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Title: Tommy Atkins marches off to war
Post by: Malamute on November 14, 2007, 06:20:26 PM
From the parade ground at Horseguards.....

(http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc80/nickfutter/Britishinfantry.jpg)
Title: Tommy Atkins marches off to war
Post by: Westfalia Chris on November 14, 2007, 06:30:00 PM
Jolly good, old pal!
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Post by: Chairface on November 14, 2007, 06:37:44 PM
I like them very much. The officer is an especially nice sculpt.
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Post by: JollyBob on November 14, 2007, 06:43:06 PM
Bravo boys, off to bash the Bosche!

(With appologies to all the German forum members, of course!)
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Post by: janner on November 15, 2007, 07:47:19 PM
Great paint job - are they your scupts?

Just so you know only SNCOs/Warrant Officers and Highland officers wear the sash over the shoulder, normally officers wear it around the waist with the knot on the left hip.

I suggest you convert this guy into a Regimental Sergeant Major as he would wear an officer's sword with sash over the shoulder - he certainly looks like a veteran.

Modern British military bands still wear the same sort of unifroms so a quick scan around http://www.army.mod.uk/ will square you away.

Regards,
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Post by: Lowtardog on November 15, 2007, 08:41:28 PM
Very nice I can picture Harry Faversham hiding in the gloom, 4 feathers in his hand
Title: Tommy Atkins marches off to war
Post by: Malamute on November 17, 2007, 08:43:24 AM
Quote from: "janner"
Great paint job - are they your scupts?

Just so you know only SNCOs/Warrant Officers and Highland officers wear the sash over the shoulder, normally officers wear it around the waist with the knot on the left hip.

I suggest you convert this guy into a Regimental Sergeant Major as he would wear an officer's sword with sash over the shoulder - he certainly looks like a veteran.

Modern British military bands still wear the same sort of unifroms so a quick scan around http://www.army.mod.uk/ will square you away.

Regards,


The figure at the front with sash and pace stick is the RSM. He is not  an officer. Unfortunately you cannot see his rank chevrons in the photo.

The figures are Redoubt Enterprises.

Janner- we are neightbours I live in Teddington :)
Title: Tommy Atkins marches off to war
Post by: soapy on November 17, 2007, 07:10:34 PM
Oohh, we're neighbours too then, I'm in Kingston.

Sorry for the OT post to bring it back a bit, nice pic. :)
Title: Tommy Atkins marches off to war
Post by: janner on November 18, 2007, 07:12:07 PM
Quote from: "Malamute"
Quote from: "janner"
Great paint job - are they your scupts?

Just so you know only SNCOs/Warrant Officers and Highland officers wear the sash over the shoulder, normally officers wear it around the waist with the knot on the left hip.

I suggest you convert this guy into a Regimental Sergeant Major as he would wear an officer's sword with sash over the shoulder - he certainly looks like a veteran.

Modern British military bands still wear the same sort of unifroms so a quick scan around http://www.army.mod.uk/ will square you away.

Regards,


The figure at the front with sash and pace stick is the RSM. He is not  an officer. Unfortunately you cannot see his rank chevrons in the photo.

The figures are Redoubt Enterprises.

Janner- we are neightbours I live in Teddington :)


Sorry, my incorrect assumption was based on he being at the front and Warrant Officers command from the flank or rear.

Anyway - why not pop down to Old Deer Park one Monday evening - unfortunately you'll have to put up with Soapy as well...

Regards,
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Post by: Malamute on November 19, 2007, 04:02:59 PM
[quote="janner Anyway - why not pop down to Old Deer Park one Monday evening - unfortunately you'll have to put up with Soapy as well...

Regards,[/quote]

Why what happens at Old Deer Park?  Is there a club?
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Post by: Paul Hicks on November 19, 2007, 04:15:00 PM
Yes the London Gamers

Started by Soapy, myself and the lads from Gripping Beast. Great club have not been for a long time, but I do miss it so.

