Tuesday, 9 February 2021

Look what the post brought today or the box of delights!

  I was delighted and somewhat overwhelmed by the gift that arrived from D today! The post brought two parcels and I had great fun opening them. The contents are laid out for you all to see. Loads of figures and more which will be used in forthcoming games. Some figures I recognised ( Dorset Soldiers) others I didn’t recognise at all. I am particularly intrigued by the artillery crew on horseback, anyone recognise them? Thank you D for kindness!







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28 comments:

  1. Jonathan Freitag9 February 2021 at 00:24

    This is a great surprise!

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  2. Grenzer John9 February 2021 at 03:30

    Do I see RCMP constables in the last photo?

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    1. tradgardmastare9 February 2021 at 13:02

      You do indeed and a great addition to my collection.

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  3. Mark, Man of TIN9 February 2021 at 07:18

    What a splendid gift! I see (top row) an Al Charles hobo (I think I have the casting or master figure as his studio is slowly being cleared) - next to some very handy Operation Sea Lion nuns (typical shabby Nazi trick).
    We all look forward to seeing what you do with these!

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    1. tradgardmastare9 February 2021 at 13:03

      What is an Al Charles hobo? My thoughts exactly re nuns.

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    2. Mark, Man of TIN9 February 2021 at 20:25

      Al Charles is or was a sculptor and he made a hobo the same or similar to this. I bought a few bibs and bobs when his studio was cleared last year.

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    3. Douglas210 February 2021 at 10:02

      There are probably a few of his figures in the mix, we did a little work together

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  4. Mark, Man of TIN9 February 2021 at 07:21

    Geek points today - John Masefield's 1935 Children's Book and slightly creepy 70s TV serial with Patrick Troughton https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Box_of_Delights_(TV_series)

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  5. Maudlin Jack Tar9 February 2021 at 07:35

    Wow! Great and varied collection.

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  6. Mark, Man of TIN9 February 2021 at 07:59

    Artillery on horseback could be Lifegaurds 1837 Romanesque Helmet? Issued by Britain's with a half set of 1897 helmets for the Diamond Jubilee? But these might have been on old rearing / prancing horses - set 72 - Not sure for how long issued. Also similar to reused for Britain's Spanish dragoon helmets. From the Paris office 1901 1903 which had a Waggon - repaints of 1897

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    1. tradgardmastare9 February 2021 at 13:06

      Most intriguing I will have to do more research. Thanks for the initial info, very exciting.

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  7. Douglas29 February 2021 at 08:06

    The nuns, Mary QoS, Boys Brigade and the Athol Highlanders,were my work. The others mainly recasts from the days when a poor crofter tried to earn a pittance from the tourists.
    The dirt and dust the legacy of 30 years in various sheds.
    Enjoy.

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  8. Robert (Bob) Cordery9 February 2021 at 09:15

    Tradgardmastare,

    What a magnificent addition to your burgeoning collection ... and so many interesting figures with lost of potential. I can see you having hours of fun with these!

    All the best,

    Bob

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  9. Mike Lewis9 February 2021 at 10:43

    What a great set of figures. I have 25kg(!) of old hollowcast and Dorset, etc figures to sort through that I bought by weight from the widow of an old Dorset customer... Seems to be a lot of cavalry and a lot of Britain's farm animals and Rhinos, etc.

    One of these days I'll get it sorted into grab bags...

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    1. tradgardmastare9 February 2021 at 13:07

      Now would be such a great time, can’t wait to see these!

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  10. Jim Duncan Wargamer9 February 2021 at 10:51

    They'll keep you busy for a while.

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  11. Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.com9 February 2021 at 11:39

    A veritable treasure trove!

    (And some welcome space in another's closet no doubt -a win-win situation)

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  12. tradgardmastare9 February 2021 at 13:08

    Win win situation indeed!

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  13. MGB9 February 2021 at 19:37

    Allan, there are some very, very generous souls out there! Some of those civilians will be great for scenarios.
    Michael

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  14. alastair9 February 2021 at 20:39

    Great assortment of figures... lots of potential.

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