the prototype 3 D figures could have been used as basis for a resin mold or even an injection mold to churn out enough sets for the P shipments? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
autocoach Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 (edited) I know this is a double post but....coverage will hopefully attract a response.... Has anyone tried to fit the ModelU crew into the cab of their P class yet? My crew has not yet been painted but am looking ahead to this task. Found the instructions with a vague method of fitting the crew through the side door. Unfortunately my SR Sunshine 1558 appears to have the cab doors either painted or glued in place. As it appears the cab is also glued on this may prove a bit of a problem. Edited April 4, 2018 by autocoach 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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