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  1. redhugh

    figarti repairs

    Having finally fixed up space to display my collection, I have begun to unpack some of the many boxes! Most of which have not been opened in 10 years. I've noticed a few of the figarti figures have literally come cleanly apart at the waist (paint work seems fine ) -- would a dab of superglue be...
  2. redhugh

    question about bin laden set

    Haven't seen too many of these for sale but was wondering if there had been any activity on ebay with these sets
  3. redhugh

    query about spartans

    Came across this old webpage (http://contecostore.com/spartans.html) which had a list of possible 2008 releases from conte in the spartan range. Not expecting to ever see these but would be interesting to know if there were any images or sculpts showing what they would have looked like. I have...
  4. redhugh

    how come so much stuff is up on ebay

    Haven't bought TS from ebay in a long time so thought I'd do a bit of browsing , over 3500 listings under k&C, attempted to have a browse but it was taking too long flicking thru near identical priced prices , used to be under a thousand listings and a bit of fun . couldn't be bothered wading...
  5. redhugh

    Korsun Pocket

    In January 1944, the German forces of Field Marshal Erich von Manstein’s Army Group South including General Otto Wöhler's 8th Army had fallen back to the Panther-Wotan Line, a defensive position along the Dnieper river in Ukraine. Two corps, the XI under Gen. Wilhelm Stemmermann, the XLII Army...
  6. redhugh

    Fallschirm-Panzer Division 1 Hermann Göring

    The division was the creation of Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring and increased in size throughout the war from an Abteilung (battalion) to a Panzer corps. One of the battalion formed from the flak units became the Fuhrer Flak Battalion. This battalion was first used as a special train escort on...
  7. redhugh

    st petersburg german cossack

    ..picked this up on ebay..its a st peterburg piece..detail is vey nice on it.. pics are a bit fuzzy as old camera died so still figuring out the new one..don't know anything about these figures ..does anybody know if they made any other german cossacks..:) Be great to see some on horseback
  8. redhugh

    russia-summer offensive

    this stuka got diverted from the italian campaign to the eastern front:D Great piece Rick:cool: The Germans were not the first army in the world to use rockets in a tactical situation, but they were the first during WWII to use heavy rocket launchers in a close support role. The first two...
  9. redhugh

    chinese army parade

    Came across these on ebay, got them all for the price of one new figure :D Dosen't happen often but nice when it does..The only other pics I've seen of these are from Louis collection on Bill sager's site...Nice colourful pieces...
  10. redhugh

    quick question about K&C russian tanks

    Is RA005 and WS36 the same tank but different figures..
  11. redhugh

    this sounds like a good hobby

    http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2009/sep/24/anglo-saxon-treasure-hoard-gold-staffordshire-metal-detector?CMP=AFCYAH
  12. redhugh

    district 9

    came into this movie about 10 minutes late and spent the next 5 minutes thinking what have I brought my wife to:o But then it just draws you totally in..brilliant actor in the lead role.. very original, a bit topical like all good sci-fi's and very very enjoyable:cool:
  13. redhugh

    normandy

    just came back from Normandy, only had 3 days there but found it an amazing place to visit. Stayed in Caen one night and then on omaha beach the next night. I was amazed at the length of the beaches, they were long and was also amazed at how quickly the tide went in and out, leaving very little...
  14. redhugh

    check this one out

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/King-Country-Huge-lot-235-sets_W0QQitemZ260464173269QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_123?hash=item3ca4dfe0d5&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14 anyone fancy 235 sets :D:D:D
  15. redhugh

    calender or list of shows

    Does anyone know if there is a calender or list of ts shows (for uk or US)? It would be good to be able to look at a glance as to what shows are on when.:)
  16. redhugh

    recent ts article in daily mail

    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-1166262/The-march-miniature-heroes-Auction-toy-soldiers-takes-Max-Hastings-magical-journey-boyhood.html
  17. redhugh

    ready for action in the cemetry

    passed through Carlisle yesterday and dropped into Piers Christain. They have a nice varied collection of figures and manufacturer's . Couldn't resist buying these two sets, Figarti ready for action and a frontline cemetry set:D. very impressed with the figarti officer and the coiled telephone...
  18. redhugh

    horse drawn field kitchen

    Had seen this before on the web but sometimes you have to see a piece in person before you go wow. Went into a bricks and mortar store today and wow:eek:.. I'm sure its praises have already been sung.. long ago , but I was bowled over by this piece, haven't seen anything like it from any other...
  19. redhugh

    rob probably collapsed asleep from exhaustion

    Couldn't stay awake for 5 days in row , could you and call yourself a collector:D:D:D while you were asleep the dispatches are out with a very nice landing craft:cool:
  20. redhugh

    came across this in the Korea Times!

    Here's a link to the Korea times and an article on K&C:) http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2009/04/135_43067.html
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