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Curious . . . I was at my neice's in the LA area and saw much of the Dodgers - Nats game on TV Friday mainly because I wanted to get the Bosox score. Never got it as the announcers NEVER gave the scores for other games and the camera NEVER showed the scoreboard in the stadium. Seemed awfully...

Ah, yes! Lots of cardboard soldiers and wooden vehicles! Remember the Rigby line of paper models? Pep cereal with gliders of WWII fighters on the box? My first Britains were part of the Lend Lease program to get Britain money for weapons. Balsa was scarce (used for life jackets) so all you...

Thanks, Brad, but I like to do my own restoration. And before someone comments, both I and most of my soldiers need at least some restoration! Bosun Al

I have some Trophy Miniatures GW07 British Infantry Marching World War I that need TLC such as replacing arms and touching up the paint. If anyone can recommend a paint match I'd appreciate it if they'd pass on the name of the manufacturer and color. Thanks . . . Bosun Al

Hard to compare, isn't it1 Certainly, the "Old Contemptables" gave the Germans a run for their money early on. The Germans may have had better artillery as a whole, though the French 75 was probably the best gun in the world at the time. German motorized transport lagged far behind the...

Could it be an attempt to show the reflection of light off the top of the cheek? Bosun Al

Somehow I have a feeling that this thread has been hijacked from it's original intent . . . even though I find the subject most interesting! Bosun Al

I find that soldering is difficult with model soldiers as it's easy to get the iron too hot and melt more than I intemded. Thus, I use either two-part epoxy or superglue. Bosun Al

Seems to me that Bob Hornung had one at last year's West Coaster. Bosun Al

My guess is Asset . . . and if so, you should be able to get replacement parts from them. Bosun Al

Does anyone have a source for traditional toy soldier boxes with lids similar to those used by Bastion, AQM, Frontline, Hiriart, et cetera? I've a number of loose figures that need safe storage. Bosun Al

Hiriart certainly does some beautiful work . . . both casting and painting. The Prussians are some of my favorites . . . would that I could afford more. Bosun Al

I have a lot of loose AQM cavalry. Is it possible to buy generic AQM boxes? Bosun Al

I held a number of toy soldier shows at a Mason lodge in San Diego . . . good price for hall, roomy and clean with nearby hotels. Bosun Al

I agree with Lancer on allowing the shift as the strategic part of the game is one of the things that keeps the game exciting, As for my childhood hero . . . the Spendid Splinter . . . I always fet that he could've ended the shift with a few pokes to right field. If memory serves me correctly...

Re: 2919 West Coaster Thanks for your interest in he West Coaster. Hopefully, you can find a suitable place in Orange County which is convenient to both LA and San Diego collectors. While room trading is one of the best part of the show, I understand the problems associated with it. Although...

Well done, matey. How did you convert from a full hull to a waterline model? Have visualized several boat efforts, but never got started. Have considered HMS MIMI, the AFRICAN QUEEN, and a Billings Brit steam launch. One of these days . . . Bosun Al

The recent issue of TS&MF Magazine quoted Woody as saying that there won't be a WC in 2019, but that they were working on something different for 2020. Sad, but that's the way it goes. Having put on a few toy soldier shows myself, I greatly appreciate what Woody and Craig (Bubba!) have done...

The clue is the wheels and the wiring. Definitely not HECO. Some people will do anything for a buck! Bosun Al

Thanks to all those who graciously commented on my request for info on toy soldier shops in Central Europe. Will see what I can see . . . Bosun Al