Friday, 13 May 2022

Back home

 Got back last night and went to collect this parcel this morning from the Post Office. I had purchased them at the end of the month and they had been unable to be delivered in my absence. The figures were a good price but some are in need of tlc. Here they are unpacked-

Some useful cowboys and red coated infantry/ highlanders to add to my units.
I particularly bought them for the four Mexicans. I have never owned them before. I will probably give them heads sans sombreros to allow use as Albion armed civilians. A useful German officer for interwar service too.
These were the other great draw for me, three splendid French soldiers and three Greeks. Again  I have never owned these figures before and find them full of old toy soldier charm.
Quite a lot of work to be done on these to get them ready for the tabletop or garden. Need to raid the war chest for some Tradgardland Thalers to buy a few arms and heads…




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11 comments:

  1. rross13 May 2022 at 12:33

    You certainly put a fair bit of effort into restoring all these old gems, look forward to seeing them in all their former glory in the not too distant future!

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  2. Mark ManofTIN13 May 2022 at 14:48

    Some of the colour schemes for these Britain’s Mexicans is here. Nice collection of figures to repair: https://manoftinblog.wordpress.com/2021/09/02/jacklex-birthday-mexicans/

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    1. Mark Man Of TIN13 May 2022 at 14:53

      Plenty of pics of Britain’s evzones online such as https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/18510/lot/1022/?category=list
      They could almost be “King Ottakar’s Sceptre” type Guards from the Tintin front cover.

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    2. Anonymous13 May 2022 at 15:53

      Interestingly mine have traces of pinkish red left on them for the jackets and hat. Wonder if it is original paint?
      Alan

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    3. Mark Man Of TIN14 May 2022 at 08:58

      There was a red paint scheme for some Britain’s evzones - link here - see also links to other Bonhams sales of evzones: https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/16764/lot/178A/?category=list#/!

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  3. Quantrilltoy13 May 2022 at 15:28

    I am doing quite a lot of work on busted up old figures like this and I look forward to your finished results.

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    1. Anonymous15 May 2022 at 06:58

      It is good fun isn’t it. Not to mention very satisfying.
      Alan

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  4. Donnie McGibbon13 May 2022 at 17:26

    A very nice haul, I will look forward to seeing your work on them.

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    1. Anonymous15 May 2022 at 06:58

      I was pleased with my haul. A most interesting collection.
      Alan

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  5. The Good Soldier Svjek14 May 2022 at 08:46

    Some good material there

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    1. Anonymous15 May 2022 at 06:59

      Indeed.
      Alan
      P.s am enjoying your blog currently but unable to comment.

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