60159 Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Over recent times I have been getting stick for running steam locos with no crew and am now trying to put this right giving priority to "open" footplates. I have acquired a few figures from various sources which I'm painting and weathering but it would be good to know what others think works best in terms of whose models they would recommend, which poses work well and which glue works best when fitting white metal figures to plastic footplates or already painted metal (kit built) footplates. Advice/experiences appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 I always liked Montys Models: http://www.dartcastings.co.uk/montys.php Nicely cast and some variations.. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davknigh Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 A good line of figures available here http://www.modelu3d.co.uk. Steam and modern image. Usual disclaimer. Cheers, David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devo63 Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 A little trick I use when adding crew to the footplate. I cut a copy of the cab floor in either plasticard or thin brass (with and without fall plates). I glue the painted crew to this false floor with superglue and paint it before fitting. If the false floor is a tight fit you can often get away without securing it to the existing floor. A small blob of blu-tack is sufficient to hold a more loosely cut example. One advantage of this method is that you don't mess up the floor of an expensive model. Another is that you can transfer crews from one loco to another fairly easily. Dave R. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
60159 Posted December 11, 2016 Author Share Posted December 11, 2016 Thanks for your input, guys - very helpful Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony Teague Posted December 11, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 11, 2016 I use Falcon Masterpiece Figures by Martin Hill; their is no website for them but they have featured in a number of magazines over the past few years and appear regularly at shows. They are always well reviewed and they tend to produce crew to fit specific RTR locos, but I have also used them to great effect in a large number of kit built locos. I have no connection with them other than as a satisfied customer. You can reach them and obtain a catlaogue from: Mr M.R Hill20 Millvale MeadowsMillandLiphookHampshireGU30 7LZ01428 741426 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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