Mike Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Sheep (38042) 1:35 MiniArt via Creative Models Ltd Sheep! Why did I get the urge to ram an apostrophe after the name of this set? Sheep can be found in the fields of almost every country in the world where there’s grass. They’re a good source of wool, and also make good eatin’, if you’re not of the vegan persuasion. I prefer my sheep on the lam for wool production only, as I just don’t like the taste of lamb or mutton. Baa… This set arrives in a shrink-wrapped figure-sized end-opening box, and inside are six ewes, sorry sprues in grey styrene. There are three sprues of each type, with each style of sheep, ram or lamb made from two halves, plus a wedge-shaped insert at the top of the neck with a pair of ears sticking out. There are five different types, 3 rams, 3 each of three types of ewes, and 3 identical lambs, although because of their size, their heads are separate, so you can differentiate them a little by adjusting the angle of their heads. As we’ve come to expect from MiniArt, the moulding is crisp and well-detailed, except for their wool, which is quite wooly. Ahem, sorry. Conclusion 15 sheeps in a box this size is excellent value and could be used for a number of dioramas, although best of luck getting any wool off them. Let the puns begin! Highly recommended. Review sample courtesy of 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAF4EVER Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Felt sheepish after reading this🤫 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 There's lovely...... Surprised you didn't fall asleep reviewing this. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Ian- Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Thank ewe for the review. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 6, 2021 Author Share Posted August 6, 2021 2 hours ago, -Ian- said: Thank ewe for the review. Thanks - it was fun to pen. Hope ewe didn't ruminate on it too much, as we don't want to breed wooly-headed or sheep-dogged thinking. I just wanted to shepherd ewe all to a fun new set instead of just grazing the forums, but without ramming it down your throats. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Bob Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Is this just for the Welsh modellers? sorry I'll get my goat.....sorry coat. Baa! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torbjörn Hanö Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Can you use a sprue cutter to separate them from the herd, sorry, the sprue, or do you have to chop them off? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick4350 Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 You know that the plural of sheep is sheep, not sheeps. Sorry to ram this down in this review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberduck Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 With all these bad jokes you will get BAAAH'd 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 You'll all be flocking to the shops to get this now. Make sure you don't get fleeced though, some of it might be mutton dressed up as lamb. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Swindell Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 If this sells well MiniArt will be minted 🤣 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 7, 2021 Author Share Posted August 7, 2021 6 hours ago, Torbjörn Hanö said: Can you use a sprue cutter to separate them from the herd, sorry, the sprue, or do you have to chop them off? Sorry - I didn't mention it in the review, but you need to separate them with a sheep dog 4 hours ago, Mick4350 said: You know that the plural of sheep is sheep, not sheeps. The gospel according to St Jeremy of Clarkson says otherwise. I also say the the past tense of snow is snew 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 I can hear it now…. I used to be known as John the aircraft nut…but I model one sheep, just one sheep!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 7, 2021 Author Share Posted August 7, 2021 24 minutes ago, JohnT said: I can hear it now…. I used to be known as John the aircraft nut…but I model one sheep, just one sheep!!! sheepmodeller.com 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Ian- Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 21 hours ago, Retired Bob said: Is this just for the Welsh modellers? sorry I'll get my goat.....sorry coat. Baa! Does anyone sell 1/35 scale wellies? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 only with string attached. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcrfan Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 (edited) Whats is it with sheep models? I mention I have purchased a box of these sheepz on my 1/35th model railway thread on another group and people are interested in the sheepz. Perhaps they were shepherds in another life🙄 Edited February 5, 2022 by dcrfan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Personally I would have preferred 1/32 sheep to 1/35 sheep, when placing them side by side the difference is very noticeable and IMO quite BAAAAAD!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 5, 2022 Author Share Posted February 5, 2022 12 hours ago, Rabbit Leader said: Personally I would have preferred 1/32 sheep to 1/35 sheep, when placing them side by side the difference is very noticeable and IMO quite BAAAAAD!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 On 06/08/2021 at 13:35, Mike said: One, two, three, mmm four, five zzzzzzzzzzzz 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 I'd put them next to the steeple, in the churchyard. Ram a Lamb a ding dong. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Has anyone the correct paint call out for the erm, brown exhaust seen at the back of most sheep when in the field? I suppose one could justify an all white finish on the basis that the farmer has just taken them to an agricultural show and groomed them beforehand but I think realistically weathering is more likely for a diorama. And where is Shep when you need him? 🐕🦺 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 A slap of Tamiya clear blue or clear orange for when they get dipped and marked by flock. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Nay lad, that's Tupping wot causes that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maginot Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 The question I have, always being a stickler for accuracy, is what breeds of sheep do we have here? Do I detect Suffolk, Scottish or German black-faced sheep? And is one of the hor-ned ones a Merino? I'll have to consult with my New Zealand neighbour, wellie-wearing sheep herder and all round funny feller. In fact, he's a real dag. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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