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1/6TH ARMY n Scott J. Dummitt coversSHOWCASE the latest action figure-relatedReviews of the Latest Action Figure-Related ITEMS items. If it’s new in the hobby, you’ll find it here first!WWII GERMAN LUFTWAFFE STANDARD-BEARERBY DRAGON IN DREAM CORP.Reviewed by: Scott J. Dummitt ing World War I. However, it was secretly   re-established in the years prior to WorldThe re-emergence of the German Luft- War II through the use of civilian flyingwaffe was a dubiously planned exercise. clubs and the national airline, Lufthansa.  The German air force was prohibited   In 1935, Adolf Hitler’s governmentunder terms of the Treaty of Versailles end- announced that it would no longer adhere to the military restrictions of the Treaty of Versailles and Germany revealed the rebuilding of its armed forces.   The new German air force was highly trained and well equipped military by 1939. Nazi Germany’s new Luftwaffe was also battle-hardened as many of its pilots and flight crews had seen action under the guise of the Condor Legion in the recent Span- ish Civil War. ABOVE: A Kar98 rifle is supplied in the set. LEFT: When the German soldier is posed goose-stepping, note the hobnailed boot’s detailing.52 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

LUFTWAFFE UNIFORM of shoulder boards and sleeve chevrons. Cross 1st Class. His trade badge indicates All members wore a cloth Luftwaffe eagle that he is flying personnel.The Luftwaffe uniform was based on an emblem on their right breast.   Of note, I recently saw that an actualoutfit that had been worn by members   Specialty and trade badges were worn on WWII standard-bearer badge, which wasof the German Air Sport Association, as the tunic sleeves. Luftwaffe personnel, like worn on the upper right arm of the tunic,that organization provided much of the their army and navy counterparts, also wore was selling for approximately $3,600 U.S.backbone for the new air force. Its mem- awards on the front of their tunics and cuff   The Luftwaffe standard included withbers wore a blue-gray uniform, introduced titles.  this figure is for the air wing. The flagin 1933. It was formally adopted by the   comes on a wooden staff topped with aLuftwaffe in March 1935. metal Luftwaffe eagle. This standard is top  The headgear consisted of either a peaked PARADE ORDER heavy, so you may have to sew the arm andcap with an artificial mohair band or a side standard in place on the figure to display itcap. The tunic was worn with an open collar Dragon in Dream Corp. (DiD) recently in the sling-up position.with a shirt and tie. However, with the ad- released a Luftwaffe standard-bearer in   A word of advice: Get a good displaydition of an extra button, the tunic could be parade order dubbed “Cristof.” stand to hold the figure. The one in theworn buttoned at the neck.   The new NCO comes dressed in the photos accompanying this review is a “Y”  Trousers with shoes or breeches standard Luftwaffe uniform tunic and stand that holds a figure by the crotch, thus trousers with a light blue shirt and black tie. allowing for a wider variety of positions.  with boots completed the He wears black faux leather jackboots with   I am extremely impressed with this uniform. hobnailed soles. figure. I greatly admire what DiD has   The same cut of uniform was   Cristoff also has a brown faux leather achieved with the facial sculpture as well as worn by all ranks. However, Luftwaffe belt as well as brown faux leather the coloring of the face. I also like that the officers’ uniforms were made of Kar98 ammo pouches and “Y” straps. In manufacturer has already put the badges addition there is a brown faux leather frog and ribbons on this figure instead of mak- a smooth cloth while other to hold the die-cast metal bayonet and ing the collector have to struggle with tiny ranks’ issue uniforms were scabbard. clasps on scaled-down badges. made of coarser wool.    The tunic is done up to represent that   Cristof should be available from most   of a Luftwaffe standard-bearer. If you plan major action figure retailers for approxi- to display him in this manner, remove the mately $95 to $98 U.S. ◊ AVIATION Kar98 ammo pouches and “Y” straps before INSIGNIA putting on the ceremonial standard sling about the reviewer and Luftwaffe gorget with chain. If you Collar insignia colors decide to display the figure with the metal Scott J. Dummitt retired from the Royal Canadian indicated not only what and wood Kar98 rifle supplied, then leave Navy after 25 years of service. He is an avid col- rank personnel were, but the pouches and “Y” straps on. lector of action figures and toy soldiers. He is also   There are two sets of hands. The poseable the proprietor of Scott J. Dummitt Presents, which also their branch of the hands come with ceremonial white gloves sells 1/6th-scale action figures and accessories. In Luftwaffe. For example, already on them. The gripping hands are addition, he produces 54-mm toy soldiers repre- air crew wore golden bare. senting Canadian units. yellow while artillery had   red and construction METAL HELMET specialists wore black.   Rank badges The soldier’s metal M1935 helmet has a faux leather liner and chin strap. The helmet were in is painted in a dark blue semi-matt. It has the form the national emblem on the right side while the Luftwaffe eagle is displayed on the left.   The shoulder boards and collar tabs indicate that Cristof is a flying personnel “feldwebel” (senior NCO). He wears two cuff titles: “Jagdgeschwader Richthofen,” which is the fighter squadron he belongs to; and “Afrika Korps” for his time in North Africa.   His medal ribbons are for the Iron Cross and Luftwaffe Long Service. In addition, he wears an Iron Cross 2nd Class ribbon in the buttonhole of his tunic. The two die- cast metal badges on Cristof ’s tunic are the Luftwaffe Pilot’s Badge and Iron LEFT: DiD’s new Luftwaffe standard- bearer is named “Cristof.” RIGHT: Realistic facial features enhance the figure.

