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Mike Along with other froggers I have run out of English superlatives to describe your modelling skills. Never did tackle learning Greek but did struggle for a couple of years with Latin so I'll just say:- Equus Ligneus-Magnificum Bob

Captain Stransky "I will show you how a true Prussian officer fights" Sergeant Steiner "Then I will show you where the Iron Crosses grow" Magnificent George and my initial perusal of your lay-out immediately brought Peckinpah's epic WWII movie to mind. Kudos Bob

Hi Chris My Maryland Regimental Colour Bearer was broken on arrival-the base was sheared off at both of his ankles. I have no doubt due to the effective FL packaging the damage was carried out at source when packed. Currently, awaiting a replacement plus the two "Ragged First" FBs as well. So...

Hi Brad Yes the figures on either end of the row have had a slight "sun-tan" flesh tone application-still have the rest to do. And your observation of the figures faces are correct "pasty" is the best way to describe them-but easily rectified.

Recently purchased all of the new First Legion Mass Battle Confederate Infantry figures (minus the two officers who were practically identical to the originals). Four of them were carrying patches on their pants which I have a personal dislike for. There were I'm sure plenty of ragged Rebs...

Western movies as a popular genre are now practically obsolete and in spite of the hopes of a few of us who are true western fans I very much doubt they will ever make a comeback. A new presentation today with new stars and new scenery will seldom make a new version better than the original...

Howard I never even noticed Rob had been missing from the forum ^&grin^&grin^&grin Only kidding Rob-good to see you again last Saturday Mate and thanks for the beer Bob

Beautiful layout Sammy. I remember telling you a long time ago that DM is a genius master modelmaker bar none. There is nothing in any collecting era that he cannot build. The precise scale and authenticity of his work is always phenomenal and his separately built pieces fit together like a...

{eek3}{eek3}{eek3}Thanks for the correction Guy I was thinking of Malmedy -as I wrote my post- which of course is in Belgium

Great atmospheric scene Duke and you have certainly captured the feeling of coldness during that bleak winter. One almost shivers when viewing the shot. As an aside I was in Maastricht (Belgium) early last month and took time out to drive down to Malmedy to pay my respects at the Massacre...

Chris Stunning figures in fact they are so magnificent I would suggest you belay your original idea of re-painting them in Union blue & Confederate grey ^&grin^&grin^&grin Bob

That's a terrific barge set Mike....but I must ask has John based your MM Berserker figure on your actual dress code when you attend TS Shows in Texas ^&grin Bob

What? You didn't order one for Buster? Shame on you Martyn ^&grin Will I be seeing you on the ice next month? Bob

Many thanks for your explanatory comment Jeff. I do now recall when I was researching the Maryland Infantry regiment at Gettysburg before constructing this diorama....... ......that I did not have an exact Maryland State flagbearer as shown in Troiani's painting Band of Brothers and...

Chris I salute your great state of Maryland ^&grin However, as we have both discussed before I would love to depict a few of the earlier battles of the conflict but due to a lack of colourful state flags I have never ventured my toe into the cool waters of Bull Run ^&grin

Well they have certainly got my attention George. I- along with all other FL collectors- consider that my FL ACW figures to be amongst the finest in my collection and these "cheaper" Battle Mass versions are a most welcome addition to swell my ranks of Rebs. Not sure if this is a sign of the...

Hi Louis I'm scheduled for Spain mid to late April but if the date is anytime in May-count me in. We would probably tie it in with a week's vacation in NYC. Let me know soonest as it would be an absolute blinder to catch up with you and Meredith again. Bob

At first glance I really thought it was Bonnie Parker in a scene from Bonnie & Clyde but then realised it was a Maquis scene. Either or that's a great construction with heaps of atmosphere for using just a few figures. Kudos sir and very well done. Bob

"Trooper" is the gentleman with the glasses and walking stick

Guys In this month's February/March Toy Soldier Collector magazine there is a three page spread of tributes and history of our dear departed friend "Trooper". When you read the tributes from a number of toy soldier manufacturers and dealers one realises what a legend of our hobby Alan was...