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With the growth of 3DP printing it is worthwhile investigating the model train world for figures and accessories suitable for our hobby. There are many 3DP suppliers of all sorts of stuff in the smaller scales used by railway modellers but most of them are perfectly happy to print in 1/32 scale as well if you ask them.
One of them is Smart Models
LINK who have just introduced some Vespa scooters and Triumph bikes for example:
Obviously there is a price premium for larger scale items with a basic unpainted 1/32 Vespa coming in at £9.99 each but overall the prices are comparable with the dedicated slot car figure producers. A trawl through the model rail sites can pay dividends if you are looking for something a bit different on your layout.
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Nice tip Brian. 
About sixteen years ago I bought several diecast Vespa scooters in 1:32 scale at the Action store for about €2.- (£2.32) each.
They came only without driver figure, which is a plus for your mentioned new 3D models.
Today the diecast scooter models are still available. If you take a set of twenty-four at a time they cost about 5.40 Euros (£6.26) each.
https://www.easyparts.nl/Schaalmodellen-...-p33531559
Set of twelve old and newer Vespa models for about 6.44 Euros: (£7.47) each:
https://pangsmodelsandhobbies.com/produc...-by-newray
(I've no relation with the sellers).
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I recently found another one of interest - 3DP colour printed figures which need no painting.
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They are colour printed ready to go which is a new one on me. The printer uses full colour resins similar to inkjet printing with a range of 500,00 colours available. 1/32 scale items printed on request. Not remotely cheap and based in Australia so postage cost also heavy but interesting nevertheless.
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Wow, they look very realistic, but 10.07 GBP or 11.51 Euro each is expensive, but you don't need to paint them.
It was very interesting to visit their website. Thank you for showing the link.
I had never heard of colour 3D printing either and I think it's new to most.
It's another step further in 3D printing.
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