horrific realities of the war dramatically passage, if you don’t wish to learn too also raised some eyebrows because ofchange the fates of the quintet, Europe much about the plot before screening how it treats all Germans as victims ofand the world. the miniseries. the war rather than as perpetrators who supported Adolf Hitler’s quest for the The group of chums includes two Wilhelm is court-martialed for deser- conquest.brothers who serve with the Wehr- tion. Friedhelm turns into a ruthlessmacht on the Eastern Front. Wilhelm killer. “Unsere Mütter, Unsere Väter” wonWinter (portrayed by Volker Bruch) is the “Deutscher Fernsehpreis” (Germana level-headed fellow who is a highly Greta has an affair with a high-rank- Television Award) for being the bestdecorated officer. His younger sibling, ing SS officer and manipulates him into multipart TV film of 2013.Friedhelm (Tom Schilling), is a sensi- giving Viktor documents to allow him totive guy who is more interested in books emigrate to the United States. However, AM BULANCE & MOREand literature than bullets and military there’s a double-cross, Viktor is arrestedglory. by the Gestapo on his departure day The centerpiece of K&C’s latest and he's loaded on a train bound for a matt-painted, 1:30-scale releases is a Charlotte (Miriam Stein) is in love concentration camp. While en route, he polystone and metal Opel Blitz field am-with Wilhelm. She looks forward to escapes and joins Polish partisans. bulance (ref. WS258) priced at £185.95serving as a Red Cross nurse on the U.K./$189 U.S. There’s no driver behindEastern Front. After Charlotte informs on a lo- the wheel, but touches such as tools, cal Ukrainian Jewish woman who has wooden chests and a spare tire enhance Talented and ambitious singer Greta been serving as a hospital assistant, she the realistic detailing.(Katharina Schüttler) aspires to become becomes disillusioned about her Nazithe next Marlene Dietrich. Her secret ideology. “This new K&C vehicle is, I believe,lover, Viktor Goldstein (Ludwig Trepte), one of the finest the company has everis a Jewish tailor who has failed to con- “Unsere Mütter, Unsere Väter” has produced and one of the most impor-vince his parents to flee Germany. Greta aroused controversy and debate. Some tant for any WWII collector,” Andyand Viktor keep their romance under have praised it for being an excellent enthused.wraps to avoid being accused of “ras- production that delivers an unvarnishedsenschande” (racial “shame” or \"defile- depiction of Germany’s war against the “Skillfully hand-painted in dust-en-ment”). Soviet Union. Others have criticized the crusted field gray and white, this vehicle miniseries’ portrayal of Polish resistance can easily be imagined on the roads of The TV drama is propelled by valor, fighters as being more anti-Semitic than France in 1940, the steppes of Russiabetrayal, twists and turns until it cli- the Nazis as well as its trivialization of in 1941 and even among the ruins ofmaxes shortly after the war ends. Spoil- Germany's persecution of Jews and its the Third Reich in 1945,” he added. “Itsers alert: Please skip reading the ensuing role in the Holocaust. The miniseries has versatility and usefulness is virtually second-to-none.” “Writing Home” (ref. WS263). A collector can staff a German field hospital display with a “Wehrmacht Doctor” (ref. WS261) consulting a chart and a “Red Cross Nurse” (ref. WS262) who is holding a bucket and rolling up her sleeves to clean things up. They cost £43.95/$44 apiece. “Writing Home” (ref. WS263) depicts a seated nurse writing a letter home on behalf of a young soldier blinded by a wound suffered in combat. A standing nurse changes the head wound dressing on a seated casualty in a vignette titled “Now This Might Hurt a Little!” (ref. “We’ll Soon Have You Back at the Front” (ref. WS265).“Now This Might Hurt a Little!”(ref. WS264). TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 51
WS264). In the “We’ll Soon Have You “The Chest Wound” (ref. WS266).Back at the Front” set (ref. WS265), “The Empty Bed” (ref. WS269).another nurse says goodbye to a patientwith a wounded arm who is preparingto rejoin his unit. “Actually, he might not be as keen asher to get back into the action!” Andymused. All three of the two-figure vignettescost £87.95/$89 apiece. “The Chest Wound” (ref. WS266;£48.95/$49) depicts a seriously wound-ed soldier lying on his hospital cot“only too happy to have clean sheets,a little peace and quiet, and three hotmeals a day,” as Andy put it. The tidy“Empty Bed” (ref. WS269; £24.95/$25)is just that, but its meaning runs deeperin Andy’s imagination. “Perhaps the patient has returned tohis unit, been transferred elsewhere orsuccumbed to his wounds,” Andy ob-served. “Whatever the reason, the bedwill not be empty for long!” Inspired by a riveting TV produc-tion, these detailed and evocative mili-tary miniatures will look eye-catchingin dioramas and medical specialty col-lections. They poignantly complementpreviously issued items such as Germanstretcher-bearers. Other new releases from K&Cinclude personality figures and SS menmodeled after “Triumph des Willens”(“Triumph of the Will”), filmmakerLeni Reifenstahl’s documentary chroni-cling the 1934 Nazi Party Congress inNuremberg. WWII period enthusiasts can lookforward to a captured Soviet BA-64Barmored car in German service and a“backpack” of supplies to enhance eitherAllied or Axis armored vehicles. n A couple of K&C’s new ambulances and varied field hospital items complement previously issued German figures such as stretcher-bearers.52 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE
VARIOUS MIDDLE EASTERN-THEMED ITEMSBY KING & COUNTRY LTD.Reviewed by: Stuart A. Hessney afoot include “The Defender” (ref. MK110), K&C’s first figure of Jesus as an adult which depicts a ducking warrior parrying an (ref. LOJ031). From the shores of the Sea of Galilee to enemy’s blow on his shield while preparingthe desert sands of Egypt, King & Coun- to strike back with his scimitar. Another Christ tries to recruit some of his earliesttry Ltd. has quite an assortment of new Saracen with a sword and shield is resolutely disciples from the Galilean “Fishermanproducts with Middle Eastern links in the posed “Advancing” (ref. MK111). Set” (ref. LOJ32).hopper. “Take That” (ref. MK112) is a dynamic “Galilean Fishing Boat” Saracen with a bloody battle-axe who (ref. LOJ030) by K&C. just dealt a blow to a foe.The “Wounded”LIFE OF JESUS Saracen (ref. MK113) clutches his bleeding A Christian Crusader prepares to depart sword arm while defiantly glaring at whom- for the Holy Land in “Farewell My Lady”Additions to “The Life of Jesus” series ever delivered the strike. (ref. MK108).include the maker’s first figure of Christas an adult (ref. LOJ031). It is designed to evoke the beginning of his religious ministry.His call to “Follow Me!” as