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Hello panda1gen, Have refrained from responding to your question regarding the extent Denison smocks were issued/worn compared to normal battledress during Operation Market-Garden, waiting for more learned expert replies. Having waited for several days without any comments, thought I would...

Hello Bill, It's my understanding that Trafalgar Models (then 122 Lazy Hill Road, Aldridge, Walsall, West Midlands WS9 8RR) produced a range of toy soldiers in the late 1970's under the Victoria label. Predominately the British Army at the turn of the century (regular and yeomanry regiments)...

Hello Weekend Warrior, Depending upon what you are looking for, and the price range, Bill Hocker produces a 54mm Naval Cannon in the style of Wm. Britains Ltd. Personally have the set, and it is very well done. See; http://wmhocker.com/index.php?s=1812...

Hello panda1gen and members of the forum, Andy did a great job on the Universal Carrier, taking only slight artistic license on the rear in order to integrate a pintle providing means to tow trailers and guns. Suffices even the vintage W. Britains Ltd., took similar liberties on occasion. For...

John, Sincere thanks for the offer of the gun kit. Will pass at the moment. As a teenager acquired and saved the Britains Set No. 79, box and all. Have sent a PM to Fleurbaix in order to determine availability and prices. Arnhem Jim Arizona Territory

To Brad and John, Sincere thanks to both you gentlemen for your prompt replies and helpful information. Will certainly pursue. Given your friendly nudge of my memory, now remember my quires at the time, and it seems to have been a rather healthy price. Sensational set but more than my sporran...

To All Members of the Forum, In the early 1990s a British toy soldier manufacturer (partnership of M (something) and Tarrant) produced a series of glossy or matte 1:32 scale sets which in total provided a display of the Royal Navy Field Gun Competition. Am seeking any further information and...

Members of the Forum, Am personally confused as to whether Thomas Gunn figures are crafted from resin or pewter metal, and would sincerely appreciate anyone being able to give me the answer. Thanks in advance. Arnhem Jim Arizona Territory

Hello to Members of the Forum, Having collected British Regimental cap badges as well as toy soldiers for several decades, am painfully aware of the proliferation of outright fakes into the cap badge market place, and the evolved callous, if not crass attitude of once...

Hello Kevin, You are to be highly commended for both your extensive knowledge, and ability to recreate and present in King & Country Arnhem ’44 and Market Garden series, the Battle of Oosterbeek/Arnhem, to the extent you have. Over the years my friends have often discussed two categories of...

Hello Dave, Sincere thanks for your prompt reply to this rather obscure/esoteric question. If you have the inclination, you may want to glance at the following two blog pages; https://arnhemjim.blogspot.com/2019/06/greenwood-ball-connoisseur-military.html...

To Members of the Forum, Sometime during 2019 was extremely fortunate in acquiring a Greenwood & Ball figure in near mint condition. The figure was of a Risaldar-Major of the 29thLancers (Deccan Horse), British Indian Army. See image below. Decades earlier had been outbid on another Greenwood...

Gentlemen, Suggest you might want to look at a "Goldenrod" device. Only reservation, how well it can be positioned in the bottom of the curio cabinet, and how much valuable display space it will take up. See...

Hello captainsimos, The figure is from one of the following W. Britains Sets No. 2065 or 2156(later renumbered 9400). Each is an individual figure set. It came on either a black, brown, or white horse. Produced 1952-1966. Reference is Joe Wallis, REGIMENTS OF ALL NATIONS. Regards, Arnhem Jim...

Andy, Any differences completely aside, my most sincere condolences to you and your family on the lost of your brother Gordon. Having personally lost a brother who was seven years younger, and in the prime of life, can appreciate what you must be enduring. His fine and innovative artistry will...

The style of the figures and the instruments are absolutely W. Britains Ltd bandsmen’s configuration. My personal opinion is that it is a conversion (paint only is necessary) of an expanded Set No.2178 Band of the Fort Henry Guard (1959-1966). Given their normal composition, one piece is...

On this occasion of the 78th Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor would like to offer two articles from my blog page which I think will be of significant interest to members of the Forum;http://arnhemjim.blogspot.com/2016/08/ens-nathan-f-asher-usn-unsung-hero-of.html...

I'm 83 and still collecting. Arnhemjim Arizona Territory

Hello Douglas, Although born (mid-1930Â’s) and raised in the United States, am very proud of my Scottish ancestry. It would naturally follow that as an amateur military historian that I might have more than a passing interest in the history of the Scottish regiments of the British Army...

Obviously my previous attempt to post was "up the down staircase", so will try again to conform. Certainly would not want to be seen as non-P.C. For the purist W. Britains collector; was very fortunate in a successful bid at last week’s OTS auction on a lorry I’ve been looking to acquire for...