The WWI in gloss (1 Viewer)

VIRIATO

VIRIATO

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This is my small WWI glossy display. Fusilier, Tommy Atkins, Tradition, Soldiers of the World, Imperial, Dorset, Trophy, Britains Premier/Charles Biggs, Somerset, Wilson Edward. I love them all, but there is something really special about Britains Premier/Charles Biggs. They do need a dustup, so when I do it I hope to be back with some better individual photos...;).

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Great collection, Viriato. I have the exact, same Somerset Lawrence figure. I really like the Trophy Russians you have with that wonderful flag. I once had many WW1 Trophy but traded or sold them for other figures. Wish I had kept them.:( I have a few Charles Biggs and they are great. I managed to obtain a French 1914 Infantry set, that along with my French 75 artillery set, are my favorite Biggs sets. I also like the Lighthorse you have there. Nice job. -- lancer
 
Funny how a few pieces of painted metal can make me drool. I wonder what Pavlov would say about that.
 
Nice to view your collection of WWl figures Paulo. I like the motorcycle with sidecar. John
 
lancer said:
Great collection, Viriato. I have the exact, same Somerset Lawrence figure. I really like the Trophy Russians you have with that wonderful flag. I once had many WW1 Trophy but traded or sold them for other figures. Wish I had kept them.:( I have a few Charles Biggs and they are great. I managed to obtain a French 1914 Infantry set, that along with my French 75 artillery set, are my favorite Biggs sets. I also like the Lighthorse you have there. Nice job. -- lancer
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Yes, that French 1914 set is really very nice, I have seen it occasionally on E-Bay, never at the right time:(, those early French uniforms really shine in gloss. The closest thing I've got is from Dorset, those same uniforms, perhaps you can locate it in my photos. Would you like to post a photo of your French 1914 set? Oh and one of the French 75 (a very good looking one too)?

Cheers,
Paulo
 
VIRIATO said:
Yes, that French 1914 set is really very nice, I have seen it occasionally on E-Bay, never at the right time:(, those early French uniforms really shine in gloss. The closest thing I've got is from Dorset, those same uniforms, perhaps you can locate it in my photos. Would you like to post a photo of your French 1914 set? Oh and one of the French 75 (a very good looking one too)?

Cheers,
Paulo
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Hi Paulo. I have to apologize for I cannot post pictures. I have no camera and I wouldn't know how to download the pictures anyway. It takes all my limited computer abilities to scan and post on this forum.:D I still live in the 1960's to a large degree. Maybe one day I can get my daughter to take pictures and post them for me. Just have to get her to find time. -- Al
 
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Hi Paulo,

Thanks very much for sharing your very nice glossy figures.

They just don't make these like they used too.

What are the figures just in front of Lawrence of Arabia?

Best Wishes, Raymond.:)
 
Beautiful, Paulo. I love Charles Biggs' soldiers. And they go so well with Tradition and the other manufacturers size wise, but they also stand out because of the higher quality of sculpture and painting. Thanks for sharing.

Dave
 
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Hi Paulo,

Thanks very much for sharing your very nice glossy figures.

They just don't make these like they used too.

What are the figures just in front of Lawrence of Arabia?

Best Wishes, Raymond.:)
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Hi Raymond, it's always a pleasure to share.
The figures you mention are Turkish and Australian soldiers made by Soldiers of the World/Regal. The horseman just across from him is New Zealander by Imperial.

Regards,
Paulo
 
VIRIATO said:
Hi Raymond, it's always a pleasure to share.
The figures you mention are Turkish and Australian soldiers made by Soldiers of the World/Regal. The horseman just across from him is New Zealander by Imperial.

Regards,
Paulo
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Hi Paulo,

Thanks very much for the information.

I think you must have many more nice glossy figures in your collection.

Best Wishes, Raymond.:)
 
glossman said:
Hi Paulo,

Thanks very much for the information.

I think you must have many more nice glossy figures in your collection.

Best Wishes, Raymond.:)
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Hi Raymond,
I just love good glossies, although I also appreciate great matte figures. My main focus is now Imperial Productions, a few photos in my albums if you'd like check them, I now have a few more sets that I haven't photographed yet.

All the best,
Paulo
 
Great collection, Paulo. Thanks for taking the time to post the pictures. You have some neat sets. Are those Portuguese troops right above the Premier US Marine 75? -- Al
 
lancer said:
Great collection, Paulo. Thanks for taking the time to post the pictures. You have some neat sets. Are those Portuguese troops right above the Premier US Marine 75? -- Al
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Hi, thanks for the compliment, it's always fun to share and discuss. And yes, those blue uniformed guys are Western Front Portuguese troops (made by Tommy Atkins), they did their fighting mostly at the Flanders battlefields, the best known battle they fought was La Lys, during Germany's final push. It didn't go well at all... For some perspective, this text from the newest Beau Geste upcoming release:
«Portugal declared war March 9, 1916, sending 2 divisions to the Western Front. According to Ellis and Cox "The World War I Data Book" there were 26 local companies rising to 40 in Angola. The Mozambique force consisted of 12 local companies again rising to 40 by 1918.

Politicians understood that Portugal's entry in the war was probably the only way to save its African colonies of Angola and Mozambique.

In addition to honoring its long-standing alliance with Great Britain, Portugal also sought to protect its ramshackle colonial empire from nibbling by belligerent powers. In the event, Portugal gained in the peace settlement a tiny strip of German East Africa called the Kionga Triangle lying along the northern Mozambique border.

The war was not universally popular in Portugal. Mobilization did not bring an economic boost. The military coups and other political upheavals sparked by declaration of war continued after 1918.»

Paulo
 
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