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Beau Geste’s re-creationof how the Rewacontingent appeared inthe 1903 Delhi Durbar.1903 DELHI DURBAR: REWA AND NABHA CONTINGENTSBY BEAU GESTEReviewed by: Stuart A. Hessney “Standard-Bearers From Rewa” (ref. 423).Ana Donzino of Beau Geste has un-veiled 10 magnificent additions to her1903 Delhi Durbar series celebratingthe imperial pageantry of the BritishRaj at the height of its powers in India. The incredibly elaborate event wasorganized by Viceroy Lord Curzon toceremonially celebrate British KingEdward VII’s accession to the throneas Emperor of India. As a prince,he had toured India in 1875. But hedidn’t attend the 1903 Durbar. Insteadthe monarch sent his younger brother,the Duke of Connaught, as his repre-sentative. Nearly two weeks of festivities werelaunched by a grand opening paradethrough the streets of the formermogul capital at Delhi to the Durbargrounds on plains outside the city52 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

“Escort Guards FromRewa, Group Left”(ref. 425).“Escort Guards From “Elephant of Rewa, Delhi Durbar 1903”Rewa, Group Left” (ref. 424).(ref. 426) So far, their creative efforts have resulted in a steady stream of around 30 different elephants and retinues gorgeously painted in a kaleidoscope of glossy colors in the traditional toy figure style. The latest releases depict- ing the Rewa contingent and mounted men from Nabha are no exceptions to the very high artistic standard set by Ana.walls. Lord and Lady Curzon, the Indian VIPs were ostentatiously REWA CONTINGENTDuke and Duchess of Connaught, dressed in silk and dripped withother British dignitaries, and a host of fabulous jewels. Their retinues included The princely Rewa State was estab-royals representing nearly all of India’s men bearing maces, infantry, cavalry lished around 1140 and surroundedprincely states rode on 50 extravagantly and bands. Attendants garbed in a a capital city of the same name indecorated and painted elephants in the rainbow of exotic native costumes car- Central India.main procession. ried everything from flags and weapons to fans for creating some air condition- The highlight of Beau Geste’s Bedazzling howdahs covered in sil- ing manually. Others lugged ladders to representative contingent is the Rewaver, gold, jewels and other adornments help dignitaries mount and dismount elephant (ref. 424). Resplendent in goldbalanced atop the beasts. Their backs elephants. and silver trappings, the Asian pachy-were blanketed with richly decorated derm is guided by a mahout and carriescaparisons made in bright colors such This panoramic gathering is the in- a howdah occupied by the prince. He isas blue, green, purple, red and yellow. spiration behind a long-running Beau surrounded by four retainers, includingCanopies and umbrellas gave shade to Geste 60-mm series that is spectacular a couple of mace holders.many of the pachyderms’ passengers. in its own right. Based in Argentina,Some elephants’ massive heads were Ana and company have researched Ana is very modest lady, so it spokedraped with long silver chains that sources such as photographs, films and volumes when she introduced thisjingled musically with each and every illustrations by luminaries like Austral- elephant to me by saying, “I feel it’s oneponderous step. ian Mortimer Menpes. of the best I’ve ever made.” This observer must concur – it’s a showpiece! This pachyderm set is priced at $899 by the maker’s U.S. distributor Treefrog Treasures. Four varied seven-piece sets of retainers that each cost $172 round out the Rewa group, at least for now. They include flamboyant standard-bearers TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 53

“Music Band From Rewa” (ref. 427).Lances are carried by the “Nabha Horsemen” Shown from left are(ref. 420) crafted by Beau Geste. Nabha sets made up of the mounted kettledrummer(ref. 423), escort guards meant to be (ref. 418) and standard-placed on either the left side (ref. 425) bearer (ref. 419) with theiror right side (ref. 426) of the elephant, escorts on foot.and a band to re-create how the con-tingent appeared in the procession. Shown from front to back are mounted band sets made up of a cymbalist and   horn tooter (ref. 421) followed by cytara and flute players (ref. 422).NABHA HORSEMEN Each set comes with two escorts on foot.Situated in Punjab, Nabha State and itseponymous capital came under the pro-tection of the British East India Com-pany in 1812. It was granted additionalterritory for honoring its alliance withthe British during the Indian Rebellionof 1857. Ana previously produced a Nabhaelephant and retainers on foot. Shehas wanted to make cavalry based on aphoto found in the British Library for awhile. Once she got around to it, she hasdrummed up five different sets. For starters, there are sets depict-ing a kettledrummer (ref. BG418) andstandard-bearer (ref. BG419). Eachdetailed horsemen is accompanied by anescort on foot. Either set sells for $172. A quartet of Nabha horsemen (ref.420) costs $348.These cavalrymen holdlengthy lances. A mounted band is split into twogroups priced at $284 apiece. Onecomes a cymbalist and horn tooter (ref.421) while the other provides flute andcytara players (ref. 422). Both pairs ofmounted musicians are complementedby two escorts on foot. These are wonderful toy figureswhich should great appeal for anycollector interested in India’s history,imperial pomp and circumstance, and allthings picturesque and ceremonial. n 54 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

INDIAN REBELLION OF 1857: INDIAN MUTINEERS IN ACTIONBY TRADITION OF LONDON LTD.Reviewed by: Stuart A. HessneyTradition of London Ltd. has ex- Sculptor Andrew C. Stadden designed Tradition’s new set of “Indian Mutineers in Action”panded its series based on the Indian (ref. 1105).Rebellion of 1857 with a marvelousset of mutineers. 50,000 British soldiers compared to in Action” (ref. 1105) is very generously more than 300,000 sepoys recruited made up of seven different poses to There were a number of causes of locally, trained and armed. The Indian enhance the visual variety. They includethe uprising (also referred to as the rebels vastly outnumbered the Euro- three bare-chested rebels advancingIndian Mutiny or India’s First War of pean soldiers and civilians. Massacres menacingly while armed with eitherIndependence) against the British East and sieges unfolded. a dagger, sword or rifle carried at theIndia Company’s rule of the subconti- trail. Sepoys dressed in white includenent. Because of the lengthy sea voyage it a leader waving a sword, one rifleman took to send in more troops from Eng- kneeling firing, two standing firing, and  One factor was the racial and reli- land and elsewhere, it took some time one thrusting his bayonet-tipped rifle.gious gulf between native soldiers and for the British Empire to strike backtheir European officers. In February with forces placed under the command These fine 54-mm sculptures are1857, a bad situation was exacerbated of Sir Colin Campbell. The climax of attributable to the skilled hands ofby the latter’s insistence on sepoys us- the heaviest fighting was marked by Andrew C. Stadden. They fit in quiteing new Enfield rifle cartridges despite the fall of Gwalior June 20, 1858. nicely with Indian Mutiny figures hea widely held belief they were greased designed for W. Britain’s 2007 Victo-with pig or cow fat. If that was true, The Company had kept a presence ria Cross series and related Traditiontearing the cartridges open with one’s in India since 1612, but the rebel- sets like the Black Watch Highlandersteeth as required for loading would be lion led to its dissolution in 1858. The reviewed in TS&MF issue 202.a terrible affront to both Muslim and British reorganized the army, financialHindu beliefs. system and administration of India. Made in England for Tradition In addition, the “Jewel of the Empire” proprietor Magnus Lindström, these Grievances over recent land an- became directly governed by the crown Indian fighting men are attractivelynexations and taxation by the British as the age of the British Raj dawned. painted in the classic glossy style. Aadded fuel to the fire. In addition, some red boxed set costs £129.76. Castingsmembers of India’s aristocracy had tired Tradition’s eight-figure are also available for £8.95 apiece. Aof their power being eroded. set of “Indian Mutineers reinforcements set with four each of the standing and kneeling firing poses The open revolt began May 10,1857, when sepoys mutinied in the (ref. 1106) is also available. ncantonment at Meerut. The crisisescalated quickly as more militarymutinies and civilian uprisings brokeout. At the time, the Company’sarmy mustered aboutPoses include a A mutinous sepoy delivers a bayonet thrust.rebel armed with a TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 55dagger and a leaderwaving a sword.