KIT n The mostKORNER excellent Bill EbenspergerTHE LATEST MODEL FIGURE KITS AND MORE offers engaging reviews of eclectic and exciting figures.PAINT OR A PINT MIGHT BE THE ANSWERS TO THE HOBBY BLUESHello again painters, another month, of new kits. I’ve got three new ones and ABOVE: The “Sledge Racer” kit by Andrea.another column. Last time I noted how one really great “classic” kit. Let’s startI had bought the Dragon voice recogni- with the new ones. sculpted inside. Second there is an armtion word processing program and was   wound on the right arm that is verygoing to try and eliminate my feeble subtlety but effectively represented. De-attempts at typing this column. I was RORKE’S DRIFT tails include an open cartridge box onreally excited and raring to go. the private’s belt. The Martini-Henry American Mark Minderman of Thun- rifle was nicely done by John Long. Guess what? The computer software derbird Historical Miniatures sent meis still sitting in the box, untouched. his newest release: “Private, 24th Foot, This kit is another fine release fromWhy? Life happens and I had absolutely Rorke’s Drift, 1879” (ref. TB-75006). Thunderbird and I would recommendno time to play or paint. This is a 75-mm kit sculpted by Anders it to all painters. Get out your red and Heintz. blue paints and have at it! The 75-mm It was the first month I’ve gone with- 24th Foot private from Thunderbirdout picking up a paintbrush is a very Most of us know the story of the very reasonably retails for $35 U.S.long time. I would like to paint every Battle of Rorke’s Drift and the heroic  day, but couldn’t at all during the past and desperate defense of the outpost bymonth. British forces that were vastly outnum- SLEDDING GRANDPA bered by the Zulus. By the way, a funny thing happened Next I have a civilian kit from Andreawhen I first two-finger typed that last After a British ultimatum unaccept- Miniatures of Spain that brings backsentence. I went to type “I would like to able to Zulu King Cetshwayo expired, memories of carefree days of childhoodpaint every day,” but missed the “a” in Lord Chelmsford launched an invasion fun with grandpa. The kit is the “Sledgepaint and instead typed: “I would like to of the African kingdom Jan. 11, 1879. Racer” (ref. WY-09), part of the “Won-pint every day.” That may be the answer The Zulu army killed more than 1,000 derful World” series.-- a pint every day! British and colonial troops at Isandlwa- na Jan. 22. Meanwhile the former mis- This is an all-metal, 54-mm kit with Although I haven’t been painting sion station at Rorke’s Drift, defended a resin base and photo-etched glassesmuch lately, that hasn’t stopped the by about 150 men, managed to hold out for grandpa. Based on the clothing, thisindustry from marketing a great bunch overnight Jan. 22-23 despite numerous kit could be a representation of winter assaults by four Zulu regiments totaling fun from the 1930s to the 1950s.BELOW: Thunderbird’s 24th Foot private celebrates 3,000 to 4,000 warriors.surviving the Battle of Rorke’s Drift. Most of us who grew up during those The Thunderbird kit represents a British 24th Foot infantryman early on the morning of the Zulu withdrawal with his arm raised expressing his defi- ance and joy. The all-resin kit consists of 13 pieces including a base. The kit is housed in a sturdy box with a great picture of the painted kit on top. Inside the box the kit parts are protected by plastic wrap and a plastic bag. The kit is well-sculpted and re- quires minimal cleanup. This kit can be completely assembled before painting because of the open pose. All parts are easily accessible, so arm and wrist seams can be filled, if necessary. There are a couple of touches in this kit that I really like. First the inside of the helmet, which is very visible with the raised arm, has a very nice liner54 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

years remember wooden sleds with LEFT: The “Sledge Racer” kit evokes nostalgia for painting. The cleanup, assembly andmetal runners as the primary means childhood fun with grandpa. priming are definitely important as the(other than skis, a toboggan or a piece foundation to a fine figure. But thisof cardboard) of sliding down a hill. mm, all-metal and very ornate kit titled figure is all paint. The cape is a beauti-Today a wooden sled is more of a rarity. “Emmanuel de Grouchy, Marshal of the ful dark green with unbelievable foldsThey have been replaced by flying sau- Empire” (ref. 75-085) by Pegaso Models that scream for highlighting and shad-cers, snowboards and poly-sleds. of Italy. ing. The red pants are great and covered with gold lace that will require a steady The “Wonderful World” series aims French Marshal Grouchy is probably hand. The waistband is an intricateat nostalgia and hits those chords very best known for his absence from the painting experience, as is the marshal’swell with this and other offerings such Battle of Waterloo in 1815. He was busy bicorn hat.as “The Old Fiddler” and “Is It Seri- chasing the Prussians on the right wingous?” So if a touch of a warm nostalgia after the Battle of Ligny and getting I would recommend this kit to anis what you need after painting a World involved with the Prussian rear guard experienced painter or someone whoWar II regiment of Hitler’s or Patton’s rather than