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Hello All, Approximately 13 years back I bought the Napoleonic French artillery train set below at auction. It was suggested that it may be Hinchcliffe, not convinced. I am not concerned on the maker re value but would like to know who made this set. Not had it on display for sometime, the space...

Heard yesterday that Roy Cross , illustrator for Airfix had died last month ,shortly after his 100th birthday. As someone who built many an Airfix kit in my time it reminded me of how the image on the box was ever so important in convincing you to buy the kit, and giving you guidance on how to...

Hi, Just checked e-mail and discovered Wm Britains is bringing out a range of resin kits of figures and model kits. See link- W.Britain Introduces Campaign Miniatures (mailchi.mp) A very interesting development. Blackbob

Hello All, I am interested in buying a 54mm kit or pre-painted mounted model of The Life Guards, in The British Army's Household Division, late Victorian/Edwardian period, that is accurate re uniform detail, e.g. the position of the helmet scales/strap under the bottom lip not the chin etc...

A Happy New Year! Especially to all in New Zealand who have just welcomed in 2024. Thirteen hours to go hear in Scotland. Douglas aka Blackbob.

Hello All, Very keen to acquire John Jenkins WW1 6" 26cwt howitzer, If you have one for sale in mint / vg condition, with box, or a new one please contact. Any information on a stockist with one for sale that will ship to he UK also welcome. This piece is a bit outside my normal area of...

Napoleon died this day --. 5th of May 1821 on St Helena, aged 51.

Hello All, I am keen to find someone to paint up Rose Miniatures 54mm figures. Initially it would be for Cameronians circa 1900, 1 officer and 3 riflemen, the latter are all in the same pose. Sadly my skills for painting tartan trousers/trews are no longer up to the mark. So if able and...

Hello All, I am looking for this howitzer. If you know of a dealer who has this item in stock, and if appropriate will ship to the U.K. please let know the necessary info. to establish contact. Or if you have one that is in mint condition and with its box, please send me a PM. Not a...

I have recently taken delivery of this figure. Unfortunately no painting instructions were available. I am in the main o.k . re the painting of the figure but I need advice re the medals shown on the figure. The officer has 3. I can paint the first 2 as Indian General Service Medals -- the 1896...

Hello All, Let me explain a situation that I experienced recently when trying to buy 3 figures on e-bay from an Italian seller. I contacted seller to ask about consolidating / combing postage. The answer back was positive. The seller asked me to use the Buy Now button but not move onto the...

Katherine Johnson - Mathematician NASA died yesterday aged 101. Link to NASA. As John Glen reportedly said about Katherine Johnson - "Get the girl to check the numbers. If she says the numbers are good ,I'm ready to go." Katherine Johnson's made an incredible contributions to science and...

Hi the world. I have some castings that I'm working on or getting painted up, and need some information re uniforms. Two questions:- 1. I have acquired 2 Ensign Miniatures of Highland Light infantry Officers pre World War 1 wearing mess dress. Needing advice re the glengarry. From images seen...

I don't know if I am missing something but I tried to go on line to look at how one pre-orders upcoming releases from Britain's. (I am aware of the on going issues re delivery times.) My usual point of contact www.britains-soldiers.com does not appear to be there anymore and Bachmann are...

I am a UK resident. Earlier this month I ordered 3 castings from Valiant in the US. They were dispatched quickly and I am well satisfied with the figures, BUT- I knew there would be Value Added Tax to pay --£5.27 but what hacks me off is that the Post Office in Britain who collects this tax on...

Perhaps in a similar nod to being stupid, see earlier thread about feeding a shark, but also in this case "well deserved" see the link below --- rhino poachers in South Africa meet their match, and get eaten. Behind you! Lions. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-44728507 Balckbob

Anzac Day 2018 New Zealand and Australia remember their servicemen and women who gave their lives, not only in WW1 especially at Gallipoli, but in all other conflicts. Your service and sacrifice is not forgotten Blackbob

Anzac Day 2018 New Zealand and Australia remember their servicemen and women who gave their lives, not only in WW1 especially at Gallipoli, but in all other conflicts. Your service and sacrifice is not forgotten Blackbob

Hi All, Not saying my painting was ever great, but aware that time has reduced what skills I had. However, I am keen to add to my collection of Lowland Scottish soldiers but the painting of tartan trews causes some apprehension. So can anybody give me contact details of an artist, in the...

Albert Rigondaud, who was better known as Rigo- a French military artist, whose work appears as a reference on this site I have read has passed away on 18 March. Blackbob