What to do with this marching band?

I've got to think you can peel them off that piece of luan with something like a wood chisel or razor blade without damaging the base.  Once of you may have to do some extra removal of wood splinters from the bottom of the base.  As for value I've got no idea but I'm sure some retired Marines will think it's worth every penny to have on their layout.

I see a few mint 10 piece sets of Britains military band figure sets for around $50 on EBay.
Since the figures are firmly glued in place, I'd pass.

They are already in a proper military band formation. Why would you want to remove them from the board?

Hi Michael,

Approximately what scale are these figures? If the figures are approximately o scale I think there would be lots of fun ways they could be used. Maybe a concert in the park, maybe a miniature football field with them playing at halftime and the list could go on and on. Of course, this would be if you could safely remove them from the board to which they are now glued.

Thanks much,

Jim

I think that you'll find that they are a little large for O scale - 54mm - yes, metal characters are that expensive, finished and hand painted-some can be $50-$100 each.

It's a good price on it's own merit. If you don't have a street for a parade, a park scene could be made for the band as they are.

If they are 60mm or 90mm definitely pass on them.

Moonman posted:

I think that you'll find that they are a little large for O scale - 54mm - yes, metal characters are that expensive, finished and hand painted-some can be $50-$100 each.

It's a good price on it's own merit. If you don't have a street for a parade, a park scene could be made for the band as they are.

If they are 60mm or 90mm definitely pass on them.

I measured them to be 2 inches tall. That would be 8 ft. in 1:48 scale. Yes, a bit large. Is it worth fudging to put them on the layout?

O Gauge Jim posted:

Hi Michael,

Approximately what scale are these figures? If the figures are approximately o scale I think there would be lots of fun ways they could be used. Maybe a concert in the park, maybe a miniature football field with them playing at halftime and the list could go on and on. Of course, this would be if you could safely remove them from the board to which they are now glued.

Thanks much,

Jim

2 inches tall.

OGR Webmaster posted:

They are already in a proper military band formation. Why would you want to remove them from the board?

I am afraid that the footprint of the board is too big for any available space I have. Individually, I could place them on one of my highways in a column of three or fours. Or, I could place them in a semi circular pattern around the US Flag in my small park.

Given that they are glued, i would ask for a discount. They fit reasonably well with postwar buildings.  Having them around a flagpole would be a great idea!  

Like CW stated, you can find them cheaper on ebay, unglued. Just be patient.

-Greg

If you can safely cut the base board you could cut them into rows of 2 or 3 for a marching street parade.

I missed bidding on something like this on ebay! I direct a band and putting my two favorite "loves" together would be awesome.

luvindemtrains posted:

I missed bidding on something like this on ebay! I direct a band and putting my two favorite "loves" together would be awesome.

I play low brass in a local concert band. My first love is tuba, then baritone, then trombone.

I bought a set of 10 like these in mint condition, in the original box, from a member table at York about a year ago.  I paid $45 for the set.  Seemed like an okay price to me.

The second trombone from the left front row is damaged, offer 75.00 and settle on a 100.00 and walk away slowly... also tell him there are 71 trombones short.

John Pignatelli JR. posted:

The second trombone from the left front row is damaged, offer 75.00 and settle on a 100.00 and walk away slowly... also tell him there are 71 trombones short.

Not to mention being 105 or so cornets short... 

Mitch

Michael Hokkanen posted:

luvindemtrains posted:

I missed bidding on something like this on ebay! I direct a band and putting my two favorite "loves" together would be awesome.

I play low brass in a local concert band. My first love is tuba, then baritone, then trombone.

That's great. You can never have too many low brass players in a band. I've been trying to figure out the connection between my love of trains and music. Any ideas?

luvindemtrains posted:

 I've been trying to figure out the connection between my love of trains and music. Any ideas?

In both, brass is expensive and getting 'em really good takes experience!  ;-)

Mitch