marching to the sound of would like to challenge themselves.best, then you won’t go wrong with the guns at Waterloo. Remember: To get better, you mustAndrea’s “Wonderful World” kits. challenge yourself. Go for it! Grouchy started his career in the The “Sledge Racer” comes in the king’s cavalry, but became disillusioned The Pegaso kit of Marshal Grouchyubiquitous Andrea hanger box with the with the monarchy’s abuse of power and retails for a very reasonable $69.95.parts protected with a piece of folded embraced the Revolution. After serving  foam packing material. The box is nicely in many battles and campaigns for Em-illustrated with pictures of the painted peror Napoleon, Grouchy took a break. LAWRENCE OF ARABIAkit from all angles. Inside the box is a He came back to service in 1812 for thesmall folder with painting tips and a tag invasion of Russia. During the retreat And now on to the “classic.” This is notto submit to Andrea if any of the pieces from Moscow, Grouchy commanded an old kit, rather it is a new release fromare missing. the “Battalion Sacre,” the troops who Andrea. However, this kit is destined to guarded Napoleon himself. be an instant classic due to its subject, The kit consists of 15 pieces. Al- size and quality. The kit is the 90-mm,though it represents a simpler life, the Grouchy was wounded during the mixed-media kit “Lawrence of Ara-kit is rather complicated. Getting all campaign in France in 1814. Upon bia, 1917” (ref. S8-F54). Lawrence isthe pieces in the right place at the right Napoleon’s return from exile on Elba, depicted in a classic desert pose astridetime sometimes seems to take three Grouchy was made a marshal. It was a female dromedary and peering intohands. during the Belgian campaign of 1815 the horizon. that Grouchy was put in command of Subassemblies of the sled, grandpa the French army’s right wing and met He was born Thomas Edward Law-and little girl with her dog should be his own personal Waterloo 10 miles east rence in Wales in 1888. He is widelypainted before combining them for the of Napoleon’s. known largely due to coverage of hisfinished piece. Quick note: Keep track World War I exploits by correspondentof the dog’s head because it is extremely Grouchy never fully recovered his Lowell Thomas and the 1962 moviesmall. The trick is making the figures fit reputation, although he was readmitted “Lawrence of Arabia” starring Petertogether as naturally as they appear in to the king’s army as a lieutenant gen- O’Toole in the title role.the box illustrations. eral after being exiled and then granted amnesty. Grouchy died in 1847 at St. Lawrence’s interest in the Middle This is a tricky kit, so I would not Etienne. East can be traced back to his time atrecommend it to a beginner. Once Oxford. After graduation he workedcompleted, this kit will make a pleasant The Pegaso kit is packaged in the on the excavation of Carchamish, anaddition to my collection. The “Sledge familiar blue box with a great picture of ancient Hittite city. During WWIRacer” retails for $66.95. the painted kit on the cover. Lawrence was commissioned and ended  Inside the box the 11 kit up in Cairo working with a British pieces are protected by layersMARSHAL GROUCHY of foam with the smaller pieces secured in a stapledAll right, enough of the simple life, let’s plastic bag. Also inside theget back to the wars. In this case, it’s box are two sheets of paperthe Napoleonic Wars and the new 75- giving a brief biography of Grouchy as well as painting instructions. Grouchy was born into the aristocracy and the kit repre- sents the marshal at his aris- tocratic best. The Napoleonic Wars are known for colorful uniforms and Grouchy’s is quite flamboyant. This kit is all about the RIGHT: Pegaso figure of France’s Marshal Grouchy. TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 55

LEFT: Andrea’s new figure portraying Lawrence of Arabia. BELOW: Varied views of the Lawrence of Arabia kit figure.intelligence unit. He was responsible for 39 pieces and this is where it becomes Dave Youngquist for lending me it forreporting on Arab nationalist move- interesting. this review. I cannot wait to see thements. finished product. Anyone who has built a large kit He was appointed as a liaison to the has faced the issue of long-term metal I recommend this kit to everyone andArabs and arranged for their support in fatigue and gravity. Some figures need wish I had one. Andrea’s Lawrence ofthe fight against the Ottoman Empire. steel pins drilled into the legs, props Arabia retails for $250.Due to his involvement and planning skillfully added to the groundwork orskills, the Arabs were able to achieve other means of supporting the metal Well, that’s it for this month and mymany of their goals in 1917-18. over time. I have an older kit of a knight two fingers will welcome the rest. Next raising his banner and periodically I month I’ll try to have the Dragon pro- After the war, Lt. Col. Lawrence have to straighten the standard because gram up and running. In the meantime,continued to champion the Arab cause gravity is causing it to droop. please do take the time to paint and cre-and worked toward Arab unification. ate. I will try to take my own advice andHowever, he became disillusioned with Well, Andrea has addressed this join you. Remember to paint or die! ◊Britain and France’s acquisition of problem with a great approach. TheSyria, Palestine and Mesopotamia, and camel’s head and neck, as well as get in touchresigned from service. Lawrence then Lawrence’s cape, are cast in resin. Thisattempted to disappear into obscurity reduces the weight of the kit signifi- ANDREA DEPOT USAwithout success. cantly and eliminates the fear of the dromedary’s neck or the cape drooping. 