Fly Fishermen - HO Scale

Woodland Scenics Fly Fishermen, figures in HO 1:87

A hand-painted set from the Scenic Accents line of the American maker Woodland Scenics on the theme of fly fishing. It shows anglers fishing with an artificial fly, that is figures standing in the water or on the bank with a rod. The figures are cast from plastic resin, hand-painted and supplied finished. HO scale corresponds to 1:87.

What the set is for

The set belongs with the water features of a layout, by a stream, a river under a bridge, a weir or on the bank of a pond. Sheets of water tend to be the most demanding thing in a model landscape and at the same time they draw the most attention; the figure of an angler gives them scale and action. The vignette works as a small diorama in its own right too, because it needs no built-up area.

Placement tips

Glue a figure standing in the water before the surface is poured, or sink it into a layer that is already finished and fill the transition between the legs and the surface with a drop of clear gel, which creates the impression of ripples around the boots. Turn the figure so that the rod points into open water, not toward the edge of the board. Glue with a small drop under the soles; on the bank, sand the soles lightly if need be, so that the figure stands straight. The gloss of the paint can be unified with a very fine spray of matte varnish.

Who the set is for

• Model railroaders in HO who are building streams, rivers and ponds
• Builders of dioramas on water themes in 1:87 scale
• Beginners, as the figures are finished and call for no preparation
• Modelers looking for a genre vignette in its own right for open landscape

The figures are supplied finished and hand-painted. Glue, the compound for the water surface, terrain and further accessories are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.