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History & Collectingto lead responsibly and have the good of progressive thinker of weapons technology LEFT: Durso 7.5-cmhumanity at heart. Others were ruthlessly and a keen student of military history. composition figureseeking conquests for their respective of Free French Gen.countries. Some were not above sacrificing He was often accused by his generals of Charles de Gaulle.even their own people to selfishly further meddling. Such was Churchill’s character. (Photo Courtesy oftheir own personal agendas. However, no one could doubt his military Jack Matthews) credentials or his commitment and Thus, these men could be classified into stamina to stay the course for victory. professional military man. He wasthree distinct categories: the “Good,” the commissioned into the French army in“Bad” and the “Ugly.” FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT: 1914 and was captured by the Germans at U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt Verdun in 1916 during WWI.THE GOOD (1882-1945) is my second choice for the “Good Guys” category. Between the wars de Gaulle gained aWINSTON CHURCHILL: reputation as a progressive military writer.Perhaps the best among the WWII “Good He was a member of an old Dutch He was placed in command of the half-Guys” category was Sir Winston Churchill family in the Hudson River Valley of New formed 4th Armored Division after the(1874-1965). York state. Roosevelt was athletically built German invasion of 1940. He led the only and scholarly minded. He was educated French counterattack into the flanks of As prime minister of Britain, he at Harvard University and Columbia Law the advancing German panzer groups. Defunctioned under a constitutional School before entering politics. Gaulle was then promoted to “general demonarchy, serving at the pleasure of the brigade” and brought into the governmentKing and Parliament. His political power Roosevelt lacked a military background as undersecretary for war.therefore laid in his personal powers of and had scant experience in the realm ofpersuasion -- which were considerable. foreign policy or international politics, Rather than participate in the armistice, but he wasn’t above seeking counsel from he fled to England to raise the standard of Churchill’s military experience was also those who did. As commander in chief, French resistance to Nazi domination. Deextensive. He was a descendent of John President Roosevelt came to value the Gaulle became the self-appointed leaderChurchill, the Duke of Marlborough, and position of Churchill on international of the Free French government in exile.he revealed inborn military qualities. He issues, and to rely heavily on his own From this time onward he functioned as awas graduated in 1895 from the Royal military advisers during the war years. statesman rather than as a military person.Military College at Sandhurst and wascommissioned into the 4th Hussars. Chief among FDR’s military advisers In reality, he was a general without was Gen. George C. Marshall. Anxious to an army and a national leader without Churchill saw action on the North- exercise a field command, and expectingWest Frontier of India. He also to be appointed supreme commandercampaigned in the Sudan and charged for the invasion of Europe, Marshallwith the 21st Lancers at the Battle of was ultimately retained in Washington,Omdurman in 1898. D.C., as principal adviser to Roosevelt. Marshall’s services at the center of Churchill became a prisoner during strategic decision making were judged tothe Anglo-Boer War. But he made be indispensable.international headlines by successfullyescaping from his captors and making a CHARLES DE GAULLE:long and dangerous journey to freedom. France’s Charles de Gaulle (1890-1970) also belongs in the “Good Guys” category. In addition, Churchill commanded abattalion of the Royal Scots Fusiliers on De Gaulle was the son of athe Western Front during WorldWar I. schoolmaster and developed into a As First Lord of the Admiralty, hefostered a modernization of the RoyalNavy. He was one of the first to grasp theuse of aircraft in war and he establishedthe Royal Navy Air Service in 1912. In addition, Churchill promoted a newtechnological weapon which he code-named the “tank.” He also planned thedisastrous Dardanelles campaign. Following WWI, Churchill servedas minister of war and then as colonialsecretary. As such, he created policies forthe military pacification of more than100,000 half-civilized Iraqi tribesmen whowere creating havoc in the Middle East.Sound familiar? In May 1940, King George VIappointed Churchill as prime minister. Churchill personified the temperand tenacity of the English bulldog. Hewas an adventurer, a soldier of fortune, aRIGHT: British Prime Minister Winston Churchillemerges from 10 Downing St., London. Figure byKing & Country Ltd. Building by JG Miniatures. TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 51

History & CollectingABOVE: Nazi Germany’s Adolf Hitler was a powerful public speaker. Figure and building by King & Country Ltd. custom and military tradition, he waged brutal warfare that was completelya nation. For the French Resistance Mussolini’s chief weapon was the repulsive to the values of Westernmovement, however, de Gaulle represented brutal force that he applied against Civilization. Tojo was tried for war crimesa symbolic hope that one day France Italians who opposed him. His goal was by an International Military Tribunal andwould again be free of its German to restore the power and glory that was executed by hanging.occupiers. Rome, with himself as Caesar. In league with his Fascist counterpart Adolf Hitler THE UGLYTHE BAD in Germany, Mussolini embarked on an unsuccessful campaign of military ADOLF HITLER:BENITO MUSSOLINI: conquest, which eventually led to his Nazi Germany’s leader, Adolf HitlerItalian Benito Mussolini (1883-1945) was political downfall. (1889-1945), was born in Austria. He wasthe beau ideal of a “tin-pot god” and one the son of a minor government official.of the “Bad Guys.” Sustained in power by Hitler until German forces withdrew from Italy, Hitler fought on the Western Front for Mussolini was drafted during WWI, Mussolini was then unceremoniously four years, rising to the rank of corporalbut was granted a medical discharge. Once murdered by his own people and hung by during WWI. Awarded the Wound Medalhe usurped power in Italy, he delighted in his heels for public display. and the German Iron Cross 1st Class, hisstrutting around in a general’s uniform to bravery was beyond question.impress the populace. HIDEKI TOJO: Japan’s Hideki Tojo (1884-1948) was Hitler’s relationship with the German He was a master of propaganda, a gift another one of the “Bad Guys.” military high command during WWIIthat Mussolini used to seize the position was interesting, to say the least. “Derof prime minister and reduce King Victor Tojo was a professional military officer Führer” (the Leader) hated and yet fearedEmmanuel’s role to that of a figurehead. who commanded the Japanese armies the German officer corps, especiallyMussolini was “Il Duce” (the Leader). that raped and plundered Chinese cities the aristocratic Prussian nobility. TheyWithin his dictatorship, he neither for a decade. He was later instrumental traditionally held the respect and thesolicited nor accepted counsel. in forging an Axis alliance with Germany prestige that Hitler sought to emulate and and Italy in 1940. He was also the man win. LEFT: Alymer figure behind the hostilities aimed at the United of Japan’s Hideki Tojo. States and unleashed at Pearl Harbor in Hitler despised the generals for being, (Photo Courtesy of Hawaii on Dec. 7, 1941. in his opinion, martinets. As someone who Jack Matthews) spent four years in the WWI trenches, he In early 1941, Tojo was appointed believed that they understood less about prime minister by Emperor Hirohito and waging war than he did. given supreme command of the entire Japanese military establishment. Although The solution to German Chancellor the Emperor remained nominally in Hitler’s dilemma came in three parts. First power, Tojo was the nation’s effective was his infamous loyalty oath required dictator. His overall goal was to elevate from all in uniform. Second was the Japan into a first-rate world power, and the creation of his inner circle of “yes generals” supreme power in Asia. in the high command. And third was the Tojo was a ruthless general. His authority was complete. In keeping with Japanese culture, RIGHT: Benito Mussolini, Italy’s Fascist dictator, considered himself to be the 20th-century Caesar. Figure by King & Country Ltd.52 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

