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[GICOP]

Thanks Lawrence,
The Indians with brown bases and light blue turbans are the 45th Rattray Sikhs. I put another picture of them up in the album. I know they were in the 2nd Afghan War, but they might have been in the Sudan as well. The chaps in red with yellow turbans are Ludhiana Sikhs. They were in the 2nd Afghan war and the Sudan in 1885. One of the kneeling Ludhianas in the back row is an interesting piece (wasn't able to get a good close up of him) because he has a Lee Metford instead of the standard Trophy Martini Henry that the rest of them are modeled with. My dad also says that the Camel Corps flag bearer in the Sudan diorama was a figure he custom ordered. I don't know if he is the only one of his kind or if Len made more. As for the Elephant gun, I can ask my dad if he would be willing to sell it, but I think that is one I'd like to inherit We get pretty attached to our soldiers. I know a lot of people buy and sell, but we only got into the buying part of the hobby (which made it rather expensive )
Cheers,
Sam

The naval rating with flag is a dragon crest piece that I got at a toy soldier show, and I think he is a standard figure. The camel corps flag bearer I was referring to is the dismounted officer in the diorama with all of the fuzzy wuzzies, the old looking one.
I really like the old NWF stuff as well. Those are my dads which he got sometime before I was born. The guys on the top shelf catch a lot of dust, I try to remember to dust them when I am home from school on the holidays. Unfortunately I took pictures of them with the cobwebs still hanging on them Some of my dad's older figures have had some discoloring do to dust and age, so you are right, it is an important thing to look out for.
Cheers,
Sam

Hi Sam

Great sets, I love the Gordon of Khartoum figure, in fact I love all of the figures you have

Check with your Dad regarding the Camel Corps Officer with the Colour, I think it could be part of----------

SS13/A----THE GUARDS CAMEL REGIMENT (2nd Life Guards)

Dismounted figures wearing grey tunic, white helmet, khaki trousers,

One Officer with drawn sword and Colour. One Officer with drawn pistol. One Sergeant guarding the Colour. One bugler standing with rifle.

This is the catalogue description I have, unfortunately no picture

Cheers

Martyn

 

[GICOP]

Sam,
Great Trophy collection! I think the special order was the naval rating flag bearer, I do not think that was in the catalog. I especially love your NWF stuff! Wow, you do not see it that often. Looks like it may have been snowing there! Just kidding, use a soft brush or lens duster to clear away the dust. We all fight this problem, but if you let it settle in for a number of years it could hurt the classic trophy finish. Really enjoyed the photos Sam, thank you.
JW

The naval rating with flag is a dragon crest piece that I got at a toy soldier show, and I think he is a standard figure. The camel corps flag bearer I was referring to is the dismounted officer in the diorama with all of the fuzzy wuzzies, the old looking one.
I really like the old NWF stuff as well. Those are my dads which he got sometime before I was born. The guys on the top shelf catch a lot of dust, I try to remember to dust them when I am home from school on the holidays. Unfortunately I took pictures of them with the cobwebs still hanging on them Some of my dad's older figures have had some discoloring do to dust and age, so you are right, it is an important thing to look out for.
Cheers,
Sam

Hi Sam and John

The figure is indeed Dragon Crest

Set# DS56-------BOSUN WITH FLAG, NAVAL BRIGADE

Cheers

Martyn

 

[glossman]

Ok, I just made some new photo albums and added a bunch of pictures. Some of the pictures turned out alright and some are pretty poor, but at least this will give you an idea of some of the sets my dad and I have put together. In the near future I'd like to go back and re-photograph a bunch of the figures using the techniques you guys pointed out, but these will do for now. Forgive me for the layers of dust on some of the figures. Of course I dusted them AFTER I took the pictures! Take a look and tell me what you think.
Thanks,
Sam

Hi Sam,

Thanks very much for posting the albums of your Trophy collection.

I have enjoyed viewing your photos. The Camel Corps look great.

Best Wishes, Raymond.

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[thebritfarmer]

You and your Dad have an awesome collection. Thanks for taking some pictures for us to view.

