H.A.M. Miniatures (1 Viewer)

[rick]

I have approximatly 100 pieces in original boxes. I can't find any info about these figures. about 2 1/2 inches (54mm ?), metal...lead/zinc ? German SS Elite Guard, Zulu Wars, French,Scott, Brit, late 1800's. too many to list. These are kits, arms and accessories to be assembled and painted. Any info appreciated. H.A.M Miniatures Inc. N.Y. Purchased about 1970 from Lee's Hobby Shop, East Meadow, N.Y. when they closed.

 

[theBaron]

Hi, Rick, and welcome to the forum! Can you take some pictures and post them for us? That may help us identify them for you.

Prost!
Brad

 

[theBaron]

As usual for requests like this, I went to Garratt, and found that he included this article on H.A.M Miniatures:

"H.A.M. Miniatures, Ltd. Inc. (Karl M. Ahrens) Woodhaven, New York (1965-1970). A comparatively short-lived maker of good solid 54mm models. These comprised British troops of 1800-1900, French 1806-15, Germans 1939-45. An unusual and sculpturesque figures(sic) is an ancient Greek from a classical original, another, in 60mm, the epitome of a swashbuckling Landsknecht." (John Garratt, World Encyclopedia of Model Soldiers, p. 76)​

Now I would really like to see any photos that you would be able to post, since I've never seen these before.

Prost!
Brad

 

[MikeNick]

Hi. I just had someone identify one of my figures of a marching Nazi as a H.A.M. figure. Follow the links for Test Your Toy Soldier Knowledge to see the discussion.
Maybe the person who responded could help you.

I have approximatly 100 pieces in original boxes. I can't find any info about these figures. about 2 1/2 inches (54mm ?), metal...lead/zinc ? German SS Elite Guard, Zulu Wars, French,Scott, Brit, late 1800's. too many to list. These are kits, arms and accessories to be assembled and painted. Any info appreciated. H.A.M Miniatures Inc. N.Y. Purchased about 1970 from Lee's Hobby Shop, East Meadow, N.Y. when they closed.