1822 Holly Rd. Suite 110 In 1935, Lawrence was killed in a Corpus Christi. TX 78417 USAmotorcycle accident near his home in The base is also cast in resin and Phone: 361-334-1625Dorset, England. He was never the appears to be rather small considering Fax: 361-334-2955leader of the Arab movement, but the overall size of the kit. Even with Email: [email protected] is remembered as one of its the resin, the kit is heavy. The saddle is http://www.andreadepotusa.combiggest champions. festooned with many metal tassels.  about the reviewer Lawrence himself is a study in white.FIGHTING GRAVITY Between the flesh of his face and the Bill Ebensperger is a Michigan white of his pants, he is a challenge in Historical Miniatures Club mem-The Andrea kit is packed in a shoebox- warm and cool whites. The robe is de- ber and has been a figure paintersized box with color photos of the signed to appear as though it’s blowing for more than 30 years. He lives inpainted kit from various angles on the in the wind and would definitely droop, Rochester Hills, Mich., USA, withfront and back. Inside the box the kit if it was cast in metal rather than resin. his wife and three daughters.pieces are protected by multiple layersof foam. Also inside the box is a sheet I like this kit and, as I said at the be-of paper with color formulas for paint- ginning, this kit is sure to be a classic ofing the kit with Andrea paints and a subject and innovation. Unfortunately, Ismall description of the kit. The kit has do not own this kit and I wish to thank56 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

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RBEoVoIEkWS n Reviews of READ ALL ABOUT IT... books about the  ancient worldGREECE AND ROME AT WAR for history buffs as well as toy soldier and model figure enthusiasts.Author & Illustrator: Peter Connolly  and use of weapons. This new and Carthage againstPublished by: Frontline Books edition also contains a preface Rome. Readers will findISBN: 978-1-84832-609-5 by Adrian Goldsworthy. information about ancientPrice: £35 U.K./$70 U.S.   Black and white as well military forces’ organiza-Reviewed by: Stuart A. Hessney  as color illustrations abound tion, armor, weaponry and in this 320-page guide to a tactics.Do you need an excellent guide to ancient dozen centuries of military   Connolly’s illustrationswarriors for toy soldier and model figure development. The author are regarded in someprojects? Then look no further than “Greece combines detailed study of quarters as being unri-and Rome at War,” written and illustrated ancient arms and armies with valed when it comes au-by Peter Connolly. his stunning artwork. thentic depictions of how   Connolly brings the face antiquity’s fighting men This book was first published in 1988, of battle to light as he delves appeared. This scholarlyrevised in 1998 and updated again in 2011 into conflicts such as the epic and visually stunning bookto reflect the latest archaeological evidence wars pitting the Greeks against the Persians is strongly recommended.and new findings on the ancient production   THE FORGOTTEN HIGHLANDERAuthor: Alistair Urquhart thousands of military and civilian prisoners made and how through the last six decadesPublished by: Little, Brown & Co.  at the hands of Japanese occupying forces in the survivors have borne the legacy of theirIBSN: 978-1-4087-0211-6 the Far East are rarely mentioned. forbearance with stoic dignity.Price: £18.99 U.K./$29 U.S.   I think Urquhart is a remarkable manReviewed by: Keith Nairn-Munro Disgraceful political expediency and the as were so many of his counterparts. I am   enforced silence of the British, Common- grateful he took the time to tell his story.For most people, the iconic testament of wealth and U.S. troops who had endured the   The year 2012 marks the 70th anniversaryman’s inhumanity to man is probably the most appalling treatment during their years of the fall of the island fortress of SingaporeHolocaust, Nazi Germany’s systematic in captivity ensured very little real attention to the Japanese Feb. 15, 1942. Thousandsgenocide of 6 million European Jews and was focused on their sufferings. of men and women serving in British andmillions of other men, women and children   For one of the survivors, Alistair Urqu- Commonwealth forces were killed duringduring World War II. By comparison, the hart, a Gordon Highlander originally from ferocious fighting in Malaya and Singapore.deaths and suffering of thousands upon Aberdeen in Scotland, it has taken him until However, many more died as prisoners now to have the fortitude to pen in great under the Japanese occupation, which con- detail what is an attestation to the strength tinued until September 1945. and endurance of the human spirit. To relive   I have had the privilege of visiting the and remember events of such evil magnitude Asian city-state and seeing the Singapore