For the purpose of this chapter we consider as “Modern Armies” those that represent soldiers after World War II. Gulliver These figures are probably copies. The sculpture is not very good. Most probably these figures do not represent a specific country. Bases are not original. The lower figure shows a M16 rifle. Figures were glued […]
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The American Revolution was the war that opposed the 13 American Colonies to the United Kingdom and resulted in the independence of the United States of America. American Army A Call to Arms From this British company I have two references referring to the American Revolution. As usual with this maker you get a total […]
The American Civil War opposed the north industrialized states against the more rural south ones, between 1861 and 1865. Naturally this war was a major theme for American companies. Those who like to paint their figures can obtain information on uniforms in many publications like these: BMC Appomatox 40028 (c 2011) The plastic bag with […]
German Infantry is an obligatory theme for WW II figures. I have a few versions from different makers. Bibliography: Lee Turner (2007) Twentieth Century Retro. German Army by European Makers. Plastic Warrior, 119: 6-8 p. Airfix Very nice figures. I add some static grass on bases. The officer aims very carefully. The kneeling soldier is […]
The German Afrika Korps is, almost, a mandatory theme for every company that makes IIWW figures. Airfix I painted the figures with two colours so they look less monotonous. I was inspired by photos in one magazine. I apologize because getting the right colour is not easy. But these are only toy soldiers… As usually […]