News: Figures
This report lists all new figures announced in S-scale. Click photos to visit the web sites.
Microform Models Web Site Has Online Ordering
We have had Microform Models listed in this web site's "Resources" section for several years now. While their product line is still the same, their web site has been greatly improved by recently enabling online ordering (previously, you had to call or write them to place an order). This company makes products for architects. They have a number of figures, some chairs, and a few automobiles that are flagged as "1:63" scale. While these figures aren't very detailed, they are very affordable, and so they make it possible to model a large crowd of people (not too close to the front of the layout) without going broke trying to do so. They also have metal, foldable (not scale-specific) tree armatures. The link below takes you directly to the filtered 1:63 page.
Introducing Characters Count Miniatures
A number of the recently-added companies came from individuals contacting me, the NASG's webmaster, to let me know about the company. Thank you for taking the time to do so!
So, too, is the new addition to this web site for "Characters Count Miniatures", owned and operated by Scott Eastburn. He creates 3D-printed collections of figures that, grouped together, tell a story. Hence the name of his company. He offers them in various scales, including in S. Not only that, Scott recently became an NASG member as well. Figures arrive fully assembled and unpainted.
Introducing Kepp Miniatures
Annie and Joel Kepp are the company's owners and they are based in Sweden. They offer a wide range of figures in various scales, but heavily focused on 1:64. The figures come fully hand-painted. A few examples are shown here, but they have many more.
Prototype People by Alkem Scale Models
Alkem Scale Models, owned by Bernard Kempinski, has started a new line of 3D-printed figures that cover eras that are not frequently covered by manufacturers. The figures he has available are every-day figures based on actual prototype photos he has that date from the U.S. Civil War through the last-turn-of-the-Century, and up to WWI. So, anyone modeling the narrow-gauge era and early 1900s, or if you are modeling a re-enactment scene on your layout, take a look at his product line. He recently added the S-scale versions to his web site. Figures are printed on-demand (i.e. no stock held), so allow for a week or two delay. He is based in Virginia, so no international shipping for U.S. customers.
Animal Figures by Swaims Scale Customs
New to this web site is Swaims Scale Customs, a company based in Natural Dam, Arkansas and owned by Jordan Swaim. He is a professional auto restorer who has a passion for 1/64 models. He now has a line of unpainted 3D-printed resin animals available via eBay.
Various Figures by CB's Designs
CB's Designs used to only sell their designs via Shapeways. However, they have now moved to selling their 3D-printed, unpainted, resin figures via their eBay store. They have significantly expanded their range of figures. The company is based in Little Rock, Arkansas, so no tariffs! There are pages and pages of their designs listed in the eBay store, too many to list here individually. A handful of examples are shown here, based on the variety of figures and other items they offer. In the "Item Height" field of their eBay product pages, be sure to select "S Scale".
Be sure to see all, or other, products announced over the past year via the main News page.