London Toy Soldier Show - March 2012 - JJD UK (1 Viewer)

[Maj. Duncan Heyward]

Thanks 45thdiv, Kogu and Marco55.

New Ticonderoga dio board from the show, (Well done Adam!)

Hi res and more to come in our gallery over the long weekend. A few indians couldn't resist jumping out of my cabinet and into the photo!

 

[RISORGIMENTO]

superb dio, impressive scene, I like it!!!!
Carlo

 

[Terp152]

Outstanding dio. Thanks for posting. Chris

 

[Maj. Duncan Heyward]

OK, a few here and more will be added this week in our intel and recon section;
I know these have been seen before, but thought a few more pics couldn't hurt!

 

[Maj. Duncan Heyward]

 

[Combat]

Wow. That SE-5 is fantastic. Notice the ripples in the fabric.

 

[lancer]

The SE-5 is outstanding. I see that in addition to the usual fantastic detail, that this plane has been fitted with the mount for the stand that JJD will issue. That wrinkled fuselage fabric is a great bit of detail that was present on almost all SE-5's. Thanks for the photos. -- Al

 

[45thdiv]

I think that this is my favorite plane John has done to date. I was just thinking what a pain it must have been to change that gun ammo drum during flight. I don't think it had more that 50 rounds.

Matthew

 

[lancer]

I think that this is my favorite plane John has done to date. I was just thinking what a pain it must have been to change that gun ammo drum during flight. I don't think it had more that 50 rounds.

Matthew

Matthew, if memory serves me, the standard Lewis gun drum held 47 rounds. A double drum was developed, which held something like 97 rounds (not sure of exact number). The double drum was an attempt to extend the time for the gun until it had to be reloaded. As you say, reloading the Lewis was quite a job while in the air, and in combat. Before the development of the slide rail, where the gun was unlatched and pulled down to reload, the pilot would have to stand up in the cockpit to reach the gun, keeping the joy stick grasped between his knees, while he reached up to replace the drum. Many interesting and hair raising stories involving this activity are part of WW1 air lore. Not for the faint of heart! {sm5} -- Al

 

[mikemiller1955]

Wow. That SE-5 is fantastic. Notice the ripples in the fabric.

I don't collect any planes...but that really is a pretty cool detail...

 

[Dragoon]

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The Spanish Ulcer -This is promising to be a GREAT series. Looking forward to getting started on this one.

 

[mikemiller1955]

James...I missed these 2 dioramas...they look fantastic...your work is so nice...

 

[Old Bill]

Hi all,
Just a few pics I took at the March London Toy Soldier Show

Roy.