Trophy of Wales (2 Viewers)

[damian]

Joe
I think that is HZ29 in the cente of the melee you see in this photo

 

[1879fanatic]

Gents,
I have had this for a while and have not thought about it 'till now. It is a plaque with attached 24th Regiment cap badge that I got from David Haskell in the UK. On the back it has the label that mentions Barry Workshops under the Trophy of Wales Company. Does anyone know about this address, as being early or late, or anything at all about this plaque that can add to my knowledge about it. Thanks in advance, fellow Men of Harlech!
Mike

I would also be interested in where this might be, Wales? And, yes that's Sir. Evelyn Wood's autograph on Natal paper!
Thanks
Mike

 

[GICOP]

I would also be interested in where this might be, Wales? And, yes that's Sir. Evelyn Wood's autograph on Natal paper!
Thanks
Mike

Hi Mike
That is Trophy of Wales address pre 1998, here is a flyer advertising the Boer War tractor with that address at the bottom.

Talking of autographs, I have Michael Caine before he became Sir display mounted with a photo of him in Zulu

Cheers

Martyn

 

[1879fanatic]

Hi Mike
That is Trophy of Wales address pre 1998, here is a flyer advertising the Boer War tractor with that address at the bottom.

Talking of autographs, I have Michael Caine before he became Sir display mounted with a photo of him in Zulu

Cheers

Martyn

Martyn,
Moi ausi, deux! Merci Beacoup!
Mike

 

[The Lt.]

Joe
I think that is HZ29 in the cente of the melee you see in this photo

Damian if your talking about the Zulu with the raised knob-kerrie facing the 24th with foot raised and lunging the set HZ 21 Trust and Parry and the one next to it with the raised Assegi is set HZ 22 Assegi Verus Bayonet......Joe

 

[GICOP]

Martyn,
Moi ausi, deux! Merci Beacoup!
Mike

Very good Mike, I knew I should have taken Italian at Evening School

Cheers

Martyn

 

[damian]

Damian if your talking about the Zulu with the raised knob-kerrie facing the 24th with foot raised and lunging the set HZ 21 Trust and Parry and the one next to it with the raised Assegi is set HZ 22 Assegi Verus Bayonet......Joe

Joe
I am a little confused. I remember buying the three sets on your flyer from Mike Laeding. He was selling them for a collector. Sudden Impact definitely had a place for the bayonet to slot into the torso of the Zulu Warrior. I think the member of the 24 th foot was similar to the HZ21 figure.

 

[The Lt.]

Joe
I am a little confused. I remember buying the three sets on your flyer from Mike Laeding. He was selling them for a collector. Sudden Impact definitely had a place for the bayonet to slot into the torso of the Zulu Warrior. I think the member of the 24 th foot was similar to the HZ21 figure.

Damian as you know as well as I do Len has sub or changed figures or poses in his sets from time to time. Here's the Zulus that came in my sets of HZ21 and HZ29 as you'll note are side by side......Joe

 

[damian]

Damian as you know as well as I do Len has sub or changed figures or poses in his sets from time to time. Here's the Zulus that came in my sets of HZ21 and HZ29 as you'll note are side by side......Joe

Joe
I will have to reserve judgement until I unpack my collection. I remember being puzzled by this hole in the Zulu. I worked out that the bayonet fits in to the hole.
Len was a master and his sets were always a joy.
Regards
Damian

 

[GICOP]

I'm sure by now that we're aware of the fact that Len Taylor featured the same figure in various poses and attire. Here's an example of such a figure. I repainted the fouth figure who was wearing a green jacket with blood stains on his head and sling. You'll also notice he has and brown bases vs the three whose bases are green an seems to be a little stockier........The Lt.

This is one of the single figures I found at the London Toy Soldier Show

Cheers

Martyn

 

[1879fanatic]

Martyn,
Nice find, do you know what set he's from? Looks like RA from somewhere south of the Med, before 1900, during the reign of Victoria, when moustaches were allowed
Mike

 

[GICOP]

Martyn,
Nice find, do you know what set he's from? Looks like RA from somewhere south of the Med, before 1900, during the reign of Victoria, when moustaches were allowed
Mike

Hi Mike

Not a bad guess, there is no set number but I think he could be RMLI. I think this could be one of those Len "specials" we have grown to love

Cheers

Martyn

 

[GICOP]

Here is Winston Churchill at the Battle of OMDURMAN under attack from several Dervishes

The figures are from the following EGYPT AND THE SUDAN sets:

HS5 – YOUNG WINSTON AT OMDURMAN
DS47 – ANSAR CHARGE
DS59 – HADENDOWA WARRIORS CHARGE

Cheers

Martyn

PS More pictures of the new additions to follow later in the week

 

[glossman]

Here is Winston Churchill at the Battle of OMDURMAN under attack from several Dervishes

The figures are from the following EGYPT AND THE SUDAN sets:

HS5 – YOUNG WINSTON AT OMDURMAN
DS47 – ANSAR CHARGE
DS59 – HADENDOWA WARRIORS CHARGE

Cheers

Martyn

PS More pictures of the new additions to follow later in the week

Great Stuff, Martyn

I shall despatch my 21st Lancers to Surrey Castle to even the odds.

Raymond.

 

[Deitz]

Nice stuff, Martyn, I am glad you were able to find such wonderful stuff, I look forward to seeing the rest of your haul.

Brian

 

[GICOP]

Great Stuff, Martyn

I shall despatch my 21st Lancers to Surrey Castle to even the odds.

Raymond.

Hi Raymond

Please post some pictures of your 21st Lancers, I managed to find a 21st Officer, 21st Trumpeter and 21st Sergeant but am sorely lacking in OR's

Cheers

Martyn

 

[GICOP]

Here are some pictures of my BOER WAR TRACTION ENGINE

This is set number: EQH5/45

Here with driver and assistant

Barnes Wallis and Stevens designed open wagon with four Royal Artillery Gunners and mixed load

A 6 inch 30cwt Howitzer, this was used as a Mobile Field Gun or by a simple conversion was suitable for high elevation siege purposes

Hot work for the driver

Cheers

Martyn

 

[lancer]

That Boer War tractor set is fantastic. If I had to pick one Trophy set to keep, that would be it. It is just unique. -- lancer

 

[Deitz]

The Trophy Boer War Trophy set is a fantastic set. I can't wait to see it next to your other Boer War Trophy sets, in the great dioramas you are about to post.

Congratulations on your great find at the London Show.

 

[wadepat]

Hi Martyn,

What a beautiful and unique set! What a wonderful set to include in your collection. Certainly, you must be very, very proud to own it. There are times I simply stand in awe at some of the figures/sets produced by Trophy! Thanks for sharing this extremely interesting and creative set with us!

Warmest personal regards,

Pat