disciples is being DUEL IN DESERTissued to three humble fellows with nets andbaskets of their finny catch composing “The K&C has also unveiled two brilliant mount-Fisherman Set” (ref. LOJ32). ed figures meant to be paired in a desert duel during French Gen. Napoleon Bonaparte’s All of these atmospherically characterized Egyptian expedition. A detailed portrayalHoly Land figures can be very nicely com- of Gen. Jean-Andoche Junot (ref. NE042)plemented by a “Galilean Fishing Boat” (ref. carefully aims his pistol and shoots dead anLOJ030). It's a model of a type of wooden onrushing Mameluke officer (ref. NE043)vessel that was used into the 19th century, sculpted in spectacular fashion. Please expectaccording to K&C cofounder and Creative to shell out £117.95/$119 apiece for theseDirector Andy C. Neilson. All this versatile, splendid duelists.eye-catching watercraft needs is a bumpersticker that says “My Boss Is a Jewish Car- Junot met Napoleon during the Siegepenter!” or a Christian fish symbol, then it of Toulon. Junot covered himself in glorywill be ready to set sail to net converts. in Italy, but suffered a head wound that is believed to have addled his judgment and The Jesus figure retails for £44.95 made him temperamental. In Egypt, heU.K./$45 U.S., just like the other singles commanded a brigade, but was hurt in a duelon foot covered here.The fishermen sell and captured while returning to France.for £136.95/$139 and their boat costs£87.95/$89. Junot fought in 1805’s Battle of Aus- terlitz, commanded the French invasion of Portugal in 1807 and led a corps in 1812’s Battle of Borodino during the ill-fatedCRUSADERS & SARACENS invasion of Russia.The following year he was appointed governor of the IllyrianFive fresh releases are reinforcing the medi- Provinces. However, mental problems led toeval Crusades series. My favorite from this him returning to France, where some sourcesgroup is “Farewell My Lady” (ref. MK108; think he committed suicide in 1813. Others£87.95/$89). It portrays a kneeling Christian believe that Junot faked his death and wentknight bidding goodbye to his wife before to America because his lineage can be tracedembarking on his prolonged pilgrimage to to Louisiana. nfight infidels in the Holy Land. The colorful and detailed forces of IslamBlade in hand, a charging Mameluke French Gen.officer (ref. NE043) is mortally wounded Jean-Andochein a desert duel. Junot (ref. NE042) carefully takes aim and fires his pistol.Saracen The Saracen Saracens include “The Defender”“Advancing” figure titled (ref. MK110).(ref. MK111). “Take That” (ref. MK112). TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 53
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PLASTIC ■ Len Cooksey PARADE crafts reviews of the latest REVIEWS OF THE LATEST PLASTIC RELEASES releases for collectors ofANCIENT GREEK WARRIORS plastic toy soldiers andBY EXPEDITIONARY FORCE figures.Reviewed by: Len Cooksey TOP: Ancient Greeks by Expeditionary Force advance into action. (Photos by Dave Norton) ABOVE LEFT: The psiloi light troops include archers.S ets of ancient Greek warriors ABOVE RIGHT: A peltast is armed with a throwing spear and carries a light shield. on foot and mounted have been produced by Expeditionary Force. Scott Lam founded the Singapore-based company in late 2010 in hopesof meeting the needs of collectors andwargamers. Previously, I reviewed thisrather wonderful company’s AmericanCivil War figures in TS&MF issue 179and was very impressed by them. Now I’ve received a box of samplesof action-packed Greeks. It looks likea lot of thought and research went intodesigning them in terms of realism. From attending U.K. toy soldiershows, I know there are a lot ofhobbyists who search out and collectfigures of ancient warriors like these. The old Britains plastic Heraldrange included a really attractive setof Greek-like “Trojans” introduced inthe late 1950s and produced until thelate 1960s. The only drawback was thatthose figures had no foes! We collectors are really a greedybunch. Upon opening the box of 60-mm Greeks, my immediate reactionwas to say a silent prayer asking thatExpeditionary Force will at some stagecontemplate issuing Persians to opposethem. Later on I was very happy to findout that some Persians are indeed in theworks for future release. PERSIAN WARS In ancient times, Greece was more ofa geographical expression than a robustnation state. In fact, it was split intowarring city-states. In 431 B.C., the Greeks were dividedinto three main groups: the AthenianEmpire, Spartan Confederacy andneutral states. Besides present-dayGreece, they settled large areas of theBalkans, Bulgaria and Turkey. The main common enemy of theGreek city-states was the Persian56 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE
Empire. The Greeks and Persians had ABOVE: A Greek officer in a cloak stands ready to lead hoplites against Persian invaders.radically different philosophies. The BELOW: Hoplite heavy infantryman with a spear and a shield.Greeks insisted on individual freedomwhilst the Persians submitted to a rulerwhose power was absolute. The Greeks were soon challengedduring the Persian Wars and had tolearn that freedom – to be preserved– must sometimes be curtailed. It’s alesson that still resonates today. The Ionian Greeks fought valiantlyagainst Persian King Darius the Great.For a time, they submitted to his rule.However, in 499 B.C. they revolted.This time they had assistance fromAthens, which sent 20 shiploads ofsoldiers to help. Other city-states alsosent troops. To revolt and challenge the mightof the Persians was a mighty brave andsometimes foolhardy thing to do. Entirecities, such as Miletus, were burned tothe ground and their people killed ortransplanted far away. Darius I went on the offensive andinvaded Greece in 490 B.C. This timethe Greeks took the initiative. On the plain of Marathon, whichwas hemmed in by mountains and thesea, the Greeks adopted a new tactic.Miltiades, one of 10 Greek generals,ordered the troops to advance runningin close order for a distance of nearly amile to come to grips with the enemy. The Persians were astounded. Butthey failed to deal with this bold tacticand were driven back to their ships orinto the sea. Other battles followed on land andat sea, including, Thermopylae, Mycaleand Salamis. Writing in the 19th century, whenGreece was part of the OttomanEmpire, the English poet Lord Byronwrote: The mountains look on Marathon-- And Marathon looks on the sea; And musing there an hour alone, I dream’d that Greece might still be free; For standing on the Persians’ grave, I could not deem myself a slave. ASSEMBLY REQUIRED Expeditionary Force has releasedsix different sets of Greek warriorsavailable molded in either red or whiteplastic. Four different foot sets featurearchers and slingers of the psiloi,peltasts, hoplites, and Spartans. Thelatter are apparently meant to do doubleduty as the Theban Sacred Band. The psiloi were extremely lightinfantry who acted as missile troopswith “hand artillery” such as slingsand bows and arrows. Varied headgeardifferentiates the peltasts with light TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 57
