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02/09/2026 2:26 am
The one area of figures to accent the models in my group that is lacking is period figures from the brass age and the 1920s-1930s. The Edwardian period would cover brass era models (1901-1910 - though some carry it up to 1914) and the 'Roaring Twenties' style figures would cover the 1920s. Steampunk figures are also on my wanted list. However, I can find none that are painted, though there are some which require painting, such as those posted with this message. My hands are not steady enough to handle detailed painting projects so my preferred option is to find them already painted. If anyone has a source for any of these figures (painted) please let me know.
02/09/2026 5:11 am
They look like terrific models to accompany replicas in a scene, either in a diorama-type static display or for photography.
GDH and Tony Perrone reacted
02/09/2026 6:21 am
That's a tall order (OK, perhaps not that tall.... maybe only 4" ) .... you'll have to do much "leg work" searching the web. Steam punk, I dare say, will be the most difficult to source but no doubt they're available - somewhere. The roaring 20's will be the easiest to find.
As YOU KNOW, most of the 1/18 figures you desire will require finish work & paint. Many years ago, I purchased an American Diorama (finished & painted ) set of 1920's figures. It was mostly gangsters but did include a "roaring 20's flapper girl." (SEEN IN YELLOW )
That set seems to be impossible to find today. Good luck, and again.... don't forget about Christmas ornaments. 😉
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02/09/2026 8:15 am
@chris I'm not at a skill level where I can paint miniatures, anymore. Arthritis and other factors would not work well for me in such a task. Hence, my search for painted figures. I will persevere, for if there is a way I will find it, even if I have to pay an artist myself. (I live with one, by the way, but this is my hobby and I need to sort it out.)
Ironically, there are some steampunk available and I hope to have them, soon. Edwardian and Roaring Twenties are not so easy to find, and I do want detailed figures.
Tony Perrone and Christopher Moroni reacted
02/09/2026 5:00 pm
I love posing my little people around my diecasts but recently some have been losing limbs and don’t know why; maybe something missing in their diet?
David Vandermeer
Corinth, Texas
02/09/2026 8:28 pm
@david-vandermeer ...they need more calcium..... "brittle bones." 😲
GDH and Tony Perrone reacted
03/09/2026 2:54 am
Here are a couple Christmas ornament figures I found about 10 years ago at Hobby Lobby with a 1/16 Ford. I haven't any usable Christmas orament the last couple of years. The only figures I find are Disney ones.
03/09/2026 4:17 am
I'd say these are close.
https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/DimontisMiniatures?ref=shop_profile&listing_id=4464603610
Topic starter
03/09/2026 8:31 am
@geoff-jowett Unfortunately, these come as a kit and need to be painted. They are available here, as well.
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Topic starter
03/09/2026 8:32 am
@david-vandermeer I guess that's the diff between 3D printing and casting figures. You should check with @chris to see about borrowing one of his ambulances.
This post was modified 4 weeks ago by GDH
Christopher Moroni and Tony Perrone reacted
03/09/2026 9:25 am
@gdh ....always ready. 😉
BTW: (...for what it's worth )
As noted, I have hundreds of 1/18 figures but many started out as Christmas ornaments and/or "wedding toppers/decorations;" cake decorating shops are an excellent source for scale figures & accessories! 😉 😉
Here's but a fraction of a fraction of examples:
