{"product_id":"preiser-28265-window-cleaners-figure-set-pack-of-2-oo-ho","title":"Preiser 28265 Window Cleaners Figure Set (Pack of 2) - OO\/HO","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo beautifully hand-painted window cleaner figures from Preiser's Exclusive Series, scaled for HO (1:87) and perfectly usable on OO (1:76) layouts. Ready straight from the box — no painting, no assembly. The kind of small detail that makes a layout feel genuinely lived-in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Detail That Makes People Stop and Look\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou know that moment at an exhibition when someone leans in close to a layout and says, \u003cem\u003e\"oh, brilliant — look at that\"\u003c\/em\u003e? This is one of those moments, waiting to happen. Two window cleaners going about their working day might sound like a modest addition, but placed outside a shopfront or office block, they transform a static scene into something that feels like it's actually \u003cem\u003ehappening\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's what Preiser figures do when they're done well. And the 28265 set is done very well indeed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreiser Exclusive Series — What That Actually Means\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreiser produces figures at various price points, and there's a reason the Exclusive Series sits at the top. Each figure is hand-painted rather than machine-finished, and you can see the difference immediately. Facial features, clothing folds, equipment details — it's all there, rendered at roughly 18–20mm tall. For HO scale, that's genuinely impressive work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two figures each have their own distinct pose and purpose. One is actively working — squeegee on glass, mid-stroke. The other is preparing or moving equipment, complete with a bucket. Together, they tell a small, believable story. \u003cstrong\u003eThat narrative quality is what separates a good figure from a great one.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOO and HO — Worth Knowing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are officially scaled at 1:87 (HO), but worth noting that they work perfectly well on OO gauge (1:76) layouts too. The height difference between HO and OO figures is small enough to sit within the natural variation you'd expect between real people. I'd place them without hesitation on an OO layout — nobody's going to question it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere They Work Best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUrban high streets\u003c\/strong\u003e — outside shops, banks, or office buildings, where window cleaning is a regular sight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial or commercial areas\u003c\/strong\u003e — factory offices, depots, larger premises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResidential streets\u003c\/strong\u003e — a window cleaner doing his round adds a real sense of routine to daily life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDioramas and vignettes\u003c\/strong\u003e — brilliant for a focused street-scene build where working characters anchor the narrative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArchitectural models\u003c\/strong\u003e — scale figures always help clients understand the human proportion of a building\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Few Practical Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figures come fully painted and assembled in a small protective box — ready to place. The accessories (squeegee, bucket) are delicate by nature of the scale, so handle with care. A tiny dab of scenic glue or tacky wax under the base is all you need to fix them in position on your layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey're not the cheapest figures per head, but then \u003cstrong\u003eyou're not paying for quantity — you're paying for character\u003c\/strong\u003e. Two figures that genuinely look the part will do more for a scene than a bag of twenty that don't quite convince.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot suitable for children under 14 — small parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Preiser (Germany)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Code: 28265\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: Exclusive Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: HO (1:87) — compatible with OO (1:76)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of Figures: 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFigure Height: Approximately 18–20mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Injection-moulded plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePainting: Hand-painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembly Required: None — ready to place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessories Included: Squeegee, bucket, cleaning equipment (moulded\/attached)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging: Small clear plastic box with protective insert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge Suitability: 14 years and over\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Preiser","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57867600888072,"sku":null,"price":7.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/8368\/2824\/files\/pr28265.jpg?v=1779392225","url":"https:\/\/www.scalemodelscenery.co.uk\/products\/preiser-28265-window-cleaners-figure-set-pack-of-2-oo-ho","provider":"Scale Model Scenery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}