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Thanks Mike, yes I was thinking of the catalogues as a means of identifying the figures I have, but maybe the auction sites are a better bet for that and also as a source for determining the original paintwork. Like you I have started a downloaded photo collection for reference, thanks for the...

Thank you Mike, much appreciated . . . well I have just measured it and it is 7cm, and yes I think I can just about make out the word Britains Ltd under the Made in England. I would love to find some old catalogues to identify some of the others also, I don't suppose you where I could get them...

Hi Scott, I don't know, the inscription on the base is very worn, there is the usual "Made in England" and above that is what I assume could be the makers name. The first letters are worn away but the second part of the word is "ETORS", maybe somebody here will know what that is? The others I am...

Well I've finally got around to working on the first batch over Christmas and New Year . . . what remained of any paint stripped, holes filled and repaired with metal putty. Now ready for primer then painting.

Thank you everybody for the welcome messages and your prompt responses. There is some very useful information there which I will go through in detail. I currently have a lot Humbrol paint on order so I will be making a start when that arrives and I will post a photograph of my first efforts.

Hello everybody . . . I have just joined and this is my first post here. I am in the process of restoring my late fathers lead toy soldiers, most I think are Britain's but with a few John Hill mixed in I believe. I really want to return the figures back to as near as "as new" as I can. The...