WW1 Hospital (4 Viewers)

This is a nice one and i see the special affects tool has been given a work out to remove the bases! Love the little beds and the floor boards are well done.

Tom
 
Fantastic and you used some of my favorite figures -Tommy Atkins!{sm4}
 
Seems there is nothing you cannot find available from a TS maker these days. All the same have not seen too many hospital wards as detailed as this, very nice. Robin.
 
Congratulations Jack, absolutely superb sets they really are. You may just be a bad influence here mate!^&grin:wink2:

Rob
 
GICOP said:
Excellent Jack {bravo}}{bravo}}{bravo}}

First Aid related dios are high up on my list of favourites :salute::

Cheers

Martyn:)
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Thanks Martyn. There was actually an article on WW1 casualty figures in the April/May edition of Toy Soldier Collector. I really like these Tommy Atkins figures and will get some more over time. They have a certain charm and I enjoyed dealing with the owners. They actually even painted the casualty figures differently so in terms of wounds, hair colour and facial hair they are six distinct pieces.

I do not have many glossies but really like them because they are so different from my matte figures - it is like having two hobbies that are different but related. At a practical level, the cost difference allows my TS dollar to stretch further - No wonder the collectors of gloss TS are such a calm bunch!

Jack
 
Rob said:
Congratulations Jack, absolutely superb sets they really are. You may just be a bad influence here mate!^&grin:wink2:

Rob
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Raise you spending allowance by 10 percent, then give 15 percent of your collecting dollar over to gloss and wait 5 percent longer before making all your purchases and it is as though price rises are for other people to worry about!
 
villagehorse said:
Seems there is nothing you cannot find available from a TS maker these days. All the same have not seen too many hospital wards as detailed as this, very nice. Robin.
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Thanks Robin. Hope to catch up with you in July.
 
4th Hussar said:
Fantastic and you used some of my favorite figures -Tommy Atkins!{sm4}
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They are really nice figures aren't they? I am new to gloss but am impressed with the figures, the price and the potential for a few dioramas.
 
Hospital and ambulance figures are one of my favorite type of sets. They are usually cleaned up in the horror and pain department but do tell some of the story. These figures are especially nice. Is the "lady" figure meant to be someone in particular?^&confuse
 
Scott said:
Hospital and ambulance figures are one of my favorite type of sets. They are usually cleaned up in the horror and pain department but do tell some of the story. These figures are especially nice. Is the "lady" figure meant to be someone in particular?^&confuse
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No - I just bought a few civilian figures from Sarum Toy Soldiers from their La Belle Époque series. I am quite impressed and will definitely buy some more. Some good civilian figures are very useful in dioramas. They certainly worked well with the Tommy Atkins figures.
 
Jack said:
No - I just bought a few civilian figures from Sarum Toy Soldiers from their La Belle Époque series. I am quite impressed and will definitely buy some more. Some good civilian figures are very useful in dioramas. They certainly worked well with the Tommy Atkins figures.
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I'm trying to find a story I half remember of Alexandra, the Queen Mother, visiting the hospitals in WW One. She was trying to cheer up a wounded man and did a high kick with her own disabled leg.
 
Jack said:
Thanks Martyn. There was actually an article on WW1 casualty figures in the April/May edition of Toy Soldier Collector. I really like these Tommy Atkins figures and will get some more over time. They have a certain charm and I enjoyed dealing with the owners. They actually even painted the casualty figures differently so in terms of wounds, hair colour and facial hair they are six distinct pieces.

I do not have many glossies but really like them because they are so different from my matte figures - it is like having two hobbies that are different but related. At a practical level, the cost difference allows my TS dollar to stretch further - No wonder the collectors of gloss TS are such a calm bunch!

Jack
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Quite right on lower prices than some more prominant manufacturers Jack.

