Napoleonic British Seamen set-1, Aloft 1/48., 1/64, 1/72

[oneslim]

https://www.shapeways.com/product/968FA3TR5/napoleonic-british-seamen-set-2-gun-crew?optionId=61741989&li=more-from-shop

 

 

This is a mini review of "Napoleonic British Seamen set-1 Aloft" from the 'Shapeways web site' that are printed in 3D.  I have no vested interest in PetrOs Modellbau,  I came across these figures on another site and wanted to try them out.

 

They can be found on Shapeways at: 

 

https://www.shapeways.com/product/T75QHLXA2/napoleonic-british-seamen-set-1-aloft?optionId=61698559

 

 

There is a second set that I am waiting to be printed.  They are a set of six gun crew, gunner, four handspike men, and a royal marine.  The link at the top shows them.  (This Explorer 11 is a pain in the butt.)

 

The Frosted Extreme Detail Plastic that is used to print these figures is very fine.  The toes and fingers show easily,  but the compound is very brittle and will break.  I've lost a few fingers and toes.  Also it is recommended that before painting that EFD parts be placed on a sunny window sill the make sure the compound is fully cured.  It is cured by UV light, an hour should do.  These figures are in 1:48 scale,  I have no experience with the smaller scales.  I used thick CA to assemble the figures.  When I have time I will prime them with acrylic primer and paint with the same.  Enamels are not to be used as they never dry with this compound.  Some simple clean-up with a #11 blade is all that is needed on the square pegs that fit into the torso.

 

Set-1 is of two seamen climbing the ratlines,  and four seamen on footropes working the sails.

 

 

Bob W

Edited January 28, 2017 by oneslim

[hollowneck]

Interesting. I'm looking forward to seeing what they look like after painting. What did you pay for this set?

 

Ron

[PetrOs]

Hi,

 

Great! I am looking forward to see my set being built! Big thanks for presenting it.

I would also try to incorporate the feedback to my further sets.

[oneslim]

I paid the $41.99 and less than $5.00 for shipping. 

 

BTW: the two seamen climbing scale out at 5' 6" tall. 

 

May not get to painting this week,  very busy schedule, next week.

 

Bob W

[JerryTodd]

Shame they never consider 1:35 scale - all you can find in 1:35 is WWII mud-slingers

[AnobiumPunctatum]

Such figures in 54mm which is a classic scale for figures would be nice

[PetrOs]

If you need them in 1:35, I can try to scale them up. I am not sure the details would be enough, but at least the basic form would be there.

[JerryTodd]

I'm a long way from needing jolly tars as yet; my need is for 1850's US sailors, Marines, and  officers.

[BANYAN]

Hi PeterOs,

 

Any other characters planned?  For example  Officers and Helmen?

 

cheers

 

Pat

[PetrOs]

Hi,

 

Yes, several more sets are at work, but I need to check how they sell first. 

[ASeeling]

What 1:64 sets of sailors are now ready to be printed? I am building the HMS Bounty.  Pls send info to:

aseeling@gmail.com

[PetrOs]

You got mail

[Tony Hunt]

These look great!

[ASeeling]

Looking forward to seeing the newly printed 1:64 figures. Much thanks to PetrOs.