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Here is an excerpt from Stuart Asquith''s "New Toy Soldiers"published in 1991. Miniaturas Sanquez is a Spanish company who make 45mm (measured from eye to base) figures of troop types from the Spanish army in the age of King Carlos 1 1530-1560. Artillery- with ox teams , Conquistadors, Spanish...

Amazing find by you and awesome paint work by John The tartans are terrific. Great that these old castings were rescued. Regards Kirk

Hi John , that pic was my guide. Kirk

my 1st K&C set . Cheshire Regiment Fifes and Drums Best regards Kirk

Finally here is my painted Drum Major that was referenced in post # 3 The kilt has a few coats of paint until I was relatively happy with the tartan. Thanks to JB and Obee for their info Best regards Kirk

Mike, hope all turns out well. Regards Kirk

Saw it last night and agree with your comments. However the noise and music was intense Kirk

This casting I painted as no marks on the bottom of the base but it is marked on the top of the base . See picture attached . Hope you can see the mark . I have also attached a picture of the figure which may help identify the casting Thanks Kirk

Mike , glad to see you back to your roots ! Very impressive. Regards Kirk

That is not the link only the email address it came from !

Wondering if anyone else got an Email with the above title. It says it is from comsumerservices@1st-gear.com There is a link to check the tracking of the package. I am not expecting a package and since First Gear is no longer associated with WB I didn't click it. Folks at WB may also be...

I have the Frontline Thin Red Line Crimea sets. I asked Gerard what paint to use to touch up the Queen's Colour. He said to use Tamiya. So that may be the brand used on all sets Great figures and a loss to the hobby Kirk

[He told me he is no longer a K&C Dealer. If any K&C collectors are in the vicinity I recommend they stop by. In regards to bricks and mortar shops , I had a great converation with him about the industry and TS in general. Also seeing the array of figures is exciting Kirk QUOTE=LTC...

I was just in Lee's Headquarters in Fredericksburg on Feb 27.and they had WB, K&C and some Frontline. I picked up a nice K&C WW 2 Canadian Scottish bagpiper. QUOTE=LTC PaulN;772045]When I was really young, Toronto used to be my parents' weekend getaway. I seem to remember a place near Casa...

This just worked for me. Thanks Kirk

I can get on the TF site and access manufacturers, consignment ,etc. But when I click on Toy soldiers forum on the menu I get "This Web page is not available" I can access it from my tablet

Just got a new Samsung S5 neo and have have same problem K

I visited the Hunley in Charleston a few years ago. The crew must have been extremely brave to venture out in such a craft. It is really quite small ! Thanks for posting Kirk

Brendan, Valiant Miniatures have a casting of a FHG Artillery sergeant. Kit # 9829. I just finished painting one. Regards Kirk

Re: What else you collect,beside toy soldiers When we played crib , we played a version called "Muggans". After you counted your hand , the ooposition could look for points used missed and add them to their score . You sure learned to count carefully Best Kirk