tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148968058837140530.post1933660550765856279..comments2024-03-26T09:27:53.228+00:00Comments on Wargaming with 54mm Toy Soldiers: MY ARMOURED TRAIN (Progress Report) March 5MGBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00063536309395034188noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148968058837140530.post-39744769976058026062022-04-09T23:00:13.160+01:002022-04-09T23:00:13.160+01:00Yes Australia, love your work big inspiration for ...Yes Australia, love your work big inspiration for me a newbie to the hobby. Many thanks againGlory to Ruritaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01584484028565865849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148968058837140530.post-85139001268277219842022-04-09T14:59:39.508+01:002022-04-09T14:59:39.508+01:00Thank you, Sir. And best wishes to our kinsfolk in...Thank you, Sir. And best wishes to our kinsfolk in Australia (I'm assuming thats not Melbourne in Derbyshire, lol).<br />MichaelMGBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00063536309395034188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148968058837140530.post-86741934213338769182022-04-09T13:13:59.632+01:002022-04-09T13:13:59.632+01:00Dear Michael, amazing looking armoured train - ver...Dear Michael, amazing looking armoured train - very nice. Best regards and greetings from Melbourne- QuinnGlory to Ruritaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01584484028565865849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148968058837140530.post-80516035006119664902022-04-08T21:05:57.951+01:002022-04-08T21:05:57.951+01:00Hi Q. I can only give you a general opinion. Shiel...Hi Q. I can only give you a general opinion. Shields for guns go back centuries, but they were uncommon. They start to gain favour during the 1870s. I suspect Naval guns followed or inspired this new fashion, and probably included some which could be described as turrets, the US Monitor (ACW) being possibly the first. If one is used on a ship, why not a train? The 2ndBW is 1899-1902, so period correct, but with the heat they may have preferred open-back or half-turrets? <br />MichaelMGBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00063536309395034188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148968058837140530.post-84650995010860456472022-04-08T12:30:01.879+01:002022-04-08T12:30:01.879+01:00I was wondering at what time the turrets came into...I was wondering at what time the turrets came into use? I want a Boer War era armored train but I think that too early for turrets.Quantrilltoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03824237942276969880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148968058837140530.post-78522144544815430412022-04-06T17:24:22.160+01:002022-04-06T17:24:22.160+01:00Look forward to seeing it deployed. Look forward to seeing it deployed. Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07192827330293772686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148968058837140530.post-22881370231354645572022-04-06T15:28:50.214+01:002022-04-06T15:28:50.214+01:00Thank you George, as it happens, it will be a very...Thank you George, as it happens, it will be a very useful addition. I was looking at my 1930s-WW2 Soviets and had to admit to having no artillery! Well, I can claim a three man crew in the gun wagon, its something at least! Yes, pop over whenever.<br />MichaelMGBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00063536309395034188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148968058837140530.post-88849847471106437082022-04-06T15:00:34.608+01:002022-04-06T15:00:34.608+01:00Really impressive work Mike - captures the toy sol...Really impressive work Mike - captures the toy soldier feel while also retaining the historic influence. If I may be so bold, one of the finest pieces in the collection. Looking forward to seeing you soon. <br /><br />Best wishes as ever, <br /><br />George Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07192827330293772686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148968058837140530.post-46262866828134848332022-04-06T12:07:34.153+01:002022-04-06T12:07:34.153+01:00Cheers Alan, I do enjoy working with plasticard, a...Cheers Alan, I do enjoy working with plasticard, and I think my collection is enhanced with more such models working with my toy soldier collection. No way could I afford originals in top condition, for example the tin plate tanks.<br />Michael MGBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00063536309395034188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148968058837140530.post-35628555729330935092022-04-06T07:05:43.122+01:002022-04-06T07:05:43.122+01:00You have made an excellent conversion full of char...You have made an excellent conversion full of character and menace, in a good way if you know what I mean.tradgardmastarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13116967655904601740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148968058837140530.post-43902173954315529012022-04-05T19:24:01.028+01:002022-04-05T19:24:01.028+01:00Thank you Mark, the plasticard arrived so had a ch...Thank you Mark, the plasticard arrived so had a choice which to work on first, an armoured train, or a Japanese armoured car?