that took place in his early 20s must have Memorial within the Kranji War Cemetery, taken enormous courage. the final resting place of nearly 4,500 British and Commonwealth casualties of WWII. The result is his book, “The Forgotten The thing that struck me the most as I Highlander: My Incredible Story of Survival looked at the gravestones that stretched as During the War in the Far East.” far as the eye could see was how young each   Urquhart’s style of writing is simple and of the soldiers that lay there had been when self-effacing yet magnetic. He narrates his they died, boys who never had the chance to experiences without self-pity in a documen- become men. tary and matter-of-fact way. I was often   That is why it is important to read a book compelled to reread sections of his story of this nature so that knowledge of these because I could not readily comprehend the soldiers’ story will ensure that theirs will horror of what I had just read. continue to be a living memorial and will   Throughout my time reading this book, not be destined to wither in the dust of a far the word “imperative” kept recurring in my off land. mind. It is imperative for all to realize what sacrifices people like this Scottish soldier58 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE

ISANDLWANA: HOW THE ZULUS HUMBLED THE BRITISH EMPIREAuthor: Adrian Graves and it was a catastrophe for the British British Army.”Published by: Pen & Sword Books Empire. The author’s research included drawingISBN: 1-978-84884-532-9Price: £19.99 U.K./$39.95 U.S. Lord Chelmsford had invaded Zulu- on recently uncovered letters, diaries andReviewed by: Stuart A. Hessney land 11 days earlier. A Zulu impi of about papers of survivors and other contemporar-  20,000 warriors attacked part of his main ies such as Capt. Henry “Charlie” HarfordFought Jan. 22, 1879, Isandlwana was the column encamped at Isandlwana and killed of the 99th Foot, Royal Artillery Lt. Henryfirst major battle of the Anglo-Zulu War, about 1,300 British regulars, European Curling, August Hammar and young nurse colonial troops, African levies and civilians. Janet Wells. Their accounts have been com- It was the worst defeat an indigenous foe bined with Greaves’ expert knowledge of ever inflicted on a technologically superior the ground to reconstruct the fateful events British force. behind this military disaster that badly embarrassed the British establishment. Zulu King Cetshwayo had hoped for a negotiated peace. But the stunned British The author describes an intricate Zulu exacted revenge by mounting a heavily decoy, investigates an attempt to blame reinforced second invasion and aggres- the defeat on Col. Anthony Durnford and sively pursuing the conquest of the African finds evidence of another “Fugitives’Trail.” kingdom. Greaves also identifies the escorts for Lts. Nevill Coghill and Teignmouth Melvill, Though the British ultimately pre- who were killed trying to save the colours vailed in the war, the profound nature and became the first soldiers to be awarded of the defeat at Isandlwana has never the Victoria Cross posthumously. been forgotten. It has been the subject of countless books and was depicted on film Sixteen pages of black and white plates in “Zulu Dawn.” In our hobby, the battle are included in this hardback book’s 224 has inspired many a toy soldier and model pages. This book’s fresh details, anecdotes figure, most recently by makers such as W. and evidence make it a worthy addition Britain, Little Legion Toy Soldiers and The to the library of anyone interested in the Collectors Showcase. circumstances of this 19th-century battle Certainly the clash has been well docu- and the war that triggered it. mented through the years, yet author Dr. Adrian Greaves manages to deliver new insights and intriguing details in “Isandl- wana: How the Zulus Humbled theTHE FORTS OF COLONIAL NORTH AMERICAAuthor: René Chartrand Atlantic coast. and fight in them.Illustrator: Donato Spedaliere Swedish forts rose in Delaware by the Wonderful color illustrations by DonatoPublished by: Osprey Publishing,Fortress 101 mid-17th century. What are now the Spedaliere are complemented by full colorISBN: 978-1-84908-197-9 states of Connecticut, New Jersey and photos of historic sites and maps, as well asPrice: £11.99 U.K./$18.95 U.S. New York were home to Dutch fortified black and white drawings and plans of forts’Reviewed by: Leo Winston settlements, including Albany and New layouts.  Amsterdam (later New York City).Esteemed Canadian historian and author This book should fascinate anyoneRené Chartrand, has produced “The Forts French and Spanish settlers of the interested in colonial history. Toy soldierof Colonial North America: British, Dutch New World could enjoy the protection of and model figure enthusiasts will find end-and Swedish Colonies.” elaborate fortifications built by govern- less inspirations for re-creating everything ments eager to see their overseas pos- from a lonely blockhouse to famous frontier Chartrand previously penned a couple sessions flourish. In stark contrast, early bastions of the British Empire such as Fortof books about French fortresses of North settlers arriving from Sweden, Britain and Edward, Fort William Henry, Fort Ticond-America. Now he has turned his attention the Netherlands were mostly