Hey Tommy , you forgot to tell us about news ....

[Zastrow.cuirassier]

Saw on the web and on
http://www.tommyswar.co.uk
Long awaiting new figures from
TOMMY'S WAR
Photos and text from TOMMY'S WAR website
TW54013 - Captain,Royal Welsh Fusiliers, Ploegstert 1915

This figure, a Captain, is shown carrying a private purchase Jefferey Farquharson sporting rifle. Early trenchlife was dangerous due to the activities of enemy snipers. Images of the time show officers taking private hunting rifles to combat the threat.
TW54014 - Sergeant, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, Ploegsteert 1915

This figure, a Sergeant, is shown wearing a Gor Blimey cap (which replaced the wire supported cap) and an animal skin coat (usually goat or sheep) commonly known as a 'stinker' for obvious reasons!
TW54D01 - Ploegsteert Wood, 1915

Figures not included

This base shows a trench sector designed to show a typical show in the Ploegsteert Woods, South of Ypres.
This base is cast in two parts with a number of accessories to detail the diorama including a choice of either:

• German Pickelhaube - for an early war version (pre-1916)
• German and British steel helmets (post 1916)

A description of the base and notes on the accessories is included in our newsletter, a copy of which will be included in every order.
This items are on my May buying list as i'm a real fan of TOMMY'S WAR figures.
Available directly from :
http://www.tommyswar.co.uk/

 

[Colin_Fraser]

Darren posted it already in this section. It was there a few days ago but thanks for posting more pictures of these wonderful figures.

Colin

 

[Gra30]

Lovely figures as already posted, Tommys War figures are superb.

There is also another thread by Tommys War in new releases
Best wishes

 

[Zastrow.cuirassier]

I look everyday Planet Figures, and i really did not saw TOMMY post.
Perhaps to many post in this section.
But i'm quite sure it will help TOMMY thats this thread remind all planeters that there's something new in the west.
I'm a WWI collector (Books, Medals, kits, and figures) so when one of my favorite brand make something new i'm very happy and i really do not want to spoil TOMMY, its not my way of making.

 

[Gra30]

Hi Zastrow
Of course you mean no harm and realise you meant good ,I know you support Tommy .
As said superb figures, was only flagging up there is another thread direct from Tommys War
Hopefully people will see both threads
My best wishes

 

[Zastrow.cuirassier]

Something to add, for WWI history of Royal Welsh Fusiliers :
http://www.1914-1918.net/rwf.htm
Royal welsh Fusiliers , cap badge :

More on :
http://www.northeastmedals.co.uk/british_regiment/royal_welsh_welch_fusiliers.htm
And about Ploegsteert Wood 1915 :
http://www.ww1battlefields.co.uk/flanders/plugstreet.html
And just to add something quite interesting :

Soldiers of The Royal Welch Fusiliers wearing the Regimental "Flash" 1914-18
Soldiers of the Royal Welch Fusiliers wearing the Regimental 'Flash', or bunch of black ribbons on the collar. The 'Flash' is a relic of the days when soldiers wore pigtails which, because of the grease, were enclosed in what was known as a 'queue bag'. In 1808 when the Army abolished pigtails the Regiment was serving in Nova Scotia, Canada and refused to comply with the order. When eventually it dispensed with pigtails it retained the ribbons, known as a Flash, which had secured them. In 1834 an inspecting General ordered the Flash to be removed. The matter was referred to King William IV who officially granted the Flash 'as a peculiarity whereby to mark the dress of that distinguished Regiment'. Lieutenant Colonel John Christopher Harrison is celebrated as the officer who won the right for the Regiment to wear the 'Flash'. He joined the Regiment in 1805 and retired in 1837 as commanding officer.

At the time of the First World War (1914-18) Lord Kitchener suggested that the Flash should not be worn because it was an aiming mark for the enemy. King George V overruled him stating that the enemy would never see the backs of the Royal Welch Fusiliers. To this day the Flash is worn by all serving Royal Welchmen.

 

[Mirofsoft]

The 2 pieces together in a trench make a very good scene
Best

 

[fabrizio1969]

Excellent figurines,greath sculture of Pizzichemi

 

[Dan Morton]

Great stuff!!

All the best,
Dan

 

[Ventress]

Great set. Nice reference photo of the "Flash"