I'm in Northolt not that far away,

Janner you will have to pick up some Boltaction Ski Troops for your Finns. Hint hint. :wink:. Also sculpted by Richard Ansell.
Title: Tommy Atkins marches off to war
Post by: Malamute on November 19, 2007, 04:33:55 PM
Quote from: Paul Hicks
Yes the London Gamers

Started by Soapy, myself and the lads from Gripping Beast. Great club have not been for a long time, but I do miss it so. quote]

A local club - how exciting. What games do they play?

Any room for not so serious gothic Horror/ VSF/ Old west shootouts/ Future wars type skirmish games where the emphasis is on fun? :)
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Post by: Paul Hicks on November 19, 2007, 04:39:31 PM
It meets every Monday at the StJohns Ambulance "Valeta Hall" in Old Deer carpark in Richmond.

Mostly GW, FOW and WAB, but I'm sure if you have a set of rules and figures they will be open to suggestions.

All the best.

looking to get down to the club for some time. But work keeps getting in the way. Ironic the sculpting of Wargames Figures is getting in the way of playing with Wargames figures  :D.
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Post by: Paul Hicks on November 19, 2007, 04:40:02 PM
Sorry to Hijack the thread but great job on the Victorian Miniatures.
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Post by: Lowtardog on November 19, 2007, 07:45:53 PM
Hmmmm I thought the Beastie boys were in Eavesham? I know they used to have a shop in Richmond a few years ago.

I am not that far away form Richmond, Aylesbury Bucks is what 30 miles...hmmmm
Title: Tommy Atkins marches off to war
Post by: Paul Hicks on November 19, 2007, 08:21:16 PM
They used to live in London before the company moved to Evesham. Before they bought GB they were all regulars of GW Richmond when I was the manager and Soapy was my Part Timer. That was nearly 10 years ago. :o.

Paul
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Post by: Lowtardog on November 19, 2007, 09:45:58 PM
Doesn`t time fly Paul   :mrgreen:
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Post by: Malamute on November 20, 2007, 08:17:46 AM
[quote="Lowtardog" I am not that far away form Richmond, Aylesbury Bucks is what 30 miles...hmmmm[/quote]

Karl, its a quick (?) trip around the M25 and straight up the M3/A316. Its a pretty straight run through, but rush hour traffic maybe a problem.
If you want to come over one night we could go together(there's always safety in numbers) :)
Title: Tommy Atkins marches off to war
Post by: Lowtardog on November 20, 2007, 08:21:57 AM
Quote from: "Malamute"
[quote="Lowtardog" I am not that far away form Richmond, Aylesbury Bucks is what 30 miles...hmmmm


Karl, its a quick (?) trip around the M25 and straight up the M3/A316. Its a pretty straight run through, but rush hour traffic maybe a problem.
If you want to come over one night we could go together(there's always safety in numbers) :)[/quote]

That would be good, probably the other side of Xmas now though :( . I oftern work at Heathrow so half the journey is done and I am an expert at sitting in traffic jams :D

cheers Malamute
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Post by: Malamute on November 20, 2007, 08:40:09 AM
[quote="Lowtardog That would be good, probably the other side of Xmas now though :( . I oftern work at Heathrow so half the journey is done and I am an expert at sitting in traffic jams :D

cheers Malamute[/quote]

I will look forward to it :)
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Post by: Paul Hicks on November 20, 2007, 09:52:42 AM
Maybe we should make a night of it in the new year.

Paul
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Post by: Lowtardog on November 20, 2007, 04:31:43 PM
THat would be a good idea :mrgreen:
Title: Tommy Atkins marches off to war
Post by: Paul Hicks on November 20, 2007, 04:43:41 PM
Lowtardog, what part of Bucks are you in?. I have some very good friends that live in Chesham.
Title: Tommy Atkins marches off to war
Post by: Lowtardog on November 20, 2007, 05:19:38 PM
Aylesbury  :( though I game in Tring
Title: Tommy Atkins marches off to war
Post by: janner on November 20, 2007, 05:57:03 PM
Quote from: "Paul Hicks"
Yes the London Gamers

Started by Soapy, myself and the lads from Gripping Beast. Great club have not been for a long time, but I do miss it so.

