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Additions to the WWI Gallipoli Campaign series include a Royal Navy steam launch (ref. GA017), which comes with a bosun behind the wheel and a sailor manning the Vickers machine gun placed in the bow. The crew is joined by a lieutenant (ref. GA012) and a sailor peering through a telescope (ref. GA013) sold separately.WWI Royal Navy whaleboats previously released as part of K&C’sGallipoli range are enhanced by new two-figure sets of sailorseither rowing or holding their oars vertically, with the seatedpairs available with or without full beards. Also shown are newsailors posed peering through a telescope (ref. GA013) andholding a boathook (ref. GA029) sold singly.WWI Imperial Russian WWI Imperial Russiansoldier “Kneeling Being soldier “Marching WithBlessed” (ref. FW207). Rifle” (ref. FW203). The WWII “Where Vultures Fly” set (ref. WH057) was apparently based on principal characters from a war movie. TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 51

FW206), and bareheaded and kneeling WWI Imperial WWI Imperial(ref. FW207), as if reverently receiving a Russian “Saluting Russian soldierblessing from the Czar or an Orthodox Officer” (ref. “Standing atChristian priest. FW204). Attention” (ref. FW206). This inaugural group is rounded outby an officer (ref. FW204) standing WWI Imperialstiffly to attention and saluting. He Russian soldier atwears white gloves, his Life Guarddress uniform’s dark green trousers “Present Arms”with red stripes and a khaki field jacket. (ref. FW205).He and the rest of the Russian footsoldiers cost £46.95/$46 apiece. a crewman for placement in the open turret hatch. It costs £222.95/$219.VULTURES & FURY tank commander (he was previously paid tribute in a figure called “Wardaddy”). A display or diorama featuring thisRemember the 1968 war film “Where Sherman can be enhanced by threeEagles Dare?” It starred Richard This model looks battle-worn with different new sets. Each one is made upBurton and Clint Eastwood as World muddy wheels and tracks. Gear is of two dismounted tankers and costsWar II Allied agents staging a daring stowed all over the hull and on the £101.95/$99. The pairs are posed eitherraid against a mountaintop castle turret. Logs are authentically attached enjoying coffee (ref. DD280), eating chowwhere an American general is being to the side of the hull. and stretching their legs (ref. DD281), orheld captive by Nazis. on guard with a grease gun and Tommy Besides its 76-mm main gun gun close at hand (ref. DD282). n Well, it was obviously K&C’s marked “Fury,” this Sherman is armedinspiration for a £90.95/$89 set titled with .30-caliber and .50-caliber“Where Vultures Fly!” (ref. WH057). machine guns. The model comes withThis cinematic duo is uniformed asGerman officers on on the lookout fortrouble. “But are they who they appear tobe?” Andy mused. Collectors should also be on thelookout for the maker’s latest model of aU.S. Army M4A3E8 Sherman “Easy-Eight” named “Fury” (ref. DD279) aftera 2014 movie starring Brad Pitt as aThe film-inspired Sherman tank dubbed “Fury”(ref. DD279) is shown with three different pairs ofdismounted American tankers available separately.52 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

KING’S AFRICAN RIFLES INFANTRY AND BANDBY BEAU GESTEReviewed by: Stuart A. HessneyAna Donzino of Beau Geste has five men marching at the slope with “King’s African Rifles,marched out superb glossy sets of what would likely have been Martini- WWI” (ref. 416).infantry and musicians representing the Enfield rifles.King’s African Rifles (KAR) in World brass or woodwinds musicians. LikeWar I. As a collector, this regiment is A drum major leads the band their infantry comrades, the bandsmenone of my favorites because I think the (ref. 416) composed of the same side wear Slade-Wallace webbing and carryblack troops look so splendid in their drummer, a cymbalist and a quartet of backpacks.tall red fezzes, khaki drill uniforms andblue puttees. This is a very attractive pair of traditional-style sets. n The multi-battalion regiment wasraised from Britain’s various colonial “Military Band, King’s Africanpossessions in East Africa between Rifles, WWI” (ref. 417).1902 and independence during the1960s. Rank-and-file askaris were TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 53recruited from amongst the natives.Most officers were seconded from theBritish Army. When the Great War broke out in1914, the KAR was made up of threebattalions with a total of 21 companies.As the conflict progressed, theregiment fought against the brilliantGerman commander Paul Erich vonLettow-Vorbeck in German EastAfrica and beyond. By the war’s end, the KAR wasmade up of 30,658 Africans, 1,497British NCOs and 1,193 Britishofficers in 22 battalions. Transportand support operations were handledby more than 400,000 porters of theCarrier Corps. WWI KAR casualtiestotaled 5,117 killed or wounded andanother 3,039 deaths attributable todiseases. Some of the notable veterans ofthe KAR during its history includedUgandan dictator Idi Amin; Britishpoet, novelist and screenwriter RoaldDahl; World War II period VictoriaCross recipients Nigel Gray Leakeyand Eric Charles Twelves Wilson; andKenyan Hussein Onyango Obama,paternal grandfather of U.S. PresidentBarack Obama. Made in Argentina, each of these60-mm sets are made up of sevenfigures handsomely hand-painted ingloss. Either set retails for $172 fromBeau Geste’s U.S. distributor TreefrogTreasures. The infantry contingent (ref. 416)includes a white officer in a pithhelmet, an African side drummer and

PLASTIC PARADENEWS, VIEWS & REVIEWS FOR COLLECTORS With Jim ClouseCHRISTMAS MEMORIES: THE MARX FORT APACHEBy Jim Clouse The 1961 Sears Wishbook listing trumpeting the 150-piece Fort Apache playset from Jim Clouse’s childhood. This catalog reprint comes from the book “The Big Toy Box at Sears,”A s I write this, Christmas published by Classic Toy Soldiers. 2015 has just passed and the New Year is upon us. Eachyear at this time I get a bit nostalgic,thinking back on Christmases from mychildhood. For me and many other collectorsin the United States, our love oftoy soldiers began with the Marxplaysets we received as gifts whenwe were youngsters. I’m sure thatmost collectors worldwide were giventheir favorite childhood toy soldierson Christmas morning or birthdays.Memories of such moments, in part,led many of us to enjoy this greathobby as adults. Of course, here in the USA wehad plastic figures from many othermanufacturers, such as Auburn,Timmee, Ideal and Lido. But Marxwas the king. It made the best plasticfigures. Marx was also the most prolific,pumping out millions of toy soldierseach year.SANTA DELIVERSEach Christmas for several years insuccession, my older brother and Iwould receive a Marx playset fromSanta Claus. To this day, my motherassures that she was never worriedabout what to get us.Marx’s set No. 5915 came in a generic Sears Set No. 5915’s exclusive U.S. Cavalry supply wagon and its accessories. It had only twoAllstate box stamped with the wording elements that made it different from any other wagon by Marx: the style of its canvas-“Complete — Happi-Time — Fort Apache.” covered top and the seat. This basic design was used in a few other sets that followed, but not in gray plastic.54 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

