Recent content by Sandhurst39

I’m 47. Been collecting making and painting all types of figures glossy, matt, metal, plastic, wargame figures. All different sizes. Started off with plStic Airfix and Britains as a kid and it’s gone from there! Now lucky enough to have Replica Metal Soldiers and Models ! All the toy soldiers I...

Dear Treefroggers, It is with much sadness that I have learned that John passed away at the weekend after a long battle with cancer. John was a true gentleman, great friend and passionate collector and highly skilled painter of toy soldiers. I know he will be greatly missed on this forum, and...

I have done I the Indian state trumpeters before foremyself. The Indians have the high household cavalry boots. The British butcher boots. Easy conversion Dave. I have the heads 😉QUOTE=johnnybach;860684]Just had a scoot around the net - and I can now see what you mean Dave. There were TWO...

John Fantastic. Working on more additions to the range. Hope to release soon. Andrew

Replica Metal Soldiers & Models is pleased to offer a strictly limited run of only 8 Holt tractors and gun sets modelled and assembled by the late Graham Pettit. These will be available at the London Show and BMSS show on the Replica Metal Soldiers stand for £499 for the Tractor limber and...

Here are some pictures of the recent game that I did at Skirmish. Anglo Egyptian War 1882. Fielded over 350 figures and the Egyptians were commanded by James Opie and the Brits by Renato Forte. Real fun game and great to see Toy Soldiers en masse on the table. My aim to put toy soldiers back...

I’ll be there with my Replica Metal Soldiers and Models stand. In the Montgomery hall. Will be showing a selection of samples, new releases such as the lances and Mountie Officer turned in the saddle and the Anglo Egyptian war figures. I will also have the WW1 Holt tractor and guns for...

Hi This is the Special Replica XMAS Set. Originally made by Roy Dilley for his son Tony as a Christmas present, it was released by Roy as a strictly limited edition of 30 sets, sold by the National Army Museum, Chelsea. I'm delighted to be able offer this great set for a limited period for...

Been a while since I posted, having fun getting Replica sorted out. Website is up and running and Online shop has gone live this week. I'm adding new sets to the store every couple of days. It's a big job! Online Store can be found here : https://www.replicametalsoldiers.co.uk/order The...

Hi Luiz Sorry that you had problems with the email. I don’t know why it won’t send for you. I’ve checked today again and all seems ok via the website. (Thanks for the last post John ) Please have another go and if no luck please PM me here. The email direct is...

John. Look fantastic! Once the Birmingham show is Done I’ll work in the state trumpeters as promised. Keep painting. Can’t wait to see the fully finished Band!

John Excellent find! And yes I’ll be able to support you with spares as discussed! Secured a large lot of these as you know, and looking forward to working on them. The leg repairs you have done look good !

Lookingg good! Planning on doing the Bahamas police band for the October Birmingham show Replica stand! Also fancy a No1 dress band for the coronation- may do both time permitting!! Need to get painting! Two full painted bands in 3 weeks! It’s a challenge :) Any other suggestions? What...

Hi all Replica open for business! Website has first cut of my listing online with illustrated catalogue. Did first show (skirmish London) on Sunday. Thank you to the Treefroggers who said hi and showed their support! Next Replica Show date is the Birmingham toy soldier show 7th October...

Hi Mike Hope to see you at the London Show. Be great to meet you. We are both in a similar situation re kindling the embers of a toy soldier range! Andrew