brossard Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 I couldn't see any topics on this. I'm building some coach kits and would like to add some passengers. I know that Slaters do a pack, but I'm not convinced that they look all that good. I saw a pack from Woodland scenic and Highland Castings from Invertrain have some, but there are no pictures. Anyone have recommendations for these? John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 I have used the Slaters figures, I agree that the mounds seem a bit time-worn, and the figures are not super-convincing, however, even with lights, you'll find that they are not very noticeable. A little colour is a good thing I suppose. There are also Preiser figures, expensive, and Chinese eBay figures, cheap. Not tried either, but inclined to the latter. A further option is to print side views of figures on card, and cut them out, either hitech, using a laser, or with sharp scissors in the time-honoured fashion. Indeed, dark coloured silhouettes may be sufficient, which I suppose suggests a Silhouette cutter might do the trick. Not sure about other options. Best Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share Posted May 11, 2017 Thanks Simon. I tend to agree that the less than ideal Slaters would probably work. Definitely not keen on the printed one dimensional approach. Hoping that someone has tried other makes and can post pictures. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Omen Miniatures are excellent figures and populate my rake of Collett coaches. http://www.omen-miniatures.com/ Regards, CK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share Posted May 11, 2017 Excellent Chris! The 6 figure coach passenger sets look to be just the job. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 These were the cheapest option I found: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/P4805B-64-All-Seated-Figures-O-scale-1-48-Unpainted-People-Model-Railway-NEW/311463859034?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D43781%26meid%3D94d343740fe74b43a53545c054beefbf%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D311463858203 I just ordered a set. At something less that 12p each, it's not a high risk! I will post photos in due course. I might have a go at the 2D approach too. Best Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 The mouldings look to be quite good Simon and for the price you can't go wrong. I don't do eBay though. Maybe I should start. I'll be interested to know what you think when you get them. I sent an email to Nigel at Omen to see about his seated passenger packs. We'll see how that goes. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 "The mouldings look to be quite good Simon and for the price you can't go wrong. I don't do eBay though." It's ok, I used my wife's PayPal! Best Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
railwayrod Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Have you looked at the ModelU range? Also Detailed miniatures.com. I purchased a couple of the latter and they are excellent however they are not cheap but you pays your money etc. Rod Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 Yes Rod I checked ModelU. There aren't any passengers in the range but I did order some guards and a loco crew. Detailed Miniatures are very nice indeed. Correct me if I'm wrong but they mostly seem to be Edwardian, I'm doing early 60s. Prices appear to be steep too but that's for painted figures. I'm happy to paint my own. It's great that we're getting info on so many sources of figures, I'm sure it will be a help to others. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
railwayrod Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 I purchased some figures from the Detailed Miniatures stand at Bristol for Ramchester. a late 50's early 60's layout and these are of the correct era. Maybe I was just lucky with these as I think the owner of DM sells only what he can paint. I understand that there are no less than 14 coats of paint /varnish on these figures which is one reason why they are not cheap. I have no connection with DM except for being a very satisfied customer. Rod Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Please don't let me be misunderstood... I'm all in favour of the lovely figures that are available, it's just that it seems to me to be an awful waste of money to use them inside a coach, where they really can't be seen. Best Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 Quite agree Simon, they can't be seen clearly. It's certainly true of 4mm, but I'm still getting my head around this larger scale. As I say, I'll see if I get a response from Omen. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 To follow up, I received my Omen passengers today: P1010002 by John Kendall, on Flickr Now I have to research the in fashions for 1962. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Hi John, My Chinese population arrived today Everestmodel PB4805B - £7.49 for 64 seated unpainted figures. They'll do nicely for coach passengers. The front row are some part-painted Slaters figures for comparison. I reckon the Chinese ones are better, and much cheaper. Best Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted May 27, 2017 Author Share Posted May 27, 2017 Very nice Simon, the Chinese figures do look well moulded. The Slaters look OK too. I'm happy with mine but I should have waited a bit. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Hi John, You can splash the cash with confidence! I'm sure the Omen figures are great, perhaps you reserve them for the station benches? Best Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted June 1, 2017 Author Share Posted June 1, 2017 Missed your post Simon, sorry. You make a good point, must think on that. Looking very like the aftermath of a battle with Vlad of Wallachia, I washed the figures using window cleaner and stuck them on toothpicks. These were sprayed with grey primer: P1010001-005 by John Kendall, on Flickr Already the casting definition is much improved.John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted June 3, 2017 Author Share Posted June 3, 2017 It's been a struggle but I got the figures painted: P1010001-007 by John Kendall, on Flickr From normal viewing distances and certainly a coach they look OK I think. My biggest problem was getting the faces to look credible. I did try to detail eyeballs but these are just too small for that. They say you're supposed to mix your own flesh tone and I reviewed an article on painting 7mm figures in MRJ 230. However I use acrylics which behave differently from enamels. I used Tamiya Flesh.After trying to do faces several times I finally scraped the paint off so as to reveal the detail. Finally I hit on the solution which was to use heavily thinned paint on the faces so as not to obscure the detail. (If you're using enamels, one method is to paint the figures black and dry brush colour on. This way you've already got the shadows.) I finished the faces by applying a thin wash to highlight the shadow line detail - not ideal but the faces shouldn't have a flat texture. The trick with the bodies is to paint outwards. For example for shirts you paint white on the area without even trying to stay in lines. When dry, you can use a 000 brush to paint on the tie. You then paint the suit away from the shirt area.I dredged up all sorts of colours from my paint stash. Primary colours but also tangerine, purple, maroon, catwhisker yellow, railroad tie brown, earth, dirt and so on. Anything goes really I think.When done, I used the Tamiya Panel Lining wash to highlight the shadows.I sprayed the figures with matt clear coat although the lights still make things look shiny.Glad that's done. Phew!John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianusa Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 "I sprayed the figures with matt clear coat although the lights still make things look shiny.Glad that's done. Phew!" That's why I always buy them painted, John! Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted June 3, 2017 Author Share Posted June 3, 2017 I would like to do that too Brian, but at these quantities it would break the bank. Besides it's nice to try something a bit different. I get bragging rights too. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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