shields and throwing spears. Light troops e ort has gone into making these gures about the reviewerlike the psiloi and peltasts would act as very accurate and representative ofskirmishers to harry and disrupt enemy Classical Greece. Len Cooksey is a keen collector oftroop formations. old and new 54-mm toy soldiers. Whether they’re foot or mounted, a set of Operating as Ivanhoe Figures, he Armored hoplites posed either these Greeks retails for about $28 U.S. ey runs a stall at toy soldier fairs inthrowing their spears or thrusting with are available directly from Expeditionary England, selling his own productsthem represent the Greek heavy infantry. Force as well as various dealers. ■ and items by various manufacturers. Every foot set is made up of nine ABOVE: The Greeks are available in either gures in three poses, including an o cer red or white plastic like these. Here a cav-and four of each of two other poses. Two alryman is accompanied by a slinger, peltast,sets of cavalry are each made up of ve Spartan and hoplite (from left).riders in three poses mounted on twostyles of horses. ese unpainted plastic gures mightseem strange at rst to the purchaserbecause they require some assembly. Incontrast, most gures collectors havebecome accustomed to seeing do notusually require building. Each of these Expeditionary ForceGreeks usually consists of a torso, oneor two heads, two arms, a shield and ascabbard. Where apropos, some guresare also supplied with a cloak that pinsinto a neck hole. e cloak is designed tolook like it is dramatically billowing in anancient breeze. A bit of Super Glue might be neededto fasten parts to the torso. On the plusside, swapping around the separatecomponents can facilitate customizingthe gures to create variations. eseparate parts also make the paintingprocess slightly easier. In all respects, it is evident that someCollector Gallery of Hanger ArtThe latest examples of U.K. hobbyistGeorge Hanger’s expert painting of plasticfigures are American Civil War troopsmade by Expeditionary Force.(Photo by Tony Little)plastic appeal 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
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KIT ■ Paul NewmanKORNER nails down news about the latestTHE LATEST MODEL FIGURE KITS AND MORE model figure kits and more.FIRST AFGHAN WAR: BRITISH ARMY LT. THOMAS SOUTERBY HAWK MINIATURES Reviewed by: Paul Newman M y latest project was a figure of Lt. Thomas Souter of the British 44th Foot at their last stand at Gandamak during the First Anglo-Afghan War. The model portrays him as every bit the Victorian hero in a valiant stance, with a sword in his right hand and a pistol held by his left hand at arm’s length while trying to stave off the advance of the Afghani horde. I received a sample of this 90- mm model figure kit made by Hawk Miniatures when it was released at the 2013 Euro Militaire. The resin kit is designed in a large scale that allows for all the details of the regimental flag wound around the officer’s waist to be painted. The scale also helps make it possible to emphasize the expression on his face while in a very difficult predicament! The ground in the pass was a rocky, snow-covered hillside, so the challenge of re-creating the terrain afforded a bit of fun. Since the figure comes with a base, I decided to integrate it into groundwork emphasizing the rocky terrain. When I first examined the kit, I realized the tricky bit during the painting would be the pattern in the “Afghan” coat, a style favoured by many officers serving on British India’s North-West Frontier. The lieutenant, who later became a captain, has the 44th (East Essex) Regiment of Foot’s colour wrapped around his waist under the coat. TOP: Pale flesh and a reddish nose were amongst painting touches done to make the British lieutenant look cold. BOTTOM: Applying light and dark shades using a bit of sponge gave the Afghan coat a rough, unfinished effect.60 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE
SUPERB SCULPTINGHawk Miniatures is a U.K.-basedcompany run by John Fitzgerald. I havereviewed this maker’s models before,including its “Bengal Cavalry O cer1910” bust in TS&MF issue 177. e Souter kit comes with perhaps thebest set of instructions for any current gure. ere are full-color photos of allviews of the nished model. Also providedare a page of historical information anda rundown of what parts make up thekit, which is useful for checking thatthey all arrived safely! e kit comes in acardboard box which has another colorphoto showing the model from the front. ere are only six parts in this £37kit, including the base. is gure wasbeautifully sculpted by the talented andproli c Mike Good. He also designedthe Confederate cavalry o cer from SKMiniatures built and painted for lastmonth’s issue 191. e representation of the o cer’ssmoothbore percussion cap pistol (used bythe many o cers in the Victorian period)is really good. It looks just right in themodel’s hand. e gure goes together with the headturned to the right, aiming his pistol at anenemy. e gure’s stance is “downhill,” which I intended toemphasize when adding it to the base.BRITISH DISASTER e model depicts a scene from one of the most disastrouscampaigns of the British Army – the First Afghan War of1839 to 1842, also known as Auckland’s Folly. In November 1841, the local Afghanistan ruler, AkbarKhan, proclaimed a general revolt. e citizens of Kabulstormed the house of Sir Alexander Burnes, one of thesenior British political o cers, murdering him and his sta .Maj. Gen. William Elphinstone was the o cer in chargeof the garrison at Kabul, commanding 4,500 men, of which690 were Europeans. Afghan forces began using two artillery pieces tobombard Elphinstone’s encampment Nov. 23. e EastIndia Company’s troops ed, leaving behind 300 woundedto be killed. Elphinstone called for reinforcements fromMaj. Gen. William Nott in Kandahar, but they turned backwhen they found the mountain passes blocked by heavysnow. e governor of Bombay, Sir William Macnaghten,realizing their desperate situation, tried to negotiate anagreement with Akbar Khan for the withdrawal of thetroops and British and Indian civilians still at Kabul.Afghan leaders invited Macnaghten for tea to discussthe situation Dec. 23. However, the British delegationwas seized, then Macnaghten and an aide were shot. Tohis o cers’ dismay, Elphinstone ignored the murder andcontinued to negotiate with Akbar Khan.TOP: A sketch of the Afghan coat’s pattern was drawn as a planningprelude to painting.MIDDLE: Afghan coat pattern painting steps were tested and practicedon a bit of scrap plastic card.BOTTOM: Closeup of the pattern effect achieved down on the front ofthe soldier’s jacket. TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 61
