”Yes Colonel, that's our newly raised 2nd Dragoons passing by us now."
"Would you and your lady like to review the new Squadron, Colonel?”
"Oh, of course, your companion is dressed beautifully for the soiree, not to inspect horses and men. My apologies"
Born and raised in the suburbs of Montreal 7 decades ago. Began playing with toy soldiers at 5 years. Started painting & converting at about 12 yrs and wargaming about 15 yrs. Never really stopped.
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 litle Italian Greyhounds and a cat. Prematurely retired and enjoying leisure to game, maintaining our 170 yr old farmhouse and just living.
They are lovely...any idea who makes them?
ReplyDeleteNone at all, no marks, nothing similar in any of my toy soldier books.My guess is either German or USA.
DeleteThey look smart, Ross. Great job.
ReplyDeleteEric
Thanks. to bad I already have a General Turner.
DeleteThey came out very nice.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteWell those models progressed quickly and passed review.
ReplyDeleteand now they are about to get their baptism to rolling dice!
DeleteVery smart fellows Ross!
ReplyDeleteAlan Tradgardland
Thanks.
DeleteGrowing in a direction you have planned.
ReplyDeleteI was going to have to cast and convert some more Zinnbrigade British dragoons.
DeleteHi Ross,
ReplyDeleteThe 2nd Dragoons look lovely on inspection! An excellent addition to the ranks.
All the best, Andy
Thanks
DeleteNice looking additions.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteThe new recruits have turned out well..
ReplyDeleteTo be honest, about 1/2 of these are old veterans coming out of retirement from the War of 1812 with slightly modified uniforms.
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