<br />Michael MGBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00063536309395034188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148968058837140530.post-24241883421960335372022-04-05T19:08:30.924+01:002022-04-05T19:08:30.924+01:00A stylish transformation, Michael. A stylish transformation, Michael. Mark, Man of TINhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10485063133593455522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148968058837140530.post-44231408484114300982022-04-05T18:27:56.060+01:002022-04-05T18:27:56.060+01:00Thank you Paul, plasticard is the answer, also, th...Thank you Paul, plasticard is the answer, also, the original train is made of a hard density plastic, pretty much the same as Airfix kits, so the poly cement works perfectly. Add to this the wonders of the internet, for inspiration. By the way, you sent a broken 18pdr WW1 field gun, the wheels have gone towards a French Mountain gun c.1900, but the barrel, turned upside down, looks much like the Japanese turret gun..... perfect! Thanks again for your sponsorship.<br />MichaelMGBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00063536309395034188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148968058837140530.post-2632810763492280832022-04-05T18:15:15.606+01:002022-04-05T18:15:15.606+01:00Thanks MJT, although the Ordnance grey (primer) of...Thanks MJT, although the Ordnance grey (primer) often hides a multitude of errors, lol.<br />MichaelMGBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00063536309395034188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148968058837140530.post-64675432929890358942022-04-05T16:49:22.391+01:002022-04-05T16:49:22.391+01:00Oh, Michael - you take a broken, surplus train and...Oh, Michael - you take a broken, surplus train and you turn it into something quite quite amazing. My hat is doffed, my ghast is flabbered and my awe is struck. This is simply superb and shows far more imagination than I've got. What a superb turn out. Made my day - didn't know what you had planned but, as usual you've just smashed my expectations and raised to bar for other model makers :) "Brav-bloomin'-o, Sir"- as L. George might once have said. Paul Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08001932428313403315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148968058837140530.post-38550521492720303042022-04-05T16:45:37.864+01:002022-04-05T16:45:37.864+01:00Great work MGB! Looks fantasticGreat work MGB! Looks fantasticMaudlin Jack Tarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02812453753286494021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148968058837140530.post-28337391487200850412022-04-05T15:58:47.170+01:002022-04-05T15:58:47.170+01:00Hi Tony, imagine my surprise when a box of trains ...Hi Tony, imagine my surprise when a box of trains arrived. Still to decide if I should add a third carriage, suitably armoured. Just been adding some black paint to some of the detail. Won't mix up the green until I'm fairly sure the detail is finished. This will certainly add a new feature to my gaming, might even drift into the garden, lol.<br />MichaelMGBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00063536309395034188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148968058837140530.post-26769784242733738772022-04-05T15:29:33.537+01:002022-04-05T15:29:33.537+01:00Ooh ! toy soldiers and trains ! - very envious of ...Ooh ! toy soldiers and trains ! - very envious of your new train The Good Soldier Svjekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08749564052124659180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148968058837140530.post-66261132986489942912022-04-05T12:59:50.303+01:002022-04-05T12:59:50.303+01:00Thanks for the morale boost, Brad, I've still ...Thanks for the morale boost, Brad, I've still got some more detail to add, and the paintwork will supplement it further. I know my wargaming doesn't really require the battery system working but it is a nice touch to know it does. It will be predominantly a mid-green colour with a fair amount of black. Neutral enough to serve with half a dozen armies.<br />Michael MGBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00063536309395034188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148968058837140530.post-52642906885234499812022-04-05T12:47:05.863+01:002022-04-05T12:47:05.863+01:00It's truly wonderful Michael! Just as I imagin...It's truly wonderful Michael! Just as I imagined it might turn out, although much more detailed! Your rivet work is excellent and the turret is beautiful! This will really add an exciting element to your future games! Very well done indeed!Brad DeSantishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12045944738306114598noreply@blogger.com