Ramp Overseer With Measuring Rod - Old Kingdom Egyptian work overseer holding a wooden measuring rod, 1:35 scale grey resin miniature.
Ramp Overseer With Measuring Rod - Old Kingdom Egyptian work overseer holding a wooden measuring rod, 1:35 scale grey resin miniature. - size reference with ruler.

HISTORY · CONTEXT

Ramp Overseer With Measuring Rod

A pyramid-site overseer (imy-r) — longer kilt, staff or measuring rod planted, head turned to the work-line, the calm authority of a man who runs a thousand labourers a day. Period: Old Kingdom Egypt, c. 2686-2181 BCE.

Pyramid construction was managed by a layered hierarchy of overseers, each ranked below the royal vizier (tjati). The on-site overseer carried a measuring rod (khet) — usually one royal cubit long with finger and palm divisions — and used it to check block dimensions, ramp grade, and team-row spacing. He wore a longer ankle-length kilt to mark his rank, sometimes a short shoulder-cape, and held the rod vertical when watching the work and horizontal when measuring. This figure stands at the work-line edge with rod planted, head turned slightly — the lived posture of supervision.

Painting tips

  • Skin: warm bronze-brown.
  • Kilt: white linen, slightly cleaner than a labourer (this man does not haul).
  • Rod: warm hardwood with darker measure marks.
  • Optional: a small kohl line at the eyes for an aristocratic touch.

Historical sources & further reading

  • Old Kingdom administrative titles (imy-r, tjati)
  • Royal cubit-rod finds (Maya cubit, Turin Museum)

⚠ Small parts. Not suitable for children under 14.

IN THE BOX

What you receive.

01

The figure

Resin-printed on our 16K MSLA printer in tougher ABS-Like resin. Washed, UV-cured, quality-checked, separated from supports by hand.

02

Foam-in-box packaging

Every order ships in die-cut protective foam inside a branded cardboard box. Thin parts do not snap in transit — guaranteed.

03

Studio gift

Every order ships with a small surprise — a miniature diorama prop from the studio. A crate, a shield stand, a shell casing, a scatter piece. Something extra to stage your figure on the shelf.

SCALE TABLE · RAMP OVERSEER WITH MEASURING ROD

How tall this figure stands.

We offer five scales. Scale is a ratio (1:35 = 1/35 of life-size), not a flat number — actual figure height depends on the sculpt. Heights below are for this specific figure. 1:35 is the default shown in the main product photo.

Scale This figure Use case
1:32 55.9 mm Showcase · 1:32 vehicles
1:35 · default 51.0 mm Classic military diorama
1:43 41.6 mm Diecast · model railway
1:48 37.2 mm Collector · 1:48 kits
1:72 24.8 mm Wargaming · mass battle

ADDITIONAL TREATMENTS

Primer — pick your finish.

NO PRIMER

Raw dark-grey resin. Fully usable as-is for display. Default option.

BLACK PRIMER

Stynylrez matte black, applied at the studio. Ready for zenithal highlighting or dry-brush painting.

WHITE PRIMER

Stynylrez matte white, applied at the studio. Maximum visibility of sculpted details under paint.

PRIMER SELECTED AT CHECKOUT

VOICES · EARLY ACCESS

From the hobby bench.

Λ
Detail on the shield rim and the helmet crest is genuinely museum-grade. Primed straight out of the box and painted it the same evening.
— Hobby modeler, Warsaw
Ω
I've been building dioramas for fifteen years. This is the first 3D-printed Spartan where the proportions and the cape drape look right.
— Diorama builder, London
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Three days to Berlin. Packaging is proper foam-in-box, figure arrived with zero damage and the primer finish is crisp.
— Wargamer, Berlin

SHIPPING & RETURNS

Straightforward.

PRODUCTION

Up to 5 business days.

Every figure is printed after you order, not pulled from stock. Wash, UV-cure, hand-support removal, QA — then it ships.

SHIPPING

Worldwide tracked.

Poland 1–2 days · Europe 3–6 days · US · Canada · Australia 7–12 days. Total order time typically 5–17 days depending on region.

RETURNS

30-day money back.

Don't like it? Return within 30 days of delivery for a full refund — no explanation required. Original packaging preferred, return shipping on you. Damaged on arrival? We cover everything.

WHY DIORAO

Four reasons, no marketing.

01

16K precision

Detail down to 0.05 mm. Chainmail, laurel, leather stitching — printed cleanly, nothing hand-finished.

02

ABS-Like resin

Tougher than standard hobby resin. Spear shafts, banner poles, horns — they don't snap.

03

30-day guarantee

Not happy? Send it back within 30 days for a full refund. Zero questions.

04

Studio-crafted

Printed, cured, packaged in-house by the team. Every figure goes through human QA before it ships.

PAIRS WITH · ANTIQUITY

Complete the set.

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1:32–1:72·ENVIRO

Rope Coil And Lever Bundle

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Limestone Block On Wooden Sledge - Old Kingdom Egyptian dressed limestone block strapped to a wooden sledge, 1:35 scale grey resin miniature.

1:32–1:72·ENVIRO

Limestone Block On Wooden Sledge

€4,00 →

Linen Basket Worker - Old Kingdom Egyptian labourer carrying a stacked linen basket of debris on the head, 1:35 scale grey resin miniature.

1:32–1:72·FIGURE

Linen Basket Worker

€6,00 →

Civic Cloak Bundle - Spartan folded himation cloak bundled on a bench, 1:35 scale grey resin miniature.

1:32–1:72·ENVIRO

Civic Cloak Bundle

€1,00 →