"The French & Indian War": Figures, Displays & Dioramas (1 Viewer)

[PolarBear]

With the increasing popularity of the French & Indian War among collectors of toy soldiers I am starting a new thread (in the spirit of the Lt.'s excellent Zulu War thread) for members to display their FIW toy soldiers singly, in groups or as dioramas(mini-photos, diodramas, etc.) The continuing output from John Jenkins and Frontline and now Britains and other companies made me think that it would be great fun to have a special place to look at and compare these wonderful examples of toy soldiers and at the same time learn about the history of this important conflict. I invite anyone interested in this topic to participate in what I hope will be an enjoyable and useful thread.
Randy ( from the state of New Hampshire where Robert Rogers grew to manhood)

 

[PolarBear]

To "prime the pump" here is an initial post to this thread

1st Foot at Louisbourg:
An officer of the 1st Regt. of Foot is shown with a spontoon symbolic of his rank on the grounds of the Fortress of Louisbourg in Canada. The 1st Regt. of Foot, 2nd Battalion, participated in the capture of Louisbourg from the French in 1758. The 1st or Royal Scots are the oldest Scottish regiment and the oldest regiment in the British army. The 1st was in North America from 1757 to 1763 and were later involved in the capture of Montreal. (The figure shown is Britains #43007 from their glossy FIW series).

 

[wadepat]

Hi Randy,

What a grand idea! Since I do not presently collect French and Indian War figures, I cannot add pictures to this thread. However, I hope other collectors will participate with you by posting pictures of their figures so we might enjoy them and posting bits of history from which we can learn more about this conflict.

Keep up the great work!

Warmest personal regards,

Pat

 

[PolarBear]

Addendum:

All are welcome to this thread, even if you don't collect FIW. I consider the thread a full and open consideration of the FIW in all its apsects, as the Lt. has done with the Zulu War. As far as figures go, all scales and media are welcome from wargame size up through 12" action figures, plastic, metal, etc,manufactured or your own creations. News about new figures, books etc. on this subject are most certainly desirable posts for this thread. Posting pictures is not necessary--just an interest in the subject
Randy

 

[PolarBear]

Robert Warner, an officer of the Virginia Provincial Regt. of Foot, enjoys a smoke with his clay pipe in front of a fireplace in a tavern located in the colony. His unit under the command of George Washington participated in 1755 in General Edward Braddock's unsuccessful campaign against the French and Indians in the Ohio Valley. Below is the well known portrait of Washington by Charles Wilson Peale in the uniform of the Virginia Regt. (Figure is Britains #43807)

 

[PolarBear]

A second (experimental) take of previous subject with background on glossy photo paper rather than matte (to get richer color for backdrop):

 

[Harrytheheid]

Hi Randy,

What a grand idea! Since I do not presently collect French and Indian War figures, I cannot add pictures to this thread. However, I hope other collectors will participate with you by posting pictures of their figures so we might enjoy them and posting bits of history from which we can learn more about this conflict.

Keep up the great work!

Warmest personal regards,

Pat

Hi Pat,
I agree with you, this is yet another great idea from Randy.
I also don't collect F&IW at the moment but I'm becoming more interested in it. I'll have caught up with the K&C figures that I really want to get by around June and shall be trawling for a new line to collect during the second half of 2008. I did seriously toy (pun intended) with the idea of the new Britains Zulu War figures, but its looking more and more like it'll be F&IW.....especially given the new civilian releases from JJ.

Best Regards
H

 

[PolarBear]

Another day. Another tavern. Not just George W. slept here--but also Robert Warner of the Virginia Regt. of Foot whom we met yesterday.

 

[PolarBear]

This set is so gorgeous that it speaks for itself. It is Britains FIW Royal Artillery set #43144. My thanks to Konrad (kogu) for inspiring me with his photos of the set that he posted on CTSC. After that I was hooked
Randy 1/21/08

 

[aujj65]

This set is so gorgeous that it speaks for itself. It is Britains FIW Royal Artillery set #43144. My thanks to Konrad (kogu) for inspiring me with his photos of the set that he posted on CTSC. After that I was hooked
Randy 1/21/08

I can see why....this is an excellent set. have you thought about the Gallery?

Regards

Jeff

 

[Louis Badolato]

That is the nicest glossy figure set I've ever seen from Britains. Really top notch.

 

[PolarBear]

I can see why....this is an excellent set. have you thought about the Gallery?

Regards

Jeff

Jeff

Yes the Gallery does seem likely . I just have to go through my folders to send them on to Pete at TF. I create all the pages for the TF Resources section and I'm trying to get caught up with those so it may be a while but I sincerely appreciate your interest. I have mentioned to Shannon the idea of having some kind of subject access to the Photo Gallery at least by time/war--i.e. AWI, ACW, WWII. etc.

Randy

 

[PolarBear]

Britains Royal Artillery Walkaround:

Front
Back
Opposite Side

 

[PolarBear]

Seth Greene, a private in the New Jersey Blues stands at his post outside the billet of Captain Josiah Bartlett, an officer of the regiment. (Figure Britains FIW # 43070)
Randy 1/22/08

 

[PolarBear]

Getting tired of standing in the same place (the fate of toy soldiers everywhere) Pvt. Greene has moved when his owner was not looking)

 

[PolarBear]

Now that I'm seriously collecting Britains FIW series I'm thinking of joining their collectors' club. I am wondering if anyone has picked up the FIW figure they are offering with a membership for 2008?It is figure #43013C which depicts a Pvt. of the 1st Foot Guards Battalion Co. 1754-1763. If you have one I would love to see a good photo of it. The online photo is too small to really see details.
Thanks.
Randy

 

[PolarBear]

"William Parker, of Londonderry, New Hampshire, a new member of Rogers' Rangers scouts the forest in search of game."
Provincial Rogers' Ranger 1754-1763 Britains FIW Series #43145
Randy 1/23/08

 

[PolarBear]

Treefrog is now carrying Allotoy Roman soldiers. They are distributed by Saimex. Shannon has told me they sell a FIW line. I checked the Saimex site and here are some pictures. Does anyone have experience with these figures? I believe they are 65mm tall (at least the Roman series are) The figures are sold in tourist shops in Italy. Randy

British:

 

[PolarBear]

The French:

 

[PolarBear]

"It's 1755 and 1st Foot Guards Pioneer Alexander Wallace of Inverness, Scotland now in the woods of North America takes a break from clearing trees and brush from the battalion's campsite."
(Figure Britains FIW Series #43101 Pioneer 1st Foot Guards 1755)
Randy 1/24/08