Plastic sprue of 35 small accessories, with most detached andmerely arranged around it. Marx used this small accessorytechnique quite often to increase the piececount of a playset for a relativelylow investment.The contents of Jim Clouse’s Fort Apache playset No. 5915 are shown. It’s not 100 percent “I knew we could get you boys acomplete, with the main missing items being the cap pistol and 10 shells on a sprue. soldier set and you’d be happy,” she said. And Mom was right! What made a Marx playset even more special to me is Christmas was the only time I received one. Back in the 1950s and 1960s a playset was a major purchase, so we knew it was special. I spent hours studying the Sears Christmas catalog (the Wishbook), trying to decide which Marx playset and other toys I would put on my wish list for Santa Claus. It was a difficult decision. I don’t recall ever being disappointed by a Marx playset.Marx version of Fort Apache depicting it as a wooden stockade with a two-story The playset included a tipi and otherheadquarters building. elements of an imaginary Indian encampment. TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 55

PLAYSET VERSION The U.S. Cavalry supply wagon attempts to break through an Indian attack to reach the safety of the fort.One year in particular I was takenby Marx’s latest version of the FortApache playset. According to theexcellent book “Marx Fort Apache –The King of Playsets” by Rusty Kern,the first Fort Apache was released in1951. But this one was different fromother versions I had seen previously. Itreplaced the tin litho cabin with a new,two-story U.S. Cavalry headquartersbuilding. It also added a brand newsupply wagon. I knew this was the set I wanted,and Santa came through again. Iremember the feeling of excitementwhen opening it on Christmasmorning. My Dad assembled thetin litho (actually steel) building forme and helped with other assemblyneeded. It is indeed, a treasuredmemory.The Real Fort Apache The Marx Fort Apache tin litho headquartersThe U.S. Cavalry’s real Fort building with hard plasticApache was established as a components.temporary military camp in 1870  in the Arizona Territory. PLASTIC APPEAL It is now the Fort ApacheHistoric Park. It’s a tribal historic Plastic toy soldier manufacturers and traders are invited to sendpark of the White Mountain figures in for review. Please send items with a cover letter to theApache in the Fort Apache Indian attention of TS&MF Editor Stuart A. Hessney at either the U.K. orReservation. U.S. offices. Please direct inquiries to the editor at stuart@ashdown. co.uk or reviewer Jim Clouse at [email protected]. Unlike the Marx playsetversion, the actual fort was nota stockade made of logs. In fact,the real fort didn’t have anywalls at all. But it did include alog cabin that served as an earlycommandant’s quarters. In 1923, the fort was given tothe Bureau of Indian Affairs. Itestablished the Theodore RooseveltSchool, a boarding school forseveral Indian tribes in the area.  From what I can tell, the Marxversion was influenced more by the1950s “The Adventures of Rin TinTin” television series’ depiction ofits Fort Apache setting rather thanhistory. In fact, Marx produceda licensed version of the playsetunder the name “Rin Tin Tin atFort Apache.” It included a metallog cabin instead of the subsequentheadquarters building. —Jim Clouse56 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

Through the ensuing years, after JOY OF HUNTING Indians, totem poles, tipis, horses, thehours and hours of play, and “growing exclusive gray-colored supply wagon,up,” my childhood toys were in varying It was a challenge, but I finally a cap gun with 10 shells, and andegrees, lost, broken, given away and acquired the set a few years ago. It’s not assortment of small accessories.finally, what remained, tossed out. 100 percent complete, but very close. Throughout my childhood, I had As an adult collector, one of the Rather than running down a list of many Marx playsets along with mythings I enjoy is reacquiring toys from the exact contents, I’ll just say that the brother. As a hobbyist, these havemy childhood. The Marx Fort Apache Fort Apache No. 5915 includes a hard been the main targets of my collectingwas on my list. But not just any version plastic multi-piece stockade, ladders, efforts. I’ve still got a way to go, and Iof the set -- it had to be the set I had blockhouses, attachments for the don’t think I’ll get everything. But forwhen I was a child. metal headquarters building, outdoor me, the hunt and the memories are a accessories, Cavalry/pioneer figures big part of the fun of collecting. n As “luck” would have it, I discovered in powder blue, red/brown and yellowthat the exact version of this set (whichI now know is the Fort Apache No. ABOUT THE REVIEWER5915), was only available for one year –1961 (the year I received mine when I Jim Clouse is first and foremost a collector of plastic toy soldiers, withwas 7 years old).The main differences his main interest being vintage Marx and Barzso Playsets items. He isfrom other Fort Apache sets are the the building and terrain sculptor for Barzso. TS&MF readers might alsoaforementioned supply wagon, the box know Jim from the BattleBoards he makes for displaying toy soldiersand a small shooting shell cap pistol that and playsets. In addition, Jim is the webmaster for several toy soldieronly appeared in a limited number of hobby-related Websites.sets. Everything else is quite common.INDY SHOW’S BARRY CARTER DIES, NEW MIDWEST EVENTBy Jim Clouse back guy who loved his toy soldiers and commander of American Legion enjoyed helming one of the largest toy Post No. 152, where he also servedO n Dec. 20, 2015, I, along soldiers shows in the Midwest. on the Honor Guard. with others on the Indy Toy Soldier Show mailing Barry’s Indy show was an annual In addition to his wife, Barry islist, received an e-mail announcing highlight for many collectors for the survived by two children.the sad news that organizer Barry past 27 years. He will be missed.Carter had died at age 72. NEW EVENT NAVY VETERAN I got to know Barry the A group of Midwest collectors hadpast several years in my role Soon after the April 2015 show, Barry been in negotiations with Barryas webmaster for the Website announced that he was retiring from to acquire rights to the Indy show.promoting the annual U.S. show the event and it was for sale. He had However, a final agreement hadn’tin Indianapolis, Ind.. He was a laid mentioned to me that he had some been reached, in part, due to rising “health issues” and was ready to step costs and availability of hotels inOrganizer Barry Carter patrols a down. Little did we realize just how Indianapolis for 2016.past edition of the Indy Toy Soldier serious those issues would be.Show.  In order to keep a springtime Barry was a regular at the yearly show in the Midwest, the same OTSN Inc. Chicago Toy Soldier Show, group announced back in November but did not attend the 2015 edition. I that the new Midwest Toy Soldier was concerned, but didn’t think too much Show will be held April 10, 2016, in about it at the time, much to my regret. Lafayette, Ind. The e-mail sent out by his wife, As we see some of our friends Barbara, explained that Barry and fellow collectors age and pass suffered health complications after away, I realize how little time any of Thanksgiving that led to a stroke and us have. I hope that we can all enjoy coma. He passed away Dec. 11. our hobby for many years to come and to keep events like the Indy Barry was born Oct. 21, 1943. He show going for as long as possible. was a U.S. Navy veteran and served during the Vietnam War. And, when we do gather at toy soldier shows around the world, let’s Barry and Barbara owned and always take a moment or two to operated the Knightstown Antique remember those who are no longer Mall in Indiana for 23 years, retiring with us. n in 2010. He was a member and past TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 57