History & CollectingABOVE: “Der Führer” reviews his Leibstandarte SS bodyguards from a staff car. Items by King & Country Ltd.creation of his army within the army -- detractors. During the Great Terror in about the writerHitler’s fanatical SS. 1934 alone, more than 1 million Russians were summarily executed and 9.5 million Curtis Sleight was born and raised Hitler astounded his generals with early were imprisoned, deported or exiled on in the Mid-Hudson River Valley ofGerman successes. As the war went on, Stalin’s orders. New York state, an area rich in thehowever, Hitler’s huge appetite for further history of Colonial times in Britishconquests eventually outstripped his Lacking a military background, Stalin North America. Since childhood,military resources. His generals daily felt subsequently gained complete control he has been fascinated with militaryhis uncontrollable rage and wrath as Hitler over the military high command in the history dioramas found in museumsmicro-managed the war ever more deeply. same ruthless fashion that he earlier -- hence his interest in toy soldiers acquired political power. His purge of and model figures. As a U.S. Army Had the German generals been given the Red Army began in 1937 and ended officer during the Vietnam War,considerably more latitude, well, who knows! with more than 36,000 officers executed, Curt’s service included being imprisoned or exiled. Within the Soviet detached as a Military Assistance But that is not what put Hitler on high command, three of five marshals and Command adviser to a Souththe “Ugly” list. He is there because of his 15 of 16 senior generals were executed. Vietnamese army combat unit in thepolicy of mass execution of the European field. He later served as an instructorpopulation, not to mention a selfish Into this vacuum of military leadership at the U.S. Army Intelligencewillingness to lead his own people to stepped Stalin. With the onslaught of the School. Following graduate school,destruction in the pursuit of his own agenda. German invasion in 1941, Stalin officially Curt entered a 35-year career in the appointed himself supreme commander field of education. In 2003, Curt and Horrified by the undignified fate that of the Soviet armed forces. He personally his wife, Nan, retired to their homebefell his colleague Mussolini, Hitler conducted the defense of Stalingrad and in Florida. They have three childrenchose suicide in his command bunker commanded the Russian counteroffensive and six grandchildren. Curt is awhen his capture by the Soviet Red Army that drove straight to Berlin. member of the South Florida Toybecame imminent. Soldier Club. His favorite historical In terms of the death and destruction period is British North America,JOSEPH STALIN: that Stalin dealt to innocent people, his an interest reflected by much of hisThe Soviet Union’s Joseph Stalin (1879- tally surpassed even that of Hitler. collection.1953) was Hitler’s peer as one of theworld’s most powerful, ruthless and So there you have it. Those whomurderous dictators. delight in collecting personality figures can take their pick from the “Good,”the The son of a cobbler, Stalin literally “Bad,” and the “Ugly” national leaders ofclimbed to supreme power over the bodies WWII. nof his USSR political opponents and TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 53

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PLASTIC n Len Cooksey PARADE crafts reviews of the latest REVIEWS OF THE LATEST PLASTIC RELEASES releases for collectors ofBATTLE OF LEWES MOUNTED MEDIEVALS plastic toy soldiers andBY REPLICANTS figures.Reviewed by: Len Cooksey Prince left his father’s men too exposed by The mounted man-at- pursuing his prey beyond the battlefield. arms is namedReplicants has produced a pair of medievalmounted figures inspired by the Battle Henry was compelled to launch an Silas after a characterof Lewes fought May 14, 1264, in East infantry attack up Offham Hill, but the in a booklet.Sussex, England. defenders prevailed. The Royalists were sent reeling back to the castle and the One figure portrays Prince Edward in a   priory. great helm and full armor with a lance.2ND BARONS’ WAR As a result of the clash, the King was The other piece depicts a mounted forced to sign the Mise of Lewes, which man-at-arms named Silas, who is aLewes was one of the two main clashes of reduced him to a figurehead by ceding character in the booklet. He is modeledthe Second Barons’ War. It accentuated the many of his powers to Montfort. Prince in a padded quilted jacket – not muchapex of the power of Simon de Montfort, Edward was held hostage for a few protection there. However, he does wear6th Earl of Leicester, by making him the months before escaping. a kettle hat-style helmet and wields a“uncrowned King of England.” fearsome cudgel. The future King Edward I led Royalist The battle was precipitated when King forces back into the field. His army The figures ride very handsomelyHenry III opted to leave the safety of defeated and killed Montfort in the Battle executed horses, including one posedLewes Castle and the St. Pancras Priory of Evesham in 1265. Within two years, rearing and a charger.to come to grips with rebellious barons’ the rebellion was brutally snuffed out andarmy. The monarch mustered about 10,000 King Henry III’s powers restored. These figures are available via Stevemen while the French-born Montfort and Weston’s Toy Soldiers, Replicants’other nobles had 5,000 at their disposal.   exclusive, U.K.-based dealer. Pricing was not available at the time of this writing. n The Royalists enjoyed initial success WELL-PROPORTIONEDas a cavalry charge led by the King’s son,known as Edward Longshanks, routed a The Replicants Battle of Lewes releasesportion of the baronial force. However, the are what I would class as proper 54-mm figures. They are very nicely proportioned. They fit in with a large number of figures made in the past and present. They were sculpted and molded by Peter Cole, the man who singlehandedly manages to keep smiling despite the small premises that he works from. To call them premises is perhaps a little pretentious considering that they are in a cellar built under the walls of Lewes Castle. These unpainted plastics were made in conjunction with a booklet and postcards based on the battle that Peter has been working on for the Lewes Castle Museum. He is using Replicants figures and conversions of various other makers’ medievals for illustrative purposes.Prince Edward on a rearing plastic appealhorse at the Battle of Lewes.(Photos by Dave Norton) Plastic toy soldier manufacturers and traders are invited to send figures in for review. Please send items with a cover letter to the attention of TS&MF Editor Stuart A. Hessney at either the U.K. or U.S. offices. Please direct inquiries to the editor at [email protected] or reviewer Len Cooksey at  [email protected] TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

