LTs Melville and Coghill "Saving the Colour" (1 Viewer)

[WeekendWarrior]

I was able to pick up the long-retired models of LTs Melville and Coghill over the holidays... Absolutely superb detail, the attention to historical accuracy never ceases to amaze me. Pardon the poor quality photo!

 

[villagehorse]

Good pick up. These go back at least 5 years, so they must be starting to be hard to find. Both are needed for any true Zulu collector. Robin.

 

[villagehorse]

You inspired me to join in.^&grin, Robin.

 

[Napoleon1er]

Those look great! If anyone has a lead in where I can get them, let me know!

 

[WeekendWarrior]

Those look great! If anyone has a lead in where I can get them, let me know!

They show up on ebay from time to time usually for an outlandish price. I was very lucky myself!

 

[zulucollector]

Great adds to any Zulu war collection. I always hated that britains did named personalities as exclusives especially as modelzone was horrific with non UK buyers in terms of both service and price. I think only 1 store in the chain would ship internationally. I think the 3rd one in the series was a cry for help which I found undersized to scale.

 

[WeekendWarrior]

It's a shame, as I think some of the Modelzone pieces were Britains all time best Zulu figures...

As a sidenote, I recently read an account from an NNC Lieutenant who stated he found the bodies of 2 unfortunate IMI Soldiers next to LTs Melvill and Coghill. Would be great if Britains finally releases some IMI!

Great adds to any Zulu war collection. I always hated that britains did named personalities as exclusives especially as modelzone was horrific with non UK buyers in terms of both service and price. I think only 1 store in the chain would ship internationally. I think the 3rd one in the series was a cry for help which I found undersized to scale.View attachment 225862

 

[Smendy]

Hi All,

I purchased "A Cry for help" from Modelzone, via mail order and found that, both it, and its replacement were broken on receipt. I eventually drove into London to collect one fro the Holborn branch. In both cases the Zulu standing on one leg was broken. I have since seen similarly damaged pieces offered on Ebay. As it was originally a limited edition of only 300, I expect that it is quite a genuinely rare item now.

Its a great "stand alone" piece as are both the Melville and Coghill.

I would be interested in seeing some IMI pieces and !7th Lancers and Royal Dragoon Guards, but not necessarily on picket duty like the NMP offerings of a while back. Nice to have some action figures.

Regards to All,

Smendy