On Jan. 1, 1842, Elphinstone agreed to ABOVE: The flag wrapped around the lieutenant’s wives were slaughtered.Akbar Khan’s terms. In return for handing waist was painted as the 44th Foot’s regimental Akbar Khan’s envoys then returned andover all his gunpowder reserves, the newest colour.muskets and most of the cannon, he was convinced Elphinstone and his secondpromised safe passage to Jalalabad, a people had died. Most had been killed in in command, Brigadier John Shelton, tomarch of 90 miles (140 km). the ghting, but some had frozen to death become hostages too. Both senior o cers or taken their own lives. A few hundred agreed to surrender, abandoning their menEXODUS BEGINS soldiers deserted and tried to return to to their fate. Elphinstone died as a captive Kabul, but they were all killed. April 23.Elphinstone’s column consisted of the44th Foot, three regiments of regular On the evening Jan. 11, Lady Florentia LAST STANDBengal Native Infantry (the 5th, 37th Sale, along with the wives and children ofand 54th), one regiment of Shah Shujah’s both British and Indian o cers, and their By the next day, the column was reduced toLevy (a British-subsidized force of Indian retinues, accepted Akbar Khan’s assurances only 200 soldiers and 2,000 camp followers.troops recruited for Afghan service), of protection. However, once they wereAnderson’s Irregular Horse, the 5th Bengal hostages, all the Indian servants and sepoy e troops, now led by Brigadier omasLight Cavalry, and six guns of the Bengal John Anquetil, reached the Jugdulluk crestHorse Artillery. only to nd it blocked by tribesmen. A Besides 700 British and 3,800 Indiantroops, there were approximately 12,500camp followers. e civilians includedmany women, children and elderly people. At rst light Jan. 6, Elphinstone’scolumn began to slowly move out ofKabul, leaving behind the sick, woundedand in rm, who had been promised safety.However, once the rear guard nallyleft their cantonments, Afghans quicklymoved in ring at the retreating troopsand setting re to the garrison buildings,killing all those left behind. Despite nding out that there wasno food, fuel nor escort as promised,Elphinstone commanded the column toproceed to Jalalabad at the mercy of theAfghan tribes. By the second day, sniping from thesurrounding hills was taking its toll onthe slow-moving column. e troopswere hampered by terri ed civilians andcamp followers. e Afghans succeeded incapturing some of the column’s artillery. e British had to spike two of their threeremaining pieces, leaving them with onesmall gun and two heavier cannons. In the afternoon, Akbar Khan metElphinstone, claiming that he was notaware of any treachery. He made up anexcuse about why he did not provide anescort. en he asked the general to waitwhile he negotiated the column’s safepassage with Afghan chiefs farther up thepass. Amazingly, despite what had alreadyoccurred, the British commander agreed tothe terms and waited where he was, only 6miles (9.7 km) from Kabul. When the column entered the narrow4-mile pass the next day, they were shotat from all sides by Afghans armed notonly with their traditional jezails, but alsocaptured British muskets. It soon becameapparent that Akbar Khan’s only interestin negotiating was to delay the column togive the Afghans more time to mount anambush. As the column labored through thepass, Afghans left their positions tomassacre stragglers and the wounded. Bythe evening of Jan. 9, the column had onlymoved 25 miles (40 km), but already 3,00062 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE
ABOVE: The hat was painted in the same color as mistaken by the Afghans as being a high- Kabul. Lady Sale and some other hostagesthe trousers, with black lacing detail and a brass “44.” ranking o cer because they thought he were rescued by her husband, Brigadier was wearing a general’s yellow waistcoat. In Robert Sale, who commanded one of thedesperate attack was mounted, but only two fact, the o cer had wrapped the 44th Foot’s divisions in the army.groups of soldiers eventually broke through regimental ag around his body to try tothe Afghan lines. safeguard it. He was dragged into captivity Of the British prisoners, 32 o cers, more along with a sergeant named Fair and seven than 50 soldiers, 21 children and 12 women A 12-man mounted group moved forward privates. e remaining troops were killed. survived to be released in September 1842.to reconnoiter the plains towards Jalalabad. Gen. Pollock’s army scoured the area forMeanwhile the other group, consisting is battle inspired a painting titled sepoys and other Indian prisoners who hadof 20 o cers and 45 European soldiers, “ e Last Stand of the 44th Regiment been sold into slavery in Kabul or kept asmostly infantry from the 44th Foot, found at Gundamuck, 1842”done by William captives in mountain villages. Around 2,000themselves surrounded on a snowy hillock Barnes Wollen. e model gure echoes the sepoys and camp followers were eventuallynear the village of Gandamak. depiction of Souter in the artwork. found in Kabul and brought back to India. With only 20 working muskets and On Jan. 13, the sole survivor of the dozen BUILDING FIGUREtwo shots per weapon, the troops refused mounted men, Assistant Surgeon Williamto surrender. When the Afghans tried to Brydon, rode into Jalalabad on a wounded ere are no resin blocks on the kit’spersuade them that they would be spared, horse with a bad wound to his skull (a few components, which made for a very pleasanta British sergeant is said to have cried back, sepoys who had hidden in the mountains change. ings just needed a bit of tidying up“Not bloody likely!” followed in the coming weeks). Asked what of the joins with a scalpel and le. happened to the army, he answered,“I am the Sniping began, followed by a series of army.” e pony he rode was said to have lain Where the arms meet the body, therushes. Soon the hillock was overrun by down in a stable and never got up. sculptor has thoughtfully provided di erenttribesmen. “pins”so they go together correctly. Otherwise In the autumn of 1842, an “Army of this could have been an easy thing to get e model depicts this point in the Retribution”led by Sir George Pollock leveled wrong because the arms look similar, beingclash as tribesmen moved in. Lt. Souter was TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 63