Variants of the new legionnaire posed kneeling with the shield forward and pilum protruding forward to repel cavalry.A legionnaire with a “classic” redshield wears a cloak for warmth and prepares to throw his pilum at foes (ref. ROM007A).IMPERIAL ROMAN LEGIONNAIRESBY THOMAS GUNN MINIATURESReviewed by: Stuart A. HessneyNobody can be moaning that Simon Examples of the new dead Romans along with advancing front and secondThomas Gunn is just phoning it in ranks with 9th Legion shields.when it comes to his Romans. For proof,look no further than how he has orches- Tom’s 1:30-scale, matt-painted de- A dead legionnaire (ref. ROM009) istrated composition of seven different signs also include a legionnaire standing available in all three shield styles. Onlytypes of legionnaires with variations on ready with the grounded pilum in the red shield or 30th Legion variants areeach theme. right hand and the left hand holding a offered of authentically detailed Romans shield resting on the ground while either posed either kneeling to receive cavalry Chords struck in this batch include awaiting orders for action, performing (ref. ROM006) or standing in a cloaknewly minted soldiers of the Legio IX sentry duty or lining a parade route. for warmth ready to hurl a pilum at foesHispana (9th Legion). It was raised in Not only does this basic sculpture come (ref. ROM007).Iberia and redeployed in conjunction in all three shield variants (red, 30th orwith the Roman Empire’s conquest of 9th), as an added twist it is also available Each Roman costs £39 U.K./$49 U.S.Britannia in A.D. 43. posed either gazing straight ahead (ref. Post-World War I soldiers of the ROM002) or looking left and wearing a German Freikorps, including a stand- The 9th disappears from surviv- long-sleeve tunic (ref. ROM003). ard-bearer, are amongst other itemsing Roman records after A.D. 120. Its coming soon from TGM. ntrue fate remains unknown.There aretheories that the lost legion was wiped Legionnaires stand ready looking either straight ahead or to the left with three styles ofout by barbarians during a Celtic upris- shields.ing against Roman rule.This belief isechoed in the 1954 novel “Eagle of theNinth,” authored by Rosemary Sutcliff,who imagined the legion marched intoCaledonia (Scotland), after which it was“never heard of again.” Thomas Gunn Miniatures (TGM)launched its Imperial Roman lineupwith figures carrying either generic“classic” red shields or the black shieldsof the 30th Legion. Black shields with awhite bull emblem set apart the U.K.-based maker’s latest limited edition 9thLegion figures. Leading the way are afirst rank legionnaire advancing with hispilum leveled (ref. ROM001C) and asecond ranker with his javelin-like spearraised (ref. ROM005C).56 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

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PLASTIC PARADENEWS, VIEWS & REVIEWS FOR COLLECTORS With Jim ClouseABYLEADMBOOFRIGRIUSRE CONVERSIONSReviewed by: Jim Clouse And what about casualties? Let’s Animated Alamo figure face it, to do a reasonably accurate conversions by Ed Borris.B  depiction of the battle, a hobbyist is ack in TS&MF issue 211, I going to need casualty poses. There luxury,” Ed said. “Plus, I don’t think took a look at different ways have been very few casualty figures all situations are covered thoroughly collectors can get a wide produced commercially through the enough, for instance, casualties orvariety of figure poses for their years. Collectors who want these kinds dead guys. While there are a few ofdioramas. Readers saw how different of figures pretty much have to make those poses, it’s not nearly enough.”poses can be acquired through: them. Ed manages to create a wide range• Single-part production figures SIMPLE TOOLS of figures using a few simple tools from plastics manufacturers (both and supplies, such as an X-Acto current and vintage). This column is going to focus on knife, combination wire cutter and conversions by collector and Alamo pliers, Bic lighter, push pins, straight• Multi-part production figures enthusiast Ed Borris. He has taken pins, brush-on Krazy Glue, and paint. from manufacturers. Some mak- it upon himself to create new poses His casualties and fighters in action ers are now including plug-in/ for himself and others, who might do everything from climbing ladders interchangeable parts to provide not have the time, desire or skills to to engaging in hand-to-hand combat. customers with more pose pos- undertake conversions. The possibilities are endless which, of sibilities. course, is the whole point. “I started because I wanted to give• Figures from model kits. people, myself included, the opportu- Ed works with 1:32 or 1:30-scale• Converted figures (created by nity to have an Alamo diorama where figures made by Barzso Playsets, Toy every figure is unique, and the present Soldiers of San Diego, Marx (re- dealers and collectors by adding offerings do not afford anyone that casts), Armies in Plastic, Accurate, or subtracting parts from factory BMC and more -- anything that figures). A simple conversion gives him the parts he needs to create might be to cut the heads off two his conversions. Parts from different figures and swap them. Another era figures are even be used at times. trick is turning a head slightly to differentiate it. More sophis- ticated conversions might entail combining parts of several dif- ferent figures and even modeling components from scratch using modeling putty. When creating large battle scenes,where literally hundreds of figures areused, it becomes important to acquireand/or create as many different poses aspossible. One such scene, as mentionedin issue 211’s “Plastic Parade,” is theBattle of the Alamo during the TexasRevolution. Using the six originalMarx poses of Mexican soldiers inshakos and throwing in the later figureswearing sombreros to fill out an attack-ing army just isn’t going to cut it.58 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

A Mexican Soldier strikes a death blow against an already downed An example of how converted figures can be made to interact.Texian defender. An example is a Barzso 1805 U.S. Marine that Ed converted into an attacking Mexican soldier. A Barzso 1805 POSING PROCESS U.S. Marine (left) becomes an Alamo I asked him how he goes about creat- ing these unique poses?  attacker with simply a head and “My technique is a bit strange perhaps,” Ed related. “I visualize the bayonet change. pose I want to make, then look for parts from various figures to make my idea a reality. Often I’ll be look- ing through a batch of loose figures and see the parts I need or I think I need to make the pose that is rattling round in my head.” “Ed manages to create a wide range of figures using a few simple tools and supplies. His casualties and fighters in action do everything from climbing ladders to engaging in hand-to-hand combat. The possibilities are endless which, of course, is the whole point.”Two Marx Mexican soldiers are recruited to create a new pose. He continued, “Once I’ve gathered all the parts I need, I cut them off the various figures. Usually, I have one figure in mind that I will be adding and subtracting parts from. He is the central figure of the conversion.” “I then use a push pin to make holes where I want the part or parts to be attached,” Ed explained. “Then I insert a straight pin into the hole and cut off the excess metal, leaving enough of the pin sticking out to at- TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 59