KIT KORNERMODEL FIGURE NEWS, VIEWS AND REVIEWS With Paul NewmanMODEL FIGURE FACE PAINTING TECHNIQUES USING ACRYLICS  By Paul Newman A good set of paintbrushes is essential for painting faces. Also shown are the “wet tray” and some acrylic paints.E ventually, I’ve been able to get on with some painting RISE OF ACRYLICS I never got on with for painting all of a of models following our figure, although a lot of modelers do.enforced redecorating of the house The paint itself is fairly “new.” In myas I mentioned last month. So, in view, the rise of acrylics for painting The great advantage of acrylic paintbetween the Christmas celebrations, miniatures started when Humbrol is that you can use water to thin itthe projects I’ve been able to do are the changed its enamel paints formula to and wash brushes. No longer is therethree figures featured in the last couple make mixing for airbrushing the lingering smell of white spiritsof “Kit Korners” since they were are all techniques easier. But that did not help around the modeling room, exceptready and primed to paint! the miniaturists. This certainly is when when really needed! I first started with acrylics after a short This month I want to show readers period of using oils, which to be honest There have been many articles aboutmethods I use for painting the faces painting with acrylics, and I wouldof large and smaller-scale figures withacrylics to a slightly deeper level ofdetail than my usual reviews. Before I do, may I say that Iconsider myself as a competent modelfigure painter. I am not one of the bestby a long way, so the techniques I willbe demonstrating are definitely not theonly way to do things. Indeed, that isone of the great joys of our hobby –every time you pick up a paintbrush,there is a new way of doing something! For instance, 20 or 30 years ago, veryfew modelers were painting highlightsand shading on faces, whereas nowalmost all do. There is even a bodyof miniature painters who do what Iwould term extreme shading on faces.A medium flesh undercoat along with Brown pupils are applied with a small Dark blue is added to the upper part ofwhite for the eyes is applied first to the paintbrush on the bust. the seaman’s pupils and a light blue toNapoleonic-era naval bust made of resin. the lower.58 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

A dark brown-black mix thin line is added A red line is added to the lower part of the “Dark flesh” paint is added to areas aroundto represent the upper eyelashes of the bust’s eyes. the Royal Navy rating’s eyes.naval rating.Dark to medium flesh is painted on the face Medium to light flesh is added along with Red paint is mixed into the flesh for theof the bust. more blending on the rest of the sailor’s bust’s lips, the hair is painted and the teeth face. are given a light touch of off-white.point the reader who wants to knowmore to any of the artists’ instruction The addition of TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 59books. The only difference between some “stubble”the painter and the miniature painter finishes theis that we thin the paint down to get naval bust’s face.the finish we need, rather than usingit straight out of the tube. There areseveral manufacturers of acrylic paintsspecifically made for modelers, and itis these which are preferred. You canuse acrylics from a tube and thin itright down, but I have found that thisgets too thin a mix when it reachesthe right consistency for painting onfigures. The tools that I use for paintingwith acrylics include a home-made“wet tray” (an old plastic container witha lid). It’s essential to keep the paintfrom drying as I have found severaltimes when leaving my painting areaand not putting the lid on along with alayer of tracing paper or baking paperfor the paint over some blotting paperor tissue paper that is kept moist.

Also a set of good paintbrushes is The 75-mm Black Watch Highlander’sa necessity. I have kindly been given face is undercoated with flesh-coloreda set for review by John Fitzgerald of paint along with off-white for theHawk Miniatures. You will need three whites of the eyes.or four brushes of sizes from 000 to2 for most model face painting. I also Dark brown for the metal Scotsman’suse an old brush with the bristles cut pupils is enhanced with a light blue,back for stippling and a larger brush then a thin dark brown is applied tofor undercoats and painting large areas. represent the upper eyelashes.There is no need to use a small brushwhen a large one will do! A light flesh is added to the Highlander’s upper eyelids and dark flesh toTHREE MODELS underneath the eyebrows.I will be painting the three modelsmade in previous articles: MitchesMilitary Models’ large-scale resin bustof a Napoleonic-era British Royal Navyrating; Thistle Miniatures’ 75-mm(1:24-scale), white-metal Black Watchprivate of the Indian Mutiny; and aHistorex plastic 60-mm (1:30) Britishinfantryman of the Napoleonic Wars. I will only cover painting of thefaces in this article, as this is what isalways asked for by new modelers.But the same techniques are appliedto the rest of a figure. Again, this is mymethod of using acrylics to paint faces-- there are loads of other ways. What I hope to show readers isthat the method I use can be stoppedat any point beyond the undercoatstage, depending on how muchshading, highlighting and detail youwant to apply to a figure. After all,the hobby is about enjoying yourself.We are not all making figures toenter into an international paintingcompetition!FLESH UNDERCOATThe first thing I do is to undercoat allthe flesh areas (remember Scotsmenhave knees!) with a “dark flesh” color,giving it a couple of coats of watered-down paint. Make sure to wait for thepaint to dry between coats or you willfind that the second coat will just takeoff the first coat, leaving either a veryuneven finish or “blisters” where thedry paint has been left behind and thewet paint has been wiped off. This is where a hair dryer comesin. A cheap hair dryer is all that isneeded to waft over the figure for a fewseconds from about 6 inches (15-cm)away to dry the paint quicker thanwaiting for it to dry otherwise. Thereason I use a “dark flesh” is because60 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

