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Winter 1980, a British Para forms part of a small garrison stationed at Stanley, the capital of the Falkland Islands. Robin.

ps a big thank you to Carlo for your wonderful building.
 

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Robin - where did you get the building and figures from?

Wonderful scene.

Gary
 
Robin - where did you get the building and figures from?

Wonderful scene.

Gary


Thanks Gary. The building is from our forum member Carlo in Italy ( Risorgimento).Have a number of his works, all very nice and reasonable cost. The figures are K&C (MG, FOB & Dickens). More to follow. Robin.
 
Great idea Robin :salute::

Stay safe

Martyn:)
 
Don't really understand. Do you mean the MG series can be repainted or re-catalog as Falklands?
 
Don't really understand. Do you mean the MG series can be repainted or re-catalog as Falklands?

Wouldn't of thought so Chris, far too many differences from top to toe, type of uniform to webbing to weapon.

Beret would be okay, though even the way Soldiers shaped their Berets changed since WW2, little details of course, the cap badge would have Queens crown on wings rather than Kings crown, though that'd be too small a detail to see and paint in miniature I guess even in a decal probably. {sm0}

Also thought there were only Royal Marines on Falklands before war in 82. But not something I've studied, I'm sure there are forum members who have.

I think Robin is doing his best with what he has to hand in his enthusiasm for the forthcoming range, in much the same way as I did for the Vietnam range !:salute::

Steve
 
Also thought there were only Royal Marines on Falklands before war in 82. But not something I've studied, I'm sure there are forum members who have.

Spot on Steve. :salute:: Naval Party 8901 - Royal Marines.

Roy
 
Wouldn't of thought so Chris, far too many differences from top to toe, type of uniform to webbing to weapon.

Beret would be okay, though even the way Soldiers shaped their Berets changed since WW2, little details of course, the cap badge would have Queens crown on wings rather than Kings crown, though that'd be too small a detail to see and paint in miniature I guess even in a decal probably. {sm0}

Also thought there were only Royal Marines on Falklands before war in 82. But not something I've studied, I'm sure there are forum members who have.

I think Robin is doing his best with what he has to hand in his enthusiasm for the forthcoming range, in much the same way as I did for the Vietnam range !:salute::

Steve

Everything you said Steve, is spot on. Robin.
 

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First two photos are 'stock' ones depicting the Governors residence in the capital, Stanley. The other three are my interpretation. Robin.
 

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Robin,

you are doing a wonderful job showing a new series, which hasn't been produced yet !!!

Rule Britannia !!!

Well done,

John
 
Well done on your diorama Robin. I look forward to seeing it evolve as the series is released ! :salute::

Steve
 
Great stuff Robin, its definately not something I will collect but I love seeing a great diorama of any sort. Thanks for sharing.
 
Robin,

Yes, a great scene. Hey, Carlo, beautiful work on your building. Gotta love the bakery.

Steve
 
Hi Robin,

I don't know much about the Falklands, but an impressive scene nonetheless. I esp. like the civilians in these street scene.
 
This dio is superb, especially when you consider the fact that KC hasn’t even released any actual Falkland figures.
 
Hopefully we see some Falkland items in the upcoming March releases.

I hope so. I've just sold some Britain figures, so I have a pot just waiting to go K&C's way.

Fingers crossed for Falklands and Vietnam people. WW1 and Naps would be nice but a long shot.
 

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