Alamo conversions by Ed Borris are shown mixed in with factory- made figures.tach the part. I then take the part and the army he will be joining,” Ed on the lower half. Here’s where a goodpress it to the protruding pin, leaving concluded. eye comes in handy because care hasan indentation on the part.” to be taken to keep the figure in a TWO EQUALS ONE natural looking position.  The hobbyist added, “Next I use thepush pin to make a hole in the part. Let’s take a look at an example. My The possibilities of what to displayAfter the hole is made, I brush some photo labeled “Marx Mexican Soldier in dioramas and how is largely limitedglue on the piece that has the pin and Conversion” shows two original Marx only by one’s imagination. Why notforce the part onto the pin, then hold poses (figures A and B) and the result- give it a try or get in touch with Ed orthe piece in place until the glue starts ant figure that was created from them. others skilled at doing conversions. Edto harden. Once the part is attached, In this case, both figures were cut inI trim excess plastic to try and make half at the waist. The top half of figure sells his conversions for $5 apiece. nthe joint look natural. I often use the 1 was pinned and glued to the bottomlighter to heat up the X-Acto knife half of figure 2. The resulting pose is ABOUT THE REVIEWERto melt the joints together, which more dynamic than either of the origi-smoothens any rough or unwanted nal factory figures. Jim Clouse is first and foremostedges.” a collector of plastic toy Just this method alone can yield soldiers, with his main interest “After the figure is assembled, I several different variations of a con- being vintage Marx andpaint him one color depending on verted figure by slightly changing the Barzso Playsets items. He is the angle at which the upper half is placed building and terrain sculptorPLASTIC APPEAL for Barzso. TS&MF readers might also know Jim fromPlastic toy soldier manufacturers and traders are invited to send the BattleBoards he makesfigures in for review. Please send items with a cover letter to the for displaying toy soldiers andattention of TS&MF Editor Stuart A. Hessney at either the U.K. or playsets. In addition, Jim isU.S. offices. Please direct inquiries to the editor at stuart@ashdown. the webmaster for several toyco.uk or reviewer Jim Clouse at [email protected]. soldier hobby-related websites.60 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

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FEATUREBMSS Hobby ShowcaseTS&MF `Kit Korner’ columnist Paul Newman shines a spotlight on the British ModelSoldier Society’s annual show and competitions in LondonText and Photos: Paul NewmanThanks to guest columnist The St. Saviour’s Church Hall served as the new venue for the annual BMSS show in Kevin Peart, I had a break from writing “Kit Korner” for issue Craig Appleton of Redcoat Models brought a varied selection of new W. Britain figures.218. This time I am able to bringTS&MF readers fresh news about Miniatures’ unpainted figures). For Models, Sphere and Tommy’s Warthe British Model Soldier Society the toy soldier collector/painter, the catered to modelers. Hawk Minia-(BMSS) Annual Show run by my wife vendors on hand included Adrian Lit- tures and Tommy’s War premieredJulie (hon. secretary of the group) and tle of Mercator Trading, Alex Riches, new products at the show. As readersmyself (treasurer). The event was held Harry Kemp, Stephen Dance and can see, it’s quite a list and covers allSaturday, April 23 (St. George’s Day!), Tommy Atkins. There was something aspects of BMSS members’ interests.2016, in a new venue: the St. Saviour’s for every toy soldier collector or figure  Church Hall, Pimlico, London. converter! UNITED FRONT The show is comprised of the ACE Military Models, Elan13,“National” competitions, of which Hawk Miniatures, Mitches Military  Shows like this are a great way to seemore later, and as many trader stands, what the hobby is all about.branch displays, demonstrations andbring ‘n’ buy tables as can be fitted intothe space along with a paint ‘n’ takebooth. The public event is aimed atboth toy soldier collectors and militarymodelers, with the emphasis on modelsoldiers. Indeed, it is the only toy andmodel soldier show staged in London.  VARIED VENDORSThe traders catered for almost all hob-byists’ needs from bases to new andsecond-hand kits.  There was only one new traderthis year: Craig Appleton of RedcoatModels. He filled the gap for col-lectors of the new-style W. Britain fig-ures, all presented in smart red boxes.  Almost all of the vendors who hadattended the 2015 show returned, plusseveral who had not come for a fewyears. This showed that the popularityof the show is being at least main-tained, leading to a state where spacewas tight! Returning traders included ADM(scenic items), ACE Military Models(Russian unpainted figures and PegasoModels), and S&D Models (Phoenix62 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

FEATUREThe ACE Military Models stand drew flocks of hobbyists.Harry Kemp’s stand featured a wide selection of old toy soldiers. Stephen Dance, who was recently succeeded by Paul Vickers as president For example, in a new wrinkle youngsters whilst their dads were of the BMSS, mans his stand. Dance wasfor 2016, a united, central display looking around the show. Every- presented with a Fellowship of the Societyshowcasing the hobby was put on by thing was provided, including expert at the show.the Aldershot, Bristol, Ealing/West tuition by BMSS members MalcolmLondon, North London, Northants Mayes, Graham Sutch and Joseph a distinct “Toy Soldier Class.”Theand Oxford BMSS Branches as well Perera. BMSS is probably unique in this (asas members who attend the National   far as I’m aware, anyway). It stems frommeetings held in London. the Society’s eight decades of history TOY SOLDIER CLASS  dating back to a time when an enthusi- An unfortunate consequence of ast could only obtain old Britains-stylethe limited space in the hall was that  The competitions are referred to as the toy soldiers and had to convert them,demonstrations could not be accom- “Nationals” because this yearly show in if an army desired didn’t exist or onemodated. London is for all BMSS members to wanted to improve upon the factory attend and compete in if they want. paint finish.   However, anyone could have ago at painting a model soldier at To include as many of the members’ As I have mentioned in previousthe paint ‘n’ take stand, particularly toy soldier and model figure interests reports on the competitions, entries are as possible, the competitions include judged in all classes in the main on the displayed level of skill applied in pre- paring and presenting the piece and the overall display. Entries in the Toy Sol- dier Class fit within that criteria. They have to be made neatly (for instance, no glue showing or anatomically incor- rect features added in construction); painted to a standard (for example, no paint of a color where it should not be, neatly painted, etc.); and displayed on a base that enhances the composition. Further to this, the BMSS, like several other model clubs, operates a “Gold, Silver, Bronze” medal system whereby each entry is judged individu- ally and given the chance to be a medal winner. As a result, there might be several of each type of medalist within a class. TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 63

FEATUREGraham Sutch provides pointers toyoungsters at the paint-n-take stand. They weren’t part of the competitions, but these handsome conversions of old Britains lancers were spotted on the BMSS stand. Toy Soldier Class entries included the British Army “Field Day,” “Keiser Wilhelm 2nd and Escort,” “Yanks,” and British “Artillery on the March” (from left).India inspired “The Bhistis,” a Toy Soldier Timothy Hyndman entered the British Army “Field Day” in the Toy Soldier Class.Class entry created by Derek Oakley. certainly rivals the “connoisseur” Soldier” selected from the competition  The BMSS rules describe eligible type of figure. entries in all classes. Although thereentries as being “gloss-painted fig-   were no specific models that met theures in the toy soldier style.” Please criteria, the award was given to annote that this class is geared for HIGH STANDARD entry that came closest to it depictingmodelers, not collectors. The Society a soldier in the trenches of World Warholds a competition on a separate The other competitions were up to I, a conflict shared between the Britishoccasion for toy soldier collections. their usual high standard. Indeed, and the Irish (amongst other nations, comments were received from the of course). Entries in the 2016 Toy Soldier judges that the standard is getting bet-Class were good examples of the ter each year. The links between the IMSS anddiversity that can be applied to this BMSS are getting stronger each year.classification. Entries were down A special award was given again A strong contingent of BMSS mem-from the previous year’s numbers, by the Irish Model Soldier Societybut they showed that this type of (IMSS) for the “Best Irish Modelmodeling is still very much aliveamongst the BMSS membership. I liked entries titled “Field Day”by Timothy Hyndman, “KaiserWilhelm 2nd and Escort” by JohnRuddle, and “Yanks” by DerekOakley in particular. They showedthe modeler’s skill in converting andpainting. The detail on some of these64 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