ABOVE: Scenic snow was added to the rocky terrain to help evoke the wintry atmosphere of the last stand. the nish of the model did not need any checking for mold lines.ABOVE: The finished figure strikes a valiant pose on the rocky and snowy base. I gave the resin gure a clean in soapyboth straight and having no di erentiating part epoxy glue to ensure a good strong washing-up liquid and dried it with amarks on the sleeves. join, and also to ll any small gaps. soft cloth. is was to get rid of any oil left from the mold, and to produce a matt e trickiest bit of making the gure PAINTING PROCESSwas adding the scabbard to the bottom nish on the model for the undercoats inedge of the coat. ere is a hole to connect I decided not to prime the gure as it acrylic paint to adhere to.it to, but it still needed a strong glue join. was going to be given a few coats of undercoated color (mainly brown) and e model had to show the cold and For each of the main joints, I used two- bedraggled man at the end of his wits facing sure death, so this was quite a challenge to represent in miniature! As per the last few gures that I’ve made, the parts painted with oils were the esh. Acrylics were used for clothes and accoutrements. erefore, since I was going to paint the face rst, I undercoated it with basic esh color and white for the eyes using two or three passes of thinned down acrylics to provide a strong color, then painted the rest of the eyes in acrylics. Next I painted the face, applying some highlights and shadows in the acrylics, without too much blending. Once it was dry, I painted it over with the oils, with a lot of blending. To show his coldness, I added a fair bit of blue-gray to the face esh color, with a slightly reddish nose and a really pale esh/white mix for the extremities and highlights to the face. When the oil paint was dry, I went on to painting the rest of the gure with acrylics. e Afghan coat was worn in cold weather. ere are several well-known photos of soldiers wearing them in winter camp during the Crimean War. ese show elaborate patterns stitched with contrasting silk thread color to the skin of the coat made from a sheepskin or goatskin, with the eece on the inside and the soft, suede-like leather on the outside. e local name for the coat was a “posteen.” It probably only became known as an Afghan in the 20th century, when it was taken up as a fashion item by the likes of John and Yoko Lennon. I started with the coat, painting it in a medium brown and shading with dark brown. It looked too dark, so I added a lot of highlighting in a tan/light brown, adding more light brown to the high light areas. Next I applied light and dark shades using a bit of sponge to give the coat a rough, un nished e ect. When I have a pattern to paint on a gure, I usually start by drawing a sketch. en I practice the steps needed on a bit of scrap plastic card. To achieve the stitching e ect on the coat, rst I applied some thin washes of a dark brown/black roughly in the pattern I wanted. I then added black dots along the line of the wash. e medium brown background color was used to cut back the black “stitching” to ne lines. Any mistake was corrected using the highlight tan dotted around it.64 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE
e inside of the coat and the trim werepainted o -white to represent the sheepskinfur, highlighted with a pure white to get thedi erence in the fur depth. e regimental colour around his waistwas painted as per the box art, being afolded Union ag and a yellow backgroundof the 44th. e trousers were painted in adark blue/black (“navy” blue being almostblack), and black in shadows, with very fewhighlights of a dark blue at the top of thelegs where the trousers are seen beneath the ag and where the coat is open. e hat was painted in the same color asthe trousers, with black lacing detail and abrass “44.” e pistol was painted in a dark brownand then with a few washes of mid-brownand dark brown/black for the grain. e gunwas nished with a dark steel grey mixedwith gloss black and highlighted with silverto represent the metal, as was the sword. e gold on the collar was painted in abrown mixed with gold, then highlightedin a few spots with gold, as it appearsmainly in shadow and I only wanted to givean indication of the gold thread runningthrough the lace.GROUNDWORKI wanted to embed the base into a snowscene with lots of rocks. After gluing the gure’s base to thewooden base, I added plaster mixed withsand. Whilst it was still wet, I planted somebits of gravel and small grit (model trainballast). Once the plaster dried, I painted itin a mix of acrylic browns. Once the paint dried, I nished by addingscenic snow from Deluxe Materials (as usedon previous models – one pot will last forquite a lot of single gures!). Finally I added a name plate from Name It!as usual. anks to Hawk Miniatures for the review gure. e dramatic pose really conveys asense of what Lt. Souter must have been goingthrough as the Afghan tribesmen approached.It was fun painting the coat and I think theend result looks really good.With the snow, helooks like he is really cold! Next month I aim to bring readers anexample of painting dark green and blackusing Mitches Military Miniatures’model of aBritish Ri e Brigade private in the Crimea. ■RIGHT: A nameplate was added to the base tocomplete the Second Afghan War figure project.about the reviewer Paul Newman is a keen modeler whose main interest is the Napoleonic Wars, particularly British cavalry. He is a longtime member of the British Model Soldier Society and serves as its treasurer while his wife, Julie, is its secretary. Paul’s memberships have also included Planetfigure and The Basement. In addition, the Newmans operate Name It! providing engraved nameplates to model figure enthusiasts. They can be found manning their stand at many major European shows. TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 65
RBEoVoIEkWS ■ Reviews of READ ALL ABOUT IT... books of interest to history buffs as well as toy soldier and model figure enthusiasts.GERMANICUSAuthor: Lindsay Powell granted his nephew a triumph, but he the Senate reached a verdict.Published by: Pen & Sword Books Ltd. was apparently jealous of his adoptive Eleven maps and about 50 colorISBN: 978-1-78159-120-8 son’s immense popularity. Instead ofPrice: £25 U.K./$39.95 U.S. being permitted to continue campaign- and black and white images enhanceReviewed by: Stuart A. Hessney ing in Germania, Germanicus was sent this book. The author digs through the to Asia in an effort to separate him literary record and archaeological evi- from his loyal troops and undermine his dence to chronicle the period’s political Germanicus Julius Caesar’s grand- influence. Nevertheless, he turned the machinations and military maneuvers.fathers included Mark Antony and kingdoms of Cappadocia and Com- Powell also draws on his own experi-Emperor Augustus. He was the nephew magene into Roman provinces, and was ences as a legionary re-enactor to shareand adoptive son of Emperor Tiberius. crowned as King of Armenia in A.D. some interesting insights about theHis father spearheaded the Roman con- 18. Roman army.quest of Germania. He