Scott

 

[Lawrence Lo]

Thanks Lawrence,
The Indians with brown bases and light blue turbans are the 45th Rattray Sikhs. I put another picture of them up in the album. I know they were in the 2nd Afghan War, but they might have been in the Sudan as well. The chaps in red with yellow turbans are Ludhiana Sikhs. They were in the 2nd Afghan war and the Sudan in 1885. One of the kneeling Ludhianas in the back row is an interesting piece (wasn't able to get a good close up of him) because he has a Lee Metford instead of the standard Trophy Martini Henry that the rest of them are modeled with. My dad also says that the Camel Corps flag bearer in the Sudan diorama was a figure he custom ordered. I don't know if he is the only one of his kind or if Len made more. As for the Elephant gun, I can ask my dad if he would be willing to sell it, but I think that is one I'd like to inherit We get pretty attached to our soldiers. I know a lot of people buy and sell, but we only got into the buying part of the hobby (which made it rather expensive )
Cheers,
Sam

Sam,
Thanks for the info and photo. A fellow collector enlightened me about differentiating the various Trophy sets by the color of their bases. The Boxer series were made with gray bases, Sudan & Egypt had brown bases and the Zulu and NWF (and other series) had green bases. Be careful with the camels - I hear that many who collect them become addicted and will stop at nothing to add more to their collection - scary part is some of them start taking on the characteristics of a camel! Now, a real collector would be after Elephants! I know how you feel - as a collector, that would be the centerpiece of any collection and parting with it would be unimaginable. That is why I was offering to hold it for a year or two and return it back to you when you finish your studies Before I end this post, I want to clarify that the remarks about camel collectors was made in jest - they do love their camels and never part with them as I have not been able to obtain a single Trophy camel - the one I would like to get is the Gordon figure you have. Again, congrats on a great collection and hope that you continue in your father's footsteps with regards to collecting. All the best, Lawrence

 

[Lurchio]

Lawrence,
I don't know whether you're referring to yours truly re the camels or could be Hans.
I'm intrigued to know what characteristics have been adopted, perhaps those lovely long eyelashes? or more likely their ability to drink copious amounts!!
Still working on that one.
I have a similar problem to your lack of Trophy Camels as I keep missing the K&C Camels every time.
Sam, a great collection and you've helped me clarify my Elephant gun set as I thought it was a mix and match of sets with British and Indian troops.
And just for you Larry I'm going to take and post some pics of Elephants in order to address the balance
Regards
Clive

 

[theBaron]

Hi, Sam! We chatted via PM, so I missed posted a welcome to you out here in the forum, please allow me to add my greetings!

Prost!
Brad

 

[Lawrence Lo]

Lawrence,
I don't know whether you're referring to yours truly re the camels or could be Hans.
I'm intrigued to know what characteristics have been adopted, perhaps those lovely long eyelashes? or more likely their ability to drink copious amounts!!
Still working on that one.
I have a similar problem to your lack of Trophy Camels as I keep missing the K&C Camels every time.
Sam, a great collection and you've helped me clarify my Elephant gun set as I thought it was a mix and match of sets with British and Indian troops.
And just for you Larry I'm going to take and post some pics of Elephants in order to address the balance
Regards
Clive

Clive,
How kind of you to respond so quickly! Must be the sensitive hearing capabilities of camel collectors I will not comment about the long eyelashes remark, but I am sure you will now be getting an invitation from Howard to march in a parade in Sydney I digress - yes, it is the camel's renowned ability to imbibe copious amounts of liquid refreshments to which I was referring to. Exhibit A - Look at 4thHussars wonderful overhead photo of the camels - notice the three empty decanters behind them and look at what lies ahead of them - a bottle of Drambuie and Creme de Menthe. I have seen the same skills with some camel collectors who shall remain nameless, but have been photographed sipping/quaffing/chugging various alcoholic beverages. So, I humbly rest my case I do look forward to seeing your photos of your elephant collection. I can already hear the murmuring in the background - he collects both camels and elephants?!! I also hear he lives on a farm....... Oh, I almost forgot - a squadron of camels are headed your way - be on the lookout for them. All the best, Lawrence

 

[Leadmen]

Thanks for joining the forum--Welcome. Your collection is great and thanks for posting the albums to view. Leadmen

 

[4thhussar]

I thought everyone loved camels. I always look forlornly at them when they pop up on ebay. My desert column was the last thing I was working on when Trophy stopped production. I'm glad I got those 7.
Cheers,
Sam

p.s. Thanks again to everyone who said such nice things about my collection!