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Post by david1 on Feb 12, 2024 21:45:33 GMT
Well I did, this pass Sunday I added about 100 figures to my passenger cars with the help of a friend who got the cars apart for me to get to the seating. Have you ever wondered why O scale people Dont fit in O scale seats? Especially the legs so amputation is the thing you have to do. I looked at ho people and they are too small.
They are now drying to make sure they will not move, I used plastic glue. I will run them next Sunday on his layout which btw is turning into one of the best in our area. His ballasting and trees is some of the best. maybe one day he will join us on the OGF. We all could learn from him!!
Dave
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Post by Adam on Feb 12, 2024 21:54:53 GMT
I’ve amputated many legs. I too wonder why they don’t fit, but don’t let it bother me much.
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Post by josef on Feb 12, 2024 22:40:33 GMT
Its a painless procedure, but something that must be done.
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Post by Craignor on Feb 12, 2024 23:06:33 GMT
Yeah, me and my sons painted plenty of MTH people and put them in our cars. Amputations were necessary. A good project, and it makes a big difference.
Be sure to let the glue dry for a couple of days before you put the shells back on. Most hobby glues release fumes while drying that will fog the windows.
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Post by runamuckchuck on Feb 12, 2024 23:11:49 GMT
Bachmann sells torso only figures for sitting in passenger cars. No waste. No amputations.
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Post by josef on Feb 12, 2024 23:37:50 GMT
Bachmann sells torso only figures for sitting in passenger cars. No waste. No amputations. I've wondered about those and if they aren't oversized. Any pictures?
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Post by steveoncattailcreek on Feb 13, 2024 0:03:16 GMT
Have you ever wondered why O scale people Dont fit in O scale seats? Especially the legs so amputation is the thing you have to do. No real mystery -- most "seated" figures I've seen appear posed for placement on open benches or seats, not the restricted (and sometimes sub-scale) space made available in train or auto interiors. Unfortunately, with cast figures, amputation (and sometimes careful reconstruction) is the only option -- and as long as the amputation/reconstruction sites are not too visible, it's likely no one will be the wiser! 
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Post by david1 on Feb 13, 2024 0:09:08 GMT
Be sure to let the glue dry for a couple of days before you put the shells back on. Most hobby glues release fumes while drying that will fog the windows. Good tip, they will sit open for about a week before putting the shells back on. Thanks Craig. Dave
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Post by rtraincollector on Feb 13, 2024 0:15:40 GMT
I've amputated many of legs, I give them some southern comfort first to minimize the pain.
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Post by steveoncattailcreek on Feb 13, 2024 0:24:21 GMT
I've amputated many of legs, I give them some southern comfort first to minimize the pain. By "I give them", I assume you mean "I have some"? 
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Post by runamuckchuck on Feb 13, 2024 0:33:24 GMT
Bachmann sells torso only figures for sitting in passenger cars. No waste. No amputations. I've wondered about those and if they aren't oversized. Any pictures? No but they are on the Bachmann website and they are O/O27 scale. no blood involved.
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Post by dennym57 on Feb 13, 2024 0:51:48 GMT
I've populated many passenger cars with legless people.
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Post by Traindiesel! on Feb 13, 2024 4:47:17 GMT
Only if they don’t pay up what they owe me!
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Post by Adam on Feb 13, 2024 11:45:48 GMT
Only if they don’t pay up what they owe me! That’s extreme. For most mob bosses it’s just a finger or two. I’m never borrowing from you. |
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Post by harborbelt70 on Feb 13, 2024 12:04:17 GMT
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