Examples of the Norman infantry fromA Call to Arms. (Photos by Dave Norton)MEDIEVAL NORMAN INFANTRYBY A CALL TO ARMS Reviewed by: Len Cooksey But he faced rival claimants and invasions divided between cavalry or archers and launched by his own brother Tostig, who crossbowmen, whose “withering fire” couldHaving feasted on the relatively sparse was allied with Norwegian King Harald not be responded to by the Saxons.medieval offerings proffered by Replicants, Hardrada, and William.along comes a set of Norman infantry The battle was fought from aboutmade by another English company: A Call Tostig and Hardrada’s men defeated 9 a.m. to dusk. Unable to put a dent into Arms. an English army in the Battle of Fulford steadfast English battle lines, the Normans Sept. 20. But they were defeated and slain faked a panicky retreat, then turned This plastic set comes in a nice by Harold’s army in the Battle of Stamford on their pursuers and decimated them.cardboard box with a color illustration. Bridge just five days later. Harold is believed to have been killedThe contents are 16 figures in four toward the end of the battle, supposedly bedifferent poses. Kite shields supplied Harold’s army was still trying to an arrow shot into his eye. Some soldiersseparately need to be glued into place. The recover from battle when William crossed of the King’s household gathered aroundset retails for around £5.50 U.K./$14 U.S. the Channel, invaded the South of his corpse and fought to the last man. The England and established a beachhead at rest of the English army was slain or fled. Unfortunately, these unpainted Pevensey Sept. 28. Harold’s only recoursemedievals are not compatible in size with was to march south as expeditiously as William was crowned as King onmost other manufacturers’ knights, with possible to combat the threat to his throne. Christmas Day 1066. However, resistanceperhaps Airfix and Accurate/Revell being the to his rule continued for some time. Thereexceptions.The figures from A Call to Arms The exact numbers of the opposing is a local legend that after Hastings itare slightly smaller and thinner than most. forces at Hastings are not known. However, was another 70 years before a conquering it has been estimated that Harold mustered Norman could safely lie in his bed at night. For example, they would not fit well 7,000 men. The vast majority was infantry,with the Replicants, which are standard with only a few archers.  Alas, there are no Norman archers in54-mm figures. In contrast, A Call to Arms’ this set, just humble knights on foot. I doNormans are very slim – almost willowy, This set’s very attractive box art hope, however, that A Call to Arms hasdespite being marketed as being 1:32 scale. acknowledges how William the plans to continue this range because it’s Conqueror’s victory was attributable been a while since anyone has produced a   to the superiority of his estimated decent set of Saxons. n 10,000-strong force. Only about half ofHASTINGS 1066 them were infantry. The rest were evenlyThese toy figures represent the Norman-French force commanded by DukeWilliam II of Normandy during hisconquest of England. They decisivelydefeated Anglo-Saxon King Harold II’sarmy at the Battle of Hastings in EastSussex Oct. 14, 1066. The stage was set when King Edwardthe Confessor died childless in January1066. Harold was crowned shortly after.about the reviewerLen Cooksey is a keen collector of The box art illustratesold and new 54-mm toy soldiers. the superiority of WilliamOperating as Ivanhoe Figures, the Conqueror’s army athe runs a stall at toy soldier fairs Hastings.in England, selling his own productsand items by various manufacturers. TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 57

KIT n Paul Newman KORNER nails down news about the latest THE LATEST MODEL FIGURE KITS AND MORE model figure kits and more.WORLD WAR I BRITISH PILOT: ANYONE FOR CRICKET?BY ELAN13 MINIATURESReviewed by: Paul NewmanT he World War I figure I have for review this month is titled “Anyone For Cricket?” It’s justright for summertime as I write theselines, and indeed 2014 as this year marksthe 100th anniversary of the beginningof the war. Summer is when we go on holiday or“take a vacation.” But sometimes duringthe day it is too hot to want to sit indoorsand do some modeling, so I’m drawnoutdoors. Summer is a time of year when I canget around to setting myself a target ofmaking a model in a set period becauseevenings get freer of normal familyABOVE RIGHT: The 54-mm kit’s componentsright out of the box. RIGHT: Back view of the resin parts.BELOW: Elan13 Miniatures owner and sculptorRobert Lane.58 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

ABOVE: The four parts feature superb detail.  RIGHT: After the figure was put together, a grayprimer was applied.weekday activities. I also find that my the cricket bat should be colored from which would be only a quick flight awaynormal “modeling slot” that takes place a quick search on the Internet. Please from the makeshift cricket pitch. Thewhen I get in from work is really beneficial note that today’s cricket bats are lighter oil drum is suitably battered. It will addas being the buffer between my workday, in color and have sponsor logos, etc., on a fitting backdrop to the scene whengetting changed and having an evening at them, which was not the case during the painted up with a wicket (three whitehome. Great War. lines represent the upright sticks, called “stumps,” used in a real match).KIT DETAILS The pilot wears his cricket jumper under his coat (although cricket is played I love this model for the informalityThe “Anyone for Cricket?” kit was in summer, British summers often require of the stance and because it covers oneproduced by Elan13 Miniatures, a U.K.- a jumper to be worn), which will give a aspect of a soldier’s life: playing sports.based company run by Robert Lane. He is nice contrast between the white wool and After all, the officers and men who servedan accomplished sculptor and painter who brown khaki. The jacket is finely detailed, in World Wars I and II were in the normhas previously created figures for several with RFC wings on the pilot’s left chest, young men just out of school, possiblymanufacturers. His own range specializes RFC badges on the lapels and a second after being in work for one or two years.in 1/12th and 1/10th-scale busts. lieutenant’s single pip on his cuffs. He Sports like cricket would have been high also wears bloused out officer’s trousers on the agenda when time allowed, either The cricket-themed kit depicts a and nicely detailed leather gaiters and with a ball or bat (both of various shapes).British aviator from the Royal Flying boots. What is more, playing a sport would be aCorps enjoying leisure time. It is part of a great way to take their minds off of where“World War I in the Air” series of 54-mm The oil drum is being used as a they were and transport them back homepilots from nations who became embroiled makeshift wicket. Resting on top of the whilst waiting for the next call back toin the conflict after it erupted in 1914. barrel are the pilot’s leather flying coat the front. and helmet in readiness for any action, The resin kit costs £14. Sculpted byRobert, it comes in four parts with superbdetail. After opening the box, I found theparts were safely held in a resealableplastic bag. The components consist ofthe main torso, the head, the right handattached to a cricket bat and (the largestpart) an oil drum with his flying coat andhelmet draped over it. There are no instructions in the box,but several books published recently wouldbe good references. I got an idea of how TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 59

ABOVE: The figure was undercoated with basecolors -- primarily flesh and brown with blobs ofwhite for the eyes.  RIGHT: Paint was applied to the face using awet-on-wet technique.FIRST RFC VC background binding them together and to the United States, where he piloted a being strengthened by joining together in 50-horsepower, Gnome-engined BlériotIn TS&MF issue 189, I covered the a common cause. to victory in many airspeed contests,development of the RFC from the Royal earning thousands of dollars in prizes.Engineers Air Battalion as the air arm For instance, No. 74 Squadron was After his return to Britain, he continuedof the British Army during WWI. It known as one of the hardest fighting to fly competitively. He ended hismerged with the Royal Naval Air Service squadrons in the war. Its pilots included peacetime flying career with a record-April 1, 1918, to form the Royal Air Eddie “Mick” Mannock, Harris “Clem” breaking cross-Channel flight in 1912.Force. As a result, this time I decided Clements, “Swazi” Howe, “Zulu” Savage,to research the characters involved a bit Keith “Grid” Caldwell and Ira “Taffy” At the outbreak of war, Rhodes-more. Jones. Sidney “Timbertoes” Carlin had a Moorhouse enlisted in the RFC as a wooden leg as a result of a wound suffered second lieutenant and was posted to Looking at RFC casualties, it soon while fighting in the trenches, Farnborough. Seeking to serve on anbecame apparent that the officers, operational basis, he obtained a postingwho flew the planes on the whole, As an example of the deeds that these to No. 2 Squadron at Merville March 20,took the greatest losses. They suffered men were capable of, I could see no better 1915, and flew a B.E.2 aircraft.approximately 4,500 killed and 5,500 than those of the first airman to receivewounded, as opposed to the rank and file’s the Victoria Cross: William Barnard At 3:05 p.m. April 26, 1915, he took1,500 killed and 1,800 wounded. More Rhodes-Moorhouse. off alone, having been asked to release histhan 2,700 other officers were recorded 100-pound bomb from just below cloudas missing or taken prisoner, compared to The son of a wealthy New Zealand level. However, after making the 35-mile300 enlisted men. farmer, he was born in London and flight to Kortrijk, Belgium, Rhodes- educated at Harrow, where he developed Moorhouse swept low over a railway Our model depicts an “old school” a taste for speed and an interest in the junction that he had been ordered to(that is an ex-public school, privately internal combustion engine. Rhodes- attack to ensure a direct hit.educated pupil) officer. Men like them Moorhouse attended Trinity College,composed a high percentage of the Cambridge, but neglected his studies As he released his bomb, he wasofficers in the RFC. because of his love of engineering and his immediately plunged into a heavy barrage passion for racing motorcycles and cars. of German small arms fire from rifles and Even the names of these early aviators a machine gun that had been posted inhint at their comradeship and common In 1911, Rhodes-Moorhouse traveled60 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

