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George...I tried to respond to your message on 4/1/13...but your mailbox is full and won't accept my message...call me if you would like...409-740-7008...I'm sure I can help you...Michael

George...that's the new Collector's Showcase set #CS00632....it comes with 3 figures and the catapult for $139.00...it's a very nice set...regards...Michael

Merry Christmas George...enjoy the holidays...

Thank you, Mike. Likewise, as to having a nice collection. Every once in a while I take a look at your excellent Fall of Acre diorama. I'm personally still sticking with just the period of the Third Crusade. That era has fascinated me since my childhood, but I was never able to start a collection of realistic figures until King & Country launched their Medieval line. Now I'm totally hooked and obsessed with making my diorama. I've recently added a few more Saracen and Crusader figures and more of the K&C desert village buildings, for placement behind the castle walls. That desert village is just wonderful and was a brilliant move on the part of King & Country. Those buildings will sell like crazy. I've also added the K&C three wise men as civilians in the Saracen walled city. They fit in perfectly. I'll shoot and post new images soon. Stay well and happy collecting. George

While I was visiting I peaked at your Crusader diorama photos in your album - Its coming along very well - what a very nice collection you have George.
Mike

That's exciting news George. I've only been asking for camel mounted figures for 2 years now. I am being very selective with my Crusader/Saracen purchases. My current concentration is on Wm Britain ACW - which is my passion, K&C SOHK w/Navy & Marines - which just fascinate me, and later this year I plan to purchase some of the new First Legion Am Rev War figures. Trying to keep my collections small but very nice. Four historical periods is enough for me from 3 very good manufacturers. Later my friend -
Mike

Thank you George. I was attracted to the Streets of Hong Kong series two years ago at the 2008 Chicgo show when I saw K&C's USS San Pueblo display which introduced the US Navy in China. Then when they released their "China" US Marines in December along with the US Navy steam launch I knew I was hooked. Its a great range that is exceptionally colorful. With this, the K&C Crusaders and the Wm Britain ACW I think I have enough interests for now.
Mike

Hi george,
Thank you for posting the pictures of your display, like yourself, I am also interested in the Crusaders especially the Templar Knights. I hope in the near future to be able to post my pictures. Best wishes for the New Year and good luck with your project.
Auguste
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Hi George,

I did thks. Any news on new artilleru sets coming out?
Any idea od CJB models and how to get them? Have been checking the internet but these are hard to find if you here of any let me know.
Regards,
Luiz
Let us keep in touch.

Hello George - great to hear from you. I have not seen the conversation about the scaling ladders - I'll have to look that up and read it. Funny that you would mention it, but yes, I have had significant bowing on the scaling ladder that has two crusaders on its upper half. The other scaling ladder I have has one crusader at its base and so it has not bowed at all.
Mike

Hi George!
Yes, i have seen the writing about the ladder, but i have used my "climbing" crusaders with the siege tower. Bad news about the ladder allthough.
Best regards - Heinrich

Hi Artillery Crazy. I'll be glad to help. Tim is a very personable guy. You would enjoy visiting his fine shop. www.troopsoftime.com. 1602 Copeland Street Jacksonville, FL 32204. Toll Free: 866-601-8192. Email: tim@troopsoftime.com. Best regards, George

Hi George,
I was doing a search in the forum and came up with your reference to Tim Tyler and his shop/museum TROOPS OF TIME, in Jacksonville FL. Could you please send me his address and or e-mail/internet site maybe. I do go over to Florida occasionally and could try to add a leg to the trip and pay him a visit. If not I will for sure have to contact him via e-mail. Being off the beaten track of toy soldier collection down here south of the Equator is quite a challange for me and all opportunities must be explored.
Best regards,
Artillery Crazy

I thought the very same thing George when I saw the Life of Jesus display at the OTSN show . . . . . . Mike

Hello George. Always great to hear from you. I am very familiar with Troops of Time - have purchased from them in the past off of their web site. You have acquired the new Crusaders that I am interested in. I got to see them all at the Chicago OTSN show and I think they are the best yet. I'll be picking mine up one at a time going into the new year. For now I am building upon my Wm Britain Civil War collection. Your fortfied city sounds like its really coming along - would love to see some pictures of it . . . . . . . . . Mike

Cross and Crescent is cool. What is the background on your forum name?

Hi George - I see you found the Cross/Crescent group. Hopefully that will become a good outlet for discussions on the Crusades and teh collecting of Crusaders. Mike