Harry P. Posted July 14, 2008 Posted July 14, 2008 This may be a bit off the wall, but does anyone know of a source of 1/80 scale people...preferably dressed in mid 19th century clothes? I know that HO scale is 1/87, so I guess HO people would be close enough, but I'd prefer 1/80, if they exist. And they have to be wearing "period" clothes. Anyone???
Guest Gramps-xrds Posted July 14, 2008 Posted July 14, 2008 Harry I got a lot of old clothes and I'm only 4 ft 12in. Will I work Seriously though, I really doubt you're going to find anything in 1/80 scale. That seems like a real odd size.
CAL Posted July 14, 2008 Posted July 14, 2008 You'd probably be best off in 1/72 scale. There is a good selection of figs. I don't know of any in 1/80
Eshaver Posted July 15, 2008 Posted July 15, 2008 Harry, I hope this helps : call or write Tom or Adrian at Chesterfield Hobbies Here in Richmond Virginia or www chesterfieldhobbies.com they have a couple of wholesaler that sell some German manufactured figures that sound like what you want. Also, and I dont go there too often is a doll house supply shop here called Bell's Exclusives I could swear I saw what you wanted just the other day. They aren't open monday and they close at 3:oo PM eastern on saturdays, I know you're an hour behind us here. Their Phone is 804-328-0121 or fax at 804-328-6954 Jean or Lenard Bell. I hope this leads to something useful. Ed Shaver
Jairus Posted July 15, 2008 Posted July 15, 2008 Maybe if you told us a little about the project......?
Harry P. Posted July 15, 2008 Author Posted July 15, 2008 Maybe if you told us a little about the project......? Well, it IS a model...but it's not a car!
Jairus Posted July 15, 2008 Posted July 15, 2008 Contact Caboose Hobbies in Denver Co. They have figures of all sizes for the train guys. I have been there personally twice and they have maybe 10 different sizes of figures with the greatest variety in HO scale and most are from the era you describe.
evilone Posted July 15, 2008 Posted July 15, 2008 Well, it IS a model...but it's not a car! some working girls a Playa In Managment Position a drunk captain a mark for the working girls and a secret hiding place for those home made drinks then your set
Harry P. Posted July 15, 2008 Author Posted July 15, 2008 Contact Caboose Hobbies in Denver Co. They have figures of all sizes for the train guys. I have been there personally twice and they have maybe 10 different sizes of figures with the greatest variety in HO scale and most are from the era you describe. I just checked them out. Huge selection, but only 1 set of figures (steamboat passengers) that would be appropriate. And only 5-6 people in the set. Maybe I missed some...I'll keep looking!
Harry P. Posted July 15, 2008 Author Posted July 15, 2008 Ahhhh, Hairy needs some Dance Hall gurlz...... Well, sure! But what about for the model boat?
Jairus Posted July 15, 2008 Posted July 15, 2008 I just checked them out. Huge selection, but only 1 set of figures (steamboat passengers) that would be appropriate. And only 5-6 people in the set. Maybe I missed some...I'll keep looking! That is on line... more on the shelves, trust me. Give them a call!
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