NEW ADDITIONS for 2024

While unable to lay out the gaming table I have been able to clear some more projects.

I spotted a useful box of five Soviet naval infantry on eBay for £7.79 delivered. Now these often float around for £15 or more. I now have a Soviet boat crew of six, another of four, and a well armed landing party of eight figures. 

Today I painted and based them. I would like to say it was a pleasure working on them but, in truth, it was a chore. The torsos had only slightly visible belts, and while the instructions for each figure were fairly simple, working out the accoutrements from the five distinct listings and sprues was time consuming. However, this system provides gratis a reserve of spare helmets, weapons, and accoutrements, which is useful. But still glad the project is over.

  Have always liked this 1954 'Herald' plastic figure of a farmer with shotgun. A lit match removed the hat furing. and a good priming, paint and varnish, has completed the squire. He can also serve in my Canadian United Empire Loyalist battalion. It cost £3.05 delivered.

Some more farm animals painted and ready. A mixture of old lead and plastic castings. But I need some static materials!

Have restored and painted three old lead figures and their bench.

 

This is one of those plastic 'warriors of history' that were free in cornflake boxes during the 1970s. I remember getting several ancient Egyptians, Vikings, and Turks, but I always wanted the British Grenadier and Crusader! This figure is meant to represent a WW1 Tommy but the shirt and tie. while looking smart, is confusing. Oh well, it can serve with the armed farmers for now. The original manufacturer was Nabisco.

My 19th Century German troops has acquired a flag for a converted plastic guardsman. This ensign belongs to the Reuss Infantry. The flag is correct for the Elder branch of that state. Rather boringly, it's the same as the current German flag, nothing of artistic interest!

Thought this old lead figure might as well join my County Police Constabulary.

Rather pleased with these. The French nurse was kindly donated by Paul Watson. Decided to paint it as French WW1. The second was picked up in my local collectables shop for 25p, and has been completely repainted.

This Soviet infantryman is a home construction. The torso was an Indian from the "Box that keeps on giving". And the arms holding a rifle also came from that source. A spare head completed the project. It has now joined my Guards Division.

I must apologise to those kindly posting comments, it is not my way to fail to return a reply. I will eventually sort this out. MGB

THANK YOU!, and some photos.

I must thank everyone for the kind comments and emails regarding my previous post. During the festive season I have been able to clear a few more projects, and here are some photos. When things are a little bit more settled I will certainly wish to set up the gaming table once more, and record again any work on the collection or games played.

Michael G. Butterfield.

George Mills and Lianna visited on New Years Eve. In addition to a fine bottle of port to go with our dinner, George kindly furnished a traditional-look toy aircraft hangar. 

The local collectables shopkeeper was in the Christmas spirit and I acquired this box of WW2 Generals for £5. We had to debate this point but he stood his ground. My collection really was missing a few personalities to complete several armies, so a very useful addition. Here they are painted and based.

Got around to completing two more figures for my Detroit Light Guard c.1900. It was also time they were issued a regimental colour. These are old lead figures.

My not quite modern British Army, time it was restyled post-WW2, has gained several more figures. The command base displays a patch indicating it is the Middlesex Regiment.

Some useful additions for my WW2 US Army. These are 1960s Timpo figures. Pleased I now have the officer with revolver, and the Military Police now number eight.

Picked these up for £4.20 delivered.

Two more items, an old lead WW1 machine gunner joins the collection. And a few more trees are always useful.

A Corgi jeep in a somewhat derelict state has been revamped for service with the Royal Navy. It was a fun project. Acquired from that local collectables shop for £2.

And finally, a bag of early plastic farm figures. Given a paint job, these can look good on the table. And they cost only £1. Some of the lesser creatures will be returned to the charity shop, while some of the smaller cattle will be used in my 28mm collection.

MGB