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Modelling => Locomotives => Topic started by: Neverbetter on March 23, 2021, 10:43

Title: Seated loco driver
Post by: Neverbetter on March 23, 2021, 10:43
I am nearing completion of a Five79 Modern Hunslet diesel which sits on a Neville Kent's 4 wheel N-Drive chassis. The cab space is small but open so I'd like to fit a seated driver. Can anyone suggest seated drivers they've found are suitable for confined spaces? Hope you can help.
Title: Re: Seated loco driver
Post by: B.Meldon on March 23, 2021, 11:13
Preiser do some seated uniformed drivers.
They also do some seated workers that may be of use as well.

These are in H0 scale so will be slightly smaller than 00 figures and may be better in a small cab.
Title: Re: Seated loco driver
Post by: JulienW on March 23, 2021, 20:51
Have a look at the Monty's Models range, part of Dart Castings. They do a number of seated figures including some industrial loco drivers and a few other seated figures that might also stand (sit?) in for a loco driver.
Title: Re: Seated loco driver
Post by: Neverbetter on March 24, 2021, 09:22
Thanks for your replies. I've had a further look at both the above suggestions. A huge range available from Preiser although a bit pricey also I'd never come across Monty's Models. The latter seem to have a good range at very reasonable prices. White metal will also help with added weight. Your help is appreciated.
Title: Re: Seated loco driver
Post by: JulienW on March 25, 2021, 14:01
Quote from: Neverbetter on March 24, 2021, 09:22
Thanks for your replies. I've had a further look at both the above suggestions. A huge range available from Preiser although a bit pricey also I'd never come across Monty's Models. The latter seem to have a good range at very reasonable prices. White metal will also help with added weight. Your help is appreciated.

I've used Monty's Models for some time now. In my opinion they are some of  the best (if not the best) white metal figures out there, and can only really be bettered by the 3D scanned and printed figures that ModelU produce.