A dark flesh/brown mix is dried on the cloth. The key is to look added to low-light areas of after the brush, then you won’t get any transfers from one color to the the Highlander’s face. next mix and it will provide you with longtime use.when it dries, it will be brighter than “break” in the painting – so betweenwhen it is wet (due to something about coats and after a shade of a color EYES HAVE ITthe reflection of light from a wet versus has been applied, as well as after thedry surface). painting session. In my method, the eyes are painted first. Some hobbyists prefer to do A short note about the washing of At each “break,” the brush is just them last on a face. The only reason Ibrushes here. I use water with a drop given a quick wipe on a cloth (I use do them first is that they are the mostof shampoo in it to clean my brushes tissue paper). But after each painting difficult stage of the painting. Not only(why not – they are hair after all!). I session, the brush is washed vigorously do I like to get the eyes out of the way,wash the brush in hand after every several times in the water and carefully they add instant character to a model. Dark to medium flesh colors The method of painting the eyes are blended using a dry depends on the scale of the model — you can get a lot more into the eyes of brush in between washes of a bust than a 54-mm figure. different tones. The whites of the eyes are painted with an off-white. I don’t use bright white as this can leave the model with a stare. The pupils are painted in dark brown. Ensure they are large enough to avoid a “zombie stare.” Don’t worry about going over the edge of each eye as it will be cut back later. For larger-scale figures, I then add a dark blue to the upper pupil and light blue to the bottom of the pupil, keeping within the dark brown circle. I also try to make the pupil not quite touch the bottom eyelid. For different colored eyes, such as light blue, just replace the dark and light blue with the required color. Some modelers use an off-gray/almost white color to emphasize a blue or gray-eyed person, which works particularly well on a 54-mm figure. You can always experiment to determine what you prefer — just paint over again in an off- white to redo the eye! Using my small brush, a black iris is painted as close to the center of the pupil as I can. A thin dark brown line around the top of the eyelid indicates the eyelashes. For larger-scale figures, a red line around the bottom of the eye and a spot of red in the corner of the eye is added. I then recheck the whites in the eyes and the size of the pupils and dots of white are applied as necessary with a small brush. The eyelashes and the red line are then cut back above and below the eye with a light flesh color. After the eyes have dried, the flesh around the eyelid is painted. I apply a dark brown and flesh mix line in TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 61

The Indian Mutiny period British soldier’s suntanned face is completed with reddish hair added and the mouth painted. Please note only the upper teeth show!the crease above and below where the below the eyebrow is dark flesh. The SHADE & HIGHLIGHTeye socket is, then a broad light flesh light flesh is reapplied around the eyearound the eye. Above the eye and and that’s it -- the eyes are done! To paint the rest of the face, again the extent of the shading can be done to a A medium flesh tone is greater or lesser extent as you see fit. applied to all of the face and off-white for the eyes I then apply a very dark flesh color to undercoat the plastic 60- around the edge of the face next to the mm British infantryman of hair and hat line, under the nose, in the the Napoleonic Wars. mouth and in the ears. A broad dark flesh wash is applied to all the dark62 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE areas: under the chin, behind the ears, below the hat and around the nose. I apply these steps to all scales of models. To build up the flesh tones from the dark to mid-ranges, I use “washes” of the various tones between the dark and mid-range, applied fairly quickly between them (but ensuring that the brush is washed between each change of color). Then I go back with a clean, dry brush and “dust” between the different shades. The objective is to make the lines between them blurred, creating a continuous change in tone from the dark to the mid-range flesh tone. Once the dark to mid-range colors are dry, I apply the same technique to go from the mid-range up to bright flesh colors, using the mid-range and a light flesh tone mix. I gradually apply light flesh tones, then mix in white to get to



the very highest tones usually painted Two large pupils are added in Thanks to a homemade “wet tray,” youon the end of the nose, the upper edge dark brown on the seated soldier. can quickly pick up again a particularof the ears and the top of the cheeks. tone or mix of paint that you want and ones. I always apply a dark hair under it will usually still be malleable enough This technique was applied to a light hair tone color to give eyebrows to use or add a few drops of water toall three figures. But I went further some depth. make it so.with the shading and highlighting ofthe bust than the other two. I might Again, as for the eyes, at this stage The final part of painting the facealso add that for the Indian Mutiny I recheck the face for any missedfigure, I did not add many highlights. highlights or shading and whether anyThe Highlander’s face was painted in starkness in contrasts needs addressing.mixes of dark to medium to light fleshonly to indicate a bit of a suntan!DETAILING FACESDetailing the figures’ faces was next. Alight flesh and red mix was painted onthe upper and lower lips and finishedwith a wash of red to the mouth area. Some color was added to thecheeks by adding some red to the darkflesh mix. Then it was merged withthe rest of the color on the cheekswith a dry, clean brush. At this stage, I paint the hairof a figure so I can assess the facecolorings against another tone andcolor. Please note how the Scotsmanhas been given a red tint to his hair.It’s a bit of an over-generalization,I know, but one that works on anindividual model. Remember to give the figureeyebrows! Just a light touch here,unless you intentionally want bushy A dark brown/black line is applied to represent the upper eyelashes. Dark brown is added above the infantryman’s eyes and in the creases around the nose.64 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