I'm in Northolt not that far away,

Janner you will have to pick up some Boltaction Ski Troops for your Finns. Hint hint. :wink:. Also sculpted by Richard Ansell.


Paul - got 'em already. they will be facing the brush after the BG Half Platoon is complete...
Title: Tommy Atkins marches off to war
Post by: janner on November 20, 2007, 05:59:05 PM
Quote from: "Lowtardog"
Aylesbury  :( though I game in Tring


Goodness, I used to game in Tring whilst based in Beaconsfield in 2001ish.

Small world
Title: Tommy Atkins marches off to war
Post by: Lowtardog on November 20, 2007, 07:09:24 PM
Quote from: "janner"
Quote from: "Lowtardog"
Aylesbury  :( though I game in Tring


Goodness, I used to game in Tring whilst based in Beaconsfield in 2001ish.

Small world


Were you seconded out with the Spanish army? and if right you had a fantastic 20mm British force?

You were in the Ox and Bucks LI if I am right?
Title: Tommy Atkins marches off to war
Post by: janner on November 20, 2007, 08:02:02 PM
Quote from: "Lowtardog"


Were you seconded out with the Spanish army? and if right you had a fantastic 20mm British force?

You were in the Ox and Bucks LI if I am right?


Yep, that was me - the 20mm collection has grown considerably since then and the box files now take up more than a couple of book cases.

I was D and D and then Rifles before being put out to stud  :o

and yes, i had a fantastic time in Madrid  :)
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Post by: Paul Hicks on November 20, 2007, 08:25:17 PM
Janner look forward to seeing your efforts as what you have done already is great.

Lead Adventure Forum brings together to adventures back together again. Brings a tear to the eye :cry:.

Well you guys up for a game one day then?.

Paul
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Post by: Lowtardog on November 20, 2007, 09:58:57 PM
Yep, that was me - the 20mm collection has grown considerably since then and the box files now take up more than a couple of book cases.

I was D and D and then Rifles before being put out to stud  :o

and yes, i had a fantastic time in Madrid  :)[/quote]

Devon and Dorsets, thats it :mrgreen:

My it is a small world, good to hear from you again :), glad you had a good time in Madrid 8)
Title: Tommy Atkins marches off to war
Post by: Lowtardog on November 20, 2007, 10:00:09 PM
Quote from: "Paul Hicks"
Janner look forward to seeing your efforts as what you have done already is great.

Lead Adventure Forum brings together to adventures back together again. Brings a tear to the eye :cry:.

Well you guys up for a game one day then?.

Paul


I most certainly am  :mrgreen:
Title: Tommy Atkins marches off to war
Post by: janner on November 20, 2007, 10:25:12 PM
Quote from: "Paul Hicks"
Janner look forward to seeing your efforts as what you have done already is great.

Lead Adventure Forum brings together to adventures back together again. Brings a tear to the eye :cry:.

Well you guys up for a game one day then?.

Paul


Perhaps we should start a new thread for arranging games somewhere rather than keep taking this spendid thread off-topic?
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Post by: Malamute on November 21, 2007, 08:21:31 AM
[/quote]

Perhaps we should start a new thread for arranging games somewhere rather than keep taking this spendid thread off-topic?[/quote]

Thread started in the open talk section :)
Title: Tommy Atkins marches off to war
Post by: twrchtrwyth on November 26, 2007, 02:22:53 AM
Quote from: "JollyBob"
Bravo boys, off to bash the Bosche!

(With appologies to all the German forum members, of course!)

This is VSF old boy, off to Mars I'm sure!