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Don't worry the Old Soldiers already have their undercoat on so they don't catch cold.
Thursday, December 20, 2018
Bare Bearskins
For the curious, here is what 90 year old Britains Toy Soldier guardsmen look like after they have spent an hour in Natura Safe Strip followed by a quick rinse. Amazing sometimes what details emerge from under a thick coat of gloss enamel.
Don't worry the Old Soldiers already have their undercoat on so they don't catch cold.
Don't worry the Old Soldiers already have their undercoat on so they don't catch cold.
Born and raised in the suburbs of Montreal, 5 years in the Black Watch of Canada Cadets, 5 years at the Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean followed by 4 in the navy. 25 years with CPC in IT simultaneous with 23 years running a boarding kennel. Inherited my love of toy soldiers from my mother's father. Married with a pack of Italian Greyhounds and 3 cats. Prematurely retired and enjoying leisure to game, maintaining our 160 yr old farmhouse and just living.
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Hi Ross,
ReplyDeleteI'm like you - I like to make one hell of a mess of my work bench whilst building a new model-then, I have a thorough clean up ( just to restore my sanity)...do prefer being neat and tidy. Good fortune re-furbishing your Britains Guards. Cheers. KEV.
I confess to being a hopeless slob.
DeleteWere you listening to “The bare necessities!” as you worked on the figures ?
ReplyDeleteNo but I have a feeling that I should be able to put a tunes to that.
DeleteThey look to be in perfect condition - I'm sure they'll appreciate the issue of new uniforms!
ReplyDeleteBound to stand a bit taller eh? (well except the prone one)
DeleteThere is a surprising amount of detail on Britain’s hollow cast toys...
ReplyDeleteAll the more impressive given how they were made
https://www.britishpathe.com/video/toy-soldiers-1/query/Toy+soldiers
https://www.britishpathe.com/video/toy-soldiers/query/Toy+soldiers
You have probably seen these before... but they are always worth another look
All the best. Aly
Yes, indeed. Always worth another look.
DeletePerfect timing! I have been wondering what to use when stripping old Britains (which sounds really wrong if I think about it too much), as I have been eyeing more than my fair share of them on ebay - many in need of far more than just a touch up.
ReplyDeleteAlso, while I like Tradgardmastare's suggestion, I would go with Billy Vaughn performing "The Stripper": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ic80iuhDbLs
Well at least no one suggested Chris de Berg's "Patricia the Stripper"
DeleteThere are lots of choices for stripping paint off old soldiers but I prefer Natura's combination of fast, effective and environmentally friendly.
Now figure stripping is something I've not yet tried .
ReplyDeleteNever too late to start. (Which is to say, 1st time was just a couple of years ago and this is only my 3rd or 4th go.)
DeleteOnly recently discovered your blog, and am enjoying it immensely. Merry Christmas and may your gaming be ever enjoyable.
ReplyDeleteGlad you're enjoying it Stephen, feel welcome to browse to your heart's content, there's a few posts accumulated over the years. Questions and comments always welcome.
DeleteNice to see there’s no corrosion on these veterans. And as for the messiest modelling table prize - get in line!
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