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Sierra Scale Models is proud to represent unique Bosco Figures and Galileo Miners. We know they will meet the standards in quality
and character of even the most discriminating modelers.
The Bosco characters of Keith Glaab are based on the famous figures that
John Allen made and placed on the Gorre and Daphetid Railroad, used in old Varney ads, and
photographed in the Model Railroading with John Allen book by Linn Westcott.
All of the current figures are HO gauge, with plans to make figures for other
gauges in the future. All figures are made out of lead-free white metal and are
hand painted. They are made from original hand carved masters, molds, and
castings made by Keith Glaab. All figures have actual names, but
of course you can call them anything you like once they arrive in your railroad
world.
Gordo Sorfeetz
Gordo Sorfeetz
is the oldest of
the Sorfeetz brother's gang and his name is dual purpose. Gordo is short for
Gordon as in Gordon Varney, who applied John Allen's story telling pictures to
advertise his Varney products.
Gordo was Keith's first figure and was named as
a tribute to Mr. Varney. Gordo is also the short familiar name for the fat one,
like a fat gord! Gordo is armed with a hand gun with extra ammo in his gun
belt. In his left hand is a clay pulque cup that he refills more
often than his pistol.
Mitad Sorfeetz
Mitad is the middle brother in
the Sorfeetz gang, and his name means middle in Ecuadorian Spanish. Mitad is
armed with a rifle and two bandoleers of ammunition. Mitad gets quite a bit of
unrequested advise from his older brother. With characteristic aplomb, he says
advise is worth what you pay for it.
Pequeno Sorfeetz
Pequeno Sorfeetz is the Uncle to the Sorfeetz brothers. Pequeno
is Ecuadorian Spanish for small, as in little toe. You know the one that went
oui, all the way home. Pequeno is shorter than Gordo and Mitad, but is very
feisty. Lately he has been feeling a bit of the rheumatism acting up, but he
still keeps an eye on the boys to keep them out of most trouble, when he can. A wire is included with each pequeno for his cane.
Retired Diesel Salesman
The Retired Diesel Salesman (RTS) or hanging man was the key element
of one of the most remembered John Allen photographs.
To quote from the book, "when a diesel salesman came to call, the
unsympathetic G.D. crew summarily lynched him from Hangman's bridge, near
Daphetid." See page 59 in the book Model Railroading with John Allen by
Linn Westcott.
Archibald Peter Van Slurp (on top of car)
Horace P. Vestibule III (inside the car)
There are two more robust figures from the G&D photographs. How Horace and
Archibald Pete joined the G&D is described in great detail in Model
Railroading with John Allen.(What is left of the car is
not included with either figure.)
You can purchase the Bosco figures individually or in a package of all six:
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Hand painted Gordo Sorfeetz figure
for $6.95. Shipping costs will be added to each order. |
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Hand painted Mitad Sorfeetz figure
for $6.95. Shipping costs will be added to each order. |
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Hand painted Pequeno Sorfeetz figure
for $6.95. Shipping costs will be added to each order. |
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Hand painted Retired Diesel Salesman figure
for $6.95. Shipping costs will be added to each order. |
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Hand painted Archibald Peter Van Slurp figure
for $6.95. Shipping costs will be added to each order. |
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Hand painted Horace P. Vestibule III figure
for $6.95. Shipping costs will be added to each order. |
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All six Bosco hand painted figures
for $39.00. Shipping costs will
be added to each order. |
Frijole Flats
Sketchbooks
Frijole Flats Sketchbooks are based on buildings with a character of the
Southwest as might have been seen during the 1940's and 1950's. All characters
appearing in these works are fictitious and any resemblances are purely
coincidental. The structures were designed and illustrated by Tomas A. Yorke and edited by Keith Glaab.
Click the cover images to obtain price and purchase information.
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Frijole Flats Sketchbook: Part 1 consists of 54 pages of
drawings and narrative, including the history of Frijole Flats, walking
tour, Frijole Flats Depot, Facilities Groceria, Mercantil, Esperanza's
Crib, El Gato Negro, the Church, Sheriff's Office, Store for Rent,
Bordello and Pool Hall, Rosita's Diner, the Tramway, Wagons, plus articles on
how to make styrene look like wood, basic painting instructions, and
an alternative town plan for Frijole Flats. |
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Frijole Flats Sketchbook: Part 2 contains
55+ pages of detail, drawings, and narrative about Pepito's Pinto Plant near Frijole Flats. This book continues the walking tour of Frijole Flats into the bean facility. Drawings include Pepito's Pinto's Front Gate, Paco Querida-the locomotive, The old Hacienda, Shelling & Bagging Shed, Storage Bins and Conveyor, Big Packing Warehouse, Kitchen, Boiler Shed, Equipment Repair Shed, Water Tower, and Engine Shed. Also included are MORE drawings of Frijole Flats that were not in Book #1 : The Hotel, Bank, Barrio, two track plans and a full color chapter of Tom's Frijole Flats models.
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Sierra Scale Models is proud to be the only representative of Galileo scale period figures. The figures are extremely well proportioned and set in poses. These figures are well worth the price (approximately $2.00/each) as compared to comparable models.
Late 1800's to Early 1900's Hard Rock Miners (Set of 10)
The set of 10 Period Miner figures (see fronts and backs illustrated below)
are available in spun cast metal.
Some of the non-painted figures come with arms not attached, but the arms
can be attached easily with a good ACC glue, into the position you desire.
After the arms are attached and secured, you can then paint them your own
colors or use the photographs below as a painting guide ( $19.95/set for non-painted metal)
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Unpainted Miner Figures (Spun Metal)
for $19.95. Includes 10 unpainted figures of miners (in various positions).
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1800's Chinese Railroad Workers (Set of 5)
The set of 5 Chinese Railroad figures (circa 1800's) are
available in spun cast metal only. These non-painted figures come with arms and
tools attached. You can paint them with your favorite colors or follow our
photographs as painting guides (see fronts and backs illustrated below).
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Non-Painted Chinese Railroad Workers (spun metal) for
$9.95. Includes 5 unpainted figures of Chinese Railroad Workers (in various positions). |
Late 1800's to Early 1900's Log Camp and Logger (Set of 5)
The set of 5 Log Camp figures (circa late 1800's & early 1900's) are
available in spun metal castings only. These non-painted figures include:
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Log camp lady
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Standing logger with axe.
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Logger swinging an axe with attachable arm
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Two loggers with arms not attached that hold a saw
The arms can be attached easily with ACC glue into the
positions you desire. After the arms are attached and secured, you can then
paint the figures with your favorite colors.
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Non-Painted Set of Loggers (spun metal) for
$9.95. Includes 5 unpainted figures of log camp figures from the late
1800's to early 1900's(in various positions). |
Sitting Figures (Set of
10)
The set of sitting figures are very detailed and each in is a
different pose. They will fit well inside a passenger coach or just as easily
waiting at the station for their train to come. The set of 10 non-painted spun
metal castings consist of 8 women and 2 men.
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Non-Painted Sitting Figures (spun metal) for
$19.95. Includes 10 unpainted sitting figures (in various positions). |
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