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Don, I was wondering about progress.Don Gilham said:
Had a few exchanges of email with Rick.
During the forthcoming 4 Mildreds' worth of cruise I hope to buy a few figures on site as a souvenir of Hawaii.
Turns out Rick's base is not actually L.A. but 8 hrs North nearer S.F., so a meeting is not practicable.
Current plan is to visit his son at Waikiki and collect the souvenirs.
Doubtful about the economics of saving postage!
I only hope my subsequent paint jobs will do justice.
Look forward to some pics of yours!
I'm a little envious Rob, I've always wanted to go to Hawaii - must be those straw skirts 
It'll be a time 'til I start painting them up, but for now I'll take some virginal pictures (must stop thinking about those skirts) and post them soon.
It'll be a time 'til I start painting them up, but for now I'll take some virginal pictures (must stop thinking about those skirts) and post them soon.
There is some flash to get rid of ( no, not in the photography ), but you can see the quality of the scuplting...
), but you can see the quality of the scuplting...
Don Gilham said:I've always wanted to go to Hawaii - must be those straw skirts
for now I'll take some virginal pictures (must stop thinking about those skirts)
Looking forward to Hawaii....tramcar trev said:
Now then... Yes, very fine sculpting.
I've looked at the more neutral types suitable for British situations.
Avoided the "surprised blonde" though - stop it!!
Rather liked "Joan" - got to be Joan Hickson as Miss Marple, but not in stock in Honolulu.
We'll see on the day.
They do look crackin Don. Next time you're in contact with the guy how about asking him if he could do a deal with a UK importer?
Mel, it's difficult making contact with Rick, so through a third party might be impossible 
Best if I give you the email I use, I'm sure he won't mind :
rkapuaala@hotmail.com
Best if I give you the email I use, I'm sure he won't mind :
rkapuaala@hotmail.com
Cheers Don.
Just having another look at the pics. In the first one, what IS the bloke second from the left doing??????
Just having another look at the pics. In the first one, what IS the bloke second from the left doing??????
I've had a look Mel - there doesn't appear to be anything messy
(Actually that's the only figure I'm not really happy with - very very very thin.)
It's the effect of those grass skirts again.yb281 said:what IS the bloke second from the left doing??????
Aloah,
I know most of these people personally, and they are this shade of plastic!!!
Don Gilham said:There is some flash to get rid of ( no, not in the photography
Well, D-day is nigh. Locos are mothballed indoors for the duration.Don Gilham said:I'm a little envious Rob, I've always wanted to go to Hawaii - must be those straw skirts
We depart tomorrow (Monday) on the first leg of the trip.
The trip went quite well, SWMBO is very happy about it.
On the downside, the rendezvous to collect my figures failed, largely due the guy's son having his work schedule changed at virtually the last minute.
I had to resort to the traditional method of shipping, and the figures arrived this morning.
It's been said before - they are exquisite, with just some moulding flash and pedestals to clean up.
I picked out those with the most "UK" appearance.
The guy on the left here is a recent addidtion, described as Guinness Driver - I HAD to have him!
The lady is "Aunt Joan" - got to be Joan Hickson in Miss Marple guise.
I only hope I can do an acceptable paint job, which will take some time.
Here's an extra pic of the tourist "Sugar Cain" train on Maui:-
On the downside, the rendezvous to collect my figures failed, largely due the guy's son having his work schedule changed at virtually the last minute.
I had to resort to the traditional method of shipping, and the figures arrived this morning.
It's been said before - they are exquisite, with just some moulding flash and pedestals to clean up.
I picked out those with the most "UK" appearance.
The guy on the left here is a recent addidtion, described as Guinness Driver - I HAD to have him!
The lady is "Aunt Joan" - got to be Joan Hickson in Miss Marple guise.
I only hope I can do an acceptable paint job, which will take some time.
Here's an extra pic of the tourist "Sugar Cain" train on Maui:-
Excellent Rob, looks like you had a good hols *jealous stare*
And I agree - the figures are superb !
And I agree - the figures are superb !
Wouldn't be surprised. Rick seems to have a penchant for celebrities.
His site lists Abe Lincoln in various guises, among others.
He just sent me this link regarding his method of painting:-
http://www.scale-models.co.uk/general-train-chat/12545-how-i-paint-my-figures.html
It's part of a forum and we need to sign up tp be able to view the pcitures mentioned.
His site lists Abe Lincoln in various guises, among others.
He just sent me this link regarding his method of painting:-
http://www.scale-models.co.uk/general-train-chat/12545-how-i-paint-my-figures.html
It's part of a forum and we need to sign up tp be able to view the pcitures mentioned.