If you don't already know, also have a look at Fusilier and Hussar - which also now belong to the Brothers Turner, who run Tommy Atkins - for further nice surprises. As an example - Fusilier has had a set that is causing quite a stir elsewhere, for quite some time. Take a look at WW215 (Quad, Limber and 25 pounder gun) - or WW216 - Australian 25 pounder and crew in Desert colour - all available as nicely priced painted Glossy Toy Soldiers - or around half that price for castings - to paint yourself - if you've continued practicing, of course.:Djb
 
johnnybach said:
Quite right on lower prices than some more prominant manufacturers Jack.

If you don't already know, also have a look at Fusilier and Hussar - which also now belong to the Brothers Turner, who run Tommy Atkins - for further nice surprises. As an example - Fusilier has had a set that is causing quite a stir elsewhere, for quite some time. Take a look at WW215 (Quad, Limber and 25 pounder gun) - or WW216 - Australian 25 pounder and crew in Desert colour - all available as nicely priced painted Glossy Toy Soldiers - or around half that price for castings - to paint yourself - if you've continued practicing, of course.:Djb
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Johnny

I knew if I threw out a pic or two of glossies that you would appear. I am quite taken with them - a wide range of choice and they do have a different quality to them. I am going to dip my toe in with a Brtish Toy Soldier Company band when I am in London in September. I still have visions of a massive WW 1 parade but that will have to wait until I get a grip on the painting! I will have a look at Fusiler and Hussar. Thanks for the tip. Any chance that you in Paris in the third week of September?

Jack
 
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Jack said:
Johnny

I knew if I threw out a pic or two of glossies that you would appear. I am quite taken with them - a wide range of choice and they do have a different quality to them. I am going to dip my toe in with a Brtish Toy Soldier Company band when I am in London in September. I still have visions of a massive WW 1 parade but that will have to wait until I get a grip on the painting! I will have a look at Fusiler and Hussar. Thanks for the tip. Any chance that you in Paris in the third week of September?

Jack
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Ha! Can't resist Glossies myself - as they remain in my mind - as they did when I was a little lad - the TRUE Toy Soldier. Nothing wrong with others liking unfinished ones - but I like what I like. This, of course, has benefits for the purchaser - as you are doubtless finding out. Good to hear you are at least "having a go" at splashing a bit of paint around - it's such a pleasant and fulfilling experience to bring a new glossy or two into the World!:D

As to Paris in September - sorry - but I'm closer to Madrid than Paris - when I'm over there! Not exactly sure where I will be at that time - might be either Country, at the moment - depends on relatives. Have a good stay, anyway. Salut- jb

PS - As you mentioned WW1 and Bands - I've put a pic of one that came from Fusilier Miniatures above. Came as castings - and I painted them up as glossies. Have a look at their online catalogue - for another nice surprise.:D jb
 
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Jack said:
Thanks Martyn. There was actually an article on WW1 casualty figures in the April/May edition of Toy Soldier Collector. I really like these Tommy Atkins figures and will get some more over time. They have a certain charm and I enjoyed dealing with the owners. They actually even painted the casualty figures differently so in terms of wounds, hair colour and facial hair they are six distinct pieces.

I do not have many glossies but really like them because they are so different from my matte figures - it is like having two hobbies that are different but related. At a practical level, the cost difference allows my TS dollar to stretch further - No wonder the collectors of gloss TS are such a calm bunch!

Jack
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Very well done Jack, nice to see you've taken a shine to glossy toy soldiers. :p Remember, having all matte TS's and no gloss would make Jack a dull boy.:smile2:

B.
 
Scott said:
Heck, Benny Hill would staged this and wound have been chasing the nurses around to the tune "Yakkity Sax."^&grin
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Your right of course....Did Benny ever catch any of the girl's?....unfortunately for Benny...I dont think he did....maybe that is why he left us so early...used to enjoy his show.....still hear him on radio now and again...,singing "The fastest Milkman in the West"...that song is special to me...I used to work on a milk run when I was a kid...horse and cart....fond memories...cheers TomB
 
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