Dark brown is added around the edges of the face and in deep shadow areas.More mid-to-dark tones are added around The 60-mm foot soldier’s facethe British soldier’s face. is completed with light tones applied to the forehead and(again, you don’t need to do this) is nose, red added to the fleshto add some additional character tothe figure by painting in some stubble for the lips, and the hairaround the chin, cheeks and upper lips. painted.This I do by adding some blue or greento the mid-flesh mix and applying it ABOUT THE REVIEWERwith a paintbrush that has the hairscut back and using a stippling motion. Paul Newman is a keen modeler whose main interest is the NapoleonicBefore applying it to the figure, the Wars, particularly British cavalry. He is a longtime member of the Britishbrush is wiped on a tissue to remove Model Soldier Society and serves as its treasurer while his wife, Julie, ismost of the paint as I want a delicate its secretary. Paul’s memberships have also included Planetfigure andeffect rather than applying a full The Basement. In addition, the Newmans operate Name It! providingmustache and beard. engraved nameplates to model figure enthusiasts. They can be found manning their stand at many major European shows. When I have completed the figure(including all the other flesh parts likehands, using the same techniques asabove), I apply some gloss varnish tothe eyes and mouth, if the figure has anopen mouth, to give it a bit more “life.” Some modelers of larger-scalefigures apply a small white dot to eachof the pupils to indicate light reflectingoff it. Perhaps on my next large-scalefigure I will try it out. That is what the hobby is all about –try something different each time youmake a model, talk to others about whatthey do and have a go at using theirmethods to see if they work for you too. Next month I plan to coverdisplaying the figures, if I finish thepainting in time! n TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 65

BOOK REVIEWSREAD ALL ABOUT IT...VICTORIA’S SCOTTISH LIONAuthor: Adrian Greenwood Highlanders had an above average Thin Red Line,” which appears onPublisher: Spellmount/The survival rate in Crimea. Most notably, the book cover along with a photoHistory Press troops had a higher mortality rate in of Campbell. Frontline FiguresISBN: 978‑0‑7509-5685-7 peacetime than they did on campaign and All the Queen’s Men havePrice: £25 U.K./$49.95 U.S. under Campbell’s command during the re-created the 93rd’s stand to greatReviewed by: Stuart A. Hessney Indian Mutiny of 1857. effect in miniature.The son of a Glaswegian Campbell became beloved because Illuminating maps attributed tocabinetmaker, Sir Colin Campbell he truly cared for his soldiers’ welfare. Greenwood appear throughout thisclimbed from humble beginnings He was also idolized by his troops 496-page, hardcover book alongto become a field marshal, member because he bravely always led from the with a nice selection of photos andof the House of Lords and favorite front, getting wounded a half-dozen illustrations. The author’s analyticalof Queen Victoria. This amazing times beginning at age 20 and lastly ability and painstaking scholarlyman’s incredible, 55-year military when he was 65. research about this very privatecareer took him to far-flung man are clearly evident. But itcorners of the world as he served Campbell is best known for an is Greenwood’s talent for livelyin the Peninsular War, West Indies, action fought Oct. 25, 1854, during storytelling that breathes life intoNova Scotia, China, Java, Balkans, the Crimean War’s Battle of Balaclava this exceptional personality fromRussia and India. prior to the gallant but futile Charge military history. n  of the Light Brigade. Correspondent Now his story is vividly told in W.H. Russell witnessed how“Victoria’s Scottish Lion: The Life nothing stood between theof Colin Campbell, Lord Clyde,” British base and the “thin reda splendid new book by Adrian streak tipped with a line ofGreenwood. It features a foreward steel” of the 93rd and a fewpenned by Philip Haythornthwaite other allied troops.and ranks as the first majorbiography of Campbell since 1880. Campbell put his outnumbered Highlanders in It was Campbell’s duty to a two-deep line instead of inprotect imperialistic interests square because he disdaineddecried by some modern-day wags the enemy horsemen. Thenwith little regard for historical he rode down the line saying,context. But he was also known for “There is no retreat from here,his humanitarian leanings. men. You must die where you stand!” For example, the public tendedto blame generals for terrible They took up a cry of “Ay,losses to diseases and other Sir Colin. An needs be, we’llnon-combat factors rather than do that!”theater conditions or medicalshortcomings. In contrast, The 93rd fired two volleysCampbell didn’t lose a single man that split the Russian cavalryto illness during a 6-month voyage charge in half and saved theto China. His 93rd Sutherland day. This was dramatically immortalized by Robert Gibb’s 1881 painting “TheWRITE 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

F.A.Q. countless hours collecting, painting and of environments can be re-created?” building military miniatures — and Then it provides a richly illustratedAuthors: Mario and Rafael Milla playing with them — long before they how-to answer.Published by: Andrea Press founded Andrea Miniatures in Madrid,ISBN: 978-84-96658-53-0 Spain, in 1983.Today their company is Readers will find everything theyPrice: 61.35 euros/$68 U.S. one of the world’s leading producers of toy need to know to tackle all types ofReviewed by: Stuart A. Hessney soldiers, model figures and related items. terrain, climatic conditions, vegetation, structures and, of course, figures.Brothers Fernando and Carlos Andrea Carlos remembers how around Options are outlined for creating largealways shared a passion for spending the same time they were getting and small displays complete with their business off the ground, lighting and special effects. they first met brothers Mario and Rafael Milla. They were Putting “F.A.Q.” together so equally enthusiastic about military brilliantly must have been an extremely miniatures — especially creating complex publishing project years in dioramas. The Millas became the making, but it was well worth master craftsmen at creating all it. Usually, the quickest way for styles of dioramas, ranging from today’s hobbyists to conduct research historical land and sea warfare is searching the Internet. But no themes to fantasy realms. computer can compete with the Andrea Press shines a bright easy accessibility of this book. And, spotlight on the Milla brothers’ as an added bonus, it’s packed with vast expertise in “F.A.Q.: very practical and economical ideas Frequently Asked Questions for making dioramas look amazing for Constructing & Painting without breaking the bank. Dioramas.” This big, A4-size paperback boasts approximately My compliments to the Andrea 1,400 photos. and Milla brothers for sharing their To put it simply, this nearly passion, experience and knowledge 1-inch thick book’s format is to with our hobby in such a wonderful pose a question like “What types way. This insightful and creative book is an impressive legacy that hobbyists will be turning to for years to come. nCHINDIT VERSUS JAPANESE INFANTRYMAN 1943-44Author: Jon Diamond Their foes included one of Japan’s Excellent artwork by Peter Dennis,Illustrator: Peter Dennis most seasoned formations: the 18th photographs and maps illustrate thisPublished by: Osprey Publishing, Division. It racked up as much interesting book. nCombat 10 operational experience by 1941 thanISBN: 978-1-4728–0651-2 most Anglo-American divisionsPrice: £11.99 U.K./$18.95 U.S. tasted throughout the entire war fromReviewed by: Grant Peterson 1939-45.The World War II Western Allies This 80-page paperback conciselythought returning to Northern Burma chronicles how the opposingwas a must to keep China fighting forces repeatedly clashed in harshagainst Imperial Japan. British Col. conditions. Pivotal actions spotlightedOrde Wingate, a proponent of guerrilla include Nankan Station in Marchwarfare regarded as something of a 1943 as well as Pagoda Hill andmilitary maverick, believed that a Mogaung in March and June 1944,different kind of infantryman would be respectively.required for this role: the Chindit. Diamond shares insights into In “Chindit Versus Japanese the leadership, tactics, combatInfantryman 1943-44” author Jon effectiveness and reputations of aDiamond delves into how the half-dozen representative Chindit andChindits were specially conditioned Japanese units. Analysis indicates theand trained to penetrate and fight in combat performance of the Chinditsthe mountainous and jungle-covered remains a matter of controversy.terrain of Northern Burma. But their efforts helped hasten the enemy’s defeat in Burma. TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 67