left to their eroga and Crown Point. ◊to the fortifications that dotted Dutch, own devices.Swedish and British colonies from the late1500s to the 1760s in what would become Many of the pioneers were religiousCanada and the United States. This period refugees whose rulers were glad to be ridextends from the earliest British settlements of them. Consequently their fortificationsto the end of the Seven Years’ War, when tended to be modest garrison houses or dirtNew France was ceded to Britain. and log stockades. They were a stark con- trast from the vast Vauban-style fortresses It would be impossible to list every built of stone in New France.fort of the era in this 64-page book. Butthe author certainly details lots of them, Though the colonists’ log fortificationsstarting with short-lived fortifications built were humble, they saw their share of fight-by British colonists on Roanoke Island in ing. Attacks launched from the north by1585 and 1587, followed by Jamestown, the French and Indians were a constantVa., in 1607. The book goes on to encom- menace. Some settlements changed handspass British fortifications in Nova Scotia, a few times.New England and other points along the Chartrand concisely describes the loca- tions and construction of many examples of forts. He also relates what it was like to live TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 59



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RIGHT: Royal Artillery Set 1comes under fire from previouslyreleased AIP Mahdists painted byLen Cooksey.  The opening of the Suez save Gordon, Britain would be dragged three set configurations.Canal slashed the journey into having to occupy the Sudan. Sounds   Set 1 types, for example, include antimes from Europe to the vaguely familiar. officer peering through a pair of binocu-Far East and British-ruled lars, a bugler distinguishable from hisIndia. The Suez Canal was Eventually Gladstone caved in and a comrades only by a horn glued on hisstill so important in the relief force was organized. Despite the back and two troopers. Set 2 is an “add-1950s that when Egypt best efforts of most concerned, the relief on set” with four of the troopers. Thetried to nationalize it, Brit- expedition was slow to be organized and riders have handily placed pegs to secureain and France launched an dispatched under the command of Gen. them to their identical mounts.invasion of the country, and Garnet Wolseley.   Set 3 is made up of two of the stand-my dad won a medal.   As it made its way across the desert ard troopers and their mounts along  and along the Nile River, the relief with two distinct pack camels heavily expedition was a classic tale of daring- laden with supplies.ECCENTRIC HERO do. But alas it was also a classic case   The Royal Artillery group is rein- of too little, too late. After a 313-day forced by a Set 4 composed of two menThe Mahdi proclaimed siege, Mahdist forces stormed Khar- on camels and two beasts carrying screwa holy war. One by one toum Jan. 25, 1885, and Gordon was gun components that can be assembledEgyptian garrisons in the killed. Six hours of massacre and rape for action.Sudan were either over- ensued. Steamer-borne British relief   These troopers are nice, simple figuresrun or abandoned. The troops arrived at Khartoum some three that have been well-sculpted. The uni-Mahdists destroyed two days too late. form detail is excellent. All the figuresEgyptian-led “armies” and   Gordon reportedly died as an English are equipped with sun goggles, bando-one Egyptian force led by Col. William gentleman should -- calm and well- liers, haversacks, water bottles and whatHicks, a retired British Army officer. dressed, although I doubt that because look like Martini-Henry rifles. They will  As what became known as the Mah- he was ever known as a snappy dress- look superb painted up.dist War unfolded, things were looking er. It was not for another 13 years beforedesperate, so a hero was looked for. The the Sudan was reconquered and fell Unfortunately, I have only managedhero looked for and found was Charles under the sway of the British Empire, to acquire the first three sets so far, such“Chinese” Gordon, former governor- albeit I suspect unwillingly. has been the demand for these widelygeneral of the Sudan. In an age of   available and reasonably priced figures.eccentric heroes, he was probably the Expect to pay about £10 U.K./$15 U.S.eccentric par excellence. 10 TYPES OF SETS per set. ◊  Gordon had seen active service in theCrimean War. After that, his service had AIP is adding 10 different Camel Corps about the reviewerbeen mostly with foreign governments, sets based on this English adventure tomost notably with the Manchu Dynasty its Egypt and Sudan range. Len Cooksey is a keen collector ofin China and importantly six successful   The 1:32-scale figures are essen- old and new 54-mm toy soldiers.years’ service in the Sudan. tially the same in three different groups: Operating as Ivanhoe Figures, he  Gordon was instructed to return to Mounted Guards Camel Regiment runs a stall at toy soldier fairs in Eng-the Sudan to organize the evacuation of with the soldiers molded in gray plastic, land, selling his own products andEgyptian troops from remaining garri- Mounted Royal Artillery in blue and items by various manufacturers. sons -- nothing more, nothing less. Gor- Mounted Infantry in khaki brown. Alldon being Gordon, he ignored his orders their rather excellent camels are made inand set out to institute social reforms “butterscotch” plastic and come on basesmuch welcomed by the populace. for stability. Each group has the same  Slowly the Mahdist forces’ griptightened around the provincial capitalof Khartoum and they began a siege.Gordon had ample opportunity to slipout to safety. He would not, however,leave the population behind. Gordonhad men, munitions and food to holdout for about six months. A relief expedition was now requiredto save the popular hero! TOO LITTLE, TOO LATEQueen Victoria informed the Britishsecretary of state for war, “You are boundto try and save him; you have incurredfearful responsibility.” Prime Minister William Gladstonewas worried that if he gave in to thepublic’s clamor for a Nile Expedition to TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE 49

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shows and clubs Event organizers are invited to submit information for inclusion in the Toy Soldier Calendar.Toy Soldier CalendarMarch to May 2012MARCH 602746; or Treasurer Paul Newman, tel: +44 (0) British Model Soldier Society (Ealing Branch), 1895 832757; Website: www.model.soldiers.btinter- Northfields Community Centre, 71a Northcroft Road,Sat., March 3, Military in Miniature 2012 staged net.co.uk or e-mail: [email protected]. Ealing, England. Meets on the second Friday everyby the Aldershot Branch of the British Model month. Information: Bruce Harron, tel: 07847 855Soldier Society, Christ’s College, Larch Avenue, MAY 850.Guildford, Surrey, England, U.K. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Contact: Andy Dunstan, tel: 01483 852398 or e- Sat., May 5, 27th Annual Plastic Warrior Show, British Model Soldier Society (Essex Branch), Twomail: [email protected]. Queen Charlotte Hall, Parkshot, Richmond, Surrey, Brewers, Springfield Road, Chelmsford, England. England, U.K. Early admission £3 for PW subscrib- Meets at 8 p.m. on the second Wednesday of everySat. and Sun., March 3-4, Antwerp Model Soldiers ers only at 10 a.m.; general admission £3 at 11 a.m. month. Information: Les Bickmore, tel: 01621Society’s 17th International Painting Competition, Contact: PW Editor Paul Morehead, tel: +44 (0) 744234.Fort Van Merksem, Fortsteenweg 120, 2170 Merk- 1483 722778, fax: +44 (0) 1483 772723, Web-sem, Antwerp, Belgium. Admission free. Contact: site: www.plasticwarrior.com or e-mail: pw.editor@ British Model Soldier Society (Northants Branch),Ramir Hereygers, tel: 00 32 (0) 3 236 65 35 or ntlworld.com. Wellingborough Bowls Club, Hatton Park Road,e-mail: [email protected]. Wellingborough, Northants, England. Meets at 7:30 Sat., May 12, 11th Annual Toy Soldier Show, Vir- p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month. Informa-Sun., March 4, 16th Annual New Jersey Toy ginia War Museum, 9285 Warwick Blvd., Newport tion: Terry O’Neill, tel: 01933 681536.Soldier, Military and Miniature Figure Show News, Va., USA. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission forand Sale, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 2 Harmon Plaza, the show and museum: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 British Model Soldier Society (Northern Branch)Secaucus, N.J., USA. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission $6; children, and ages 4 and under free. Contact: Colin and the Manchester Association of Military Model-children under 10 free. Contact: Ed Gries of Relic Romanick, tel: (757) 247-8523, Website: www. ling Societies meet jointly from 1 to 5 p.m. onGolden Amusements, tel: (201) 257-2687 or (201) warmuseum.org or e-mail: [email protected]. the third Saturday of every month at the Sale Moor342-6475. Methodist Church Hall, Northenden Road, Sale Fri. and Sat., May 18-19, 71st Annual Miniature Moor, England. Adults £1 (children free). Information:Sun., March 11, 23rd Annual West Coaster Toy Figure Collectors of America Show & Mart, Valley Tom Cunningham, tel: 01614 992803.Soldier & Miniature Figure Show, Irvine Marriott Forge Convention Center, 1160 First Ave., King ofHotel (Orange County Airport), 18000 Von Kar- Prussia, Pa., USA. Noon to 5 p.m. Friday. 10 a.m. Irish Model Soldier Society, Garda Club, Har-man Ave., Irvine, Calif., USA. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ad- to 4 p.m. Saturday. Admission good for both days rington Street, Dublin 8, Ireland. Meets on the firstmission $6; children under 12 free. For information, is $15. The event features exhibitions, competi- Thursday of every month. Information: Tony Foley,tel: (760) 758-5481, fax: (760) 758-7004, Website: tions and vendors. For vendor information, contact: tel: 00 353 1 4932248.www.thewestcoaster.com or e-mail: oldtoysoldier- Dennis Sosna, e-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]. exhibit information, contact: Dennis Levy, tel: (856) Letchworth Scale Model Club. Meets on the third 665-8909; Website: www.mfcashow.com. Wednesday of every month from 7 to 10 p.m. at theSun., March 25, Indy Toy Soldier Show, Indiana- Roecroft Centre, Church Road, Stotfold, Bedford-polis Marriott East (I-70, Exit 89), Indianapolis, Sat., May 19, The Toy Soldier Museum Open shire, England, U.K. All welcome. Information: BobInd., USA. