American/Canadian Parts Caster for 54mm similar to Soldier Pac (1 Viewer)

[Feldkappe]

Does anyone know of a current American or Canadian parts caster fro 54mm figures? I need some different parts for modifying some 54mm figures and I do not want to rob other kits. I am thinking of some like Soldier Pac. Any help be appreciated.
Feldkappe

 

[Obee]

I know that you want a North American supplier, but I always use Dorset Soldiers in UK, who have a great mail order service and comprehensive catalogue.

Check out here: http://www.dorsetsoldiers.com/ and email Giles Brown for details.

I'm in Australia, and we don't have anyone here, and UK is fine for me

John

 

[johnnybach]

I agree with Obee about Dorset Soldiers (UK) spare parts - which are great and easy to order through their castings list; - BUT

There used to be London Bridge Collectors Toys ( never mind the name - it was in the USA) - which provided a spare parts service too.

Strangely, I tried to access them online - and couldn't get it to show???? Anything happened there ???????? jb

 

[Feldkappe]

I know that you want a North American supplier, but I always use Dorset Soldiers in UK, who have a great mail order service and comprehensive catalogue.

Check out here: http://www.dorsetsoldiers.com/ and email Giles Brown for details.

I'm in Australia, and we don't have anyone here, and UK is fine for me

John

Many thanks.
Feldkappe

 

[Feldkappe]

I agree with Obee about Dorset Soldiers (UK) spare parts - which are great and easy to order through their castings list; - BUT

There used to be London Bridge Collectors Toys ( never mind the name - it was in the USA) - which provided a spare parts service too.

Strangely, I tried to access them online - and couldn't get it to show???? Anything happened there ???????? jb

Many thanks.
Feldkappe

 

[theBaron]

...There used to be London Bridge Collectors Toys ( never mind the name - it was in the USA) - which provided a spare parts service too.

Strangely, I tried to access them online - and couldn't get it to show???? Anything happened there ???????? jb

The website loaded for me with no problems: http://www.londonbridgetoys.com/index.html

Although he's probably getting closer to retiring, Ron is still going strong and the shop is still open, as far as I know. Ron is a licensed vendor of Britains replacement parts.

Prost!
Brad

 

[johnnybach]

The website loaded for me with no problems: http://www.londonbridgetoys.com/index.html

Although he's probably getting closer to retiring, Ron is still going strong and the shop is still open, as far as I know. Ron is a licensed vendor of Britains replacement parts.

Prost!
Brad

Strangely, it still "times out" for me here in NZ, Brad. Glad it loads there though - as this might be the answer for our American members who might need spares, closer to home. I think the shop is in PA Brad????

Funnily enough - I was speaking with Giles Browne in Dorset UK, last time I saw him - and he is also thinking about retiring within the next few years. So........the message would seem to be ......................get your spare parts whilst ye may..........at least from these two sources. jb

 

[theBaron]

Strangely, it still "times out" for me here in NZ, Brad. Glad it loads there though - as this might be the answer for our American members who might need spares, closer to home. I think the shop is in PA Brad????

Funnily enough - I was speaking with Giles Browne in Dorset UK, last time I saw him - and he is also thinking about retiring within the next few years. So........the message would seem to be ......................get your spare parts whilst ye may..........at least from these two sources. jb

Hi, John, yes, London Bridge is local to us here in the Lehigh Valley. Ron's shop is located in Emmaus, PA.

Ron used to be a regular on the show circuit, too, but gave it up as he got older, which is understandable. But now we visit him at the shop, where he's a genial host, and always ready to shoot the breeze about the hobby.

Prost!
Brad

 

[johnnybach]

Hi, John, yes, London Bridge is local to us here in the Lehigh Valley. Ron's shop is located in Emmaus, PA.

Ron used to be a regular on the show circuit, too, but gave it up as he got older, which is understandable. But now we visit him at the shop, where he's a genial host, and always ready to shoot the breeze about the hobby.

Prost!
Brad

Sounds like a great guy, Brad - as is Giles, on my side of the pond.

