Recently thanks to Tommy Atkins l got a chance to buy some of the late John Ruddle’s garden gaming figures. The auction stuff had gone but I am delighted to have had a chance to buy some of the remaining figures at a very reasonable price. I was sent this video of what was left-
These are what l chose-
Delighted to give these a home an£ hopefully a chance to fight on…
The figures are great- I especially like the look of the Navy figures- good on you Alan.
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DeleteAlan Tradgardland
Tradgardmastare,
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful purchase … and the gun conversions were particularly interesting.
John Ruddle seemed to be able to take basic figures and models and turn them into something incredible. They were robust enough to withstand quite heavy handling and yet never seemed to lose the detail that set them apart.
I am very envious!
All the best,
Bob
The guns are quite delightful. His engineering of them is inspiring. Pleased with figures too.
DeleteAlan Tradgardland
Well done you! I remember seeing pictures of John's wonderful garden games with a feeling of great nostalgia. Hopefully you will enjoy them as much as he obviously did.
ReplyDeleteThanks. I am pleased to have some of his inspiring set up.
DeleteAlan Tradgardland
Great result for you, super collection and some great looking figures, brilliant that they live to fight another day.
ReplyDeleteAll very true.
DeleteAlan Tradgardland
Great collection and good self control on your part not going for all of it.:-)
ReplyDeleteSense sometimes prevails.
ReplyDeleteAlan Tradgardland
Wow! Looking forward to seeing them "in the flesh".
ReplyDeleteRonnie
A nice reminder of an inspirational wargamer.
ReplyDeleteAlan Tradgardland
A wonderful piece of wargaming history, enjoy!
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