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission $5. Contact: House and Cellar Sale, 5459 Paradise Valley Road, Parker, tel: 01480 891710 or e-mail: robrenparker@Show Manager Barry Carter, tel: (765) 345-5665, Cresco, Pa., USA. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact: James sky.com; Website: http://letchworthsmc.yolasite.Website: www.playsetmagazine.com/indyshow or H. Hillestad, tel: (570) 629-7227; Website: www. com. the-toy-soldier.com or e-mail: [email protected]: [email protected]. Manchester Toy Soldier Society. Meets on the Sat., May 19, Armed Forces Day 11th Annual last Saturday of every month between 1 and 4 p.m.APRIL Toy Soldier Show, Virginia War Museum, 9285 at the Sir Ralph Abercrombey, Bootle Street (off Warwick Blvd., Newport News, Va., USA. 9 a.m. Deansgate behind the model shop), Manchester,Sat., April 14, Sword & Lance model making and to 4 p.m. Admission $6 for the show and museum. England, U.K. Information: Phil Jones, tel: 01612militaria exhibition sponsored by the Darlington Contact: Colin Romanick, tel: (757) 247-8523, 889021.Military Modelling Society, Darlington College, Website: www.warmuseum.org or e-mail: aroman-Darlington, County Durham, England, U.K. 10 a.m. [email protected]. Ontario Model Soldier Society. Usually meetsto 4:30 p.m. Admission £2.50; children up to age 15 on the second Sunday of each month (except Julyand concessions £1. The event features trade stands, Sat. and Sun., May 26-27, 6th Annual Texas Toy and August) at Branch 210 of the Royal Canadianopen competitions and displays. Contact: Colin Soldier Show, Menger Hotel, 204 Alamo Plaza, San Legion, 110 Jutland Road, Toronto, Ont., Canada.Holmes, tel: 01325 489801 or e-mail: c20hms.@ Antonio, Texas, USA. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. 10 Doors open at noon and the formal meeting beginsgmail.com. a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission $7 per family. Toy at 1:30 p.m. Next meetings March 11, April 15 Soldier Dinner and Symposium at 7 p.m. Saturday and May 6. Information: Gary Lenius, tel: (416)Sat., April 14, Welling Model Show and Open at the hotel featuring Richard Walker of W. Britain, 261-6494 or e-mail: [email protected];Day, Falconwood Community Centre, The Green, Andy C. Neilson of K&C, Nick VerSteeg of Toy Website: www.omss.ca.Welling, Kent, England, U.K. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Soldiers of San Diego, and film producer/directorAdmission £1; juniors and concessions 50p. Club Gary Foreman. Sponsored by Kings X Toy Soldiers South Carolina Military Miniature Society.displays, vendors, open competitions, demonstra- and King & Country Ltd. Contact: Martin Vasquez Meetings are held at members’ homes in two U.S.tions, bring and buy, and living history. Contact: at Kings X, tel: (210) 226-7000, fax: (210) 226-7117, cities: the second Thursday night of every month inDave Maddox, tel: 07795 490901. Website: www.kingsx.com or e-mail: martin@ Columbia and on Sunday afternoons every six weeks kingsx.com. in Charleston. For meeting details, contact: SocietySun., April 15, North East Toy Soldier Society’s President Dennis Fontana, tel: (803) 419-674747th Biannual Toy Soldier Show, Holiday Inn SOCIETY MEETINGS (Columbia); or Lance Leader, tel: (843) 795-8720Select, 15 Middlesex Canal Park, Woburn, Mass., (Charleston). For membership and club informa-USA. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission $6; children under British Model Soldier Society (National), Napier tion, contact: Geoff Walker, tel: (803) 356-2674 or12 free. Contact: show Chairman Matthew Murphy Hall, Hide Place, Vincent Square, London, SW1. e-mail: [email protected].  of Hobby Bunker, tel: (781) 321-8855, Website: Usually meets from 5 to 7 p.m. on the third Friday ofwww.hobbybunker.com/events or e-mail: matt@ every month. Upcoming meeting themes and dates: Southern California Toy Soldier Collectors Society.hobbybunker.com. Open Evening March 16 and Military Pageant May Meets on the last Saturday of every other month 18. Information: Arthur Smith, tel: 02088 560064; or at members’ homes. New members are welcome.Sat., April 28, British Model Soldier Society An- Michael Creese, tel: 01728 602746; Website: www. Contact: Mike Tarantino, tel: (909) 861-4252 ornual Show, Holiday Inn, Coram Street, London model.soldiers.btinternet.co.uk. e-mail: [email protected] 1HT. 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (members  admitted at 10 a.m.). Admission £4; children free. British Model Soldier Society (Bristol Area Branch), Sydney Model Soldier Society. New membersThe Queen’s Diamond Jubilee-themed event will British Aerospace Welfare Association Club, 589 needed and welcome! Meets every second Wednes-feature trade stands, displays, demonstrations, open Southmead Road, Filton, Bristol, England. Meets day in every second month at Earlwood-Bardwellcompetitions and inter-club competition. Contact: at 7:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month. Park Bowling Club. Send all inquiries concerningBMSS President Michael Creese, tel: +44 (0) 1728 Information: Peter Sturgeon, tel: 0117 9732067. membership and meetings to the secretary: Tom Thorpe, 29 Chaleyer St., Willoughby 2068, Sydney, NSW, Australia. Tel: (612) 94172162. ◊66 TOY SOLDIER & MODEL FIGURE