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    Critique away....

    Zach , great to see another painter on the forum. eBay has a group of 13 Valiant Miniatures for $65.(various subjects) if you are looking for some cheap castings to practise on . Valiant castings are excellent with great detail. Eyes are tough to paint . Even thought many YouTube videos show...
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    November 11 We will Remember Them

    Here is another Canada /Belgium connection https://www.localxpress.ca/local-news/great-war-artifact-on-display-in-halifax-460298 Lest We Forget Regards Kirk
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    How many active vintage W. Britains Ltd. collectors?

    I am no longer an active vintage Britains collector . I was seduced by the new matte style figures but now I am mainly painting. Below are some pictures of my old Britains . In the 3rd picture the first rank marching in blue is Nostalgia Trinidad and Tobago Artillery. Best Kirk
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    Happy birthday Obee

    Happy Birthday , John Best regards Kirk
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    The Toy Soldier Museum Open House Saturday October 29th - Cresco, PA

    I particularly like the dio with the officers in mess dress , and various undress uniforms . ( I like all the dios ! ) I have driven close bythe Museum but have never made plans to stop . Must put it on my bucket list Kirk
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    Siege of Jadotville

    I really enjoyed this flic. Was not aware of this before . I liked Dornan in one . What regiment was Company A part of ? Kirk
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    What would collectors like to see from W. Britain in the future.

    With the appearance ACW civilians , maybe it is time for foreign military observers . Either in uniform or mufti K
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    Military Marksmen Family

    Re: Military Marsmen Family Oops , should read Marksmen , although a military family from Mars would be cool ! K
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    Military Marksmen Family

    Cpl Dave Ferguson , 1NSH won the 2016 Queeen's medal for top shot in the Canadian Army (Reserve) , It was his third Queen's Medal . His brother Cpl Edward Ferguson , 1NSH , who has two QM's came second by one point. Their father Lt Ken Ferguson , 1NSH (ret'd) has won the Quuen's medal seven...
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    Soccer Intervention

    "Low scoring ,slow moving and ties ! You betcha" To quote a Simpsons tagline for a soccer game.
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    Marlborough & Sarum Delhi Durbar toy soldiers

    I placed an order with Sarum for a number of their Mess Dress setsin December 2015 . Shortly after I was notified that the order couldn't be filled until the new year due to health issues in the family . I opted for a refund which was promptly issued. I wish them well and hope for a return...
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    State of the UK Toy Soldier Market

    I agree Brendan , with drop in Pound and the discount , even with postage it is a great buy. Kirk
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    State of the UK Toy Soldier Market

    Hi John , I ordered five figures and some bases from Tommy's War .(my first resin figures) The figures look amazing . I will use your images as an inspiration , they are fantastic , Regards Kirk
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    Yalta

    Yalta 1945 , castings by Tin Warrior Regards Kirk
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    Rest in Peace: Gordie Howe

    I met him at a Childrens hospital when my son was a patient. He was "Mr. Hockey"
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    Curio Cabinets...what's the best brand?

    Similiar to Zack I made one of my cabinets two level. It is a cheap barrister's bookcase from a Department store . I cut boards to fit on both ends of the shelf . Routered a groove in each board and inserted a piece of bevelled glass to form the top shelf . It is 3/4 the depth of the shelf to...
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    William Grant's Military Collection

    All present and accounted for ! Finally got the last three figures for this set (actually the first three in the set ). Got them on Ebay while vacationing in southern US so reasonable price when shipped to US address . I just noticed I started this thread and my search six years ago less...
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    Restoring Brunswick Hussars- New Hope Designs.

    Nice work Scott Regards Kirk
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    Uniform help

    Thanks Scott , it is almost done . I have used a black green with a black wash on the plume . Looks like it should be all black PM sent Best regards Kirk
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    Christmas Truce 1914 Diorama With 1914 Princess Mary Christmas Gift Tin box

    Looks great. Love to see TS displayed with historic items.. Kirk
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