FAR LEFT: The uniform was painted using a mix ofpure green and brown leather. LEFT: More brown than green was used to paint theuniform because British military dress was browner inWWI than WWII.the belfry of a Kortrijk church. He wasseverely wounded by a bullet in his thighand his plane was badly hit. Returning to the Allied lines, Rhodes-Moorhouse dropped a further 200 feet togain speed and again encountered heavyfire, leading to two new wounds to hishand and abdomen. Despite his appallinginjuries, he managed to steer his aircrafthome, crossing the Allied lines overIndian troops who later asked for detailsof his courageous sortie to be translatedinto Hindustani. At 4.12 p.m., eyewitnessessaw Rhodes-Moorhouse’s aircraftapproaching. He just cleared a hedge,switched off the engine and made aperfect landing. Two officers lifted himfrom the battered aircraft, which had 95bullet and shrapnel holes.ABOVE: After being painted in a shiny green, the oildrum was given a rusty look with streaks of reddish-brown. The wicket was painted in an off-white shade.LEFT: The officer was finished by painting the bootsin a dark red and gloss black mix to give the leathersome shine.BELOW: The flying coat and helmet were painted inmixes of brown. TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 61

LEFT: The grassy base was intentionally designed to be flat like a cricket pitch.   RIGHT: Back view of the finished figure. The pilot insisted on making his report BUILDING FIGUREbefore being taken to a casualty clearingstation. Unfortunately, he died the next It was good to see on a model of thisday, April 27, 1915, from his wounds. size that there were no large blocks of resin, which some manufacturers have. Two days later, the daily bulletin to the A scalpel was used to remove moldtroops said Rhodes-Moorhouse’s mission parts on small parts, such as the handhad been a total success and “would holding the bat. A razor saw wasappear worthy to be ranked among utilized to cut off larger blocks like onethe most heroic stories of the world’s under the left foot. Please note thathistory.” Rhodes-Moorhouse’s award of cutting resin with a saw should be donea VC for “most conspicuous bravery” was in as much open space as possible forannounced May 22, 1915, less than a ventilation.month after his death. A couple of mold lines needed tidying down each side of the trousers. All of the parts were nice and straight, so it was on to gluing them together. All went together accurately.  I found that Superglue held the resin together. Where needed, a bit of BluRIGHT: The kit portrays a cricket-playing RFCpilot bat in hand.BELOW: The addition of a nameplate to thebase completed the model figure project.62 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

RIGHT: Note how the kit’s details and paintingtechniques breathed life into WWI pilot.Tack held a part in position (for example, grass” (short lengths of very fine, grass- about the reviewerto hold the bat upright). like material) and a few clumps of grass behind where the figure was to stand. Paul Newman is a keen modeler The completed figure was pinned I designed the base this way because whose main interest is the Napoleonicthrough the standing leg, then held with cricketers like to play on flat ground so Wars, particularly British cavalry. HeBlu Tack to connect it to a holder for the ball does not bounce about too much. is a longtime member of the Britishpainting. Being light resin, this would The grass was painted with mixes of green Model Soldier Society and serveshold it perfectly for painting. I did not do and yellow to further define the effect. as its treasurer while his wife, Julie,this for the oil drum, as I only needed to is its secretary. Paul’s membershipshold it with Blu Tack due to the barrel’s The oil drum and figure were finally have also included Planetfigure andlarge base. added with two-part epoxy glue. A The Basement. In addition, the nameplate was added to the wooden base Newmans operate Name It! providingPAINTING PROCESS to complete the display. engraved nameplates to model figure enthusiasts. They can be foundI gave the kit a wash with water, then This is a lovely little model, full of manning their stand at many majorapplied a gray primer. I used a primer that character. It would make a great present European shows.is sold for spraying cars. for a cricket-loving relative. Hmm, that’s an idea! n When the primer was dry, I added acouple of coats of the base colors of fleshand brown, with a couple of blobs ofwhite for the eyes. As usual, I started by painting the face.I decided that I would just use acrylicsfor this smaller scale. The features onthe small face are so well-defined thatit made the painting much easier, evenwhen getting the paintbrush under thepeaked cap’s brim. Apart from the eyes, the paint wasapplied as wet-on-wet. This means thatI painted thin layers of acrylic paint ontop of each other before allowing theunderlying layers to dry, then used adry brush to merge the edges betweendifferent tones of paint. I’ll explain thistechnique a bit more in a future “KitKorner,” but for the moment, it is on withthe painting! The khaki jacket and trousers werepainted using a mix of pure green andbrown leather, with more of the brownthan green as WWI British uniformswere browner than in WWII. I alsoadded a darker brown for shading andhighlighting using a lighter brown. Since it would have been of wool,the cricket jumper was painted in anoff-white. A couple of blue stripes wereadded to represent his school’s teamcolors. I finished the figure by painting theboots in a dark red and gloss black mixto give the leather some shine. He is anofficer after all! The oil drum was painted in a shinygreen and given a rusty look with streaksof reddish-brown. The wicket was paintedin an off-white shade. The coat and flyingcap were painted in mixes of brown andgiven a coat of varnish to represent theleather. Once painting of the figure wascompleted, I deliberately put togetherflat groundwork. I made it by gluing bitsof railway flock and sand with PVA gluedirectly on the wooden base. After that was dry, I glued on “static TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 63



