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'52 Dodge Coronet . . . the only car in Hawaii with snow treads! Bosun Al

Actually the driver is pretty special, too. Haven't seen one like it before. Do you know the manufacturer? Bosun Al

Boy, I've lusted over those Superior mortars for years! Unfortunately, always out of my price range. Terrific . . . keep it up and continue sharing. Bosun Al

For basics, I think some of the Osprey or Pen and Sword volumes might be a good start. Bosun Al

Thanks for the terrific pictures! Bosun Al

118 bombing raids! Wow! USAAF planes were lucky if the made 25 . . . but they were doing daylight raids compared to the RAF nighttime sorties. Boaun Al

I soak my lead figures in Simple Green. Every few days I scrub them down with a toothbrush (best not one you're still using!) and pick at stubborn areas with something sharp. May take a week or so. And, oh yes, you may want to use a nose mask. Good luck! Bosun Al

Scale Link produces some wonderful figures and vehicles, but they are not cheap and can be difficult for a beginner. Many of the vehicles have etched brass parts and many parts that can be a real challenge. Bosun Al

Instead of using tissue, I use wire cloth (window screening). Prior to sticking into the cavity, i attach a bit of thread or wire looped through the screening so that I can pull it tight when appling super glue. When the glue is dry, I pull out the wire/thread and apply putty. This makes a...

Looks like a lot fun! Nothing quite like creating your own "stuff"! Bosun Al

Why not make a silicone mold and cast them in resin? Bosun Al

Funny to see this as I've been reading Stephen Long's "Thirty Eight" . . . the story of timber lost in western New England as a result of the hurricane of that name. Have my own memories as I was 5 at the time and still remember the maple that fell over the sandbox I'd been playing in a couple...

I don't suppose you'd ever want to cast your own? I'm sure that Prince August or Dutkins could supply molds with suitable arms. Bosun Al

While I don't buy many joblots, I've been converting toy soldiers for over 25 years and agree with Johnny that there's a lot of satisfaction from creating a figure from junk . . . particularly when you've added bits and bobs to come up with something new. Hope you continue to kitbash and post...

Looking good! Ah, the joy of kitbashing! Bosun Al

Call Ron at London Bridge Toy Soldiers . . . he has some Mignot parts that aren't listed in his catalog. Sorry but I don't have his phone number . . . he advertisse in several of the TS journals. He prefers to do business over the phone rather than by e-mail. (I've been working on some Mignot...

I've not had much luck with "push" molds even though I've a lot of experience with silicone molds. As to the fat and skinny results, perhaps you're using different amounts of material when filling the mold or different pressure when closing the mold . . . can't say as you'll have to experiment...

Bruce doesn't have one. His snail mail address is PO Box 44, Creston CA 93432; phone 805-238-1662. Bosun Al

Agreed! I guess that only makes them more cherished when we do find them. Bosun Al

I don't know if it helps, but I soak zinc and lead items in water and vinegar, then use a bristle brush with my Dremel before repainting. Bosun Al