I finally got round to completing the First Battalion, Parachute Regiment. Can now field three 12 figure battalions in any post-war conflicts. In my opinion these 1960s Lone Star figures are a classic range in plastic toy soldiers, but can still be picked up at very favourable prices.
This is my record of collecting and gaming in this scale. Periods covered are Medievals in Italy, Saracens and Turks, the Schleswig Holstein Wars, 2nd Sino-Japanese War, WW2, and modern African conflicts. My on-going fictional campaign is set in North America c.1890 in which the United States invades the Dominion of Canada. Have also raised small collections for Ruritania, based on the 1952 Zenda movie. Also Zubrowka, based on the Grand Budapest Hotel film of 2014. MGB
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.
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You have indeed been very busy Michael, with wonderful results! The three battalions look great and the fact that they are classic toy soldiers adds a lot to their play value on the tabletop! Great job!
ReplyDeleteCheers Brad. While this hobby resolve is still going strong, I'm trying to complete as many wargaming projects as possible. This will clear space in my home, and allow me to go all out on two other interests. Today, I spent about two hours painting/photographing figures, but over six hours netting my fruit bushes and general garden jobs........ we are having lovely weather in England!
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Excellent work Michael they are formidable forces. Best wishes- Quinn
ReplyDeleteCheers Quinn, wargames involve two battles, one is fought on the gaming table, the other involves paintbrushes. Starting at 7am, I spent two hours painting up my Lone Star 7RHA company, to operate with the above battalions. Feel free to mention if you successfully clear a project. One of the reasons I have this blog is to boost my resolve by uploading photos.
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