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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...

The British Empire Army site available at - https://www.britishempire.co.uk/forces/landforces.htm Good Luck with the search. Black Bob

Bonjour Francis, I find the pictures you posted of great interest. Definitely not a mechanized unit. I do not speak French but in English this version of camel is called -a Bactrian camel - two hump like the letter B. The word Dromedary, is used in English, for the one humped animal found in...

Hi, I believe some M3/Gant tanks, with the37mm turret removed, were use in Europe as ARVs. It is well outside my main eras of interest but for some reason I can remember this. I suspect someone will be able post images of this vehicle. Blackbob

Hi Dave, Re furniture to go with the figure, Ensign produced chairs ,tables and a bench - see the cover pic from Military Modelling. Sometimes these items come up on e-bay. I have also used a Historex chair and table. Yours, Douglas aka Blackbob.

Hello David, Great that you are into Ensign figures. They are very simple figures but they have stood the test of time. If you use the link below it will take you to a discussion on Planet Figure that shows some Ensign Miniatures. One of the images shows the front page from Military Modelling...

Boogie Wonderland---> Earth Wind and Fire.

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...

Many thanks to Big John for providing the 3 videos from this show. In video 3 just after The Loggerheads Studio figures we see a Royal Horse Artillery funeral gun carriage set, perhaps representing a phase from the funeral of the late Queen Elizabeth 2 . Can somebody please let me know who...

Blue Bayou - Linda Ronstadt.

Hot Legs -- Rod Stewart.

The general Patton figure has lots of character BUT not sure about the boots. I think the the fold over of the gaiter part should be the other way round. The strap side goes over the side coming from the rear. Sorry for the poor image.

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...

Out of Time --> The Rolling Stones.

Hello Ian, It is not just Scottish Regiments who had pipers. See below the link for La Meridiana's piper from The 40th.(Pathan) Regiment, Bengal infantry, circa 1895. It states to be 54mm in size but is much nearer to 75mm. It is available from El Greco in the U.K. see link below. There may be a...

Heavy Water ---Jethro Tull

Ooops failed spelling check. A Happy New Year! Especially to all in New Zealand who have just welcomed in 2024. Thirteen hours to go here in Scotland. Douglas aka Blackbob. P.S. Great pictures from New Zealand.

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.

A Merry Christmas to one and all! Went out earlier today for a great lunch with my wife -- it is her birthday today, so no cooking. Sadly prep needed though for tomorrow. At one time left domestic chores for children ,but all now grown up with their own families. They are coming round tomorrow...