Kurt Johnson Posted December 8, 2013 #1 Posted December 8, 2013 Does anyone know a source of 1/48th scale figures other than Prieser? It seems the other scales have more to offer. I'm not quite ready to make my own completely, but feel comfortable modifying ones. Kurt KevinR 1 Quote Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey
mikeaidanh Posted December 8, 2013 #2 Posted December 8, 2013 Kurt, I am watching this thread with interest. Mike. Quote Previous Build: LA gun deck cross section. Previous Build: Lancia Armata. Panart 1:16 Previous Build: HMS Pickle. Jotika Build. HMS Triton cross section 1:32. Shelved awaiting improved skills: Chuck"s Cheerful. Current build. Tender Avos. HM cutter Alert. :
mtaylor Posted December 8, 2013 #3 Posted December 8, 2013 Did you check this topic: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php?/topic/1006-in-need-of-shipyard-workers-or-boats-crewmembers/page-1 ? Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)
Kurt Johnson Posted December 8, 2013 Author #4 Posted December 8, 2013 that thread really wasn't much help. I modeled military miniatures for many years and had my turn at railroading and other than Prieser (who's type of plastic I don't like to work with) there isn't much out there. I thought maybe someone stumbled on something out there. That isn't cartoonish. Quote Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey
mtaylor Posted December 8, 2013 #5 Posted December 8, 2013 There was HAT but it seems like everyplace is always "out of stock". And yes, I agree, most companies stuff looks to be cartoonish. Be patient, perhaps someone has turned up something. Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)
Kurt Johnson Posted December 8, 2013 Author #6 Posted December 8, 2013 Maybe, just maybe, the great Chuck........, Quote Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey
Kurt Johnson Posted December 14, 2013 Author #7 Posted December 14, 2013 Let me know how that works out, that's what I had in mind. Who makes them? I have looked at many, trying to envision their potential, but nothing struck just right. Kurt WackoWolf 1 Quote Member: Ship Model Society of New Jersey
twintrow Posted December 14, 2013 #8 Posted December 14, 2013 (edited) A few of us have used the tank crew set I think from Tamiya 1/48th. The poses work well for ships crew. Only minor modifications. Should be available on line or most Hobby Shops. Photo shows a couple on my Fair American. Just painted, already in a good pose. See Helmsman and crew member working on the cannon. Tom Edited December 14, 2013 by twintrow WackoWolf, gjdale and AnobiumPunctatum 3 Quote
JPZ66 Posted February 10, 2014 #9 Posted February 10, 2014 Cornwall Model Ship has 35mm ships crew figures... Sailing ships crew. 35mm works out about right for 1/48-1/50 scale. The figures were reasonably priced too. Joe WackoWolf 1 Quote Joe Zappa Member, Nautical Research Guild & Puget Sound Ship Modelers
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