tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148968058837140530.post3282287065903974002..comments2024-03-26T09:27:53.228+00:00Comments on Wargaming with 54mm Toy Soldiers: Scots Guards Completed (And State of my Spares Box)MGBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00063536309395034188noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148968058837140530.post-7417492271412094272022-04-01T14:39:58.252+01:002022-04-01T14:39:58.252+01:00Yes, George, the likelihood is a shade of green, b...Yes, George, the likelihood is a shade of green, but something that still looks good in a photo, not a drab colour. As it happens, Paul Watson did include three Timpo engine crew, which I will leave alone and keep with the 2nd Train set, BLACK-RED LIVERY. This won't be altered. To be honest, like the tanks, I claim they have a crew of three, but you only see the turret commander. The Armoured trains won't even have one visible crewman. The plasticard arrived yesterday, and I'm working on the project now....... it is a slow process.<br />Michael MGBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00063536309395034188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148968058837140530.post-6870929264872716422022-04-01T11:47:33.897+01:002022-04-01T11:47:33.897+01:00I think on something like this it would be best to...I think on something like this it would be best to go for the most universal colour? Would be fun to track down some figures to function as railway staff? Driver and fireman perhaps? Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07192827330293772686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148968058837140530.post-33686800862848492022022-03-31T06:39:30.354+01:002022-03-31T06:39:30.354+01:00Cheers Brad. So true, 'a toy soldier classic&#...Cheers Brad. So true, 'a toy soldier classic'. I had to have this regiment back in the collection, and made by Britains too. The plasticard arrives on Friday, if all is ok, will strive to clear much of the project on Saturday or Sunday. <br />MichaelMGBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00063536309395034188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148968058837140530.post-72670515541887431152022-03-31T02:41:42.317+01:002022-03-31T02:41:42.317+01:00The Guards look great Michael, a true toy soldier ...The Guards look great Michael, a true toy soldier classic! The news on the armoured train is very exciting indeed! And the fact that it moves will add so much to your table! I look forward to its debut!Brad DeSantishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12045944738306114598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148968058837140530.post-17620721459126037652022-03-30T17:40:18.585+01:002022-03-30T17:40:18.585+01:00Thanks George, just completed the measurements for...Thanks George, just completed the measurements for the armour, ready to cut and fix the plasticard when it arrives. My plan is for the train to be a military green, but Ordnance grey does look good. Only problem, its only typical of the British, although the French adopted something similar by about 1900? The Americans were already using green during the 19th century, and most countries adopted such by 1920, including the Japanese.<br />MichaelMGBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00063536309395034188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148968058837140530.post-84957223325186725482022-03-30T17:18:46.220+01:002022-03-30T17:18:46.220+01:00Really wonderful figures Mike - looking forward to...Really wonderful figures Mike - looking forward to seeing the train.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07192827330293772686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148968058837140530.post-79556598225791360592022-03-30T11:36:50.905+01:002022-03-30T11:36:50.905+01:00Hi MJT, i assumed converting the Timpo train engin...Hi MJT, i assumed converting the Timpo train engine, and also the fuel wagon (which carries the batteries) would close down its ability to run on the tracks. But I think it will continue to work. And any extra weight with the amour has been cancelled out by the removal of other bits. Actually, the reduced engine length seems to make it run better on the tracks than the original, which kept falling off.<br />Michael MGBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00063536309395034188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5148968058837140530.post-16947081750201053522022-03-30T11:14:56.197+01:002022-03-30T11:14:56.197+01:00More great pics MGB - the armoured train project s...More great pics MGB - the armoured train project sounds wonderful!Maudlin Jack Tarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02812453753286494021noreply@blogger.com