Shackleton Diorama - Little Lead Soldiers (1 Viewer)

[tdubel]

Little Lead Soldiers - English Company who did the dioramas seen in the James Bond Movie - The Living Daylights. Very unique items to say the least! Anyhow, they did a 2 part Shackleton Antarctica Expedition which is impressive to say the least. Original retail was 449 Pounds or the equivalency of $750 shipped to the US. I am considering selling it, but not sure I can actually ship it. Even with the best packing possible, there would be bound to have repairs! Considering best offers and pick up for anyone interested, if not I will keep it no worries. I also will be at the Chicago Toy Soldier show by car, so pick up there is an option. I don't know how many of these were actually made, I am assuming not many.

 

[Larry Allen]

Little Lead Soldiers - English Company who did the dioramas seen in the James Bond Movie - The Living Daylights. Very unique items to say the least! Anyhow, they did a 2 part Shackleton Antarctica Expedition which is impressive to say the least. Original retail was 449 Pounds or the equivalency of $750 shipped to the US. I am considering selling it, but not sure I can actually ship it. Even with the best packing possible, there would be bound to have repairs! Considering best offers and pick up for anyone interested, if not I will keep it no worries. I also will be at the Chicago Toy Soldier show by car, so pick up there is an option. I don't know how many of these were actually made, I am assuming not many.

That is an incredible diorama, Tom.
I wondered who made the T.S. diorama for the Bond flick …. Thank You.

In my opinion, (being a ship modeler) I really love the wreck of the Endurance part of the display.
The builder shows a lot of creativity and imagination.

Good luck to you on the sale. Whoever gets it is buying a splendid display.

--- LaRRy

 

[tdubel]

That is an incredible diorama, Tom.
I wondered who made the T.S. diorama for the Bond flick …. Thank You.

In my opinion, (being a ship modeler) I really love the wreck of the Endurance part of the display.
The builder shows a lot of creativity and imagination.

Good luck to you on the sale. Whoever gets it is buying a splendid display.

--- LaRRy

Larry! Thanks for reminding me the name of the ship. Yes, the Diorama was actually sold in 2 parts. You could just buy a half so to speak if you wanted as the Endurance wreck was very popular part Peter Davis told me (the owner). One thing I always found funny, they used plastic for the sales with white flecks painted on it instead of cloth, I guess that was a cost cutting measure in those times!!!!!

TD

 

[Larry Allen]

Larry! Thanks for reminding me the name of the ship. Yes, the Diorama was actually sold in 2 parts. You could just buy a half so to speak if you wanted as the Endurance wreck was very popular part Peter Davis told me (the owner). One thing I always found funny, they used plastic for the sales with white flecks painted on it instead of cloth, I guess that was a cost cutting measure in those times!!!!!

TD

Hey Tom,
I don't know when he made that model, but cloth sails were not to popular a long while ago, (YES) due to the cost and the (somewhat artificial) appearance. In my models, I experimented with all sorts of materials to get a pleasing looking display, especially when the sails were furled in the wind.
Various types of silk, dyed in tea, was a popular method to get good looking sails.

Maybe he was going after an ICY appearance for the sails???? Most folks used a discolored floor polish and stain to weather the sails for a winter appearance.

If I am not mistaken, it appears he use bits of broken glass that was frosted and "snowed" to represent the ice blocks ... once again a common practice.

--- LaRRy

 

[tdubel]

Resurrecting this thread as I forgot about this one after I never took it to a show and put it in storage, it is still available! $350, it originally cost about $750 plus shipping from England.

I don't really want to ship this one as it is fragile, but it can be delivered to the Annandale VA show or the Chicago show.

Again, no rush to sell, but if it interests anyone, let me know.
Tom