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Some Colonials

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In retrospect or with a lot of hindsight Imperialism (of any Century or era… so have a little perspective!… sometimes it was called simply “conquests”) was on the whole a bad thing (specially for the conquered). But if you love your History and know an average about it… inevitable somehow… That produced objectives for Nations (mainly as usual economic) and colourful units when “national” manpower was put to the test and found wanting…

So after a separation from my computer (a long week) here you can have a pic of some Colonial chaps… Enjoy.

Mountain Gun

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Toy soldiers in action (Facebook)

Just a pic today… it is self explanation itself of the hobby.

Displaying your collection

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The ultimate goal (for some of us) is the cabinets…

It seems a bit silly, but of course it is not… you are proud of your collection and what is the best way to show it?… a cabinet (or shelves)… sometimes the task of a lifetime span. This is my particular way of thinking (I try to keep the boxes too but first and foremost I like to display my collection). So I am all for this way of “showing” as this gentleman did on Facebook!

Back to basics

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OK the plume is not exact at all… but they are Toy Soldiers!… (Facebook)

After Mr. Horan outpout… something we all are able to do with a minimum of expertise… well… trial and error included… maybe I am assuming too much… but this is what is all about… FUN with Toy Soldiers!

The Mess

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Actually it means that the sky is the limit in 54mm Toy Soldiers… Facebook (MTSAM)

Of course the officer in the left needs to see his optician (not that he is going to ever acknowledge this)… A superb vignette that mixes manufacturers and a great scenery or setting. I found the “atmosphere” a delightful reminder of times gone by.

Tony Dilley’s Artwork

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Back view

Extensive use of Milliput as you can see in the unpainted figures in the background (shoulder wings etc). 54mm

Frontal View.

Steadfast

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Steadfast set… not every soldier carries a rifle…

I must say I have come very late in my collecting to unusual subjects (Heliograph party is in the offing too!)… but those are particularly well done.

Traditional Toy Soldiers in 54mm of course!

Taste in 54mm

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Wonderful setting and ambiance (seen in Facebook)

You can achieve perfection in many fields… here is an example… you can almost hear the Band.

Feeling Classical today (54mm)

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Classic Toy Soldiers (Facebook)

Not really much to add. Those are the stuff of childhood dreams…

Napoleonic Playmobil Customized (75mm)

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I never indulged in that (well, only two figures) because I did found the task herculean and complicated… but diorama makers do it to perfection and you must be aware of rhe cost of it too!

I think they represent a Swiss Regiment (Asociacion Napoleonica Española) seen in Facebook!