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Re: Which reworking K & C items would you like to see My candidates are; A reworking and reissue of a correct Ordnance, Q.F. 6 pdr Anti-Tank Gun, Mk IV (L/50 barrel with muzzle brake) on Carriage Mk III (Airborne), Correcting/replacing the originally issued guns in sets: MG019 AIRBORNE 6...

Sincere Apologies! With a little investigation on the Internet got my answer; Should have logically realized, Fuerzas Aereas de la Republica Espanola. Significantly different from the Spanish National Flag. I certainly learned something today. Jim

Hello Soldadomania, Colecciones Muy Grandioso! Bravo Bartolomé Macias Benitez! Am particularly impressed with your figures representing what I initially thought were the Romanian Armed Forces. However, I am completely confused about the flags. Could you please identify the army, and the flag...

Hello Steve, Sincere thanks, appreciated. Jim

Hello Larry, A great series of pictures, showing a lot of imagination. If I may, in the last image showing Monty with the two British paratroopers in front of the C-47, could you please tell me which Thomas Gunn figures, by catalog number and title, they are. Most appreciated as I can't seem to...

Hello cnq, Magnificently executed model! Amazing details. With no intention to distract, but you might want to glance at the following article on my blog; http://arnhemjim.blogspot.com/search?q=David+and+Goliath. Arnhem Jim Arizona Territory

You might want to glance at the following web site for more detailed information regarding WWII German armored colors: https://panzerworld.com/german-armor-camouflage. Arnhem Jim Arizona Territory

Allegedly in addition to becoming a “flat earth”, we have supposedly evolved from an industrial based to a “service” based economy. Dennis Britain, let alone W. Britain, Jr. have to be turning cartwheels in their graves with the current state of affairs. I started collecting now “vintage”...

Hello Robin, A truly magnificent effort, certainly worthy of being on display in a major military museum such as the Australian War Memorial, National Army Museum, or Imperial War Museum. Without any intention of distraction from your diorama, or this thread, thought you might enjoy an article I...

Hello Tom, W. Britains Set No. 27 Band of the Line. Precisely correct composition of bandsmen, but with additional side drummer. No mismatches except drummer, and all original painting, indicating a correct original set, plus one. Produced 1946 to 1955. Personally curious as to identification of...

Hello Bill, Your database is a magnificent effort, and obviously a paradigm for any other brave soul who would venture into a parallel effort on any other manufacturer. Certainly ranks you right up there with James Opie. Sincere thanks, and as is still signaled in both the Royal Navy and US...

Unbelievable artistry, both in vivid imagination and skill in execution. Truly magnificent works of art! However, an entirely unique genre, only comparable with the very high end of connoisseur military miniatures, i.e. St Petersburg school. In all sincere objectivity surely not toy soldiers...

Just an observation, as much as I hesitate to say it. Am not certain, but we may be witnessing the “last post” of Britains, and more specifically of their once touted German 88mm Gun project. Personally don’t know how many “prototype/pre-production” specimens exist, or what the distribution may...

Hello Romario, Best immediately available data as follows: Characteristics of WWII Japanese Tank, Light, Type 95 ‘Ha-Go’ Weight (lbs): 16,314 lbs (7400 kg) Length (ft. in.): 14’ 4” (4.38m) Width (ft. in.): 6’ 9” (2.057m) Height (ft. in.): 7’ 2” (2.184m) Armor (max. mm.) 12mm...

Hello Freddie, During the period that they were partners Mountford-Tarrant produced an entire series of the Naval Field Gun Competition. It could be purchased both painted and unpainted, and as a complete set or as individual pieces. Don't have any idea as to how many figures/sets were produced...

Hello John, Believe they are from Britains Set No. 44, Queen's Bays (2nd Dragoon Guards) Third Version (two-eared horse) manufactured from 1919-1952. Judging from the paint condition (appears original), and belly markings, would estimate year of manufacture between 1946-1952. You’re correct...

Gentlemen (and Ladies), Perhaps this is bringing “coals to Newcastle”, but a "small technical detail" should possibly be observed. The Luftwaffe’s RZ series of Fallschirmjäger personnel chutes were not the same in harness/shroud configuration as either the U.S. T-10 series or the British X-type...

Helo mort-aux-rois, Lived in Southern California (earthquake prone) for several decades. Personal solution was lawyer's bookcases (hinged wood framed glass front doors) pinned by single long screws from case into lower part of the frame of each door on both sides. Heavy green felt covering each...

Hello forengr2, The image of the Britains set you show, Set No. 1435 Italian Infantry in Service Dress, appears to be post-WWII production (1948-1959), but without the officer. Not certain if some later production was without the officer (James Opie discusses this in one of his book). I enlarged...

Hello forengr2, There are a significant number of experts in vintage W. Britains Ltd. (1893-1966) toy soldiers out there. The names of Ed Ruby, James Opie and Joe Wallis have to be included among them. Having collected the vintage Britains since the late 1940s, have a limited amount of...