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RBEoVoIEkWS n Reviews of READ ALL ABOUT IT... books of interest to history buffs as well as toy soldier and model figure enthusiasts.THE ASSASSINATION OF THE ARCHDUKEAuthors: Greg King and Sue Woolmans developments and political challenges that six assassins was able to enter Bosnia andPublished by: St. Martin’s Press were harbingers of what was to take place Sarajevo so easily with weapons suppliedISBN: 978‑1‑250‑00016‑3 in the 20th century and beyond. by Serbian military conspirators. OskarPrice: £20 U.K./$27.99 U.S. Potiorek, the imperial governor of BosniaReviewed by: A.J. Mergenthaler Great detail is provided concerning and Herzegovina, gets blame for extremely the tedious, restrictive and, at times, petty lax security preparations.   regulations of court ceremonial practices.“The Assassination of the Archduke: Countess Sophie Chotek came from an June 28 was a precipitous date for theSarajevo 1914 and the Romance That aristocratic Bohemian family. Since she assassination because it marks the feastChanged the World” is a timely book and Archduke Franz Ferdinand had a of St. Vitus, or Vidovdan as it is called insince 2014 marks the 100th anniversary morganatic marriage -- a marriage not of Serbia. It commemorates the 1389 Battleof the start of World War I. Coauthors equals --  they suffered embarrassments of Kosovo against the Ottomans, in whichGreg King and Sue Woolmans and slights at the Austrian court during a Serb assassinated the Turkish Sultan inmethodically provide an in‑depth picture their entire 14 years of marriage. his tent.of an unfortunate couple whose self-prophesized assassination became the The elderly Emperor was unwilling to The route taken by the motorcadematch that lit the fuse of that explosive, deviate from the policies and practices of conveying the Archduke and Duchess on4-year conflagration. what had become an archaic empire. He that fateful morning was, at best, lightly personally did not like Franz Ferdinand, patrolled by the local police without any The Austro‑Hungarian Empire was who was his nephew and heir presumptive military presence. The royals rode in anshowing signs of being a fading power to the throne. Franz Joseph believed that Austrian-made Graf & Stift 28/32 PSwell before 1914. Emperor Franz Joseph’s the Archduke was far too liberal and Double Phaeton open touring car.19th-century mentality was combined would be prone to change the old orderwith great hesitancy to face the realities of of things when he became Emperor. The first assassination attempt waschanges brought about by the expansion Unfortunately, Franz Ferdinand would launched by Nedeljko Cabrinovic, whoseof international industrialization, global never have that opportunity, to the great errant bomb throw exploded behind his target, injuring people in the following car. relief of the Emperor, or so it was The motorcade continued to a reception thought by many of the Archduke’s at the town hall as planned. This greatly contemporaries. abbreviated reception should have signaled a halt to any further exposure of the royal This hardcover book, which is also couple. But the Archduke insisted on available in paperback, documents going to a hospital to visit those wounded events leading up to military in the bombing. maneuvers in Bosnia June 26-27, 1914, the royal couple’s ensuing visit It was during the ride to the hospital to nearby Sarajevo, their slayings June that assassin Gavrilo Princip fired two 28, and the disastrous after-effects. rounds from his semiautomatic pistol, hitting the Archduke in the neck area and No doubt Austria’s recent the Duchess in the abdomen. Both died en annexation of Bosnia and route to the hospital. Herzegovina created an atmosphere of bad feelings by Serbia, which An interesting coincidence was the already resented the Austrian license plate number on the car carrying presence. Serbian nationalistic the royal couple. It was Alll‑118, which elements in Austrian-controlled equates to the Nov. 11, 1918, date of the end of the “War to End All Wars.” areas became more pronounced after the 1912‑1913 Balkan A Viennese newspaper reported about Wars, in which Serbia conquered the Archduke, “He wanted to awaken our Macedonia and Kosovo. age from its sickness, so that it would not sleep into its own death.” Much about the events surrounding the tragic Illustrated with a 16-page section of assassination has been written black and white photos, this is a very about and discussed through the informative and interesting addition to years. For instance, this 432-page the multitude of books written about this book examines how the group of most sad beginning of the 20th century. n66 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

THE FIGHTS ON THE LITTLE HORNAuthor: Gordon Harper distilled into this 386-page book for public Indian accounts come to the fore. TheyPublished by: Casemate Publishers consumption thanks to the dedicated are combined with archaeological andISBN: 978-1-61200-214-9 efforts of his daughter, Tori Harper, and forensic evidence drawn from studying thePrice: £19.99 U.K./$32.95 U.S. authors/historians Gordon Richard and locations of bodies, bullets, artifacts andReviewed by: Leo Winston Monte Akers. other debris to accurately reconstruct the final moments of the enigmatic clash.   This book delivers a singularGordon Harper’s fascination with Custer’s investigation of the annihilation of five Apparently, Custer and his commandLast Stand came about purely by accident. companies of the U.S. 7th Cavalry June 25, were not only heavily outnumbered by the 1876, totaling around 220 men, including Indians, they were also outgunned. The He was born in Toronto, Ont., Canada, the Civil War hero who commanded cavalrymen were quickly overwhelmedin 1939. When Harper was a 20-year-old them: Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer.  and wiped out. There was no long-drawn-minor league baseball player, he mistakenly out last stand. It was a rapid rout.got off a bus at the site of the battle in Besides spending countless hours onMontana instead of his intended destination. the battlefield, Harper tracked down This is a thoroughly researched, every shred of evidence that he could find intriguing and well-written book that Captivated by the battlefield, Harper from both white and Indian sources. This should rank as a definitive source ofbegan living nearby and constantly enabled him to authoritatively re-create information about what really happened. nexplored it. He also became well- every step of the battle while dispellingacquainted with Lakota, Cheyenne and myths and falsehoods along the way.Crow Indians, who shared informationwith him not available anywhere else. One of his first observations is that the fight actually took place on terrain along Harper was a member of Mensa. He the Little Horn River. Its junction withmade a living as a private investigator, the Big Horn River is several miles away,security consultant and musician. so calling the clash the “Battle of the Little Bighorn” has always been a misnomer. Harper spent around 50 yearscompiling a book about the battle. But Harper painstakingly traces thehe died May 17, 2009, shortly before activities of Capt. Frederick Benteen’scompleting his monumental manuscript. It battalion and why it couldn’t reinforceincluded nearly 2 million words of original Custer during that fateful day. The authorresearch and writing. His primary source also describes the desperate fight involvingappendices alone totaled 1,700 pages. another detachment under Maj. Marcus Reno. Harper notes how after Reno It’s truly a shame that Harper passed became unnerved, the officer benefittedaway before he could see his life’s work from the heroics of several of his men. published in “The Fights on the LittleHorn: Unveiling the Mysteries of Custer’s Since there were no known whiteLast Stand.” But I think he would be survivors of Custer’s part of the battle,pleased to see how his efforts have beenALESIA 52 BC: THE FINAL STRUGGLE FOR GAULAuthor: Nic Fields Vercingetorix soon came to realize that maps, photographs and superb artworkIllustrator: Peter Dennis his Celtic warriors were outmatched by created by Peter Dennis.Published by: Osprey Publishing, the disciplined Roman legions and theirCampaign 269 auxiliaries in a pitched battle. As a result, Though the precise location ofISBN: 978-1-78200-922-1 he began a brilliant campaign of small war Alesia has been debated, the author alsoPrice: £14.99 U.K./$21.95 U.S. and defensive maneuvers to take advantage tries to retrace the armies’ movementsReviewed by: Gordon Nelson of tribesmen’s superior knowledge of their in today’s France. Fields highly home terrain. recommends a visit to MuséoParc   Alesia, which opened in 2012. nAncient history aficionados can add The Celts managed to cut off Caesar’sa great summary of an epic battle to supplies, and thus impair his movements.their bookshelves thanks to Dr. Nic Fields notes how the Roman leader’sFields’ new book, “Alesia 52 BC: The entire Gallic enterprise faced disaster atFinal Struggle for Gaul.” one stage. This is the story of Roman general But thanks to Caesar’s shrewd andJulius Caesar and how his relentless resourceful leadership, force of arms andstrategy of annihilation created a some sheer luck, he managed to quash thesense of desperation that exploded Gallic revolt in a prolonged and brutalinto a revolt of Gallic tribes led by campaign culminating in the Siege ofVercingetorix, a charismatic young Alesia in 52 B.C. Vercingetorix’s surrenderAvernian noblemen. at Alesia marked the last significant resistance to Roman domination of Gaul. Major battles were fought atNoviodunum, Avaricum and Gergovia. This 96-page paperback profiles theThe latter engagement was the most opposing commanders, their armiesserious reverse dealt to Caesar during and strategies before recounting thehis conquest of Gaul. campaign and its aftermath. This book is extensively illustrated with drawings, Despite some successes in the field, TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 67

