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[carusojj]

Hi,
I just joined the forum and thought I should introduce myself. I am a technophobe and have never done this before so if I should do something impolite please forgive me as this is new. I collected GI Joe's for a number of years and that hobby some how ended up with collecting Toy Soldiers. Mainly, it took up less space and that made the wife happy. My area of interest is 19th century British Imperialism. I collect most manufacturer's including Conte, Trophy, Imperial, Little Legion and Britains both matte and gloss. Primary subjects are the Indian Mutiny, Isandlwana, and the Sudan and Afghan campaigns. I read most of the books on the period from Ian Knight and Mike Snook as well as a decent collection of Osprey. I have started casting some of my own figures and making various figures from other kits. I hope to learn a lot from the forum as my painting leaves a lot to be desired.

Thanks for having me,
John

 

[wayne556517]

Welcome John,enjoy your time here its full of laughs........... and some to serious stuff.

 

[Grognard]

Welcome to the club John!

 

[Leadmen]

Welcome to the forum John. I think you will find this forum interesting and fun. John

 

[marco55]

Welcome John.Are you going to collect Britains or Jenkins Sudan lines?What period are you casting?
Mark

 

[wadepat]

Hi John,

Let me add my welcome to those you have already received. Like other members, I have found this forum to be a wonderful place to learn new information and skills, to make new hobby friends, and to interact with others who share the same passions. I have no doubt you will enjoy your membership. Please visit often and post frequently. I look forward to more conversation with you in the future!

Warmest personal regards,

Pat

 

[Wraith]

Welcome to the forum John,

Cheers
Simon

 

[carusojj]

Mark,
I just got a set of Dervishes from Manes Marzano. Excellent figures. I'm probably going to hold off on the Sudan as I want some of the new 24th Foot figures coming out from Conte, Britains and Little Legion. On the casting side, I'm working on the Boxer Rebellion. I picked up a couple of East of India sets and I needed some Boxer's to go along with them. I got some castings from Wilson Edwards. The service was fantastic and the castings are really clean and detailed. I definately want to try their painted figures next. I have to stop branching out but some of the sets are just too good to resist.

Thanks,
John

 

[PolarBear]

Welcome Aboard John!

I collect very similar to you: 18th-19th C British Imperialism (French & Indian War, Indian Mutiny, Abyssinian Campaign of 1868, Anglo-Zulu War, Sudan, India (Raj) Afghanistan, Boxer Rebellion) I want to expand this to examples from the American Empire: Mexican-American War, Plains Indian wars and Spanish-American and Philippines Wars. I am also coilect WWI as fought in Africa and the Middle East.

Among Companies I collect:

Britains
John Jenkins
Wm Hocker (great for both British & American Empire subjects)
Little Legion
Beau Geste
King & Country
Wilson Edward

I look forward to hearing more about your collection and do post pictures

Randy

 

[Captkronos]

I am new here also, posted a couple items a few days ago under casting and sculpting, my main areas of interest. I'm hoping to start building a nice collection myself, but the casting/sculpting eats up most of my time and even more of my money In any case. all the great photos here are very inspirational. I'm looking forward to attending the Indiana Toy Soldier show in April, as that is where I live, so I can lay my beady little eyes on some of these goodies in person.

 

[joesgis]

I am new here also, posted a couple items a few days ago under casting and sculpting, my main areas of interest. I'm hoping to start building a nice collection myself, but the casting/sculpting eats up most of my time and even more of my money In any case. all the great photos here are very inspirational. I'm looking forward to attending the Indiana Toy Soldier show in April, as that is where I live, so I can lay my beady little eyes on some of these goodies in person.

Welcome aboard Captkronos! We are glad to have you!


Joe

 

[Foxhole Toys]

Hello All!

I am new to this board as well. Great forum! I found your site while trying to locate some items to complete my collection of HO scale Battlefield Vacuform dioramas made in the 1960s-1970's by Power Play/Mainstream & Bellona, both of England.

Is this site only related to 1/32 & 1/30 scale or does it encompass smaller HO/00 & 1/72 scales too?

I collect & sell many 1/32 WW2 & Modern era figures, vehicles & aircraft, plastic & diecast.

If anyone has any photos or info that might help me locate some of the larger plastic vacuform battlefield sets from the previously mentioned companies I would greatly appreciate it!!

Cheers, Matt

 

[BigEars]

I am new as well.I just posted a message in the wrong plase/.Why is this called treafrog Treasures?I think a better name fir the forums might be "Model soldier Heaven"

Thank You
BE

 

[Spitfrnd]

I am new as well.I just posted a message in the wrong plase/.Why is this called treafrog Treasures?I think a better name fir the forums might be "Model soldier Heaven"

Thank You
BE

Welcome to all you new folk. The name reflects the Site's Host, Treefrog Treasures, a quite nice Toy Soldier dealer that you can access by just clicking the link on the top right.

 

[BigEars]

Oh?Thank You.Im new t o this so i dodnt knowe that this is sponsered by some-one who sells model soldiers.I lookedat the link after I finished work tonihgt and saw some verty spectacular models.Im going to spend a lot oftime loooking at the pictures thats for sure.I really lieke the panth er tank that colllectors Showcase vsells.I think Ill buy it first.Is it radio ciontroled?

Thank You
BE

 

[Spitfrnd]

Oh?Thank You.Im new t o this so i dodnt knowe that this is sponsered by some-one who sells model soldiers.I lookedat the link after I finished work tonihgt and saw some verty spectacular models.Im going to spend a lot oftime loooking at the pictures thats for sure.I really lieke the panth er tank that colllectors Showcase vsells.I think Ill buy it first.Is it radio ciontroled?

Thank You
BE

Afraid not but you can move it around by hand if you like.

 

[marco55]

Welcome to all the new guys.Good to see so many in the hobby.
Mark

 

[BigEars]

Ive been looking at the prices in thye link.I cannnot afford to be in th is hobby after alklI think.I will look at my cars again.

Thank You
BE