FEATURE Close-up of some of the toy soldier conversions making up the British Army “Field Day” diorama.Derek Oakley entered “Yanks” in the Toy Soldier Class. Figures from John Ruddle’s “Kaiser Wilhelm 2nd and Escort” entry in the Toy Soldier Class.Andy Sharpe’s British“Artillery on the March” wasentered in the Toy SoldierClass of the competitions. TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 65

FEATURECompetition entries in Class 1 for single unconv erted foot figures up to 54-mm “standard” size.bers planned to go to the Irish show Class 6: AFVs, soft skins and artillery,in Dublin in May. What’s more, John any scale, with or without crew.Schley, who presented the award, par-  ticipated in the 36th London Mara- Class 7: Toy Soldiers.thon the day after the BMSS show!  The BMSS does not have a “Best Class 8: Converted and scratch-builtof Show” award. But newly elected figures of any size.President Paul Vickers, a keen  modeler, presented the “President’s Class 9: Busts.Medal” for the entry in the competi-  tions that he liked the most. Paul Class 10: Non-military pieces.chose a jointly made, scratch-built  English Civil War figure because of Class 11: Juniors. Entrants must bethe obvious amount of work involved under age 18 on the day of the show.in the sculpting and the very fine  paintwork. Classes 1 and 2 were the mostFor the record, the classes at the popular, with tables covered in models.show were:  Two figures in particular caught my and the judges’ eyes: the French “Lieu-Class 1: Single unconverted foot fig- tenant, 61st Demi-Brigade” and “Col.ures up to 54-mm “standard” size. Baron Lejeune.”  Class 3, which caters for mountedClass 2: Single unconverted foot figures in any scale, was a great displayfigures above 54-mm size. of the art. Entries include large and  small-scale figures as well as flats. AClass 3: Single unconverted mounted well-earned gold award was presentedfigures, any scale. to Alberto Martinazzi for his Napole-  onic French 5th Hussar.Class 4: Vignettes -- two or three In recent years, Class 4 for vignettesfigures (any scale) with a common has shown a revival in terms of num-theme.  bers of entries. Several manufactur- Vignettes entered in Class 4 includedClass 5: Groups and dioramas. ers produce figures and scenic bases “Come on Ivan!” by Ian Duthie. specifically for vignettes. The vignettes66 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

FEATURE entered, such as the World War II-themed “Come on Ivan!” by Ian Duthie, showed off this side of the hobby quite well to visitors. Class 5 for groups and dioramas re- quires extra work from model builders because they have to include more figures and scenery! This category is often dominated by tanks with figures mounted on or next to them to set the scene. To alleviate that situation, the BMSS has a separate Class 6 for AFVs, soft skins and artillery, with orEntries in competition Class 2, which encompassed single unconverted foot figures greater than 54-mm in size. without crew. That class was down on entries. However, given the amount of work involved in setting up a scene and the painting involved, it was not surprising. Several BMSS members are keen scratch-builders and/or like to convert stock figures into their own models. Class 8 for converted and scratch- built figures was fairly well supported given the length of time it takes to bring a model to fruition! The busts Class 9 was as popular as ever, with all different eras and nationalities portrayed. My favorite was of a British Coldstream Guard at Waterloo. Due to the level of detail that needs to be painted, the standard of figure painting in this class is of the highest caliber. Class 10 is open to fantasy and non-military pieces. It’s a chance for hobbyists to let their inhibitions go and paint in colors not associated with military subjects. Class 11 for jun- iors had no entries, which is a trend, unfortunately. Competitions awards were present- ed by President Vickers. In addition,Alberto Martinazzi’s Napoleonic French 5th Hussar was a worthy gold award winner in retiring President Dance was made aClass 3 for mounted figures. Fellow of the Society. TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 67

FEATURE VENUE THOUGHTSSo, was the new venue a suc-cess or not?The annual show wasmoved to the Church Halldue to financial reasons andit was smaller than last year’shotel location. I thought itwas all a bit crammed in,and would prefer the showto be held in a larger venue.Perhaps a site could evenhave a separate room or twofor different activities like thecompetitions and refresh-ments.But toward the end of theshow, a visitor commented,“It is good to come to a showand find that it is really busyrather than there being loadsof room.” The show seemed rather busy all day in the relatively tight confines of the St. Saviour’s Church Hall. I know what he meant.There was no lull in the day,with people leaving at lunchtime(probably due to the excellent refresh-ments) and either not coming back oronly returning for the awards ceremony.Instead there was a general hubbubof conversations and friendly chattingthroughout the day. The traders all re-ported an enjoyable and profitable day. As for Julie and I, after clearingaway after the show, we met up withour visitors from Ireland for a meal towind down and round off the day.Arrangements for the next show arestill being made, but it’s likely to beon the same weekend April 22, 2017.Speaking as the organizer, the BMSSwould love to see TS&MF readersthere!It’s back to modeling in next time’s“Kit Korner,” with a figure of a RoyalEngineer of the Victorian era by Hawk “Col. Baron Lejeune” was an eye-catching Figure painting entries included theMiniatures. entry in the single figure paintingABOUT THE WRITER competitions. French “Lieutenant, 61st Demi-Brigade,” by Edward Sage.Paul Newman is a keen modeler whose main interest is the Napoleonic Wars, particularlyBritish cavalry. He is a longtime member of the British Model Soldier Society and servesas its treasurer while his wife, Julie, is its secretary. Paul’s memberships have also includedPlanetfigure and The Basement. In addition, the Newmans operate Name It! providingengraved nameplates to model figure enthusiasts. They can be found manning theirstand at many major European shows.68 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE



FEATUREMidwest Toy Soldier ShowJim Clouse covers the debut of a new hobby event in the American heartlandcomplete with room trading and lots of fun treasure hunting for collectorsText and Photos: Jim ClouseAfter last year’s Indy Toy The important thing to note here sales. Plus, those who are open dur- Soldier Show, it was is that room trading is open to eve- ing room trading will probably have announced that founder and ryone to participate in. However, not some items they don’t display untilpromoter Barry Carter was retiring all dealers are active in room trad- the day of the show.and wished to sell the rights to ing, so hobbyists will find additionalthe U.S. event. As a result, a few dealers (and goodies) at the actual The rooms were reasonably priced,collectors formed a group with plans shows that encompass pre-event good-sized and well lit. One minorto purchase the rights. However, due complaint, at first, was that the hotelto Barry’s failing health and eventualdeath, and the rising costs of hotels Just a sampling of Rick Eber’s great selection of Marx playsets and figures for sale duringin Indianapolis, etc., an agreement room trading.failed to materialize. But the group, consisting of SteveConnell, Rick Keller and Rod Chap-man, strongly believed that a spring-time toy soldier show in the Mid-west was still viable, so they beganlooking into alternatives. The result of their dedication tothe hobby was first Midwest ToySoldier Show. It was held in theBest Western Executive Plaza andConference Center in Lafayette,Ind., Sunday, April 10, 2016. The venue is situated right offInterstate 65, about an hour’s drivenorth of Indianapolis. Since Lafay-ette is the home of Purdue Uni-versity, there are lots of restaurantsnear the hotel (some within walkingdistance). Plus, the hotel’s restaurantis excellent. For those staying in thehotel, a complimentary full breakfastwas available.ROOM TRADING Hobby enthusiasts explore Rick Eber’s wares during room trading.Some dealers and collectors beganengaging in preshow hotel roomtrading Friday, April 8. For anyreaders not familiar with the prac-tice, some attendees set up their ho-tel rooms like miniature toy soldiershops and leave their doors open.Anyone can enter, look over their of-ferings and perhaps do some buying.70 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

