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Hello Simon, Looking forward to seeing how this figure comes to life. Like you I am keen on the British Indian Army. Although it does not have a lot in the way of information and images on the 36th Sikh Regiment, I find the section on the land forces of The British Empire website a useful...

Heard Roy Cross had passed on Radio 4 News - he was responsible in a big way in getting me into modelling as a youngster. His box art work with Airfix was outstanding. I think he started as an illustrator of flight manuals for an aircraft company. In his later years he was an excellent maritime...

Hello, I find the following section from The British Empire site very good for British and Colonial uniforms:- Land forces of the British Empire. Regarding The Royal North British Dragoons bearskin of 1815, see from the above site the image at ...

Hi bigtodd, If going to Paris you might want to check out this site / shop - www.soldats-plomb-au-plat-etain.fr/index.html Never been there myself but from what I've seen and read by other it is great for painted up figures. I don't believe it sells castings or kits. Hope you and maybe others...

Hello Planeteers, I am interested in buying a 54mm kit or pre-painted mounted model of The Life Guards, in The British Army's Household Division, late Victorian/Edwardian period, that is accurate re uniform detail, e.g. the position of the helmet scales/strap under the bottom lip not the chin...

A Merry Christmas to one and all! Just back from a great lunch with my wife-- it is her birthday today, so no cooking. Sadly prep needed though for tomorrow. At one time left domestic chores for children ,but all now grown up with their own families. They are coming round tomorrow, 5 children...

Went to see this film yesterday with my wife. I was aware that the well trailed historically inaccurate elements would annoy me but was willing to go and hopefully enjoy the the epic scenes and storyline. After seeing it:- boring, a bad film are the main reactions. Not a stance I would have...

Hi, If not the Corps of Guides maybe a British Officer with The Central Indian Horse. The Central Horse wore a drab-light khaki uniform with a burgundy red trim on collar and cuffs. The style of jacket worn has an air of a frock coat abut it, but is much shorter than the examples seen e.g. on...

Hi MCPWik, Do have any clues what colour the collar on the uniform jacket is. This would help determine what branch of the military your family member served in. As to rank if the single star on the collar is metal gold or silver he is a lieutenant , British infantry equivalent 2nd lieutenant...

Thanks for the responses to my request. Some of the pics I found/knew others not. I went with a blend of khaki and drab. Tartan worn is Forbes. Thanks. Lightbob

Hello All, A request for help regarding the Highland Tunic colour of the Liverpool Scottish pre WW1. I recently obtained the pre-owned figure below -see Fig.1. I'm not sure who the manufacturer is, but it looks like an old New Hope Design figure slightly adapted. The metal base is definitely New...

Hello Briggsy, Really like this figure and the start you have made. Jäger and Schützen regiments of the Kaiserzeit Army are for me very interesting, though it can take time to get one's head round the various uniform details across the various Kingdoms, the Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg etc that...

A big congratulations to Stuart at Stormtroopers-Troop 54. As can be seen above I ordered the 2nd hussar figure am Tues. 12. June. The kit arrived around noon yesterday, Tues. 13. June. Probably the shortest time lapse between order being placed and goods delivered I've had in the miniatures...

Hello Stu, A stunning figure. Missed out on the first run of this figure, however just ordered it this am. Looking fwd to getting the figure. Will need to be patient though. I altered my purchase running order but will try to keep to my painting plans and not change that around as well...

Best wishes to all in New Zealand and Australia and all that commemorate ANZAC Day. Hope the weather is kind and all services and commemoration parades go smoothly. Enjoy your Cafe' Royale and a Gun-Fire Breakfast. I hope these are the correct terms. Not forgotten. Lightbob

Love the blue on the general's coat and the shading on his horse. Impressive. I can also sympathise with the need for patience when painting the sash of generals. Yours, Lightbob

Thanks for all of the above. The picture by ivopreda looks good but I'm still left with the "puzzle" of the scabbard rings already have a length of "leather" with buckle pre attached. Can feel the spares box coming nearer. Lightbob

Hello All, Thanks for the suggestions. I'm not going with the scabbard straps as the sections with the buckle comes attached. I've looked at the pictures provided with kit and on Metal Modeles site and would have gone for stirrup straps or part of the harness but once again the straps come...

Hello Planeteers I am currently, assembling and painting Metal Modeles mounted figure of the Marchel de Logis du 1st Regiment de Carabiners. Puzzled by the small parts shown. Identification and where do they go on the figure/horse most welcome. Please forgive my poor photography, micro work and...

Looks v.g. I'm looking fed to the 54mm version becoming available. Got a sapper of the 7th who needs a friend. Lovely details, esp. on face and the plastron. Lightbob.