discussion where to buy figures

[Guest]

Always worth a look on ebay Steve. Even if you don't want to use ebay itself, it's a good search tool to find out what's available, and many shops deal there as well as independently.

Cheers for the tip!


Just had a thought about sizing, is a 1:72 pilot designed to fit a 1:72 aircraft? Never used figures to finish a model before so am a little uncertain!


Thanks for your help though!


Steve

 

[Alan 45]

Into figures try this http://uk.ixl.com

 

[Gern]

Cheers for the tip!
Just had a thought about sizing, is a 1:72 pilot designed to fit a 1:72 aircraft? Never used figures to finish a model before so am a little uncertain!


Thanks for your help though!


Steve

In theory yes! Free standing figures are no problem but sometimes getting sitting figures to actually fit their seat can be tricky - even if they're from the same kit and designed to fit exactly.


Problem is the figure may be 'bent' at a different angle to the seat or may be too fat to sit inside the seat frame (Have you ever looked at the pilot seats in military aircraft? Some of them are really tiny and a tight squeeze for even an average sized pilot).


There are times you have to fiddle around with placings for the foot pedals or even cut the feet off the figures (only if they can't be seen obviously!). It's always a case of try it and see. You can always add a little putty or similar to the seat (like a cushion) or trim away part of the pilot's back to improve the fit.

 

[Guest]

In theory yes! Free standing figures are no problem but sometimes getting sitting figures to actually fit their seat can be tricky - even if they're from the same kit and designed to fit exactly.
Problem is the figure may be 'bent' at a different angle to the seat or may be too fat to sit inside the seat frame (Have you ever looked at the pilot seats in military aircraft? Some of them are really tiny and a tight squeeze for even an average sized pilot).


There are times you have to fiddle around with placings for the foot pedals or even cut the feet off the figures (only if they can't be seen obviously!). It's always a case of try it and see. You can always add a little putty or similar to the seat (like a cushion) or trim away part of the pilot's back to improve the fit.

Brilliant, thanks Dave, awaiting delivery whilst I finish the cockpit details!


Time to start looking for a figure painting masterclass!


Cheers, Steve.

 

[Guest]

Try these.


Imperial Gallery Military from pre WWI through to modern, Scales 75mm - 120mm


Kirtles Si Fi, steam punk, templer and military, Scales 54mm - 1:9th busts


Victory Minitures Military from pre WWI through to modern, Scales 54mm - 150mm


Tommy's War WWI Only, Scale, 1:32 (54mm)


I've bought from all of them in the past and have very good service all items have been packed very well and with care.


Figures are cast in white metal or resin or sometimes both depanding on the kit


I hope the about is of some help


Regards


David