I always make a point of visiting Dorset - when I'm in the UK - which always combines picking up orders that I've made online, (both for spares and castings), chatting with Giles about possible future projects - and having a browse "under the stairs" of his stock of damaged, playworn or broken Hollowcast Toy Soldiers ( includes vehicles, Cowboys, Native Americans etc), - just to see what he's found - as he's a regular visitor to shows and local swap-meets etc. [ His shop is the ground floor of his apartment - which is over his shop/painting area - the under-stair area is a storeage room for his stock of used TS].

Another great guy - who is a very knowledgeable dealer/manufacturer in addition to still being an enthusiast after years in the TS business. I'm frequently to be found sitting on the floor of the shop, on visits - surrounded by, and sifting through boxes of "old 'uns" - and have never left there yet - without several unexpected buys in my box!! Will be back there again next month!!!

So there you go Feldkappe - you have two options now - with one in PA - USA as well. jb:salute:: Cheers Brad!

 

[blaster]

I've just gotten some nice castings from Dorset - Zulu shields and some musical instruments. Although designed as toy soldier castings, their overall dimensions and details are quite good and I can always use them for my conversions. The eagle-eyed among you would have noticed more kettledrums... I also include in the pic my own homemade badly cast tuba, modified with lots of putty. Got an itch to expand the Victorian era theme in my collection.

Rgds Victor

 

[johnnybach]

I've just gotten some nice castings from Dorset - Zulu shields and some musical instruments. Although designed as toy soldier castings, their overall dimensions and details are quite good and I can always use them for my conversions. The eagle-eyed among you would have noticed more kettledrums... I also include in the pic my own homemade badly cast tuba, modified with lots of putty. Got an itch to expand the Victorian era theme in my collection.

Rgds Victor

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have fun! jb

 

[theBaron]

...The eagle-eyed among you would have noticed more kettledrums...

I like the old scratchbuilder's trick for kettledrums in 54mm--cut the bottom off a plastic cigar tube. I picked that up from the old "Military Modeling" magazine.

Prost!
Brad

 

[johnnybach]

The double-bass paints up nicely - any clues as to what you're making???? jb

 

[blaster]

Hello JB and Brad,

Very nice examples of painted musicians. I remember the old Stan Catchpol cigar trick. But seriously, how many of us smoke cigars???...

I also ordered more Historex spares for all sorts of mega-projects. Again, the double-headed eagle-eyed among you would have noticed lots of straight horse-bits. I remember some forgotten yeomanry cavalry awaiting attention...

I haven't yet decided what sort of musicians but probably, single model soldier displays. I am scouring for pics of preferably mounted musicians, playing bass drums, side drums, tubas, euphoniums, foot figures playing double bass (?)

Rgds Vic

 

[theBaron]

...I remember the old Stan Catchpol cigar trick. But seriously, how many of us smoke cigars???...

Well, you don't have to, yourself (though I occasionally do, very occasionally. I prefer a pipe), but I recommend checking at the nearest tobacco shop and asking if they may have any. There's one near my home, that sells things like empty tubes, and cigar boxes. They have a big barrel of boxes at the entrance to the store, where they sell them at bargain prices. Many are made from some nice woods and make good boxes for figures.

Prost!
Brad

 

[johnnybach]

Well, you don't have to, yourself (though I occasionally do, very occasionally. I prefer a pipe), but I recommend checking at the nearest tobacco shop and asking if they may have any. There's one near my home, that sells things like empty tubes, and cigar boxes. They have a big barrel of boxes at the entrance to the store, where they sell them at bargain prices. Many are made from some nice woods and make good boxes for figures.

Prost!
Brad

Can't remember when I last saw a Tobacco Shop Brad. I think that they're a thing of the past in the UK. All you get nowadays, is a booth at the entrance of a Supermarket - which continue to sell tobacco products and Lottery Tickets - both of which can be addictive - though one harms your health and pocket more than the other - which just hits your pocket!

It has become VERY Non-U to be a smoker in the UK (I'm happy to say - being a non-smoker), but I do have fond memories, as a young boy, of one in Old Cardiff - where there was a giant bear in the doorway of a Tobacco Shop. Long gone now though. jb