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I have a very nice Royal Marine Light Infantry set from the Patron collection which I purchased about 2 years ago. Great facial expressions !

I was EXCORIATED by an arrogant grad student instructor at Rutgers many years ago for being "narrowmindedly Eurocentric" when I happened to mention the Battle of Carrhae and the fact that a Chinese city in Ligian China had been built amazingly similar to a Roman castra, esp. the way the streets...

I recently purchased a Hiriart set of Irish Guards at the slope full ,Slade Wallace equipment , 10 men with officer on parade. The castings are excellent, reminds one of Imperial, high quality. Also, a Tunstill set from the early '70s, Guards at sling arms, probably an Andrew Rose casting...

Was this firm once located in the UK ? Was Ken Walker the firm's owner ? I just picked up a Militia Models gatling gun and crew mint in the box (still tied in) at a reasonable price. Figs. and gun are not very detailed, but it goes very well with old Britains and early (c. 1984) Trophy and...

My Fusiliers are painted in gloss as well. Highly detailed, the whites of the eyes are painted in a la Charles Hall figs. Cap badges, buckles on backpacks, ammo pouches, etc. all well-sculpted and painted. Thanks all for your input.

I recently purchased a terrific set of the 2nd Battalion Royal Fusiliers by HM of Great Britain on Ebay. Full Slade Wallace equipment, 10 figures, five firing in various positions, four reloading Martini Henrys, and a First Sgt. ("Whatsisname") instructing. Great box art, "Field Day Infantry"...

Does anyone have any of the Greenwood & Ball Plantagenet series "Regiments of the British Empire" ? They are absolutely FABULOUS in terms of the casting and painting !! I have two sets, The Black Watch and the KOSB in full dress...the trews on the Lowlanders is unbelievable ! Clearly, the best...

Actually no, Russ...don't have the digital cam to upload these...but they are very nice. The whites of the eyes are actually painted in and the facial shading is reminiscent of the best of Stadden.

...I'm very fortunate to have 2 or 3 CHARLES HALL highlanders, originally produced in the early '80s by two brothers I believe from Edinborough....what terrific figures, the eyes are painted in so realistically, and the detail is stunning. Any other collectors familiar with them ? Now they are...

"....to late, too late to save him, in vain, in vain they tried..... his life was England's glory, his death was England's pride..." (dance hall ditty sung c. 1884...)

For me, Kingcast had the very best artillery and crews and are now VERY difficult to find as well. Steadfast has followed in that tradition. The EARLY Trophy figs. (c. 1983-85) breached the gap between the old Britains and the "new" old toy soldiers figs. quite nicely....they fit in well with...

These figures are fantastic and very unique ! I assume that by this time, the legions were primarily composed of Illyrians, Pannonians, Syrians, and other peoples along the Rhine / Danube borders. Also, this was the religious heyday of the cult of Mithra and other Eastern cults which appealed to...

I picked up a nice RAMC ambulance wagon c. 1920, with the heavy collar harness horse team very reasonably from the auction. Drivers are in khaki w/peak service caps. I need two seated men to complete the set, if anyone knows where to find them.

Do you still have those Kingcast sets ? I recently purchased the .45 cal Gatling Gun w/RHA crew mint in a mint box on Ebay. Great sets, very difficult to find..

That's where I originally sent my emails, Jeff....STILL no response...does anyone have Brown's email address ? I sent inquiries to sales@dorsetsoldiers.com and received NOTHING :(

Can anyone tell me if the Dorset website is still functioning ? I've sent them TWO emails without a reply re: a couple of artillery sets they had displayed. It seems like the site hasn't been updated in 8 years ! Anyone out there know if Dorset is still in business ?? THANKS folks !!

Hiriart figures are awesome ! Purchased a set of RMLI from the Patron collection this week, and the detail is stunning ! Full equipment, great faces, out of an old Victorian photo - shipping from Costa Rica is costly, but well worth it -

I recently purchased a Kingcast Heavy Howitzer and (home service) crew on Ebay. Having had both Steadfast and Marktime sets in my collection, I can see the similarities in the sculpting of the crew, which are actually (in stature and "build") compatible with prewar Britains ! I have this...

Does anyone know of any Charles Hall figures for sale anywhere ?? I had several a few years back...they were UNDOUBTEDLY the finest models I've ever owned. Now have two Highlanders at attention shoulder arms left. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks

Does anyone know much about Glebe Miniatures ? I remember that they are (or were) a small cottage industry which did some nice Britains repros in the mid-90's. There is a grouping of 6 Royal Marine Lt. Infantry figs. in action poses now near an end to the bidding on Ebay which very much look...