SCAPEGOATS: THIRTEEN VICTIMS OF MILITARY INJUSTICE Author: Michael Scott He was reassigned to Gibraltar and was struck by two torpedoes fired by Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing North Africa in 1810, before returning the Japanese submarine I-58 just after ISBN: 978‑1‑63220‑482‑0 to Portugal in 1811. midnight July 30, 1945. Price: $24.99 U.S. Reviewed by: A.J. Mergenthaler Bevan’s division was commanded After an SOS was hurriedly sent by Sir William Erskine, whom out, the warship was abandoned and The quote “victory has many fathers, Arthur Wellesley (the future Duke of sank within 12 minutes. Out of a crew defeat is an orphan” has been ascribed Wellington) regarded as a low-grade of 1,196, only 316 survived after the to Roman Senator Publius Cornelius general at best. Erskine was ordered better part of a week adrift and being Tacitus in A.D. 98. Perhaps, by taking to guard a key bridge over the Agueda savaged by sharks. It was the greatest a little liberty, we might in this day and River to block an anticipated escape loss of life at sea in Navy history. age say victory is applauded, but defeat attempt from Almeida by French requires a scapegoat who bears the troops. The incompetent Erskine’s McVay had no escort vessels, blame for the mistakes of others. failure to act promptly caused Bevan’s his ship was not equipped for troops to arrive at the bridge too late antisubmarine warfare nor was he That is subject of the hardcover to keep the French from getting away, informed of enemy activity in the area. book “Scapegoats: Thirteen Victims infuriating Wellington. But he was put on trial on counts of of Military Injustice.” British author “hazarding a vessel” and “inefficiency Michael Scott led the 2nd Battalion, Bevan got blamed for Erskine’s in the performance of duty.” Incredibly, Scots Guards, in the 1982 Falklands shortcomings. Thinking he had failed I-58 commander Mochitsura War. He chose examples of scapegoats his men, his family and himself, the Hashimoto was a prosecution witness. from throughout history to the present humiliated and depressed colonel He testified in McVay’s favor that if day. I have selected two from his list committed suicide. the cruiser had been zigzagging, it to whet the appetites of TS&MF’s wouldn’t have mattered. readers. My second selection is the unfortunate case of World War II U.S. McVay was found guilty and Navy Capt. Charles B. McVay III, sentenced to loss of rank and the ignominy of responsibility for the “McVay had no escort vessels, his ship was not equipped for sinking. The unfairness of his court- antisubmarine warfare nor was he informed of enemy activity martial overwhelmed him and he took in the area. But he was put on trial on counts of `hazarding a his own life Nov. 6, 1968. In 2001, his vessel’ and `inefficiency in the performance of duty.’ Incredibly, record was amended to clear him of I-58 commander Mochitsura Hashimoto was a prosecution personal blame. witness. He testified in McVay’s favor that if the cruiser had been zigzagging, it wouldn’t have mattered.” One can only wonder how many scapegoats there have been throughout During the Napoleonic Peninsular commander of the USS Indianapolis. history. Of the 13 examples in this War, British Army Lt. Col. Charles After delivering parts for the first well-researched book, two committed Bevan of the 4th (King’s Own) atomic bomb to the U.S. airbase at suicide, two were executed by firing Regiment of Foot participated in the Tinian and a stop in Guam, the cruiser squads and all suffered humiliation, loss retreat to Corunna, Portugal, in 1809. was headed to the Philippines when it of rank and/or imprisonment. This is an interesting and worthwhile read. nCartoon by Doug Dearth 68 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE



