I’d like the modified Rheneus loco to have a driver but I didn’t have a figure that fitted into the cab. Some modellers modify figures, removing the legs, arms or heads (or all three!) and glue them back in more suitable positions. I wondered if I could do the same to this Dapol figure.
Using a sharp craft knife I cut away whatever he is holding and removed part of one arm and one leg so that he would fit into the cab. Next I cut off his head, repositioned it so that he will be facing the front of the loco and stuck it back on with plastic weld.
The motor takes up a lot of space in the loco cab and some further modifications were required to reduce the depth of the figure. Now he fits!
You can now add plastic surgeon to your CV 😂
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