FEATURE The father and son team of Rod and Tera Roberts brought varied metals and plastics for room trading and the show. “Toy Meister” Dan McClean holds court during preshow room trading. couldn’t guarantee a block of rooms on one floor, so the dealers and collectors were spread out on all six floors. In reality, this wasn’t really a big issue, in my opinion. The hotel isn’t that large and each floor mainly has one hall- way with elevators at each end. It was very easy to navigate. 50 VENDORS Approximately 50 vendors reserved more than 100 tables two April inaugural Midwest show. and Mary Barzso for Sunday’s show.One of the ballrooms filled by 10’s Ron greet customers Their wares includedat right. new and vintage metal figures, plas- tics, and the usual array of books, magazines, artwork, and other items of interest to collectors. The show was held in two adja- cent ballrooms on the hotel’s first floor near the lobby. The organizers did a great job having everything laid out and ready for setup. According to Connell, attendance was better than expected. Traffic was fairly steady for the first two or three hours of the show, then began to tail off. I recognized many faces from the Indianapolis show, but also en- countered a lot of people I don’t recall seeing before. Ours is a small hobby, so regulars get used to see-Old and new toy soldiers fill tables in one of the ballrooms. Dealer Fred Bauer is seated at ing the same people at the variouscenter. shows. There were also some dealers TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 71

FEATUREAttendees inspect rows of wares in a corner of a ballroom. Norman Rodriguez of Memphis Toy Soldier with a sampling of his offerings.Items for sale included vintage and collectible A wide variety of Marx playsets and other Auctioneer and dealer Joseph Sainetoys unrelated to military miniatures. items blanketed tables at the show. specializes in old toy soldier items.that I had never met before, so that Time Tunnel Collectibles caught great addition. Going forward, per-was great.   my eye with its imaginative diora- haps this is a viable way to help keep mas based on vintage comic book our shows going: combining toy The traders included Ted Ded- covers. For example, a DC comic soldiers with antique and collect-dens of Tedtoy Miniatures and W. was the inspiration for “The Rang- ible toys. I was even able to pick upBritain, TS&MF’s monthly cartoon- ers vs. King Colosso,” an action- a nice, vintage Aurora HO slot carist Doug Dearth (Order of Battle packed and King Kong-like vignette. for my collection. It was a pleasantMiniatures), Barzso Playsets, Joseph surprise for me.Saine, Bob Hornung, Don Pielin While there were no product(recently retired from heading the debuts at the show, there was plenty By all accounts, the inauguralChicago Toy Soldier Show), The of current and old metal and plastic Midwest Toy Soldier Show was aMarxman ( John Stengel Jr.), and military miniatures to choose from. success and plans are already beingNorman Rodriguez of Memphis Toy made for next year. Soldier. Also, a few dealers offered vintage and collectible toys unrelated to toy The vintage plastics side of the soldiers. There’s usually very few ofhobby was well represented by them available at toy soldier shows,the likes of Rick Eber, Alan Ford, but a couple of vendors primarilyFrancis Turner (The Marx Museum), had antique toys on their tables.Eric Koopmeiners and many others. I personally think they were aABOUT THE WRITERTS&MF “Plastic Parade” columnist Jim Clouse is first and The original DC comic tapped forforemost a collector of plastic toy soldiers, with his main inspiration serves as a backdrop for Timeinterest being vintage Marx and Barzso Playsets items. He is Tunnel Collectibles’ diorama titled “Thethe building and terrain sculptor for Barzso. Readers might Rangers vs. King Colosso.”also know Jim from the BattleBoards he makes for displayingtoy soldiers and playsets. In addition, Jim is the webmaster forseveral toy soldier hobby-related Websites.72 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

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BOOK REVIEWSREAD ALL ABOUT IT...MY ADVENTURES AS A SPYAuthor: Sir Robert Baden Powell Much of this 112-page paper- early stages sparked the originalPublished by: Amberley back is a rather low-key and dry publication of this book in 1915.Publishing read considering the realities of In this new edition, B-P’s text isISBN: 978-1-4456-3610-8 the harrowing circumstances the complemented by line drawingsPrice: £8.99 U.K./$14.50 U.S. author recounts. His matter-of- and a 16-page section of veryReviewed by: Stuart A. Hessney fact, blow-by-blow narrative style interesting black-and-white pho- is reminiscent of his 1908 book tographs, especially of pre-WWILord Baden-Powell, known “Scouting for Boys: A Handbook armies’ maneuvers and fortresses.as “B-P,” gained acclaim and for Instruction in Good Citizen-promotion to lieutenant general ship,” which laid the instructive Do you need to know how toin the British Army for com- foundation for the Boy Scout convey secret information usingmanding the successful defense manual. But a reader can detect drawings of butterfly wings? Wantof besieged Mafeking during the how B-P must have been wearing to learn how to don a quick butSecond Anglo-Boer War. Even a deadpan smile when writing suc- effective disguise? Need insightsmore famously, he founded the cinct, observational passages like about how to get past sentriesScout Movement and was the the following: safely to observe foreign armiesfirst Chief Scout of The Boy and produce plans of fortresses?Scouts Association formed in “To be a really effective spy,1910. a man has to be endowed with Then “My Adventures as a Spy” a strong spirit of self-sacrifice, is the perfect book for you! n  But what many people might courage, and self-control, with thenot know, myself included before power of acting a part, quick atreading this book, is that Robert observation and deduction, andBaden-Powell used his resource- blessed with good health and nervefulness, imagination and scout- of exceptional quality. A certaining skills to engage in espionage amount of scientific training is ofactivities. value where a man has to be able to take the angles of a fort, or to While B-P was a young Army establish the geological formation,officer, he was posted to Malta say, of the middle island under theas an aide to his uncle, Gen. Sir Forth Bridge, which was shown byHenry Augustus Smyth. This Graves to be readily adaptable forled to B-P also serving as a spy explosion purposes.”in the Mediterranean region forthe British director of Military “For anyone who is tired of life,Intelligence. B-P was sent on un- the thrilling life of a spy should bedercover missions to investigate the very finest recuperator!” B-Pother nations’ military capabili- adds.ties and fortifications, triggeringmany of the amazing adventures B-P’s thoughts on Imperialhe describes in his book “My Germany’s espionage activitiesAdventures as a Spy.” before World War I broke out and then during the conflict’sWRITE A BOOK REVIEW! Do you have a non-fiction book of interest that you’d like to review in TS&MF? Then please get in touch with Editor Stuart A. Hessney about requirements via e-mail at [email protected] TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