was the brotherof Emperor Claudius, the father of Germanicus’ rising fortunes dipped The result is a book that is bothEmperor Caligula and the maternal when he became involved in a feud meticulously scholarly and absorbinggrandfather of Emperor Nero. with Tiberius’ governor of Syria, to read as it delves into a great man’s Born in 15 B.C., Germanicus was no Gnaeus Calpurnius Piso. Germanicus life marked by military glory, politicalidle spoiled brat, despite the advan- was stricken by a intrigue and a murder mystery. ■tages afforded by his gene pool and mysterious illnesslofty family ties. He was intelligent, and died at age 34principled and brave. He put his innate in Antioch.talents and good nature to good use tobecome a superb diplomat, bold general Powell describesand notable man of the arts. He ranks the shock overamong military history’s great captains, Germanicus’ deathyet his fame seems to have faded in the as a “JFK moment”modern world. for ancient Rome. Now his profile has been raised in an There was a hugeexcellent book, “Germanicus: The Mag- outpouring ofnificent Life and Mysterious Death of public grief and fu-Rome’s Most Popular General.” This rious anger over the376-page hardback was penned by death of the greatLindsay Powell. He previously pub- hero who mightlished “Eager for Glory,” a heralded bi- have changed theography of Germanicus’ natural father, course of history byDrusus the Elder. conquering Ger- Germanicus first saw military service mania, becomingin Illyricum, then quashed a mutiny Emperor or leadingstaged by Rhine legions. Later he the restoration ofmasterminded a brilliant campaign to lost liberties. Manyreconquer Germania from the Rhine to people suspectedthe Elbe. He restored Roman confi- that Tiberius or-dence and honor by retrieving two of dered the murder ofthe three eagle standards lost in the Germanicus.Battle of Teutoburg Forest in A.D. 9,and by capturing the wife of Arminius, Piso faced justicethe German architect of the humiliat- in one of the earlying military disaster. Empire’s first great Germanicus became known for be- show trials. But theing an inspirational leader of men and accused man com-a tactical genius. Emperor Tiberius mitted suicide – or might have been murdered – before66 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE
THE SBS IN WORLD WAR II Author: Gavin Mortimer Using small fishing boats, SBS teams Published by: Osprey Publishing went from island to island in the Medi- ISBN: 978-1-78200-189-1 terranean, landing in the dead of night Price: £20 U.K./$25.95 U.S. and launching fierce hit-and-run raids Reviewed by: Leo Winston on the Germans and their Italian allies. They saw action in Italy, the Balkans Words, deeds, photos and more and mainland Greece by the time thetell the thrilling story of an exclusive war ended.British special forces unit in “TheSBS in World War II: An Illustrated However, the daring SBS was “air-History.” brushed out of history” by an establish- ment that had never quite condoned A Special Boat Section began their piratical exploits.operating under the auspices of theSpecial Air Service (SAS) in North Author Gavin Mortimer draws fromAfrica prior to being formally estab- first-hand accounts, interviews withlished in its own right as the Special surviving members and unprecedentedBoat Squadron (SBS) in early 1943. access to the SBS archives to musterThe secretive SBS never numbered this fast-paced account of the elitemore than 100 highly trained and unit’s history.ruthless men, compared to the morethan 1,000 in the SAS. This 256-page book is propelled by vivid writing and richly illustrated. It e SBS was led by men such as helps set the record straight by finallythe famous Danish soldier and British granting the men of the SBS someVictoria Cross recipient Maj. Anders well-deserved recognition for beingLassen, who was killed in action at age the forerunners of today’s Special Boat24 during a mission in Italy in 1945. Service, the special forces unit of the U.K. Naval Service. ■FALLUJAH: IRAQ 2004Coauthors: Shawn Carpenter &Leigh Neville of Ambush Alley Games Illustrator: Ramiro Bujeiro Published by: Osprey Publishing, Force on Force 7 ISBN: 978-1-84908-771-1 Price: £14.99 U.K./$24.95 U.S. Reviewed by: Grant Peterson Recent history takes center stage for U.S. Marines in Iraq.wargaming in “Fallujah: Iraq 2004,” Following a briefthe seventh book in Osprey Publish-ing’s “Force on Force” series published historical sum-in conjunction with Ambush Alley mary, this 156-pageGames. paperback lays out data and scenarios. Operations Vigilant Resolve and A wealth of illus-Phantom Fury, which were aimed at trations shows thecapturing and holding the city of Fal- weaponry, armoredlujah in the face of dogged insurgent vehicles, combat-resistance, were amongst the most ants and hazards,dangerous and controversial actions such as low-hang-carried out by Coalition forces during ing power lines.Operation Iraqi Freedom. These twobattles were marked by some of the Wargamersheaviest urban combat faced by regular will find them-troops in modern times. selves having to try to navigate Most of Fallujah’s civilians had the city’s nar-fled the city in the Sunni Triangle row and twist-along the Euphrates River west of ing streetsIraq’s capital of Baghdad. Remaining while dealingbehind were well-prepared, well- with IEDS,armed and fanatical insurgents. U.S. barricades,Army forces were also engaged in the snipers and a multi-battle, but it is remembered as the national force of deter-greatest victory achieved by tenacious mined insurgents. ■ TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 67
NAPOLEONIC HEAVY CAVALRY & DRAGOON TACTICSAuthor: Philip Haythornthwaite Historian Philip Haythornthwaite Napoleon’s heavy cavalry armIllustrator: Adam Hook shares his vast expertise in ranged from an overwhelmingPublished by: Osprey Publishing, “Napoleonic Heavy Cavalry & victory at Eylau to their disastrousElite 188 Dragoon Tactics.” defeat at Waterloo. Terrain, timing,ISBN: 978-1-84908-710-0 training, morale and disciplinePrice: £11.99 U.K./$18.95 U.S. Heavy cavalry was the supreme were keys to horsemen’s success orReviewed by: Hayden Hammersmith shock weapon on battlefields during failure. the Napoleonic Wars. Big men on Haythornthwaite explains how huge horses formed the French heavy cavalry and dragoons were cuirassiers and their counterparts organized, equipped and deployed, in the Austrian, British and from the division level to squadron Prussian armies. formations. The author also draws upon period sources such as drill Like knights of yore, many manuals and later writings to of them wore steel helmets and deliver a concise analysis of how breastplates, a practice revived Napoleonic heavy cavalry actually by French Emperor Napoleon I. fought. They were armed with meter- long swords designed for