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Thanks you for sharing that information Martyn, my six camel version also had set PW8 written on the box.

Just wanted to add the 6 camel set I acquired was advertised as “The Pride of Bikaner’s Army”. I believe the 4 camel set may have been sold to me as Hyderabad Camel Artillery. Not sure which if either is correct!

Hi I also have a 6 camel version and a 4 camel version, both sets have the cannon. I did ask on the forum when I purchased it if anyone had come across a 6 camel version before and it was suggested that it was a special order. If you also have a 6 camel version then I guess we can assume it was...

Hi, the 5 seated figures look like they are by Caberfeidh Miniatures of Scotland, from a set called Dinner in the Officers Mess.

Hi, the camels are the Bikaner Camel Corps by Nostalgia.

Hi Tom, thanks for sharing that information. I have many of the Silk Route figures too. It’s a great series. I was not aware of the Dragon Bridge as I have not seen it referred to in any list of Silk Route sets before. Do you have a photo of it that you could sure? I was also not aware of the...

Hi Tom, I hope you manage to find it. I do not know how many of this set were made but I expect it is rare. I am intrigued by the version you do own, is it made of parts of the original or is it a reproduction? Best wishes

Hi Tom, Thank you so much for the history of the facades and the tip to locate the catalogue. Very helpful and very much appreciated!!! I had always assumed that the lighter plastic versions followed the heavier plaster versions so it is most interesting to learn it was the other way around...

My pleasure. Always nice to find someone new who collects Marlborough figures. I focus mainly on the Durbar, what do you collect? I hadn’t noticed the rolls of cloth until you mentioned them. Sounds like a good idea to add the figures you mentioned. Would be great to see how your display turns out.

Hi, I think that JGM could also mean JG Miniatures. That company made (and continues to make) many building facades. I think at some point JG Miniatures worked in collaboration with Marlborough then went on to continue to sell the same facades under its own JGM branding. I’ve had fun trying to...

Hi All I’ve got a couple of the dioramas in wooden boxes (similar to the one you shared in your photo) and another diorama in a big blue Marlborough box - photo attached. I’ve only seen the wooden boxed diorama come up for action once in the last year or two (I think C&T or Vectis). Best...

Hi there! It has been ages since there was a Durbar related post on this forum so I was pleased to see your post. I believe Sarum and Tradition used to sell unpainted Durbar and Indian army castings and Tradition castings still occasionally come up for sale on eBay from time to time. Apart...

A great set! I wish Trophy had made other similar ceremonial elephants. With best wishes TheDurbarMan

Thanks for sharing photos of this amazing display!

Thanks for sharing pictures of your elephants! Look great! I saw a seller in Canada recently listed the elephant troop carrier on eBay which has now been sold. Are your artillery figures all by Trophy too? Best wishes TheDurbarMan