PRIZE EXERCISEENTER THE TS&MF MONTHLY COMPETITIONWIN JOHN FORD’S CAVALRY FIGURES FROM KINGS X This month TS&MF readers have a detailed sculpting and excellent matt Wayne portrayed Capt. Nathanchance to win two very different and painting and shading. Brittles in 1949’s “She Wore a Yellowstriking additions to the “John Ford’s Ribbon.”Cavalry” series produced by King & The mounted and dismounted U.S.Country Ltd. exclusively for its own Cavalry officers wear Stetson hats, “The Defender” set looks like Lt.Kings X Toy Soldiers shop in San dark blue tunics, suspenders to hold Col. Kirby Yorke and his estrangedAntonio, Texas, USA. up their sky blue pants with yellow wife Kathleen as portrayed by Wayne stripes, and black boots. The first and Maureen O’Hara in the 1950 These 1:30-scale items seem to mounted figure to join this series also movie “Rio Grande” that cappedchannel the spirit of actor John wears gauntlets and is posed at rest as the trilogy. The officer looks warilyWayne, who appeared throughout if scanning the horizon.  on guard with his saber in hand anddirector Ford’s film “Cavalry Trilogy.” his pistol drawn as if there might beThey include the “Mounted Cavalry Ford’s “Cavalry Trilogy” of films, some hostile Indians around.Officer” (ref. KX033), which costs all based on stories by James Warner$119 U.S.; and “The Defender” (ref. Bellah, was kicked off by the 1948 Kings X’s entire cinematicKX032), priced at $99. They feature release of “Fort Apache.” It starred collection now totals 15 pieces, with Wayne as Capt. Kirby York. Next the majority in combat poses as if making a stand. Of course, collectorsA mounted officer and “The Defender” set are the latest additions to the “John Ford’s can order these figures online.Cavalry” series available exclusively from Kings X Toy Soldiers. However, a personal visit to the shop is highly recommended.HOW TO WIN! Kings X is located inside the All entries must be submitted in writing with your complete historic Menger Hotel in downtown contact details, including an e-mail address if available. Entries can San Antonio. The landmark Alamo is mailed to Issue 215 Prize Exercise, TS&MF, Ashdown Ltd., PO Box right across the street and the famous 2258, Pulborough, West Sussex, England, U.K. RH20 9BA. Entries River Walk is a short stroll away. can also be sent via fax to (507) 634-7691 or mail to Issue 215 Prize Exercise, TS&MF, Ashdown Inc., 68132 250th Ave., Kasson, MN, USA The Menger Hotel also plays host 55944. All entries must be received by March 31, 2016. to the Texas Toy Soldier Show, which is organized by Kings X and K&C and staged every Memorial Day weekend. The 10th anniversary show is scheduled for May 28-29, 2016. In the meantime, readers can have a chance of winning one of these great sets generously provided by Kings X Manager Amber Martinez- Garcia simply by sending in the correct answer to the following question:   In the movie “Fort Apache,” who played Lt. Col. Owen Thursday’s (Henry Fonda) daughter Philadelphia?   A. Anna Lee   B. Joanne Dru   C. Shirley Temple   D. Irene Rich70 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

PREVIOUS WINNER ANNOUNCEDCongratulations to the extremely lucky distributor. The band is part of a group Rebellion of 1857 and was grantedwinner of TS&MF issue 211’s “Prize representing one of the Phulkian additional territory in gratitude.Exercise” featuring a colorful re- princely states of Punjab during thecreation of a band from the Nahba British Raj in India. Sir Hara Singh, who was born inState contingent that paraded in the 1843 and died in 1911, reigned during1903 Delhi Durbar’s main procession. Nahab’s rulers traced their genealogy a prosperous time in Nabha State. back to Rawal Jaisal, a 12th-century The raja also headed its contingent in This prize was generously provided Bhatti king who founded the city the 1903 Delhi Durbar as re-createdby Argentine maker Ana Donzino of of Jaisalmer and Jaisalmer State. Nabha by 60-mm collectibles crafted by BeauBeau Geste in conjunction with the came under the protection of the East Geste. They include the eye-catchinglate Shannon Reuss of Treefrog India Company in 1809. It stayed loyal “Elephant of Nabha” (ref. BG405) andTreasures, her good friend and U.S. to the British during the Indian seven-piece sets of “Escort Guards” (ref. BG406), “Servants and Guards”Beau Geste’s “Music Band From Nabha” (ref. BG408) is this month’s competition prize. (ref. BG407), and this “Music Band” (ref. BF408). A mix of purple, orange, red and green adorn the members of the handsome band. Horn players, woodwinds and percussionists make up the set valued at $172 U.S. The prize was won by Robert Purcell of Pittsburgh, Pa., USA. He correctly answered that the spectacular pageantry of the 1903 Delhi Durbar was staged to celebrate the succession of British King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra as Emperor and Empress of India. They did not attend in person. But the monarch sent his brother, the Duke of Connaught, to represent him. Kudos to the issue 211 “Prize Exercise” winner, and many thanks to all of the other readers who entered. Please keep on trying because you’ve got to be in it to win it!NEXT TIME WINNext month in TS&MF issue 216 readers will have a chance to win a squad of American “Screaming Eagles” from the 101stAirborne Division in action against Axis forces during World War II’s wintry Battle of the Bulge courtesy of W. Britain. TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 71

