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10 May 2010 at 19:05 #26759
Tony Burton
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Can anyone help me locate 1/12 scale naval figures

Tony
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10 May 2010 at 19:05 #3566
Tony Burton
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10 May 2010 at 21:12 #26763
neil hp
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have a bash at making them………go to a dolls house shop [ or ebay], buy some figures and modify with milliput……..it’s easier than it sounds believe me.
10 May 2010 at 23:05 #26764
Ian Gardner
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I have found that you can get a good effect with Action Man type figures, although a bit bulky, and DAS modelling compound. I once found a Ken figure (Barbies boyfriend apparently!) and he was a bit skinnier. They come out around 1/2lb which is a consideration. I have often wondered about those jointed artists mannekins you can get in art shops but have never tried that.

Ian
11 May 2010 at 06:52 #26765
ashley needham
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I think that, whilst anatomically more correct, an Art wooden model will require significant work , unlike a doll ( or something similar) which will simply require a bit of fiddling with.

What sort and size of craft will the men be used for??

Ashley

Edited By ashley needham on 11/05/2010 06:55:23
11 May 2010 at 07:55 #26766
Tony Burton
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Well, I thought all you knowledgablechaps would have come up with loads of answers to my problem. Not to worry i`ll work it out some how.

The barbie ken figures are about right. My model is the Seaplane Tender which was shown in the 2009 winter naval and lifeboat issue

Thanks Tony
11 May 2010 at 08:27 #26767
Ian Gardner
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I realised after my post that I’d had a bit of a ‘senior moment’ and by talking about Action men figures I was talking about 1:6 scale figures of which I have done a couple. Sorry!

George Turner does some nice 1:12 figures which might be adapted. Those figures on the original Seaplane Tender are George Turner’s I’m pretty sure. I used them on my Osprey fishing boat.

Have fun,

Ian
11 May 2010 at 22:15 #26770
Tony Burton
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Ian….dont worry about it ……I have senior moments every day. Any way I just got 2 barbie Kens off e-bay for o.99 pence……………

Have a nice day Tony
11 May 2010 at 22:40 #26772
ashley needham
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Good man.

When i was looking for dolls for my Fantome, i discovered they were old “pippa” six-inch dolls.

Cost a small fortune on e-bay as they are now collectable !

Ashley
12 May 2010 at 07:39 #26774
Tony Burton
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The ones I got are around 6 ins tall but at the moment are naked….and we can`t have that can we……….so wifey says she will try to make sailor suits for them………..Tony
26 May 2010 at 16:36 #26922
James Thomas
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1/12 scale Figures, some lateral thinking here. Dollshouses are mostly 1/12th scale, have a look in Net for them. There are a series of Resin figures, all painted and the male ones could be adapted and repainted. Got good faces and poses.Cost about a fiver each, there are also a staggering amount of accessories for Houses and shops, Fish, animals and household articles, tools and such. Have a look, but keep the wife away, that hobby is seriously expensive! In time!!
26 May 2010 at 21:41 #26933
Tony Burton
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Thanks everbody for your suggestions. the ones I got off e-bay turned out to be 12 inches tall not 12th scale. still i only paid 99p for them. I got 1 sitting and 1 standing from George Turners. They have soldier or sailor heads in the pack so I use the sailors heads and will have to paint them

Tony
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