White Helmets: New 19th C Colonial Troops (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter PolarBear
- Start date
skeeterbuck
Corporal
- Joined
- Apr 28, 2008
- Messages
- 418
There nice looking. By chance Randy, that wouldn't happen to be POLAR WHITE would it? 
Chuck
Chuck
thebritfarmer
Moderator
- Joined
- Jan 29, 2008
- Messages
- 10,444
PolarBear
Major
- Joined
- Feb 24, 2007
- Messages
- 6,706
Re: New 19th C Colonial Troops
I missed these--thanks--a great year ahead for glossy 19th c colonial collectors.
Don't forget these Randy
I think the new 24th foot figures would make a nice barracks scene ala Zulu Dawn
I missed these--thanks--a great year ahead for glossy 19th c colonial collectors.
PolarBear
Major
- Joined
- Feb 24, 2007
- Messages
- 6,706
There nice looking. By chance Randy, that wouldn't happen to be POLAR WHITE would it?
Chuck
The Lt has been lobbying for white tropical helmets for the AZW and so now everyone is happy.
thebritfarmer
Moderator
- Joined
- Jan 29, 2008
- Messages
- 10,444
I agree Randy.....have you seen the beautiful new matte Zulu figures? or the new figures from the Museum collection?
PolarBear
Major
- Joined
- Feb 24, 2007
- Messages
- 6,706
Yes--I wrote the insert card for the 1st 1/2 (1775-1900) of the new USMC Museum Collection that will eventually cover all the way to the present: AWI, Barbary Coast Wars, 1812, Mexican-American War, ACW, Spanish-American War/Philippines, Boxer Rebellion, WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, War on Terrorism.
The Zulu surgeon set is a must have for me!
craig1985taylor
Command Sergeant Major
- Joined
- May 25, 2008
- Messages
- 2,422
Very nice guys thanks for posting so Scott will you be treating yourself to a set of these? They kinda mix your glossy collection of ceremonial figures with your Zulu collection surely a must have for you?
so Scott will you be treating yourself to a set of these? They kinda mix your glossy collection of ceremonial figures with your Zulu collection surely a must have for you?
thebritfarmer
Moderator
- Joined
- Jan 29, 2008
- Messages
- 10,444
Very nice guys thanks for posting
If I can swing it I will definately be getting a set. I think they could be used as a stand alone set, perhaps make some kind of glossy camp Zulu dio or even have them displayed in a ceremonial display with Queen Victoria. Multi fuctional
PolarBear
Major
- Joined
- Feb 24, 2007
- Messages
- 6,706
If I can swing it I will definately be getting a set. I think they could be used as a stand alone set, perhaps make some kind of glossy camp Zulu dio or even have them displayed in a ceremonial display with Queen Victoria. Multi fuctional
Scott
How about having the 24th in England departing in 1875 for South Africa? You've got the band and color guard and you could get 20 or so of the marching figure. It would be great to have a photo of a steamship in the background too. Is there a glossy Vicky from that period? Maybe you could commission Ken to make one.
Imagine 100 of these on the docks. How about using several of the K&C jetty?
Man would that be cool
Attachments
craig1985taylor
Command Sergeant Major
- Joined
- May 25, 2008
- Messages
- 2,422
Randy that would be a fantastic set up wish i could aford 20 of the marching figures but that would be a bit of a stretch for me!! ill have to settle for about 8 lol
PolarBear
Major
- Joined
- Feb 24, 2007
- Messages
- 6,706
Hopefully we'll see an officer added. My guess is that this will be how glossy AZW is developed since the others are now basically retired. I be the white helmets will sell well.
craig1985taylor
Command Sergeant Major
- Joined
- May 25, 2008
- Messages
- 2,422
Yes i think they will & I do hope we still see some glossy AZW figures pop up from time to time they are among my favourites & as for the zulu figures themselves i better hurry up & add some more to my drift dio before there all sold out
thebritfarmer
Moderator
- Joined
- Jan 29, 2008
- Messages
- 10,444
Scott
How about having the 24th in England departing in 1875 for South Africa? You've got the band and color guard and you could get 20 or so of the marching figure. It would be great to have a photo of a steamship in the background too. Is there a glossy Vicky from that period? Maybe you could commission Ken to make one.
Imagine 100 of these on the docks. How about using several of the K&C jetty?
Man would that be cool
Sounds great Randy, Britains did make a glossy Queen Victoria that came in the CC Scots Guards presents carriage and also the figure from the Victoria cross series. I believe they are the only two. However I have seen a couple different ones from other manufacturers.
PolarBear
Major
- Joined
- Feb 24, 2007
- Messages
- 6,706
I think I'll try a K&C jetty dock scene with the Black Watch arriving in Egypt using multiples of the club figure and the new Redcoat. Hope we'll get a piper and officer eventually.
Man today is just too darn exciting for us glossy 19th C British Colonial collectors
Attachments
craig1985taylor
Command Sergeant Major
- Joined
- May 25, 2008
- Messages
- 2,422
I think I'll try a K&C jetty dock scene with the Black Watch arriving in Egypt using multiples of the club figure and the new Redcoat. Hope we'll get a piper and officer eventually.
Man today is just too darn exciting for us glossy 19th C British Colonial collectors
That will look great you can never get 2 many scottish redcoats lol i think its almost a done deal that we will get a piper & officer!!!
PolarBear
Major
- Joined
- Feb 24, 2007
- Messages
- 6,706
I bet you would like some 19th C Gordons!
craig1985taylor
Command Sergeant Major
- Joined
- May 25, 2008
- Messages
- 2,422
Well i wouldn't be saying no thank you!!!!! lol
skeeterbuck
Corporal
- Joined
- Apr 28, 2008
- Messages
- 418
The Lt has been lobbying for white tropical helmets for the AZW and so now everyone is happy.
Lt, do you just like the white helmets better or do you think it's more historical accurate?
Chuck