A HISTORY OF THE WORLD IN 100 WEAPONSAuthor: Chris McNab   overthrow empires, propelled the risePublished by: Osprey Publishing Sometimes you can’t judge a book by its and fall of civilizations, won wars, andISBN: 978-1-4728-0346-7 plain-looking cover. Big things really do led to spinoff developments in all sortsPrice: £9.99 U.K./$15.95 U.S. come in small packages when it comes to of technology.Reviewed by: Grant Peterson this little book’s bountiful information and illustrations. This blow-by-blow account of advancements in weaponry is divided Author Chris McNab delivers into seven chapters covering the “A History of the World in 100 ancient world, the Middle Ages, the Weapons,” starting with the “early modern” period of 1500-1800, Stone Age flint ax and ending the ensuing “Imperial Wars,” World with modern-day drones. He Wars I and II, and modern warfare traces the major roles various since 1945. weapons have had in shaping the history of humanity, ranging from This book’s very generous helping the ancient Roman gladius to the of illustrations includes artwork and crossbow and the iconic AK-47 photographs in either color or black rifle. and white. This hardcover, 384-page book This book would be a very handy was compiled with assistance reference for anyone who wishes to from leading military historians quickly look up everything from the and published in conjunction English longbow to various types of with the U.K. Royal Armouries. swords, the flintlock musket, aircraft The result is a collection of and ballistic missiles. The reader will interesting facts about weapons, not only find a wealth of nuts and including who wielded them and bolts details, but also concise accounts when and where they were used. of how each weapon revolutionized warfare and impacted the course of These are the types of weapons history. n that were used to build andHITLER’S BLITZKRIEG ENEMIES 1940Author: Nigel Thomas, PhD inexperience and largely indefensibleIllustrator: Johnny Shumate borders. As a result, they seem toPublished by: Osprey Publishing, have been unjustly overlooked byMen-at-Arms 493 history.ISBN: 978-1-78200-596-4Price: £9.99 U.K./$17.95 U.S. This 48-page book tries toReviewed by: Hayden Hammersmith redress the balance. For the first time in English, all four nations’Toy soldier and model figure enthusiasts orders of battle are listed. Thomascan find inspirations for projects in also details their organization,“Hitler’s Blitzkrieg Enemies: Denmark, uniforms and equipment.Norway, Netherlands & Belgium” byDr. Nigel Thomas. These military forces were mostly poorly equipped and vastly The military historian recounts how outnumbered. Some of themthey were the first countries in Western were overwhelmed by the NaziEurope to suffer the devastating impact juggernaut in a matter of hours.of Nazi Germany’s Blitzkrieg from But others doggedly stayed in theApril to May 1940. fight for as long as two months. Adolf Hitler’s war machine had Wartime photos, insigniamillions of men equipped with the charts and detailed color plateslatest weapons, aircraft and tanks. The by Johnny Shumate showingGermans also had the major advantage uniforms and gear illustrate thisof having already triumphantly concise history. Some of theexperienced the realities of modern military personnel covered in thiswarfare in Poland during September paperback have been modeled in1939. miniature before, but it’s still a real eye-opener. n In contrast, the defenders of theLow Countries and Scandinavia WRITE A BOOK REVIEW!were mustered from relatively smallpopulations. Their funding, training Do you have a non-fiction book of interest that you’d like to review in TS&MF?and armament was inadequate. Then please get in touch with Editor Stuart A. Hessney about requirements via e-mail at [email protected]. They were doomed to whirlwinddefeats by their sparse numbers,68 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

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EPXREIRZCEISE n The Collectors TS&MF MONTHLY COMPETITION Showcase and TS&MF join forces to offer readers a great prize.WIN ENGLISH KING HENRY V AT AGINCOURTThis month TS&MF readers have a chance Though the campaign season was drawing odds, Henry’s small “band of brothers”to win a stirring figure of English King to a close and many of his men had fallen prevailed over the huge French host Oct.Henry V at Agincourt courtesy of Brian prey to disease, Henry was nevertheless 25, 1415. Showers of arrows from EnglishLevy, president of The Collectors Showcase. eager to achieve more. longbows checkmated charging knights on horseback as the flower of French The competition prize (ref. CS00795) Henry decided to march the majority nobility was funneled down a narrowdepicts the 29-year-old King on horseback of his men through Normandy to the defile, became bogged down in a muddyin armor with a crown atop his helm and English stronghold at the port of Calais. quagmire and was slaughtered.swinging his sword. His coat of arms is He wanted to demonstrate his right toauthentically quartered by English lions rule the duchy. He also hoped to provoke The victory handed Henry control ofand French fleur de lis. This matt-painted, a battle because the French Dauphin had Northern France at the cost of only 1121:30-scale piece was recently added to failed to respond to a personal challenge dead. But he ultimately failed in his questthe maker’s Agincourt series along with to combat. to conquer France and died in 1422.a phalanx of four men-at-arms to shieldhim during the Hundred Years’ War clash After marching 260 miles in less than TCS previously issued a personality(please see TS&MF issue 197 for a review). three weeks, Henry’s troops were starving, figure of Henry on foot swinging a battle- wracked by dysentery and exhausted when ax (ref. CS00598) in 2012. This mounted The battle was precipitated by Henry’s they were brought to bay near the village of version was issued along with men-cross-Channel invasion to lay claim Agincourt. His 900 knights and men-at- at-arms armed with either a lance (ref.to throne of French King Charles VI. arms and 5,000 archers were outnumbered CS00796), both a halberd and sword (ref.The ruthless Lancastrian ruler besieged by as many as 30,000 men led by Constable CS00797), just a halberd (ref. CS00798),Harfleur in Northern France Sept. 22, of France Charles d’Albret. or with an ax (ref. CS00799) on terrain-1415, but its capture took too long. covered bases littered with battle debris. Despite the seemingly impossible Any of the fighting men on foot cost $36.90 U.S. They are lively and dramatic additions to the TCS series inspired by the victory scored by Henry’s “band of brothers.” This impressive medieval monarch is priced at $79.90 by the U.S.-based maker. But TS&MF’s readers can have a chance of winning one simply by sending in the correct answer to the following question:   The Battle of Agincourt in 1415, the Crimean War’s Battle of Balaclava in 1854 and World War II’s Battle of Leyte Gulf in 1944 were all fought on the same Christian feast day. Which one?    A. St. Patrick’s Day   B. St. Valentine’s Day   C. St. Crispin’s Day   D. St. Nicholas’ Day LEFT: “King Henry V Mounted” (ref. CS00795). Scenery is not included.70 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

