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I was impressed by the painting, especially the hair & beard. I am converting a Britain's Beefeater into a Chelsea Pensioner, and the hair needs to be grey, preferably with some texture. I know this is difficult with a 54mm figure, but my attempt looks very basic.

Yes I saw the links, very nice too. I agree they have that certain charm about them. If I do decide to repaint, I will be sure to post pics on here. Thanks JB.

Thank you Brad, you are as ever, a mine of information. It's nice to know there is no value, and I would really love to repaint, but as they were a handed-down gift, I may just leave them as is. Thanks again.

Wow! Both of you have made me think about painting mine, although they do look original.

Thanks Johnnybach, they look fantastic. better than I imagined they could be.

Thank you Wolfgang, that is great to know. I presume they were made around a hundred years ago?

I received this lot for Christmas, not the usual sort of thing I collect. I am assuming they are home casts. Anyone recognise the style?

Hi Brad. Yes I have searched the box, no marks apart from a warning about the dangers of lead toys. Perhaps there was originally a paper slip, giving details. jazzeum, thanks, I have just looked at some pics of Good Soldiers, the bases look the same, and the style is similar. I have seen some...

I received this boxed set as a birthday gift, they are 54mm, solid, and obviously there are no marks on the bases. The box seems a little generic. Anyone seen anything similar?

Sorry, I can't help either, but I do like them. Are they 54mm? The bases look a little large, but the detail is brilliant.

Thanks Jonny, I have actually started repainting the figure. I had repainted before, copying the colours that were present, but it looks like someone had been dabbling before I got it. I will be finishing this one in gloss of course. p.s. Sorry about the blurred picture, this one looks a...

A slightly better shot;-

Just for interest, I have had these for a while now, and always assumed they were home made (Prince August) I am now thinking they may be by Gerry Ford:-

Thanks to Mike, I know who made theses now. Gerry Ford, (No, not the American one). There are some on ebay.co.uk at the moment:- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GERRY-FORD-54mm-lead-models-4-CIVIL-DEFENCE-Figures-from-the-Blitz-WWII-/121320687557?pt=UK_Toys_Games_ToySoldiers_EH&hash=item1c3f46c7c5 and...

Oh this gets better, thanks Mike. I have never actually used RTV, but yes I have made plaster moulds, with a fair bit of success too! You have given me plenty to search for, and I am sure I will find the maker, colour scheme too with any luck. I like the Firemen figures, wish I could find some...

Mike you have done brilliant! I suppose we will never know exactly what colours were used, but I will be doing something fairly accurate. I may even get some RTV & make a few more, all in different guises of course. Thanks again. :salute::

Thanks for the help Gents. I agree with Mike about someone being ticketed, probably for showing a light, but the helmet is blue. This is the same as the gas-mask haversack, which is a military issue, but civilians normally wear them over one shoulder, not on the chest. The clothing looks...

Sorry, not sure what I did there

I bought this recently, obviously a solid re-cast, but does anyone know who made the original? I am thinking of repainting the Gas mask Haversack, plus the helmet.