My Heroes of the Footplate series of 1:43 scale figures is designed to compliment 0 Gauge railways.
For specific information relating to these figures please click this right link to go to the Heroes Home page.
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Frequently asked Questions
  1. What sort of glue should I use?
  2. What paints do you use on your models?
  3. What are the kits made of?
  4. Are the accessories and transfers compatible with
    both 70 and 80 mm figures?
  5. Can I make a unique horse by interchanging parts
    from different kits ?
  6. What type are the transfers/decals?
  7. How do I make the flat transfers adhere to a
    curved surface?
  8. Do you accept commissions to assemble and
    paint figures?
  9. Can I deduct VAT if I order from abroad?
  10. Can I see a list of prices for your military range?
  11. What shipping method is used for non UK orders?
  12. Can I pay by cheque?
Answers
  1. Use a quick setting epoxy based glue. Superglue may be useful for smaller parts.
  2. Oil based enamels mixed with a small amount of artist's oil paint.
  3. They are cast in white metal.
  4. Yes, they go with both the 70 and 80 mm figure ranges.
  5. The horses are interchangeable but some conversion work may be necessary.
  6. They are water-slide.
  7. Use a transfer softener.
  8. Yes, I paint and customise Border Miniatures own figures. Ask for a quotation.
  9. No. Small firms in the UK don't pay VAT.
  10. Yes, view price list here. (Opens a new page.)
  11. Shipping is by Royal Mail airmail service & is charged at cost.
  12. Please do, just send us your order by mail and enclose your cheque for the amount, you may need to telephone us for the postal charges if you cannot work them out from the website.
Practically all of your modelling queries can be answered in Pete's book "Ancient & Medieval Modelling" Osprey Masterclass, ISBN - 1 - 84176 - 007 - 2 http://www.ospreypublishing.com/