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TARN
MODEL FOUNDRY FIGURES
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Tarn
Model Foundry are a small UK-based company, who have recently
released a range of figures for slot car tracks. The initial
range is small, but more figures are planned.
How
many times have you bought a set of 5 or 6 figures that
included at least one that you didn't want? I know I have!
Tarn's figures are sold individually, allowing you to buy only
what you want. I understand that different head and body
combinations will be available, adding more variety and
flexibility to the range.
Rather
than add yet another pit crew set to those already available,
they have opted to release a range of spectator and marshal
figures instead.
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The
figures are cast in white metal, with separate heads as
mentioned. Each figure has a peg on one foot so you can use
the supplied base or attach the figure directly to your track
baseboard. Personally I like this idea because I want to be
able to place the figures by my track without bases, and the
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The
figures need a light clean up with a knife or file, but no
more than you would expect on any white metal models. The
parts fit together neatly and the level of detail is good,
comparable to the likes of SRA. You don't get the very
intricate detail you would find on a (much more expensive)
white metal 1/35 military model, but you get a very
presentable, very useable figure. |
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marshal still needs a flag and a coat of matt varnish, but I
hope you'll agree he looks pretty good. The spectator figure
below is finished and I'm really pleased with this one, a nice
accessory for any type of track.
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figures in place beside my track
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The
two fire marshals were both given quick and simple paintjobs,
just to show you can get decent results without spending
hours!
The
first fire marshal is shown with a repainted Carrera figure
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The
second fire marshal...
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...and
as part of a larger scene. The other figures here are modified
Tamiya/Verlinden military models.
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Also
just released is a rather nice marshals/pit accessory set
comprising a broom (not shown) and a variety of fire
extinguishers.
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always interesting when a new company comes along, especially
when they're offering something fresh and different. I think
Tarn Model Foundry have got the balance about right - the
figures are detailed enough to look great when painted well,
but they're also easy to work with and to get an acceptable
result without being an expert painter.
Prices
are expected to be around £3.00 per figure, which
offers good value for money in my opinion. As far as I know, the figures are so far only
available by ordering from the company's website - www.tarnmodelfoundry.co.uk
I've
enjoyed working with these models, I think they'll make a
great addition to any track.
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