DEVOTION: AN EPIC STORY OF HEROISMAuthor: Adam Makos Centered around the early days of The friendship and dedication ofPublished by: Ballantine Books the Korean War, the book recounts Hudner and Brown, as well as theISBN: 978-0-8041-7658-3 the sacrifices of those who were on commitment and bravery of the U.S.Price: $28 U.S./$36 Canada the ground fighting against tremen- troops on the ground under horrificReviewed by: A.J. Mergenthaler dous odds and the Army, Navy and conditions, are of legendary propor- Marine aviators who supported them tions. Hudner was awarded the firstI have to start this review by stating and fought to reduce those odds. Congressional Medal of Honor sinceunequivocally that if you read only the end of World War II for his de-one book this year, “Devotion: An The USS Leyte was the home of voted and heroic rescue attempt. nEpic Story of Heroism, Friendship, Fighter Squadron 32 comprised ofand Sacrifice” should be it! F4U Corsairs, AD Skyraiders and F9F Panther jets. Hudner and Brown  Author Adam Makos also wrote flew Corsair fighter-bombers inthe bestseller ”A Higher Call,” which I airstrikes against bridges, vehicles,would recommend too. troop concentrations and antiaircraft positions. At 422 pages, some might think“Devotion” would be a tiresome read. Of the land battles covered, histo-Please rest assured that a reader will rian Makos’ chapters concerned withnot want to put this book down. It took Hill 1403 and the withdrawal fromme just parts of two days and I was sad the Chosin Reservoir by Americansto close it. and other U.N. troops while under attack by Chinese forces are awe- Though there are two main charac- inspiring and frightening.ters, U.S. Navy Lt.Tom Hudner andEnsign Jesse Brown, several other pilots The Battle of Chosin Reservoirand Marines are woven into the narra- was still raging when Brown’s aircrafttive seamlessly and with detail. was hit by small-arms fire, compel- ling him to crash-land on a mountain Brown was the first black pilot to slope behind enemy lines in Novem-serve aboard an aircraft carrier (USS ber 1950. The 26-year-old HudnerLeyte) at a time when the United States intentionally crash-landed his Corsairwas still steeped in discrimination.This nearby hoping to save his wingmantrue story of the sharecropper’s son from by pulling Brown from the cockpit ofMississippi and Hudner, a privileged his burning plane, then waiting for ayoung white man from New England, is rescue helicopter.touching and inspiring.U.S. ARMY RANGERS 1989-2015Author: Leigh Neville A key focus of this 64-page paper-Illustrator: Peter Dennis back is how the Rangers’ doctrine andPublished by: Osprey Publishing, tactics have been transformed by 14Elite 212 years of war in Afghanistan.ISBN: 978-1-4728-1540-8Price: £11.99 U.K./$19 U.S. At the onset, picked men formedReviewed by: Gage Bell elite light infantry units tasked with short duration reconnaissance raids“U.S. Army Rangers 1989-2015: and securing ground in support ofPanama to Afghanistan” is Leigh Special Forces. Photographs, artworkNeville’s concise study of the evolution by Peter Dennis and Neville’s narra-of an elite force. tive illustrate how the Rangers have evolved into a special mission unit The Australian author, who is re- themselves and on the cusp of beinggarded as an expert on modern special assigned to the Joint Special Opera-forces, delves into the Rangers’ mis- tions Command.sions in Panama in 1989, the first GulfWar of 1990-1991, Somalia in 1993, This book is relatively brief, but fulland the post-9/11 invasions of Iraq and of information about the Rangers’ his-Afghanistan. Their training and organi- tory, weapons, equipment, vehicles andzational changes are examined. even their projected future. n TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 75

WALES AND THE AIR WARS 1914-1918Author: Alan Phillips Fishguard was a seaplane base. APublished by: Amberley Publishing Royal Flying Corps pilot trainingISBN: 978-1-4456-5219-1 school went into service at ShotwickPrice: £9.99 U.K./$16 U.S. in 1917.Reviewed by: Leo Winston This 96-page paperback chroniclesAuthored by Alan Phillips, “Wales how the airmen, flying machines andand the Air War 1914-1918” should squadrons based in Wales deterredhold great appeal for anyone inter- German U-boats from attacking ship-ested in Great War period dirigibles ping around the coast. Phillips detailsand aircraft. operations launched from the bases, airship exploits during extended pa- During the course of World War trols, actions, accidents, and tragedies.I, Wales was home to five differentair bases. They included airship sta- A reader will also find illustrationstions at both Llangefni on Anglesey of badges and cap badges of varying(Royal Naval Air Service Anglesey) services, maps, aircraft specifications,and Milton in Pembrokeshire (RNAS and a plethora of period photo-Pembroke). graphs in this extensively illustrated and absorbing book documenting A fighter/bomber station was situ- part of the Welsh war effort. n ated at Aber (RNAS Bangor). RNASUS MARINE VERSUS on Henderson Field in September and theJAPANESE INFANTRYMAN Matanikau counteroffensive in October.Author: Gordon L. Rottman The opposing sides’ forces, gear andIllustrator: Johnny Summate tactics are analyzed. Rottman also eyesPublished by: Osprey Publishing, how both the Japanese and AmericansCombat 8 had to deal with the challenges posedISBN: 978-1-4728-0134-0 by close-quarters combat in inhospita-Price: £11.99 U.K./$18.95 U.S. ble jungle conditions, disease and very stretched supply lines.This liberallyEMPIRES IN FLAMES: illustrated book is an interesting look atTHE PACIFIC AND FAR EAST one of the key clashes of the war.Author: Andy Chambers  On a related note, “Empires inPublished by: Osprey Publishing, Flames: The Pacific and Far East” isBolt Action 11 part of the “Bolt Action” wargamingISBN: 978-1-4728-0740-3 series produced in conjunction WarlordPrice: £19.99 U.K./$29.95 U.S. Games. Andy Chambers is credited asReviewed by: Grant Peterson the author of this 124-page paperback full of photographs and artwork fromOsprey Publishing has released two very the Osprey stable of illustrators.different but related books about WorldWar II’s Pacific Theater of Operations. Special rules and scenarios are sup- plied to allow players to imagine they U.S. Army Special Forces and jungle are commanding either the spearhead ofwarfare veteran Gordon L. Rottman has Imperial Japan’s lightning fast conquestsauthored “U.S. Marine Versus Japanese or the U.S. Marines, Chindits and otherInfantryman: Guadalcanal 1942-43.” Allied forces tasked with fighting des-Featuring artwork by Johnny Shumate, perately to halt the onslaught and drivethis 80-page paperback is part of the the enemy back.“Combat” series. This book features the Warlord In many ways, the ferocious fighting Games “Bolt Action”range of 28-mmbetween Guadalcanal’s Japanese defend- miniatures which players can use toers and attacking U.S. Marines in 1942 refight battles in the Pacific and Far Eastwas typical of the Allied island-hopping ranging from Singapore to the Philip-campaign in the Pacific. Rottman covers pines, Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima, Okinawathe Battle of Tenaru in August, an attack and beyond. n 76 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE



PRIZE EXERCISEENTER THE TS&MF MONTHLY COMPETITIONWIN PRUSSIAN POTSDAM GIANTS FIFES AND DRUMSThis month TS&MF readers have a ing, scarlet breeches andchance to win the Prussian PotsdamGiants Fifes and Drums from Tradi- white gaiters. The unit wastion of London Ltd. disbanded after Russia was Proprietor Magnus Lindströmhas reissued a splendid 54-mm set defeated by French Em-of black musicians made up of fourfifers and four side drummers. Origi- peror Napoleon I in 1806.nally designed by David Scheinmann,they are modeled in feathered white Casting kits of theseturbans with gold badges and thePotsdam Giants’ signature uniform. figures are available for Founded in 1675, this Prussian in- £8.45 apiece for hobbyistsfantry regiment was composed of menof above average height recruited from who enjoy doing their ownall over Europe and beyond. Someof them were even presented to the painting. Made in EnglandPrussian monarch as gifts to maintaingood foreign relations. and valued at £104.75, The unit was known as the “Pots- the gloss-painted set thatdamer Riesengarde” (Giant Guard ofPotsdam) during the reign of Prussian Magnus is generously sup-King Friedrich Wilhelm I (1688-1740). The Prussian people nicknamed plying as a prize comes inthem the “Lange Kerls” (Long Guys)because they stood an impressive a traditional-style crimsonminimum of 6 foot 2 inches. At onepoint, the regiment include an Irish box. TS&MF readers can7-footer. have a chance of winning The Prussian ruler adored theseliving and breathing soldiers in a way it simply by sending in thesimilar to how we collectors love ourtoy troops. He trained, drilled and correct answer to the fol- Tradition’s Potsdam Giants Fife and Drums.inspected them on a daily basis. Heenjoyed painting their portraits from lowing question:memory. He would march them out towow foreign visitors. If the monarch Which town was made the capital HOW TO WIN!needed some cheering up, especially ifhe was in his sickbed, he would order of the Kingdom of Prussia in 1701? All entries must bethe entire regiment to march past him   submitted in writing withled by their mascot bear. A. Königsberg your complete contact   details, including an e-mail The king reportedly told a French B. Fürstenwaldeambassador, “The most beautiful girlor woman in the world would be a   address if available.matter of indifference to me, but tall C. Berlinsoldiers — they are my weakness.”     Entries can mailed to Issue Their dress consisted of a red mitre, D. Spandau 219 Prize Exercise, TS&MF,a Prussian blue jacket with gold lin- Ashdown Inc., 68132 250th78 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE Ave., Kasson, MN, USA 55944. Entries can also be sent to Issue 219 Prize Exercise, TS&MF, Ashdown Ltd., PO Box 2258, Pulborough, West Sussex, England, U.K. RH20 9BA. Fifer and drummer from the Prussian All entries must be received ruler’s “Long Guys” set. by Sept. 30, 2016.

PREVIOUS WINNER ANNOUNCEDCongratulations to the lucky winners The “Mounted Cavalry Officer” and “The Defender” set are part of the “John Ford’s Cav-of TS&MF issue 215’s “Prize Exer- alry” series available exclusively from Kings X.cise” featuring two very different andstriking additions to the “John Ford’s guard with his saber in hand and his However, a personal visit to the shopCavalry” series produced by King & pistol drawn as if there might be some is highly recommended.Country Ltd. exclusively for its own hostile Indians around.Kings X Toy Soldiers shop in San  Kings X is located inside theAntonio, Texas, USA. The mounted and dismounted U.S. historic Menger Hotel in downtown Cavalry officers wear Stetson hats, San Antonio. The landmark Alamo is The 1:30-scale, matt-painted prizes dark blue tunics, suspenders to hold right across the street and the famouswere generously provided by Kings X up their sky blue pants with yellow River Walk is a short stroll away. TheManager Amber Martinez-Garcia. stripes, and black boots. The first Menger Hotel also plays host to theThey seem to channel the spirit of mounted figure to join this series also Texas Toy Soldier Show, which isactor John Wayne, who appeared wears gauntlets and is posed at a halt organized by Kings X and K&C andthroughout director Ford’s film as if scanning the horizon.  staged every Memorial Day weekend. “Cavalry Trilogy.” The detailed piecesinclude the “Mounted Cavalry Of- Kings X’s entire cinematic collec- Kudos to the issue 215 “Prizeficer” (ref. KX033), which retails for tion totaled 15 pieces at the time of Exercise” winners, and many thanks to$119 U.S.; and “The Defender” (ref. this writing, with the majority in com- all of the other readers who entered.KX032), priced at $99. bat poses as if making a stand against Please keep on trying because you’ve an Indian onslaught. Of course, collec- got to be in it to win it! Those items were won by U.S. read- tors can order these figures online.ers Harold Hughes of Alpine, Utah,and Jean E. Hathaway of Oroville,Calif., respectively. Both guys correctlyanswered that it was actress ShirleyTemple who played Lt. Col. OwenThursday’s (Henry Fonda) daughterPhiladelphia in the 1948 film “FortApache.” It starred Wayne as Capt. KirbyYork. Next Wayne portrayed Capt.Nathan Brittles in 1949’s “She Wore aYellow Ribbon.” “The Defender” set looks like Lt.Col. Kirby Yorke and his estrangedwife Kathleen as portrayed by Wayneand Maureen O’Hara in the 1950movie “Rio Grande” that capped thetrilogy. The officer looks warily onNEXT TIME WINNext time in TS&MF issue 220 readers will have a chance to win a spectacular set of French Foreign Legionnaireson the march with pack mules made in Spain by Antonio Marti Cusido of Alymer.  TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 79



