Searching for Humboldt/Maturin'esque miniature

[Mad Doc Morris]

Hello all,
As always I'm pretty sure someone from this forum can help me out with strange miniatures. Today I'm searching for a figure representing a scientist/explorer in Napoleonic era/early 19th century clothing. Maybe someone remembers the paintings of Humboldt in the South American rain forest - or Paul Bettany as Dr Maturin exploring the Galapagos Islands.
Explicitly I'm not after a 'martial' doctor type like the one by Black Cat Bases. A simple civilian figure, preferably with glasses and/or a straw hat in a long robe would be fantastic.
Any suggestions?

[Poliorketes]

Great Idea! Maybe one of the Foundry napoleonic british seamen could be converted?

[Aaron]

I seem to recall there being something suitable in Old Glory's Island Goveror and assistants pack, but it has been a while since I looked at it. http://www.oldglory25s.com/view_product.php?product=OGP-20 Note that the picture does not show all of the figures in the pack.

[JollyBob]

Slightly better picture:




A couple there that might fit, especially the two in the bottom left corner. Pic from the Old Glory website.

[Mad Doc Morris]

Poli, sadly I'm not that good at converting miniatures without massive damage. It's not possible for me to substitute the weaponry with something more 'civilian'. Or any simple ideas?

Aaron & Jolly Bob, we're aiming in the same direction, although the OG figs are clearly 'dressed up' for service. Not very suitable for a walk in the jungle or the Spanish beach...
At first I was looking at the Proctor by Artizan, too. But he's on the other extreme: too lavishly clothed.

As a reminder, what I'm after:

Humboldt


Maturin/Bettany (n.b. the headdress and high collar)


Presumably there are no such figures, but perhaps some who can be more easily (!) converted (as said above, my abilities are limited).

[Malamute]

Try some of the Foundry C18th civilian packs they may have one or two suitable.

[Mad Doc Morris]

Thanks, Malamute - sometimes you won't see the wood for the trees. Think I got it:



Except for that, any further suggestions are welcome - 'cause the Foundry minis are Baker-crap. 

[Poliorketes]

If you could get a dismounted figure of Picton... Front Rank has one monted.
Back to the Foundrys: BI40 Naval landing Party has the mini I had in mind (couldn't get access to Foundrys site at work). It's the chap with straw hat, pistol & Sabre. Cut of the sqabre and replace it with a piece of rod, and you have a walking stick (though a noble one). The other hand I'd just cut off and replace with an empty one (e.g. from a GW militia sprue). You might even place a bird or a butterfly on it. Butterflys are easy, just cut them out of paper.

Edit: That civilian pack is just right! Maybe just cut of that ponytail.