I really like this set. I like the fact that this set, like the 'Stuck' set, allows figures to be displayed separately if I want rather than both figures being on a single base.
I would think it is named after the way in which the figure is carrying his weapon. Carrying a rifle horizontally is called 'at the trail'. Favoured in drill by Gurkhas and Light Infantry even today in the British Army.
After firing on the advancing Zulus the guns were recovered before they were overrun, likely with the intention of moving them to another position. The gunners running along side under attack. Due to the speed of the advance or becoming stuck in a ravine the guns were unable to redeploy and...
I am told there is a limber in the pipeline. the description given sounded amazing. Galloping to try to get away but having left it too late a zulu has leapt onto one of the drivers whilst another gunner is arching his back wounded and another is frantically firing back. I look forward to...
I had a call today from Modelzone to take payment for my pre-order. I was told they are in stock and should arrive in the post towards the end of next week. Looking forwards to some great AZW issues this year.
As a new member I would like to say hello and introduce myself. I am John and I live in a small village in Lincolnshire. I have been a collector of plastic toy soldiers since my childhood, though have moved into metal figures in the last year. I collect William Britains matte figure covering...
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