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| A - I think the addition of figures turns a model into a diorama. |
  
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09-15-2005, 12:04 AM
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Re: figures on ship models
 Hi,I have found the Hat figures in Melbourne at my local modelling shop and have purchased the British mariners and sailors as suggested. Really good and will add a further dimension to the model. Have also visited a railway model shop and found they had figures which could also be adapted. Again thanks for the advice. Cheers Andrew 
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09-15-2005, 12:50 PM
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Re: figures on ship models
np, happy painting :) I'm sure they will look very nice on your model. Post some pictures, I'd like to see how you're going along with the project.
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10-06-2005, 06:07 PM
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Re: figures on ship models
My personal preference is not to employ figures on a model unless it is shown in an active mode ie: with sails hoisted, in water, or in a diorama. I have used figures only once in a model of a tug that was mounted on launching ways. The figures were of boatyard workmen.
Al Blevins
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11-05-2005, 03:06 PM
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Re: figures on ship models
I am not an avid supporter of figures on my ships however I would not tell some one not to do it, whatever floats the boat. I did have figures on the CW Morgan during construction
 but that was when my grandson turned it into a pirate ship  . Maybe this is why I do not like figures on ships.
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12-24-2005, 01:20 PM
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Re: figures on ship models
I do dioramas so figures are essential for me.
Cheers! John.
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12-25-2005, 11:27 AM
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Re: figures on ship models
While perusing ME's site I discovered that they had 1/48 scale, 3.5cm figures (6 in all). It looks like they were ment to be some of the Bounty crew. Since my model is 1/48 scale it looks like I'll be including them. I think it will add another cool visual affect to the overall model. Now, does anyone have a clue on how to paint britania figures?
Dave
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12-25-2005, 11:37 AM
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Re: figures on ship models
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Just being facetious Dave. The trick is in the prime coat. Use white pigmented shellac (not the water base, but regular shellac based). Stuff adheres like crazy and you can paint the figures with any type of paint once the shellac is cured. See - Painting of metal_parts (open in a blank window), by sabah John
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12-30-2005, 01:57 PM
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Re: figures on ship models
Also check your local hobby stores that stock figures used for wargaming and fantasy roleplaying games (D & D). They stock a spray flat grey primer that doesn't hide details, and a wide variety of water-based paints. There's also a clear flat spray for sealing the paint when you're done, since these figures are expected to be handled quite a bit.
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03-18-2006, 10:45 PM
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Re: figures on ship models
I always put a few figures on my models just for the scale impression. Only a few mind you. I get them wherever I can. On my model of the Chesapeak Bay Skipjack, I found some plastic cowboy figures (a big bag full for a few bucks) and "worked" on them a little. One cowboy who was fanning his gun is now on the skipjack helping to furl the sail. I bet he wonders what happened..!
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