PREVIOUS WINNER ANNOUNCED WPRIENVNIOERU!SCongratulations to the very lucky winner triumphs by riding at the head of the Companionsof TS&MF issue 194’s “Prize Exercise” Royal Squadron of Companion Cavalry would launch afeaturing a magnificent mounted figure of in wedge formation. In an age before furious chargeMacedonian King Alexander the Great the major leverage advantage of stirrupsproduced by First Legion Ltd. had been adopted, these elite horsemen and smash into formed history’s first heavy shock cavalry Alexander ascended the throne in 336 capable of charging and scattering massed the foe’s flank orB.C. following the assassination of his opposing infantry.father. A powerful kingdom and seasoned rear. This was the decisivearmy were his inheritance. Other types of cavalry units protected the Macedonian line in battle. However, tactic in victory after victory as Those factors and Alexander’s god-given the Companions normally fought on thetalents keyed his successes as he launched army’s right wing next to shield-bearing Alexander marched across Asia as far asexpansion plans made by his father to unite foot guards known as the Hypaspists,Greece and penetrate Persia. The ensuing who protected the pike-tipped infantry India.decade of campaigns was highlighted by a phalanx’s right flank.series of decisive victories. They included Matthew Pavone and his partnersthe Battles of Issus and Gaugamela, which Tactically, Alexander would use hisled to the overthrow of Persian King Darius Companion Cavalry as a hammer and at First Legion did their homework toIII and the conquest of his vast empire. the phalanx as an anvil. Once the phalanx pinned an enemy force in place, the create animated and authentically detailed Alexander personally spearheaded his 60-mm figures of Alexander and seven of his Companions for their “World of the Greeks” range. The competition prize portrays Alexander (ref. AG016) armed with a “xyston” (spear) and riding a stirring model of his famous black horse Bucephalus. Other personality figures on horseback available depict the generalNEXT TIME WIN Cleitus the Black (ref. AG018) and Hephaestion (ref. AG017), Alexander’s closest friend and possible lover. These matt-painted figures on terrain- PRPERVIIZEEW covered bases are the offspring of a fruitful marriage between Russian connoisseur- style artistry and Chinese production economies. First Legion’s fabulous figure of Alexander retails for $174.93 U.S. But an example of it was won by Jim Clouse of Next month in Crystal Lake, Ill., who correctly answered TS&MF issue 199 readers will that Phillip II was the Macedonian have a chance to win figures of monarch who fathered Alexander. Old West outlaw Billy the Kid Kudos to the issue 194 “Prize Exercise” and lawman Pat Garrett (from winner, and many thanks to all of the left) thanks to the generosity other readers who entered. Please keep of manufacturer King & Country on trying because you’ve got to be in Ltd. and its Kings X Toy Soldiers it to win it! shop in San Antonio, Texas, BELOW: Alexander the Great USA. (ref. AG016) by First Legion. HOW TO WIN!All entries must be submitted in writing with your complete contactdetails, including an e-mail address if available. Entries can be sentvia fax to 01903 885514 or mail to Issue 198 Prize Exercise, TS&MF,Ashdown Ltd., Unit 5E, Park Farm, Chichester Road, Arundel, WestSussex, England, U.K. BN18 0AG. Entries can also be sent via fax to(507) 634-7691 or mail to Issue 198 Prize Exercise, TS&MF, AshdownInc., 68132 250th Ave., Kasson, MN, USA 55944. All entries must bereceived by Nov. 30, 2014. TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 71