Diagrams, paintings, prints and thrusting or slashing. vivid color plates specially prepared by Adam Hook appear throughout The heavies’ roles included this informative 64-page paperback. exploiting a weakness, turning It would be great to read this new a flank or bashing a hole book in tandem with the “Waterloo through an enemy’s line of French Cavalry” article in TS&MF battle. Haythornthwaite has issue 190 contributed by collector penned a stirring account Curtis Sleight. of the charge – their classic This book is the first volume in a maneuver. Heavy cavalry two-part study of the cavalry tactics would start an attack at the used by the armies of Napoleon, walk and build up to a gallop his allies and his foes, according to for the final 50 meters before Osprey Publishing. ■ their bludgeon-like impact. The effectiveness ofFRENCH GUARDSMAN VERSUS RUSSIAN JAEGERAuthor: Laurence Spring and tactical maps to put readers in theIllustrator: Mark Stacey shoes of ordinary soldiers on both sides.Published by: Osprey Publishing, Combat 4ISBN: 978-1-78200-362-5 During the retreat from MoscowPrice: £11.99 U.K./$18.95 U.S. in 1812, the Young Guard turned toReviewed by: Leo Winston confront their Russian foes, including jaegers, in the snows at Krasnyi. Spring also recounts how they knocked heads Laurence Spring supplies insights again in the savage struggle for theinto the realities of frontline combat village of Guldengossa during thein “French Guardsman Versus Russian Battle of Leipzig in 1813.Jaeger: 1812-14.” The following year in the bitter Foot soldiers from French Emperor cold at Craonne, newly formed YoungNapoleon I’s Young Guard and Guard units were launched againstRussia’s elite jaeger regiments clashed jaeger regiments. A skillful fightingrepeatedly during this period. withdrawal was conducted by the Russians. Expansion turned the YoungGuard into the prime strike force of Details of how units were organized,French field armies. Russian jaegers uniforms, weapons and gear arewere light infantrymen who gained combined with fascinating first-handgreat experience and prestige during accounts as this 80-page paperbackcampaigns to rid Europe of Bonaparte. traces the progression of the test of strength between the Young Guard and The author’s interesting text is Russian jaegers during the course of thecombined with color plates by Mark Napoleonic Wars. ■Stacey, other illustrations, and strategic CORRECTION: The page count was incorrectly listed in the TS&MF issue 191 review of Henry Hyde’s new book “The Wargaming Compendium.” The book totals 520 pages.68 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE
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PREVIOUS WINNERS ANNOUNCED PWRIENVNIOEURSS! Congratulations to the very lucky winners of TS&MF issue188’s “Prize Exercise” featuring three superb sets by Soldiers ofthe World generously provided by the range’s owners/retailersMike and Norene Rosso of Stockade Miniatures.Mr. and Mrs. Rosso opened Stockade Miniatures in 1996and began carrying the incredibly varied Soldiers of the Worldlineup the following year. e three prize winners correctlyanswered that the toy soldier shop is located in Stroudsburg,Pa.U.S. reader Grant Stevens of New York City won theCrimean War Russian “Battle Line” (ref. CW40C). e set ismade up of infantrymen in spiked helmets, gray overcoats andblack boots posed at the ready, with three kneeling and threestanding.An Indian Army o cer, bugler and lancer in khaki dresswith dark blue puttees compose the “Indore Mounted Escort”(ref. I64/A) won by Robert Lumsden of London, England. ABOVE: Indian Army “Indore Mounted Escort” by Lastly, American collector Sam Farnsworth of San Diego, Soldiers of the World.Calif., won a dismounted set of Junagahr Lancers (ref.IA65/C) at attention. BELOW LEFT: Examples of the dismounted Junagahr ese 60-mm metal sets retail at $150 for three mounted Lancers include an officer and sergeant.or $132 for six foot. ese examples were expertly painted ingloss, but matt- BELOW: Examples of the Crimean War Russian “Battle nished versions Line” infantry at the ready.are available byrequest.Kudos tothe issue 188“Prize Exercise”winners, andmany thanks toall of the otherreaders whoentered. Pleasekeep on tryingbecause you’vegot to be in it towin it!HOW TO WIN! NEXT TIME WINAll entries must be submitted in Next month in TS&MF issue 193 readers will have a chance to win a set from W.writing with your complete Britain’s “Clash of Empires” series depicting an Eastern Woodland Indian scalpingcontact details, including an a Colonial militiaman.e-mail address if available.Entries can be sent via fax to PRPREVIZIEEW01903 885514 or mail toIssue 192 Prize Exercise,TS&MF, Ashdown Ltd., Unit5E, Park Farm, ChichesterRoad, Arundel, West Sussex,England, U.K. BN180AG. Entries can also be sentvia fax to (507) 634-7691 or mailto Issue 192 Prize Exercise,TS&MF, Ashdown Inc., 68132250th Ave., Kasson, MN, USA55944. All entries must bereceived by May 31, 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 CalendarApril to June 2014APRIL Miniature Figure Collectors of America Show Les Bickmore, tel: 01621 744234. & Mart, Valley Forge Convention Center, 1160 British Model Soldier Society (Northants Sat., April 5, Welling Model Club’s 40th First Ave., King of Prussia, Pa., USA. Noon to 5Anniversary Show and Open Day, Falconwood p.m. Friday. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Admission Branch), Wellingborough Bowls Club, HattonCommunity Centre, The Green, Welling, Kent, good for both days is $15; children under 12 free. Park Road, Wellingborough, Northants, England.England, U.K. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission £1; The event features exhibitions, competitions and Meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of everyjuniors and concessions 50p. Club displays, ven- vendors. For vendor information, contact: Den- month. Information: Terry O’Neill, tel: 01933dors, open competitions, demonstrations, bring and nis Sosna, e-mail: [email protected]; for 681536.buy, and living history. Contact: Dave Maddox, tel: exhibit information, contact: Dennis Levy, tel:07795 490901. (856) 665-8909 or e-mail: [email protected]; British Model Soldier Society (Northern Website: www.mfcashow.com or e-mail: etch- Branch) and the Manchester Association of Mili- Sun., April 13, North East Toy Soldier Society’s [email protected]. tary Modelling Societies meet jointly from 1 to 551st Biannual Toy Soldier Show, Crowne Plaza, p.m. on the third Saturday of every month at the15 Middlesex Canal Park, Woburn, Mass., USA. Sat. and Sun., May 24-25, 8th Annual Texas Sale Moor Methodist Church Hall, Northenden9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission $6; children under 15 Toy Soldier Show, Menger Hotel, 204 Alamo Road, Sale Moor, England. Adults £1 (childrenfree. Contact: show Chairman Matthew Murphy of Plaza, San Antonio, Texas, USA. 10 a.m. to 5 free). Information: Tom Cunningham, tel: 01614Hobby Bunker, tel: (781) 321-8855, Website: www. p.m. Saturday. