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mark dance

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painted turn of the century figs
« on: February 12, 2019, 06:31:44 PM »
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hi all...

a friend of mine at the Revelstoke railway museum is inheriting a diorama of "Glacier House" from the old CPR mainline.



he is looking for a source of painted figs from the 1880-1910 era.

any ideas anyone?

md
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Re: painted turn of the century figs
« Reply #1 on: February 12, 2019, 06:38:55 PM »
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Took me a couple minutes to realize you were referring to "figures," rather than the plant.  :facepalm:

I'm obviously no help. But cool acquisition for your friend.

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Re: painted turn of the century figs
« Reply #2 on: February 12, 2019, 10:12:47 PM »
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@David K. Smith probably knows of a few sources and likely has some he'd be willing to sell.
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Re: painted turn of the century figs
« Reply #3 on: February 12, 2019, 10:37:03 PM »
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I have an MT car advertising "Euchred Figs".

:D

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Re: painted turn of the century figs
« Reply #4 on: February 12, 2019, 11:21:08 PM »
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Re: painted turn of the century figs
« Reply #5 on: February 12, 2019, 11:23:40 PM »
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Quote from: Doug G. on February 12, 2019, 10:37:03 PM
I have an MT car advertising "Euchred Figs".

:D

Doug

Heinz 57 varieties!

Yeah, like VonRyan said, DKS' figs  :) database is pretty complete, and you should be able to peruse it and find something appropriate. I'm pretty Sure that Preiser made a series of early 20th Centure figures.

http://davidksmith.com/n-scale-figures/index.htm
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Re: painted turn of the century figs
« Reply #6 on: February 13, 2019, 04:38:20 AM »
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I bet DKS' grade school report cards always had "Capable of rapid, extensive learning" selected.

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Re: painted turn of the century figs
« Reply #7 on: February 13, 2019, 04:45:56 AM »
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Preiser does indeed make several sets of 1900s figures. Unfortunately, they're OOP; fortunately, you can still find them on the 'Bay.
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Re: painted turn of the century figs
« Reply #8 on: February 13, 2019, 06:10:15 AM »
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There are these: http://davidksmith.com/n-scale-figures/stadden.htm from the UK

I have some, as yet untouched, very good quality.
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Re: painted turn of the century figs
« Reply #9 on: February 13, 2019, 08:13:52 AM »
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thank you David and everyone for the replies...much appreciated!

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Re: painted turn of the century figs
« Reply #10 on: February 14, 2019, 01:15:50 AM »
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Check Shapeways too, and don't be afraid to ask a producer who makes them in a larger scale to do them in whatever scale you need.


BTW, my thoughts went right to the fig tree we planted in the backyard last summer.
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Re: painted turn of the century figs
« Reply #11 on: February 14, 2019, 01:23:50 AM »
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Quote from: sirenwerks on February 14, 2019, 01:15:50 AM
Check Shapeways too, and don't be afraid to ask a producer who makes them in a larger scale to do them in whatever scale you need.


BTW, my thoughts went right to the fig tree we planted in the backyard last summer.

I agree that "figs" was not the best word choice here.
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Re: painted turn of the century figs
« Reply #12 on: February 14, 2019, 10:26:52 AM »
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Quote from: Doug G. on February 12, 2019, 10:37:03 PM
I have an MT car advertising "Euchred Figs".

:D

Doug

Figs can play Euchre?  I will keep that in mind the next time we are looking for a 4th.
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Re: painted turn of the century figs
« Reply #13 on: February 14, 2019, 06:12:35 PM »
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Try Thoroughbred Figures:
http://thoroughbredmodels.com/EagleTens.htm

They are mostly wargaming models, but have N scale civilians for late 19th century.  Figures are pretty good, I have some.  The owner, Toby Barrett, was very helpful.
I didn’t see this mfgr. on DKS’s list.
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Re: painted turn of the century figs
« Reply #14 on: February 14, 2019, 06:32:02 PM »
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Quote from: EdKap2 on February 14, 2019, 06:12:35 PM
Try Thoroughbred Figures:
http://thoroughbredmodels.com/EagleTens.htm

They are mostly wargaming models, but have N scale civilians for late 19th century.  Figures are pretty good, I have some.  The owner, Toby Barrett, was very helpful.
I didn’t see this mfgr. on DKS’s list.

nice! awesome selection of figs...thx Ed  I have forwarded the links along.

thx everyone!

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