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CALENDARAUGUST TO OCTOBER 2016AUGUST (0) 1689 869867, e-mail: davidholden@mytimemedia. SOCIETY MEETINGS com or Website: www.euromilitaire.co.uk.Wed. to Sat., Aug. 3-6, Columbia 2016 International Bognor Regis Modelling & WargamingPlastic Modelers’ Society USA National Convention, Sun., Sept. 25, 36th Annual Chicago Toy Soldier Society, Community Hall, West Meads, Bognor Regis,Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln Show, Hyatt Regency Woodfield, 1800 East Golf Road, West Sussex, England, U.K. Usually meets from 7:30St., Columbia, S.C. The event’s theme is “Every Model Schaumburg, Ill., USA. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Admission to 10 p.m. every Monday. Contact the joint secretaries:Tells a Story” and it will feature vendors, exhibits and a $8; children under 12 free; early admission $30 starting Stephen Pidwell, tel: 01243 855449; or Dilip Sethi,contest. Admission $10 adult; $15 family daily. Contact: at 7 a.m. Contact: Roger Garfield of Chicago Toy tel: 01403 780637; e-mail: [email protected] Pete Maher, e-mail: ipms2016chair@gmail. Soldier Show Inc., tel: (847) 567-5355, e-mail: roger@com; or Website: www.ipmsusa2016.com. chicagotoysoldiershow.com or Website: www. British Model Soldier Society (National), Pimlico chicagotoysoldiershow.com. Room, St. Saviour’s, St. George’s Square, Lupus Street,Fri. to Sun., Aug. 5-7, 3rd Annual W. Britain Model Pimlico, London, England, U.K. SW1V 3QW. UsuallyFigure Symposium, Madison Concourse Hotel, 91 W. Mon. and Tues, Sept. 26-27, Grand Opening of the meets from 5 to 7 p.m. on the third Friday of eachDayton St., Madison, Wis., USA. Workshops on either Stewart Toy Soldier Gallery at The Frazier History month. Upcoming meeting themes and dates: Openconstructing an American Civil War Little Round Top Museum, 829 W. Main St., Louisville, Ky., USA. Private Evening Aug. 19, Indian Army Sept 16 and Auction Oct.diorama by Ericka and Kenneth A. Osen of W. Britain/ reception at 6:30 p.m. Monday. Public ribbon cutting at 21. Information: Arthur Smith, tel: 020 8856 0064; orHudson & Allen Studio or figure painting with W. Britain 10 a.m. Tuesday. Contact: tel: (502) 753-5663 or Website: Website: www.bmssonline.com.master painter Chip Rembert from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. www.fraziermuseum.org.Experts present seminars starting at 9 a.m. Saturday. British Model Soldier Society (Bristol Area Branch).Banquet featuring a special event figure of an Iron Brigade OCTOBER Information: Bob Orr, e-mail: [email protected] sergeant at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Guided, behind-the-scenes tour of the Wisconsin Veterans Museum led by Sat. and Sun., Oct. 1-2, 10th Anniversary Scale British Model Soldier Society (Ealing Branch),Curator of Research and Public Programs Kevin Hampton Model Challenge, Hotel NH Eindhoven Conference Northfields Community Centre, 71a Northcroft Road,from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday. Enthusiasts can sign up for Centre Koningshof, Locht 117, 5504 RM Veldhoven, Ealing, England. Meets on the second Friday everythe entire weekend or just some of the activities. Contact: Eindhoven, The Netherlands. Hours 10 a.m. to 5 month. Information: Bruce Harron, tel: 07847 855 850.e-mail: [email protected] or Website: www.wbritain. p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Specialcom. guest: American expert figure modeler Bill Horan. British Model Soldier Society (Essex Branch), Two The event features vendors, displays, workshops, Brewers, Springfield Road, Chelmsford, England. MeetsSat., Aug. 20, Norman Joplin’s Old Toy Soldier and Figure displays, a competition and wargaming. Website: www. at 8 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every month.Show, Holiday Inn Bloomsbury, Coram Street, London, scalemodelchallenge.com. Information: Les Bickmore, tel: 01621 744234.England, U.K. WC1N 1HT. Nearest Tube Station: RussellSquare. 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission £5; early bird Sun., Oct. 16, North East Toy Soldier Society’s 56th British Model Soldier Society (Northants Branch),admission £15 starting at 6:30 a.m. Contact: Adrian Little, Biannual Toy Soldier Show, Crown Plaza Boston- Wellingborough Bowls Club, Hatton Park Road,tel: 01635 30505, e-mail: [email protected] or Woburn, 15 Middlesex Canal Park, Woburn, Mass., Wellingborough, Northants, England. Meets at 7:30 p.m.Website: www.mercatortrading.co.uk. USA. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission $6; children under on the first Tuesday of every month. Information: Terry 12 free. Contact: show Chairman Matthew R. Murphy O’Neill, tel: 01933 681536.SEPTEMBER of Hobby Bunker, tel: (781) 321-8855, e-mail: matt@ hobbybunker.com or Website: www.hobbybunker.com/ British Model Soldier Society (Northern Branch)Sat., Sept. 3, British Model Soldier Society Inter-Branch events. and the Manchester Association of MilitaryCompetitions, Knowle Masonic Centre, 1621 Warwick Modelling Societies meet jointly from 1 to 5 p.m. onRoad, Knowle, Solihull, Birmingham B93 9LF, England, Sun., Oct. 16, 19th Annual Columbus Ohio Toy Soldier the third Saturday of every month at the Sale MoorU.K. Website: www.bmssonline.com. Show, Tall Timbers Banquet and Conference Center, Methodist Church Hall, Northenden Road, Sale Moor, 13831 National Road SW, Reynoldsburg, Ohio, USA. 10 England. Adults £1 (children free). Information: TomSat., Sept. 10, 55th Annual Washington Show sponsored a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission $5. Contact: Rod Chapman, tel: Cunningham, tel: 01614 992803.by the National Capital Model Soldier Society, Thomas (740) 924-2531 or e-mail: [email protected] High School, 5801 Franconia Road, Alexandria, Irish Model Soldier Society, Garda Club, HarringtonVa., USA. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission $7 adults, Fri. to Sun., Oct. 21-23, 42nd Annual Chicago Street, Dublin 8, Ireland. Meets on the first Thursdayages 13-17 $3 and children under 12 free. Contacts: Show organized by the Military Miniature Society of of every month. Information: Tony Foley, tel: 00 353 1show Chairman Jim Evans, tel: (703) 314-7855 or Illinois, Marriott Hotel, 50 North Martingale Drive, 4932248.e-mail: [email protected]; vendor Chairman Grant Schaumburg, Ill., USA. Features exhibits, vendors, anBerry, e-mail: [email protected]; Website: www. auction and seminars. Contact: Website: www.military- Letchworth Scale Model Club, host of the Britishncmss.org. miniature-society-of-illinois.com. Model Soldier Society North Herts Branch. Meets on the third Wednesday of every month from 7:30 toSat., Sept. 10, Heart of the South Toy Soldier, Military Sat., Oct. 29, 26th Annual International Figure Show 10 p.m. at the Four Emblems Club, 2 Station Road,& Miniature Figure Show & Sale, Annandale VFD and Fair, Hotel Dolce, 1 Elvis Presley Platz, Bad Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, England,Community Center, 7128 Columbia Pike, Annandale, Nauheim, Germany. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission 7.50 U.K. All welcome. Guests must pay a £1 club guestVa., USA. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission $5; children euros. Contact: Helmut Lang or Andreas Pietruschka membership fee to comply with the social club venue’sunder age 10 free. Contact: Ed Gries of Relic Golden at Figuren magazine, tel: +49 30 392 94 90, fax: 49 bylaws. Information: Rod Johnson, club secretaryAmusements, tel: (201) 257-2687 or (201) 342-6475. 30 398 48 166, e-mail: redaktion@figuren-magazin. and BMSS area representative, tel: 01438 814225; de or Website: www.figuren-magazin.de. Website: www.letchworthsmc.yolasite.com.Sun., Sept. 11, Military Miniatures Day, WoodvillePlantation, 1375 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, Pa., USA. Sat., Oct. 29, The Toy Soldier Museum Annual Open Ontario Model Soldier Society. Usually meets monthly1 to 5 p.m. Admission $5 for adults, $3 for children ages House and Cellar Sale, 5459 Paradise Valley Road, (except July and August) at Branch 210 of the Royal6-12; children under age 6 free. Admission includes Cresco, Pa., USA. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact: James H. Canadian Legion, 110 Jutland Road, Toronto, Ont.,the exhibit and house tour. Contact: Rob Windhorst, tel: Hillestad, tel: (570) 629-7227, e-mail: jimhill@ptd. Canada. Doors open at 11 a.m. and the formal meeting(412) 221-0348 or Website: www.woodvilleplantation.org. net or Website: www.the-toy-soldier.com. begins at 1 p.m. Next meetings Sept. 11 and Oct. 16. Information: Gary Lenius, tel: (416) 261-6494 orSat. and Sun., Sept. 17-18, 31st Annual Euro Militaire, Sun., Oct. 30, 34th Annual East Coast Toy Soldier e-mail: [email protected]; Website: www.omss.ca.Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone, Kent, England, U.K. Show & Sale, Rothman Center, Fairleigh DickinsonHours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. University, Hackensack, N.J., USA. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. South Carolina Military Miniature Society. MeetingsSunday. Admission £10 one day or £14 two days for Admission $6; children under 12 free. Sponsored by are held at members’ homes in two U.S. cities: theadults, £26 or £36 for a family, £7 or £9 for concessions, Vintage Castings. Contact: Bill Lango, tel: (973) 831- second Thursday night of every month in Columbia andand £6 or £8 children. Contact: Dave Holden, tel: +44 8900, fax: (973) 831-8912, e-mail: bill@vintagecastings. on Sunday afternoons every six weeks in Charleston. com or Website: www.eastcoasttoysoldiershow.com. Contact: Geoff Walker, tel: (803) 356-2674 or e-mail: [email protected].  EVENT ORGANIZERS ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT INFORMATION FOR INCLUSION IN THE TOY SOLDIER CALENDAR.82 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE