The Scots are coming! (1 Viewer)

[sarge]

Ah well...

No filet mignon for us; porridge and Hot Pot for the next bit; "Cracking Toast, Grommit!"

I'd be requesting an audience with Herself if it was a band rather than a Corps of Drums. You know, the guys with buffoons, strumpets, cannonades, and Krumhorns.



More serious note, I must sincerely say thanks, though, for your kindness in looking that up for me and all of the kind responses with great info.

It is a great hobby, with great people.:salute::

 

[sarge]

Of course, now that you gents have put me on that set, it has grown on me. I hope the seller actually comes back with answers to my "how much to ship and do you take things other than Paypal" query.

I have so little self control...

 

[thebritfarmer]

That's a nice set and individually not including the shipping, works out to about $9 a piece......................STEAL !!

 

[Napoleon1er]

Like this Brian

http://cgi.ebay.ca/William-Britains...Toys_Games_ToySoldiers_EH&hash=item588c1a42e4

^&grin

This is one if the ones I was talking about! There is also a color party, (maybe some privates??), and a modelzone exclusive. Also, checkboit the ceramonial range in 1999 or maybe 2002. It has many individual BAND instruments, a well as the usual pipes, drums, and trumpets. If ya can't fund it, I will post picks.
-Sandor

Post script- I am "this close" to buying the four GJ carriages....

 

[thebritfarmer]

This is one if the ones I was talking about! There is also a color party, (maybe some privates??), and a modelzone exclusive. Also, checkboit the ceramonial range in 1999 or maybe 2002. It has many individual BAND instruments, a well as the usual pipes, drums, and trumpets. If ya can't fund it, I will post picks.
-Sandor

Post script- I am "this close" to buying the four GJ carriages....

There are only 3 Sandor.

 

[Napoleon1er]

There are only 3 Sandor.

That's what I thought until I realized that there was both an Irish State coach AND a Coronation Coach. I know this seems false, but I have seen pics of two very different boxes for these two items, both from this series. I would post ebay links, but it's my policy not to give away tips for things I might buy^&grin^&cool^&grin%^V....
-Sandor:salute::

 

[sarge]

Here we have another set from the boxes of last week, a second gun for Kings Troop. The end result looks something like this:

...and just for fun, my favourite set, not because it's flashy for it isn't. It does have a very personal appeal. Knowing that, Herself bought it for me one anniversary. Such a clever girl!

 

[johnnybach]

And jolly nice too Sarge, though your feed bill for all of those horses will be astronomical!^&grin

I reduced mine by dispensing with some of the nags with this castings set from Dorset Soldiers;

Whilst the only thing I can see missing from your paras - are their wings. I gave mine some on the shoulder with just a couple of dabs of paint: These are from castings by Asset. They don't do the pony mascot - so I've saved a bit more on feed there too! Nice to see your newest recruits....johnnybach

 

[thebritfarmer]

That's what I thought until I realized that there was both an Irish State coach AND a Coronation Coach. I know this seems false, but I have seen pics of two very different boxes for these two items, both from this series. I would post ebay links, but it's my policy not to give away tips for things I might buy^&grin^&cool^&grin%^V....
-Sandor:salute::

The Irish State coach was at the coronation but not in the format that Britains made. The version that is available is for the State Opening of Parliament.

I have the ISC and a word of caution. It is probably one of the worst models WB has made. Be prepared to be disappointed as you may find the horses do not connect properly. Mine has never been displayed properly as it broke when I tried connecting it all together.

 

[thebritfarmer]

Some great additions the Brian, and what a thoughtful wife!

 

[sarge]

Johnny:

...but I like nags! :smile2:

Very aware of the wings needed on the Para set; one day I will finally get annoyed enough to break out the tiny brush. However, there is an element (with this particular set alone) of sentiment that might have me never touch them. Between the memories and Herself's thoughtfulness to one who could now be regarded as an old duffer, this grouping might well have earned the singular honour of being "untouchable".:wink2:

Sandor:
Regarding the State Coach, I'm not sure it's the absolute worst, but mine did bring out quite a bit of seaworthy linguistic expression as well. I had to completely re-do the trace for mine, all new in half-hard brass wire, before I could get the foolish thing together and in proper display. The trace supplied is full hard, very stiff and brittle. Once done, it is a magnificent thing so I'm quite happy with it. I have no intention of moving it around, however...

 

[johnnybach]

Yes Sarge - it's always a tricky thing to think of doing - adding something to a listed figure like that. That's another beauty of painting castings from scratch. You have a blank canvas to begin with.
Personally, I don't think I would add anything to the Britains figures. You might well devalue them. That's why I like to add (when I remember to, that is), where my castings originally came from. Nice additions to your collection though. johnnybach:smile2:

 

[sarge]

Johnny mate,

Perhaps you misunderstand my motivations. :smile2:

I'll take a brush to most Britains without compunction, for I honestly really haven't found these to be investments in any form. I collect because I like 'em (not because I'm saving money or some other such fiction) and I enjoy the displays and parades I can make with them.

In this case, my reluctance to enhance or modify them is purely personal. My wife cared enough to present me these, having spent great effort in finding some figures representative of my experiences. For that reason, they mean something more to me than "another set". Their "worth" is much more to me than to someone else who would see them as perhaps an uncommon set to be scored.

I think I shall ask her out to dinner. Tell me, do you think she likes me and will say yes? :wink2:

 

[sarge]

Here's an idea of what I enjoy so much. It all started with a couple lone figures that needed total repaints and restoration (State Dress as a bit involved!). Once done, they looked extremely lonely. Some banter back and forth between myself and one of the guys on this forum who sells quite a bit here (and a real gentleman) and a couple boxes come home to give our gallant few some company. Once all are mingled together into a proper formation, I finally decide to empty the entire case and re-do the parade with the various units in their proper order of march (something I've been meaning to do for quite some time). All in all, a couple pleasant evenings followed by a relaxing Saturday afternoon.

I am currently at peace with the world.

 

[johnnybach]

Anybody who buys you all those nice iccky-wicky toys must like you an icky-biky-teensy -weensy bit! (By the way, is that a bombardon - at the back left of the picture?). I'm mostly with you on the Buy them 'cos you like them scene. These guys who never take 'em out of the box - I find difficult getting my head around. That said - all do have a value I s'pose - so it does bear thinking about - a bit - especially when you find an old 'un!

Just thinking, the last prezzie I got was an electric drill and an instruction manual on how to put up shelves! I think the book is still behind the shelves- come to think of it.

Dinner? - I think your gal deserves a big boxa-chocs and a glass of sherbert first - at least. (You might throw in a Sideways Sitting Officer of the 16th lancers too. Sure to go down well that one!)

I'm gonna buy La Commandante a new wheelbarrow and a box of spanners next time - Ha! - it will complement her concrete mixer that I bought her for Valentines Day.

Too soft - me!
johnnybach%^V

 

[sarge]

Why Johnny, you are such a romantic fool, aren't you!:tongue:

Yes indeed it is a bombardment back there in the back, just ahead of the buffoons.

Note the strumpets to the fore where they should be...

 

[thebritfarmer]

That is a great looking set Brian, one I wouldn't mind having.

 

[johnnybach]

That's the instrument that "toots my flute" alright - I just love a good bombardon - must be something to do with it coiling around the torso I s'pose. I am currently making up another two of these players for my Gordon Highlander painting project. Another reason that I like doing them is, they are tricky to make - as one needs to paint the parts you can't really get at first - before fitting the instrument to the figure. I had a few problems with these last two figures - but one is complete - and the other well "on its way" too, - see below:

Hint: the one that is completed is on the left!%^V

Glad to hear that romance is not dead too - and like me - the odd "feed" is in order. Can't beat a good glass of sherbert with the Beans on Toast - I say! Just the job for getting the tomatoe sauce off the molars!!! ^&grin

Now, where's that instruction book again?

"First to be drilling the holes and in the position pluglets are to be formed in the approximate positioning of the shelving fabrications where it is to lie"^&confuse

Uh-oh! I think I'm going to be in trouble here......again................ Made in the people's Republic of ......Where?

Keep painting, johnnybach^&grin

 

[sarge]

Scot:

Stan Clark was the one who had both Sets 1 and 2, and a couple odd individuals to fill it out. He gave me quite the attractive price on the both as well. He trades regularly on the "for sale' section here (as SCMBGetty or something like that) and has always treated me quite well. I believe he still has these in stock.

Johnny:

It is indeed good to find a kindred spirit, one who believes romance with ones own wife is not an obsolete notion (along with honour, civility, &c).

If you are having "problems" with those figures, it isn't obvious to these eyes. They are very nicely done. Who knows, perhaps you'll be selling "Johnnybach's" in your dotage to supplement that most generous BSP!

Scot can just pick up the "Figures I Have Painted" thread and make a new Glossies category. Oh the possibilities for Fame and Fortune!

BTW, I know you want me to ask this, and I wouldn't give you the satisfaction at least for a couple posts, but how does a box of spanners "complement" your wife's concrete mixer?

 

[johnnybach]

Doh! Sarge - i'm sorry if I haven't been clear enough with my explanations in my responses to your ( otherwise) excellent posts.

The reason for the "box of spanners gift" - was to COMPLEMENT La Commandante's skills with the concreting expertise - not to replace them! Many years ago (as yet another birthday surprise) - I enrolled her in a course: " The Care and maintenance of ther Family Automobile". To put it mildly - she loved it! Perhaps it was in the mistaken thought that one day she might have the Mercedes sedan she frequently craved.

Alas, I prefer a more sedate mode of transpot, so she now looks after the family runabout, as pictured below:

True, her joints ain't what they used to be - but what can you expect in a car of this age? Beep! Beep!

Hope all of this is clearer now. Just off to the shops for some Dr. Spocks embrocation - as she says (yet again) her back is giving her gyp! johnnybach