Popular Post ahardy Posted September 27, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted September 27, 2018 (edited) Hello everyone, I would like to introduce everyone to Hardy's Hobbies a new small business creating figures for the model railway market mostly in 4mm and 7mm scales. We have been creating figures for some time for both my model railway interest and my colleagues sci-fi interests and after some encouragement from friends we have decided to release a small range of figures into the big wide world to complement the fantastic models and figure ranges already produced. Our figures are created using 3D scanning technology before editing and production in resin via 3D printing technology. We have tried to capture natural poses for all our modes and have used people out of the railway industry and heritage railway (where I work for my day job) world to act as models in their appropriate attire simulating poses they would use during their day to day activities. The range is constantly being developed. We currently have more civilians in the pipeline and some fantastic 1940s ladies and a wartime land army girl in the editing phase alongside some accessories in O gauge. Please take a look at our website www.hardyshobbies.co.uk for more information. Although primarily producing figures in 4mm and 7mm scale, we can also produce figures in most other scales. Although I don't visit the forum every day I will try to answer any questions or comments anyone has. I have included some photos of painted 4mm and 7mm scale figures for anyone who might be curious. Thanks for looking! Andy & Steve Edited September 27, 2018 by ahardy 23 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted September 27, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 27, 2018 Looks a decent range and I'd be interested in seeing your '40s ladies when available. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike knowles Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Is the round plastic base moulded on or is it removable? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardy Posted September 27, 2018 Author Share Posted September 27, 2018 Hi Mike, The bases were fitted after painting as these models were for display. The figures come attached to some small supports used in the printing process and in postage. These are clipped off easily prior to painting. Thanks Andy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted September 27, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 27, 2018 Looking very nice - am sure we will find a need for some going forwards... Hmmm.....Sci fi Have you done Superman perchance? Ideal for a cameo on a late 60s early 70s layout.... Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardy Posted September 29, 2018 Author Share Posted September 29, 2018 Interestingly you are the second person to ask for a superman! We will see what the future brings! For those that are interested we have just started work on these period ladies... Some editing is required before testing and printing. Keep an eye on the website for these and more figures in the coming weeks. Thanks Andy 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 I'd be interested in some early 60's spotters. School blazers and caps, macs, duffle bags, bottles of tizer etc. Some in "sneaking round the shed" pose would be pretty good too. Also, what would be the chance of a 7mm scan and print of the foxes off Silver Fox? Etched ones are just too 2-d in 7mm scale. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvrnut Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Duffle bags ! Don't you mean satchels surely ? Duffle bags came later. Cheers, Chris. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Dread Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 (edited) Duffle bags ! Don't you mean satchels surely ? Duffle bags came later. Cheers, Chris. I don't know about that, here's a picture showing the young man on the right with one in 1962. Notice also the "winkle-picker" shoes. Edited September 30, 2018 by Judge Dread 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvrnut Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Yes, but he's not wearing a school cap ! Cheers, Chris 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardy Posted October 6, 2018 Author Share Posted October 6, 2018 Many thanks to everyone for the kind comments. We are planning some more trainspotters. We have scanned a young gentleman with a 1962 Polaroid which we hope to be added into the range soon. We have also been working on some more footplate figures, including cleaners and Inspectors for which I attach the scans to show the progress. Cheers Andy & Steve 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernardTPM Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 We are planning some more trainspotters. We have scanned a young gentleman with a 1962 Polaroid which we hope to be added into the range soon. I think most of us would have had Brownies or Coronets rather than Polaroids; they were expensive things! (I do still have my 1959-63 Brownie 127, though I actually got it as a present in 1964). 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardy Posted October 12, 2018 Author Share Posted October 12, 2018 I agree and I do plan to do some scans with a box brownie. These do look like a 'posh' photographer so it will probably work. We have been busy releasing some accessories in O gauge with some to follow in 00 gauge shortly. To see more take a look here: https://hardyshobbies.co.uk/product-category/o-gauge/o-accessories Thanks Andy 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardy Posted October 21, 2018 Author Share Posted October 21, 2018 Its been a busy week again with lots of orders going out and work on a few new figures moving along nicely. A few spare minutes allowed time to pose some figures on Hobbs Hill... On top of this we have been working on some larger scale figures for my 5" gauge Butch. Happy modelling! Andy H 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 I'd be interested in some early 60's spotters. School blazers and caps, macs, duffle bags, bottles of tizer etc. Some in "sneaking round the shed" pose would be pretty good too. Also, what would be the chance of a 7mm scan and print of the foxes off Silver Fox? Etched ones are just too 2-d in 7mm scale. Any response, please? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardy Posted October 22, 2018 Author Share Posted October 22, 2018 Hi Jeff, Sorry I missed that one. I’m hoping to do some younger trainspotters if I can find a suitable model. Regards the foxes I would need to find an original to scan. Any ideas? Andy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wamwig Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 (edited) Regards the foxes I would need to find an original to scan. Any ideas? Andy Local museum with some taxidermy examples? On a more serious note perhaps scanning the inside of a (push button A) phone box to fill that void in the Modelscene examples? Edited October 23, 2018 by wamwig 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Dread Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Hi Jeff, Sorry I missed that one. I’m hoping to do some younger trainspotters if I can find a suitable model. Regards the foxes I would need to find an original to scan. Any ideas? Andy You will find an original "Silver Fox" in the N.R.M. at York. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Beat me to it. Since they are handed, I assume the computer can flip him left to right? Last time I was there measuring up for A4 valve gear, I asked about scanning a fox and was told they didn't think there would be a problem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardy Posted October 25, 2018 Author Share Posted October 25, 2018 Jeff, Im not likely to be at the NRM for a while but when I am I will ask one of my ex-colleagues there if can scan them. I was hoping there might be another, or a replica that would work closer to home in Kent but that looks less likely! Thanks Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 No worries, I can wait...all my kits are doing so, LOL Just keep it in mind, please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardy Posted November 15, 2018 Author Share Posted November 15, 2018 We have released another couple of batches of figures. Firstly some nice 1940s and 50s young ladies alongside some 1960s photographers )with the odd civilian thrown in). All of the footplate accessores are now available in O gauge and upwards and we are working on making as many as possible available in 00 as well. All available through the website at www.hardyshobbies.co.uk Happy modelling! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardy Posted November 22, 2018 Author Share Posted November 22, 2018 Hello everyone. Sorry it’s been quiet over the last week. I have been away in the Arctic circle Northern Light spotting (no trains on this occasion!) It’s not just the big companies that are offering Black Friday deals, we are too! From Friday to Sunday we will be offering 15% off our products (and remember you get free postage on UK orders over £50) if you enter the code BLACKFRIDAY on the checkout page. Why not treat yourself to some more footplate crew, accessories or other figures for your layout? Happy modelling! Andy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardy Posted November 25, 2018 Author Share Posted November 25, 2018 Don’t forget that our 15% off sale ends at midnight tonight! Your discount will automatically be added when you check out! www.hardyshobbies.co.uk Happy Modelling! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahardy Posted December 6, 2018 Author Share Posted December 6, 2018 Its that time again! Another batch of footplate figures have been released including a (in my opinion) fantastic young fireman enjoying a smoke between duties. As usual all available from www.hardyshobbies.co.uk 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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