billtee Posted April 28, 2020 Share Posted April 28, 2020 I have almost finished my grain store building, and where there are broken and missing planks which form the skin of the building, pigeons are always sitting and digesting the grains of wheat, etc lying about inside the building. I would like to have a couple of pigeons, too, but cannot find a company which produces convincing models of pigeons! I did consider using whitemetal seagulls and repainting them into pigeons, but I am not sure they would look right. Can anyone point me in the right direction to buy a couple? Thank you, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doilum Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 I'll have some too please. We searched high and low for some when I built Houghton Street. In the end I had to settle for a grumpy looking fancier sat on the step, holding his clock box and muttering something about "worst bxxxxy pigeons I've ever had...." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Grifone Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 (edited) Are these any use? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20x-Pigeon-Model-Crafts-Ornaments-Sand-Table-Model-Material-DIY-Animal-Ornaments-/264529539410 Seagulls are rather beefier birds than pigeons, but possibly it wouldn't show in 7mm scale. Edited April 30, 2020 by Il Grifone hitting the shift key by accident Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sotto Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 (edited) That looks like a good find. Have ordered some (small) anyway- may take a while of course (estimated delivery- 22/5 to 29/6!!) but I'll try to remember to report back when they arrive! Edited April 29, 2020 by Sotto spelling Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 (edited) I can do a batch of pigeon 'kits' . They assemble in three layers, and then settle with a needle file to round the corners off..? IMG_1145 by giles favell, on Flickr IMG_2554 by giles favell, on Flickr Edited April 29, 2020 by Giles 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doilum Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 6 hours ago, Il Grifone said: Are these any use? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20x-Pigeon-Model-Crafts-Ornaments-Sand-Table-Model-Material-DIY-Animal-Ornaments-/264529539410 Seagulls are rather beefier birds than pigeons, but possibly it wouldn't show in &mm scale. Rejected these. In 7mm they do show! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom q vaxy Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 https://miniart-models.com/ja/products/38036-pigeons/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium JimFin Posted April 29, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 29, 2020 (edited) These S scale ones might fit the bill. https://www.shapeways.com/product/DYAN5PPC5/pigeons?optionId=66026881&li=marketplace Edited April 29, 2020 by JimFin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
billtee Posted April 29, 2020 Author Share Posted April 29, 2020 9 hours ago, Giles said: I can do a batch of pigeon 'kits' . They assemble in three layers, and then settle with a needle file to round the corners off..? IMG_1145 by giles favell, on Flickr IMG_2554 by giles favell, on Flickr 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
billtee Posted April 29, 2020 Author Share Posted April 29, 2020 (edited) I would buy two or three birds! The birds look very convincing, though painting them may be a challenge! They look superb! All the best, Bill Edited April 30, 2020 by billtee I had made an error Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
billtee Posted April 29, 2020 Author Share Posted April 29, 2020 Err, that’s 2 or 3 BIRDS, not kits! I reckon each bird would be about 6mm long, but I am NOT a pigeon fancier, it’s just that our back garden is infested with them. They nest in all the trees surrounding our garden. Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giles Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 I will add the pigeons (kit) to my web page in the next day or so........ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
billtee Posted May 1, 2020 Author Share Posted May 1, 2020 Doilum, email Giles Favell who makes kits of eight pigeons (£4 plus £1 p&p). His email is giles@gilesfavell.com He is a superb 7mm O scale modeller! I am getting a pack (it’s in the post, Giles says!), so I will be busy soon assembling the kits, rounding off the little birds with a needle file, and then painting them. Having eight will allow me to put a few around the grain store, and others can sit on the roofs of my village, cooing all day and driving people nuts! Bill 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium boxbrownie Posted May 1, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 1, 2020 On 29/04/2020 at 10:02, Il Grifone said: Are these any use? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20x-Pigeon-Model-Crafts-Ornaments-Sand-Table-Model-Material-DIY-Animal-Ornaments-/264529539410 Seagulls are rather beefier birds than pigeons, but possibly it wouldn't show in 7mm scale. I think it’s the other way around, certainly here.....Gulls are obviously much bigger but sleek looking, the Pigeons around here a fat stubby little things.......and half the size. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doilum Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 21 minutes ago, billtee said: Doilum, email Giles Favell who makes kits of eight pigeons (£4 plus £1 p&p). His email is giles@gilesfavell.com He is a superb 7mm O scale modeller! I am getting a pack (it’s in the post, Giles says!), so I will be busy soon assembling the kits, rounding off the little birds with a needle file, and then painting them. Having eight will allow me to put a few around the grain store, and others can sit on the roofs of my village, cooing all day and driving people nuts! Bill Cheers. Will do when I finish painting rainbows Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
billtee Posted May 12, 2020 Author Share Posted May 12, 2020 Here are the pigeons I purchased as kits from Giles. Bill 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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