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Admis- 992803.hobbybunker.com/events or e-mail: matt@hob- sion $7 per family. 3rd Annual Toy Soldierbybunker.com. Dinner and Symposium at 6:30 p.m. Saturday Irish Model Soldier Society, Garda Club, Har- at the hotel. Sponsored by Kings X Toy Soldiers rington Street, Dublin 8, Ireland. Meets on the Sun., April 13, 24th Annual Indy Toy Soldier and King & Country Ltd. Contact: Organizer first Thursday of every month. Information: TonyShow, Indianapolis Marriott East (I-70, Exit 89), Martin Vasquez, e-mail: [email protected]; Foley, tel: 00 353 1 4932248.Indianapolis, Ind., USA. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admis- or Kings X, tel: (210) 226-7000, fax: (210) 226-sion $5. Room trading starts March 22. Contact: 7117 and Website: www.kingsx.com. Letchworth Scale Model Club, host of theShow Manager Barry Carter, tel: (765) 345-5665, British Model Soldier Society North HertsWebsite: www.playsetmagazine.com/indyshow or JUNE Branch. Meets on the third Wednesday of everye-mail: [email protected]. month from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at the Four Emblems Fri. and Sat., June 20-21, 16th Annual Marx Club, 2 Station Road, Letchworth Garden City, Sat., April 26, British Model Soldier Society Toy & Train Collectors National Convention, Hertfordshire, England, U.K. All welcome. GuestsAnnual Show, Holiday Inn, Coram Street, London, Kruger Street Toy & Train Museum, 144 Kruger must pay a £1 club guest membership fee to com-England, U.K. WC1N 1HT. 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. St., Wheeling, W.Va., USA. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ply with the social club venue’s bylaws. Informa-(members admitted at 10 a.m.). Admission £5; Friday. 9 to 3 p.m. Saturday. Admission $20 tion: Rod Johnson, club secretary and BMSS areaBMSS members £4; children free. The Great War- per person/family or $25 per person with one representative, tel: 01438 814225; Website: www.themed event will feature trade stands, displays, swap meet table (spouse/children free). Contact: letchworthsmc.yolasite.com.demonstrations, open competitions and inter-club Chairman Allan Miller, tel: (304) 242-8133competition. Contact: BMSS President Stephen or toll-free 1-877-242-8133, Website: www. Ontario Model Soldier Society. Usually meetsDance, e-mail: stephendanceslcn@btinternet. toyandtrain.com; e-mail: Allan@ToyandTrain. monthly (except July and August) at Branch 210com; or Treasurer Paul Newman, tel: +44 (0) com or [email protected]. of the Royal Canadian Legion, 110 Jutland Road,1895 832757; Website: www.bmssonline.com or Toronto, Ont., Canada. Doors open at 11 a.m.e-mail: [email protected]. Society Meetings and the formal meeting begins at 1 p.m. Next meetings April 13, Annual Show May 3 and June Sun., April 27, 7th Annual Gettysburg Toy Sol- Bognor Regis Modelling & Wargaming Soci- 22. Information: Gary Lenius, tel: (416) 261-6494dier Show and Sale, Eisenhower Hotel & Confer- ety, Community Hall, West Meads, Bognor Regis, or e-mail: [email protected]; Web-ence Center (new venue), 2634 Emmitsburg Road, West Sussex, England, U.K. Usually meets from site: www.omss.ca.Gettysburg, Pa., USA. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission 7:30 to 10 p.m. every Monday. Contact the joint$6; children under 12 free. Contact: organizers secretaries: Stephen Pidwell, tel: 01243 855449; South Carolina Military Miniature Society.Carl Hoegermeyer, tel: (215) 794-5606, or John or Dilip Sethi, tel: 01403 780637; e-mail: bognor- Meetings are held at members’ homes in two U.S.Stengel of The Marx-Man, tel: (718) 418-9439; [email protected]. cities: the second Thursday night of every monthWebsite: toysoldiershowpromo.com. in Columbia and on Sunday afternoons every six British Model Soldier Society (National), weeks in Charleston. For meeting details, contact:MAY Pimlico Room, St. Saviour’s, St. George’s Square, Society President Dennis Fontana, tel: (803) Lupus Street, Pimlico, London, England, U.K. 419-6747 (Columbia); or Lance Leader, tel: (843) Sat., May 3, Ontario Model Soldier Society’s SW1V 3QW (new venue). Usually meets from 795-8720 (Charleston). For membership and club52nd Annual On Parade, Old Fort York, 100 5 to 7 p.m. on the third Friday of each month. information, contact: Geoff Walker, tel: (803)Garrison Road, Toronto, Ont., Canada. 10 a.m. Upcoming meeting themes and dates: Annual 356-2674 or e-mail: [email protected]. to 3:30 p.m. The show will feature vendors, dis- Show April 26, Military Pageant May 16 andplays and an open competition. Admission to the World War I June 20. Information: Arthur Smith, Southern California Toy Soldier Collectorshobby event is free with paid entry to the fort. tel: 020 8856 0064; or Website: www.bmssonline. Society. Meets on the last Saturday of every otherContact: Chairman Tom Elliot, tel: (905) 542- com. month at members’ homes. New members are2393; e-mail: [email protected] or omss@ welcome. Contact: Mike Tarantino, tel: (909)bell.net; Website: www.omss.ca. British Model Soldier Society (Bristol Area 861-4252 or e-mail: [email protected]. Branch). Quarterly meetings. Information: Peter Sun., May 4, Ohio Toy Soldier Show & Sale, Sturgeon, tel: 0117 9732067 or e-mail: boborr@ Sydney Model Soldier Society. New mem-Galaxy Restaurant & Banquet Center, Wads- talktalk.net. bers needed and welcome! Meets every secondworth, Ohio, USA. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admis- Wednesday in every second month at Earlwood-sion $6; children under 12 free. Contact: John British Model Soldier Society (Ealing Bardwell Park Bowling Club. Send all inquiriesStengel of The Marx-Man, tel: (718) 418-9439; Branch), Northfields Community Centre, 71a concerning membership and meetings to theWebsite: toysoldiershowpromo.com. Northcroft Road, Ealing, England. Meets on the secretary: Tom Thorpe, 29 Chaleyer St., Wil- second Friday every month. Information: Bruce loughby 2068, Sydney, NSW, Australia. Tel: (612) Thurs., May 8, The Toy Soldier Museum Harron, tel: 07847 855 850. 94172162.Open House and Cellar Sale, 5459 ParadiseValley Road, Cresco, Pa., USA. 10 a.m. to 4 British Model Soldier Society (Essex Event organizers are invited to submitp.m. Contact: James H. Hillestad, tel: (570) Branch), Two Brewers, Springfield Road, information for inclusion in the Toy629-7227; Website: www.the-toy-soldier.com or Chelmsford, England. Meets at 8 p.m. on the Soldier Calendar.e-mail: [email protected]. second Wednesday of every month. Information: Fri. and Sat., May 9-10, 73rd Annual74 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE
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