Puting the troops back in the box (1 Viewer)

[tora7770]

Dear Richard/Ken,
Do not know if any other collectors have this problem, it is great taking the troops out of boxes – not so easy putting them back. Where do they go and what side do they fit, you can risk damaging then if you put then in badly, epically with guns etc.
What about if Britains had a line drawing of how and which side the troops fit back in place for each box …..
Just a thought.
Regards
Andrew

 

[OldCelt]

Dear Richard/Ken,
Do not know if any other collectors have this problem, it is great taking the troops out of boxes – not so easy putting them back. Where do they go and what side do they fit, you can risk damaging then if you put then in badly, epically with guns etc.
What about if Britains had a line drawing of how and which side the troops fit back in place for each box …..
Just a thought.
Regards
Andrew

It is a puzzle isn't it? And it helps to approach it like a puzzle.
Take the figure lay it on the hole you suspect it goes into and if necessary repostion it sometimes they even go in upside down. Spread the foam away insert the figure and let the foam mold back around it. Never try and push the figure into its slot. Some times it helps to even insert it from the bottom by taking out the foam and turning it upside down (be careful replacing the foam.
Have fun..O.C.

 

[WBritain]

Hi Andrew:

Folks in the office think me a bit mad - they can show me a foam insert and I can tell them which figures go in it - now that is really sad! So, I must admit that this issue had not crossed my mind. It is a good idea that I will look into - never hurts to cut down on non combat related casualties - this strikes me as the toy soldier equivalent of that number one killer of armies - disease!

I will throw out one counter intuitive bit of advice - be firm. Figure out which slot the figure goes in - spread the foam well apart with your fingers and using the base as the point of contact put the figure firmly back in the foam. I have found many times when I hesitate or try to be too fiddly and careful is when things go wrong and we lose a bayonet. CAUTION - this may not work for everyone!

Thanks,

Richard

 

[jazzeum]

If I can add another bit of advice, when putting something back in the box, or any box for that matter, when dealing with exposed parts like a bayonet or a gun, cut off a piece of straw and slip that over the piece. It really helps protect it.

 

[kilted vampire]

If I can add another bit of advice, when putting something back in the box, or any box for that matter, when dealing with exposed parts like a bayonet or a gun, cut off a piece of straw and slip that over the piece. It really helps protect it.

Bot can I vouche for that