Airfix 1/76 Railway Workmen (03628-1)

[Ratch]

Available in 1980 but not listed in catalogue. Mould acquired by Dapol in 1985 and reissued as C2/C002.

The set comprises of thirteen poses. All the men are dressed suitably for the mid-20]th Century, probably as far back as the 1880s right through to the 1990s. I can certainly recall men in similar dress and had a smock-style jacket issued to me.

The first man rests his shovel by his side. He has the smock jacket, an open shirt and a peaked cap.

The second man is dressed in a similar manner, except his cap is similarities to a porter’s cap. His pose is animated, and he could be a Driver or Second Man.

The third man is standing, legs astride, left hand in his smock pocket, right hand holding two flags by his leg. He has a neckerchief and wears a beret. He is looking to his left, and I presume he is a Lookout.

The fourth man must be a Foreman or Manager as he wears a three-piece suit and bowler hat. His thumbs tucked into the waistcoat pockets.

Man-five is dressed in a similar fashion to man two. He also could be a Driver or Second Man, alternatively he may be pushing a barrow.

The sixth man is dressed similarly to man #3 except his right hand holds a sledgehammer close to his side.

The seventh man is bare headed and has no jacket. He appears to be operating a point lever.

The eighth and ninth men are both active. They both have rolled-up sleeves, neckerchief or scarf and waistcoat. They also wear berets. Both appear to be working with shunting poles, maybe levering wagon wheels.

The tenth man is shovelling. He may be moving ballast or earth, or he may be used as a Fireman. He wears the same apparel as men #2 and #5.

Man #11 is dressed the same as men #8 & #9. He is wielding a pickaxe.

The twelfth man wears the same clothes as #7. He points with his left arm and could be platform staff directing passengers.

The thirteenth man is dressed like man #1. His right arm is raised, and he has a shunting pole in his left hand, held close to his body. He appears to be shunting, giving hand signals to the Driver.

The figures a very well sculpted and the poses are natural and workman-like. These could be painted both as railway personnel and as highway workmen.

[Tomek22]

Thank you for the review, Ratch.

I know the figures and have two sets of these, I think. 

[Ratch]

I'll post some pictures when they're painted  😉

[Ratch]

[DoubleD]

Very nice Ratch - love the ''work stained'' Pug as well

[Kenneth ONeill]

Well, "blue overalls" would apply from Victorian times up to the 1970s and orange overalls (based on railway histories, both lines and types).

[Ratch]

Cheers - a small vignette

[Tomek22]

well done, nice work, Ratch!  😀

[NWR-Gordon-4]

Very work, Ratch. That small dispay scene on that short length piece of wood, looks very good and very realistic. Great work!  😉  😀

 

GNR-Gordon-4 (AF)

[Ratch]

Thank you both  😆

[NWR-Gordon-4]

On my bealf, you are very welcome Ratch.  😉  😀

 

GNR-Gordon-4 (AF)