SPECIAL THANKS. I would like to thank Paul Watson for his sponsorship of several lead figure collections on this blog. Having decided to clear his spare/surplus figures, he generously forwarded them on with no other requirement than they deserved to be restored. I would also like to mention George S. Mills, who kindly furnished a quantity of plastic figures which greatly enhanced several collections.

Tuesday, 2 November 2021

A NEW HIGHLANDER REGIMENT

Have occasionally acquired lead Highlander figures which seem somewhat larger in scale. Rather than just integrating them with the smaller castings, decided to increase a test-run three figure company to a full battalion. And this will be the home for any others that crop up.

White uniforms are recorded being used by Highland regiments on tropical service from 1850 to 1920. I think they make an interesting addition to the collection.

MGB




 

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    1. Thank you, Sir. I've got several Highland units in red, I could not justify painting another, a white doublet battalion was the answer.
      Michael

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  2. Excellent unit Michael! They look very smart indeed in their tropical kit! A nice change of pace and suitable for many different campaigns!

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    1. Thanks Brad, I do agree with you concerning the range of campaigns. And I'm not too bothered about keeping its establishment either, any suitable figures will get drafted.
      Michael

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    1. Cheers Mark, I think they will prove useful in skirmish games.
      Michael

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