Had a long chat with Len today (1 Viewer)

[GICOP]

Had a long conversation with Len this morning and sent him best wishes from everyone who had asked me too. He has been though the wars during his convalescence but is steadily on the mend, getting a visit from a physiotherapist each day.

As you can imagine during the conversation I asked a few questions, here are a couple of definitive answers relevant to questions recently raised on the Forum regarding certain sets

1. The Arab Dhow was supplied with just four figures, two gunners, one helmsman and a Dervish holding a banner

2. The Trophy “Rolls- Royce” was never supplied with a female passenger.

Set#VV1 – Lord Roberts of Khandahar, driver and Aide-de Camp

Set#VV2 – The Maharaja of Bikaners, Indian chauffeur and Military Aide

Cheers, now back to the Highland Brigade

Martyn

 

[jazzeum]

I wonder if Tom is kicking himself about the Dhow

 

[tdubel]

I wonder if Tom is kicking himself about the Dhow

YUP, I bet he sold it by now.

Tom

 

[boerboy]

Hello Martyn,
Thank you for your input...Len is our ultimate source for information of Trophy.
I guess my Arab Dhow picked up a few "people" on it's sail to me and I will have to order a replacement for fake "Mrs. Roberts"
Al

 

[jazzeum]

Why don't you call him. Maybe he still has it.

 

[boerboy]

YUP, I bet he sold it by now.

Tom

Ed still had it with rest of the sets on Saturday when I was leaving the show...
Al

 

[GICOP]

Hello Martyn,
Thank you for your input...Len is our ultimate source for information of Trophy.
I guess my Arab Dhow picked up a few "people" on it's sail to me and I will have to order a replacement for fake "Mrs. Roberts"
Al

Hi Al

I think you have the bonus of 3 figures from

Set# DS46 - JIHADIYA FIRING SET

Cheers

Martyn

 

[W T Allison II]

Had a long conversation with Len this morning and sent him best wishes from everyone who had asked me too. He has been though the wars during his convalescence but is steadily on the mend, getting a visit from a physiotherapist each day.

As you can imagine during the conversation I asked a few questions, here are a couple of definitive answers relevant to questions recently raised on the Forum regarding certain sets

1. The Arab Dhow was supplied with just four figures, two gunners, one helmsman and a Dervish holding a banner

2. The Trophy “Rolls- Royce” was never supplied with a female passenger.

Set#VV1 – Lord Roberts of Khandahar, driver and Aide-de Camp

Set#VV2 – The Maharaja of Bikaners, Indian chauffeur and Military Aide

Cheers, now back to the Highland Brigade

Martyn

Thanks Martyn for the update from Len about the cars and the dhow. The two descriptions I had for the cars did not mention a female passenger. The real question is did the dhow sell. There is still a problem with the gun color not being black but maybe it could be restored. Best regards,

 

[tdubel]

Ok,
I am game, can someone email me his phone number or better yet PM it. It is a short drive to see him.

Tom

 

[jazzeum]

Hold on. Let me retrieve it from my email I sent you the other day.

 

[jazzeum]

You've got mail!

 

[tdubel]

Hold on. Let me retrieve it from my email I sent you the other day.

Thanks Brad,
I put a call in. I am nuts.

Tom

 

[jazzeum]

Thanks Brad,
I am nuts.

You've got no argument from me there

 

[theweinz]

That is good to hear Martyn. Glad Len is doing better. That female passenger in the Rolls looked like she had risen from the dead!
JW

 

[tdubel]

You've got no argument from me there

I would just like to thank Brad and the rest of the board for solidifying my insanity, I will be picking up a Dhow along with 2 Maryland Confederate Sets in a few weeks.

It is a good thing I picked up a tax return for a friend's business to do on the side!!!!

PS> Thanks to Martyn also for speaking with Len, it is the only reason I am buying a complete set!

Tom

 

[GICOP]

I would just like to thank Brad and the rest of the board for solidifying my insanity, I will be picking up a Dhow along with 2 Maryland Confederate Sets in a few weeks.

It is a good thing I picked up a tax return for a friend's business to do on the side!!!!

PS> Thanks to Martyn also for speaking with Len, it is the only reason I am buying a complete set!

Tom

Excellent news Tom, happy to help

Cheers

Martyn

 

[jazzeum]

Congrats Tom. Also, those Maryland sets were very nice.

 

[W T Allison II]

I would just like to thank Brad and the rest of the board for solidifying my insanity, I will be picking up a Dhow along with 2 Maryland Confederate Sets in a few weeks.

It is a good thing I picked up a tax return for a friend's business to do on the side!!!!

PS> Thanks to Martyn also for speaking with Len, it is the only reason I am buying a complete set!

Tom

Tom: Good for you.

 

[Lawrence Lo]

I would just like to thank Brad and the rest of the board for solidifying my insanity, I will be picking up a Dhow along with 2 Maryland Confederate Sets in a few weeks.

It is a good thing I picked up a tax return for a friend's business to do on the side!!!!

PS> Thanks to Martyn also for speaking with Len, it is the only reason I am buying a complete set!

Tom

Tom,
The dhow is missing two figures - I will be happy to take it off your hands Congrats!

 

[GICOP]

I’ve found the original Trophy description of the Dhow from one of my old catalogues, along with two promo pictures

The Trophy Dhow was supplied with 4 figures, anyone who has a Trophy Dhow with more than four figures have a bonus

Please note the original selling price

Cheers

Martyn