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shows and clubs Event organizers are invited to submit information for inclusion in the Toy Soldier Calendar.Toy Soldier CalendarOctober to December 2014OCTOBER NOVEMBER British Model Soldier Society (Bristol Area Branch). Information: Bob Orr, e-mail:Fri. to Sun., Oct. 10-12, 40th Annual Chicago Sat., Nov. 1, The Toy Soldier Museum Open House [email protected] organized by the Military Miniature Society and Cellar Sale, 5459 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, Pa.,of Illinois, Hyatt Regency Woodfield, 1800 East USA. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact: James H. Hillestad, tel: British Model Soldier Society (Ealing Branch),Golf Road, Schaumburg, Ill., USA. Features exhibits, (570) 629-7227; Website: www.the-toy-soldier.com or Northfields Community Centre, 71a Northcroft Road,vendors, an auction and seminars. Contact: Co- e-mail: [email protected]. Ealing, England. Meets on the second Friday everychairmen John Van DerMeulen, tel: (847) 918-8456 month. Information: Bruce Harron, tel: 07847 855 850.or e-mail: [email protected]; and Pat Sun., Nov. 2, 32nd Annual East Coast Toy SoldierVess, tel: (630) 730-2492 or e-mail pat@livezey. Show & Sale, Rothman Center, Fairleigh Dickinson British Model Soldier Society (Essex Branch),net; Vendors: Mike Cobb, tel: (773) 631-6315 or University, Hackensack, N.J., USA. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Two Brewers, Springfield Road, Chelmsford, England.e-mail: [email protected]; Website: www. Admission $6; children under 12 free. Sponsored Meets at 8 p.m. on the second Wednesday of everymmsichicago.com. by Vintage Castings. Contact: Bill Lango, tel: month. Information: Les Bickmore, tel: 01621 744234. (973) 831-8900, fax: (973) 831-8912, Website: Sat. and Sun., Oct. 11-12, 6th Annual Military www.eastcoasttoysoldiershow.com or e-mail: British Model Soldier Society (NorthantsHistory Weekend Show & Sale, Holiday Inn Patriot, [email protected]. Branch), Wellingborough Bowls Club, Hatton Park3032 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, Va., USA. 10 Road, Wellingborough, Northants, England. Meetsa.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Sun., Nov. 2, 15th Annual Cantigny Classic Toy at 7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month.Admission good for entry both days costs $5 for Soldier Show, Cantigny Park & Museum, Winfield Information: Terry O’Neill, tel: 01933 681536.adults; free for children 16 and under and active-duty Road, Wheaton, Ill., USA. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The $5military personnel with ID. Contact: organizer Larry per vehicle fee includes admission to the show, British Model Soldier Society (NorthernWeindorf of Larry’s Legions, tel: (717) 685-5207, museum buildings, grounds and parking. Contact: Branch) and the Manchester Association of MilitaryWebsite: www.militaryhistoryweekend.com or e-mail: Nick Albanese of Camp Randall Miniatures, tel: Modelling Societies meet jointly from 1 to 5 p.m. [email protected]. (920) 261-1323 or e-mail: [email protected]. the third Saturday of every month at the Sale Moor Methodist Church Hall, Northenden Road, Sale Sun., Oct. 12, Birmingham Central Toy Soldier Fri. and Sat., Nov. 14-15, 34th Anniversary Long Moor, England. Adults £1 (children free).Fair, Edgbaston Stadium (new venue), Edgbaston Island Miniature Model Show, Freeport Recreation Information: Tom Cunningham, tel: 01614 992803.Road, Birmingham, England, U.K. B5 7QU. Center, 130 E. Merrick Road, Freeport, N.Y., USA. 610:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission £5; children under p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Irish Model Soldier Society, Garda Club,14 free. Sponsored by the W. Britain Collectors Club. Admission $10 for the general public, $15 for exhibitors Harrington Street, Dublin 8, Ireland. Meets on theContact: Patrick Adams, tel: 07588 224961, and children under 12 free. Sponsored by the Long first Thursday of every month. Information: Tonye-mail: [email protected] or Website: Island Historical Miniature Collectors Society. Contact: Foley, tel: 00 353 1 4932248.www.toysoldierfairbirmingham.com. John Jefferies, tel: (516) 379-4464; Val Kraut, tel: (516) 799-8396; or e-mail: [email protected]. Letchworth Scale Model Club, host of the British Sat., Oct. 18, 25th Annual International Figure Model Soldier Society North Herts Branch. MeetsShow and Fair, Medical Association Hesse Training Sun., Nov. 23, Bugle Call 2014, The Pavilion, North on the third Wednesday of every month from 7:30 toCenter, 5-7 Carl-Oelemann-Way, Bad Nauheim, Parade Road, Bath, England. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The 10 p.m. at the Four Emblems Club, 2 Station Road,Germany. 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Admission 7.50 41st annual show sponsored by the Bristol Area Branch Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, England,euros. Contact: Helmut Lang or Andreas Pietruschka of the British Model Soldier Society in conjunction U.K. All welcome. Guests must pay a £1 club guestat Figuren magazine, tel: +49 30 392 94 90, fax: with the South West Figure Modellers will feature open membership fee to comply with the social club venue’s49 30 398 48 166, Website: www.figuren-magazin.de competitions, club displays,demonstrations, re-enactors bylaws. Information: Rod Johnson, club secretaryor e-mail: [email protected]. and vendors. Admission £4 for adults; £3 for OAP; £2 and BMSS area representative, tel: 01438 814225; for children under 12 and £8 for families. Contact: For Website: www.letchworthsmc.yolasite.com. Sun., Oct. 19, North East Toy Soldier Society’s traders, Bob Orr, e-mail: [email protected]; for clubs,52nd Biannual Toy Soldier Show, Crown Plaza Kevin Peart, e-mail: [email protected]. Ontario Model Soldier Society. Usually meetsBoston-Woburn, 15 Middlesex Canal Park, Woburn, monthly (except July and August) at Branch 210Mass., USA. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission $6; children DECEMBER of the Royal Canadian Legion, 110 Jutland Road,under 12 free. Contact: show Chairman Matthew Toronto, Ont., Canada. Doors open at 11 a.m. andR. Murphy of Hobby Bunker, tel: (781) 321-8855, Fri., Dec. 5, W. Britain Collectors Club Annual the formal meeting begins at 1 p.m. Next meetings:Website: www.hobbybunker.com/events or e-mail: Event, The Rifles Drill Hall, Davies Street, London. Oct. 19, Nov. 16. and Dec. 14. Information:[email protected]. 7 to 10 p.m. Admission only via tickets. Contact: For Gary Lenius, tel: (416) 261-6494 or e-mail: the U.K., Ireland and Continental Europe and rest of [email protected]; Website: www.omss.ca. Sun., Oct. 19, 17th Annual Columbus Ohio Toy the world: W. Britain Bachmann Europe Plc., tel:Soldier Show, Tall Timbers Banquet and Conference +44 (0) 1455 841756 or e-mail Katie Hines, W. Britain South Carolina Military Miniature Society.Center, 13831 National Road SW, Reynoldsburg, senior administrator, at katie.hines@bachmann-europe. Meetings are held at members’ homes in two U.S.Ohio, USA. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission $5. co.uk; For Australia, Central America, North America cities: the second Thursday night of every month inContact: Rod Chapman, tel: (740) 924-2531 or and South America, tel: +1 (563) 582-2071; e-mail: Columbia and on Sunday afternoons every six weekse-mail: [email protected]. [email protected] or [email protected]; in Charleston. For meeting details, contact: Society Website: www.wbritain.com. and South America, tel: President Dennis Fontana, tel: (803) 419-6747 Sat., Oct. 25, Bognor Regis Modelling & +1 (563) 582-2071; e-mail: [email protected] or (Columbia); or Lance Leader, tel: (843) 795-8720Wargaming Society Annual Open Day, Community [email protected]; Website: www.wbritain.com. (Charleston). For membership and club information,Hall, West Meads, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, contact: Geoff Walker, tel: (803) 356-2674 orEngland, U.K. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Entry by donation Society Meetings e-mail: [email protected] support of Help for Heroes. Features modelfigures, aircraft, trains and tanks as well as dioramas, Bognor Regis Modelling & Wargaming Society, Southern California Toy Soldier Collectorswargaming demonstrations, a competition, traders Community Hall, West Meads, Bognor Regis, West Society. Meets on the last Saturday of every otherand real military vehicles parked outside. Contact: Sussex, England, U.K. Usually meets from 7:30 to month at members’ homes. New members are welcome.Nick Sandford, e-mail: [email protected] 10 p.m. every Monday. Contact the joint secretaries: Contact: Mike Tarantino, tel: (909) 861-4252 or e-mail:or [email protected]. Stephen Pidwell, tel: 01243 855449; or Dilip Sethi, [email protected]. tel: 01403 780637; e-mail: [email protected]. Sat., Oct. 25, Fleet Air Arm Museum Autumn Sydney Model Soldier Society. New membersModel Show, RNAS Yeovilton, Somerset, England, British Model Soldier Society (National), needed and welcome! Meets every second WednesdayU.K. Doors open at 10 a.m. Normal museum Pimlico Room, St. Saviour’s, St. George’s Square, in every second month at Earlwood-Bardwelladmission prices apply with no additional charge Lupus Street, Pimlico, London, England, U.K. SW1V Park Bowling Club. Send all inquiries concerningfor the show. Features demonstrations by the British 3QW. Usually meets from 5 to 7 p.m. on the third membership and meetings to the secretary: TomModel Flying Association, vendors and club exhibits Friday of each month. Upcoming meeting themes and Thorpe, 29 Chaleyer St., Willoughby 2068, Sydney,encompassing all types of models, including figures, dates: Auction Oct. 17, Conversions Nov. 21 and Old NSW, Australia. Tel: (612) 94172162.vehicles, aircraft and boats. For information, tel: Toy Soldier Competition Dec. 19 (the November and+44 (0) 1935 840565 or Website: www.fleetairarm.com. December meetings are scheduled to take place from Event organizers are invited to submit 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.). Information: Arthur Smith, tel: 020 8856 0064; or Website: www.bmssonline.com. information for inclusion in the Toy Soldier Calendar.74 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE