A four 'holer'. (2 Viewers)

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Knocked up this four 'holer' for our Great War dio........
Wayne.



 
Luxury mate we use to have to dig our own...................{sm4}
 
nicely done Wayne . . . . not much for one's privacy though {eek3}
:smile2: Mike
 
Appears he forgot the TP, but what do you expect of an Officer...............................
 
Funny as this is, are these the type of figures that are desired by collectors? While others are wondering whether Britains has lost focus, this and the other figure somewhat occupied are two of the figures that they are producing. If this was a conversion someone did for their set, it would be neat, but somehow I can't see a lot of people paying $20 or $30 for this or its companion figure.
 
Jay said:
Funny as this is, are these the type of figures that are desired by collectors? While others are wondering whether Britains has lost focus, this and the other figure somewhat occupied are two of the figures that they are producing. If this was a conversion someone did for their set, it would be neat, but somehow I can't see a lot of people paying $20 or $30 for this or its companion figure.
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Jay

You have raised a valid point about the appeal of such a figure, although it is quite useful to us as we are actually using this in a diorama that seeks to show as many facets of trench life as possible. It cannot, of course, really be used for anything other than a toilet scene and had I not been involved in building the diorama it would not have necessarily been a figure I would have considered purchasing. The series as a whole, however, has proven remarkably easy to use to depict an 'instant in time' on the Western Front.

Regards

Jack
 
Jack said:
Jay

You have raised a valid point about the appeal of such a figure, although it is quite useful to us as we are actually using this in a diorama that seeks to show as many facets of trench life as possible. It cannot, of course, really be used for anything other than a toilet scene and had I not been involved in building the diorama it would not have necessarily been a figure I would have considered purchasing. The series as a whole, however, has proven remarkably easy to use to depict an 'instant in time' on the Western Front.

Regards

Jack
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Four is significant as this is the number of sets we have between us (the dio builders) even though not all collect the standing firing, kneeling loading standard collection poses. There is a wealth of figures to depict what 'soldiers do' for about one per cent of their waking career time; kudos to WB for having a shot at depicting the other 99 per cent - lest we forget that they are after all flesh and blood.
An appeal to a broadening market is an approach to broadening that market - and no-one has to collect every figure; that's the beauty of free choice.
There is a great scene in the old black and white re-enactment film 'Ypres' that depicts the bath house - would make a fantastic dio! Boredom was the greatest enemy on the Western Front; not easy to depict and often unseen :)
 
wayne556517 said:
Luxury mate we use to have to dig our own...................{sm4}
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Wayne and Wayne,
I think the reason why the Germans are attacking is to capture the luxury toilet facilities.

However by looking at the trench work so far I have the feeling it might no look so clean soon.

Brett
 
Fitzgibbon said:
Four is significant as this is the number of sets we have between us (the dio builders) even though not all collect the standing firing, kneeling loading standard collection poses. There is a wealth of figures to depict what 'soldiers do' for about one per cent of their waking career time; kudos to WB for having a shot at depicting the other 99 per cent - lest we forget that they are after all flesh and blood.
An appeal to a broadening market is an approach to broadening that market - and no-one has to collect every figure; that's the beauty of free choice.
There is a great scene in the old black and white re-enactment film 'Ypres' that depicts the bath house - would make a fantastic dio! Boredom was the greatest enemy on the Western Front; not easy to depict and often unseen :)
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One of the greatest things you can get, when out on a long Army Exercise, is Hot Water. When you are tired, scruffy, smelly and dirty after crawling around in various bits of shrubbery - and living in makeshift accommodation ( a tent can sometimes feel like sheer luxury!), a wash and shave in hot water ( usually in a mess tin), can do wonders for the spirits - and morale.

I won't go into the many and varied ways and means that we achieved this small feat ( obtaining the hot stuff!) - as all would certainly cross the line of "Health & Safety" rules.

However, one of the better things that occasionally happened - was the unexpected arrival of a Mobile Bath Unit. Guys would arrive out of nowhere in a couple of trucks - and in a couple of hours, they would have tents erected connected to various generators, boilers and pumps - and all and sundry would be invited to take a four minute HOT SHOWER. I can remember that small pleasure now - which stayed with you for days.

I'm absolutely certain that this would have been the same for the guys in the trenches - which was for real - and not just an exercise!

If you COULD incorporate a scene like this into your diorama - it would certainly bring back a few memories for me!

Well done so far lads - love the "bog scene" ( though I think it is a dunny for you guys) johnnybach

PS - this illustration form the Imperial War Museum ( with thanks), gives an idea of what one looked like inside the Shower tent - though it's from WWII

 
Where as I have not collected every WB WWI figure in a combative pose, I have collected all of the figures that are in a non-combative pose including set #23045 "When Nature Calls". Its a great set and I am glad I collected it. It reminds me how much I appreciated the very basic "creature comforts" as to when I served in the USMC . . . . a slight representation of civilization in a very uncivilized situation. It also adds another different aspect for diorama development that has a unique story to tell beyond just another figure made to look like its killing another figure. Anymore I appreciate the non-combat "static" poses more so than the "firing & fighting" poses . . . after all, there's a lot more marching than fighting when in the service.
:smile2: Mike
 
darn...

those holes are awful close to each other...

I think some knees might touch...hahaha...

too close for me...

I would struggle on there...
 
mikemiller1955 said:
darn...

those holes are awful close to each other...

I think some knees might touch...hahaha...

too close for me...

I would struggle on there...
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We aim to please; planned a bigger bog at the other end of the table with a tank in it :)
 
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