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CALENDARMARCH TO MAY 2016MARCH Sun., April 10, 1st Midwest Toy Soldier Show, Best Sat. and Sun., May 28-29, 10th Annual Texas Western Executive Plaza and Conference Center, Toy Soldier Show, Menger Hotel, 204 AlamoSun., March 6, 27th Annual West Coaster Toy 4343 S.R. 26 East, Lafayette, Ind., USA. 10 a.m. Plaza, San Antonio, Texas, USA. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Soldier & Miniature Figure Show, Irvine Marriott to 3 p.m. Admission $5; children under 12 free. Saturday. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Admission $7Hotel (Orange County Airport), 18000 Von Sponsored by the Midwest Toy Soldier Group, this per family. Sponsored by Kings X Toy Soldiers andKarman Ave., Irvine, Calif., USA. 9 a.m. to 3 new show will be preceded by hotel room trading King & Country Ltd. Contact: Organizer Amberp.m. Admission $6; children under 12 free. Hotel April 8 and 9. Contact: Steve Connell, tel: (734) Martinez-Garcia at Kings X, tel: (210) 226-7000;room trading begins the Thursday before the show. 455-0724; Rick Keller, tel: (765) 430-6289; or fax: (210) 226-7117; Website: www.kingsx.com orContact: tel: (760) 758-5481, fax: (760) 758-7004, Rod Chapman, tel: (740) 924-2531. e-mail: [email protected]: www.oldtoysoldierhome.com ore-mail: [email protected]. Sat., April 23, British Model Soldier Society SOCIETY MEETINGS Annual Show, Church Hall, St. Saviour’s, St.Sat. and Sun., March 12-13, Montreux Miniatures George’s Square, Lupus Street, Pimlico, London, Bognor Regis Modelling & Wargaming Society,Show, Salle Omnisports, Clarens, Switzerland. England, U.K. SW1V 3QW. 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Community Hall, West Meads, Bognor Regis,11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (members admitted at 10 a.m.). Admission £3; West Sussex, England, U.K. Usually meets fromSunday. Free admission. Features vendors, figure BMSS members £2; and children free. Besides open 7:30 to 10 p.m. every Monday. Contact the jointand scale model painting demonstrations, and an competitions, the event will feature trade stands, secretaries: Stephen Pidwell, tel: 01243 855449;international competition. Contact: Website: displays, demonstrations, and a paint-and-take stand. or Dilip Sethi, tel: 01403 780637;www.mtxms.ch. Contact: BMSS Treasurer Paul Newman, tel: +44 e-mail: [email protected]. (0) 1895 832757; Website: www.bmssonline.com orThurs. to Sun., March 17-20, Cold Wars, e-mail: [email protected]. British Model Soldier Society (National), PimlicoLancaster Host Resort & Conference Center, 2300 Room, St. Saviour’s, St. George’s Square, LupusLincoln Highway East (Route 30), Lancaster, Pa., Sun., April 24, 9th Annual Gettysburg Toy Soldier Street, Pimlico, London, England, U.K. SW1VUSA. Registration 7-9 p.m. Thursday; exhibitors’ Show and Sale, Eisenhower Hotel & Conference 3QW. Usually meets from 5 to 7 p.m. on the thirdarea open from noon to 6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 Center, 2634 Emmitsburg Road, Gettysburg, Pa., Friday of each month. Upcoming meeting themesp.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to noon Sunday. Weekend USA. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission $6; children and dates: Conversions March 18, Annual Showand daily admission fees vary for members of the under 12 free. Contact: John Stengel of The April 23, and Military Pageant Trophy May 20.sponsoring Historical Miniatures Gaming Society Marx-Man, tel: (718) 418-9439 or Website: Information: Arthur Smith, tel: 020 8856 0064;and non-members. Convention theme: “Centuries toysoldiershowpromo.com. or Website: www.bmssonline.com.of War: 1816, 1916 and 2016.” Website:www.hmgs.site-ym.com. MAY British Model Soldier Society (Bristol Area Branch). Information: Bob Orr, e-mail:APRIL Sat., May 14, Ontario Model Soldier Society’s 54th [email protected]. Annual On Parade, Old Fort York, 100 GarrisonSat., April 2, Plymouth Model Show, Main Road, Toronto, Ont., Canada. 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. British Model Soldier Society (Ealing Branch),Guildhall, Armada Way, Plymouth PL1 2AA, The show will feature vendors, displays and an open Northfields Community Centre, 71a NorthcroftEngland, U.K. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. competition. Admission to the hobby event is free Road, Ealing, England. Meets on the second with paid entry to the fort. Contact: Chairman Friday every month. Information: Bruce Harron,Sat., April 2, Welling Model Club’s Model Show Norm White, tel: (416) 285-5600 or e-mail tel: 07847 855 850.and Open Day, Falconwood Community Centre, [email protected]; Website: www.omss.ca.The Green, Welling, Kent, England, U.K. 10 British Model Soldier Society (Essex Branch),a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission adults £2; juniors Sat., May 14, 31st Annual Plastic Warrior Show, Two Brewers, Springfield Road, Chelmsford,and concessions £1. Club displays, vendors, open Harlequin Suite, Winning Post Inn, Chertsey England. Meets at 8 p.m. on the secondcompetitions, demonstrations, bring and buy, and Road, Whitton, Twickenham, London, England, Wednesday of every month. Information:living history. Contact: Dave Maddox, tel: 07795 U.K. TW2 6LS. Opens at 10:30 a.m. Admission £3. Les Bickmore, tel: 01621 744234.490901 or e-mail: [email protected]. Contact: PW Editor Paul Morehead, tel: +44 (0) 1483 722778; fax: +44 (0) 1483 772723; British Model Soldier Society (NorthantsSat., April 9, Sword & Lance model making and Website: www.plasticwarrior.com or e-mail: Branch), Wellingborough Bowls Club, Hattonmilitaria exhibition sponsored by the Darlington [email protected]. Park Road, Wellingborough, Northants, England.Military Modelling Society, Darlington College, Meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of everyDarlington DL1 1DR, County Durham, Sun., May 15, Ohio Toy Soldier Show & Sale, month. Information: Terry O’Neill, tel:England, U.K. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission Galaxy Restaurant & Banquet Center, 201 Park 01933 681536.adults £4; concessions £2, children age 15 and Centre Drive, Wadsworth, Ohio, USA. 10 a.m.under £1. Special guest: Bill Horan, world grand to 3 p.m. Admission $6; children under 12 free. British Model Soldier Society (Northern Branch)master modeler. The event features traders, open Contact: John Stengel of The Marx-Man, tel: (718) and the Manchester Association of Militarycompetitions, demonstrations, displays and more. 418-9439 or Website: toysoldiershowpromo.com. Modelling Societies meet jointly from 1 to 5 p.m.Contact: Colin Holmes, tel: 01325 489801 or on the third Saturday of every month at the Salee-mail: [email protected]; Website: Fri. and Sat., May 20-21, 75th Annual Miniature Moor Methodist Church Hall, Northenden Road,www.swordandlance.co.uk. Figure Collectors of America Show & Mart and Sale Moor, England. Adults £1 (children free). Artist Preservation Group Fundraiser, Valley Information: Tom Cunningham, tel: 01614 992803.Sun., April 10, North East Toy Soldier Society’s Forge Casino Resort, 1160 First Ave., King of55th Biannual Toy Soldier Show, Crowne Plaza, Prussia, Pa., USA. Noon to 5 p.m. Friday. 9 a.m. Ontario Model Soldier Society. Usually meets15 Middlesex Canal Park, Woburn, Mass., USA. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Admission good for both days monthly (except July and August) at Branch 2109 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission $6; children under 15 is $15; children under 12 free. The event features of the Royal Canadian Legion, 110 Jutland Road,free. Free “Paint & Take” sponsored by Hobby exhibitions, competitions and vendors. For vendor Toronto, Ont., Canada. Doors open at 11 a.m. andBunker. Contact: show Chairman Matthew information, contact: Dennis Sosna, e-mail: the formal meeting begins at 1 p.m. Next meetingsMurphy of Hobby Bunker, tel: (781) 321-8855, [email protected]; for exhibit information, March 13, April 10 and On Parade May 14.Website: www.hobbybunker.com/events or contact: Dennis Levy, tel: (856) 665-8909; Information: Gary Lenius, tel: (416) 261-6494 ore-mail: [email protected]. Website: www.mfcashow.com. e-mail: [email protected]; Website: www.omss.ca.EVENT ORGANIZERS ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT INFORMATION FOR INCLUSION IN THE TOY SOLDIER CALENDAR.74 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE