tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post4697507084507252279..comments2024-03-01T01:36:41.620+13:00Comments on The Hinton Spieler.: Polish OffWellington Manhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-44769927161476452892016-09-28T06:26:48.396+13:002016-09-28T06:26:48.396+13:00We lads from Oxfordshire often have that effect on...We lads from Oxfordshire often have that effect on people, LG.<br /><br />Have you ever tried to remove said ancient varnish? If I could discover how to do this safely I'd try out a bit of restoration and re-varnishing.Wellington Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-27624377964205405472016-09-28T05:24:08.090+13:002016-09-28T05:24:08.090+13:00That made me look at the Alberken grenadiers and t...That made me look at the Alberken grenadiers and the ancient yellowed varnish in their crotch makes them look as though they have just wet themselves...They can probably see the 52nd coming in on their flank!!lewisgunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01935143236897047636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-50247562600571688062016-09-26T06:15:16.024+13:002016-09-26T06:15:16.024+13:00The silk-lined box is reserved for the Alberken gr...The silk-lined box is reserved for the Alberken grenadiers, LG!Wellington Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-87359776782154513212016-09-26T04:38:51.190+13:002016-09-26T04:38:51.190+13:00Brilliant work Matt . Will you be keeping them in...Brilliant work Matt . Will you be keeping them in a display cabinet....or in a silk lined box? lewisgunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01935143236897047636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-53528364035412388222016-09-25T22:15:57.379+13:002016-09-25T22:15:57.379+13:00Thank you Phil. It's nice to have a unit with ...Thank you Phil. It's nice to have a unit with a bit of panache!Wellington Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-29193253650126794992016-09-25T20:11:37.253+13:002016-09-25T20:11:37.253+13:00What a splendid, and colorful, group...Well done!What a splendid, and colorful, group...Well done!Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08913029478686087197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-20182315205753729632016-09-25T07:44:57.018+13:002016-09-25T07:44:57.018+13:00Thank you Mark. A fiver was impossible riches back...Thank you Mark. A fiver was impossible riches back in 1973, but then I was only seven!Wellington Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-15181345818573912322016-09-25T07:05:15.889+13:002016-09-25T07:05:15.889+13:00Wonderful stuff. You are getting quiet a collectio...Wonderful stuff. You are getting quiet a collection together. <br /><br />I wish I bought more HH figures from the shop in Islington. I bought a 100 infantry for £5 back in the early 70s. <br /><br />Mark <br /> Mark Dudleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13331203191073034775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-13621945902848712752016-09-25T06:57:19.628+13:002016-09-25T06:57:19.628+13:00It's definitely worth a punt, Ian. The DKs (es...It's definitely worth a punt, Ian. The DKs (especially the 49s) stand up really well next to the Hinton Hunts. If you find yourself short of figures, by the way, just say the word....Wellington Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-26734439745011073722016-09-25T06:46:35.489+13:002016-09-25T06:46:35.489+13:00Well done Matt these are really inspirational. Its...Well done Matt these are really inspirational. Its making me wonder about increasing my own Poles to 12 figures as I think I may have enough DKs to make up the numbers although some will need repairs!Strykerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14258922461691204362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-57058618405592908532016-09-25T05:33:04.517+13:002016-09-25T05:33:04.517+13:00Thank you, Paul. Personally I think the offside is...Thank you, Paul. Personally I think the offside is better-looking than the nearside, but you can't have everything!Wellington Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-2306106685409362342016-09-25T05:27:37.370+13:002016-09-25T05:27:37.370+13:00Cheers, Stokes. The Vistula Lancers have got to ha...Cheers, Stokes. The Vistula Lancers have got to have had one of the loveliest uniforms of all time. I doubt it'll do them much good against those vicious Prussian Garde du Corps troopers, however.Wellington Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-64906703274114071602016-09-25T05:22:29.607+13:002016-09-25T05:22:29.607+13:00Thanks, James. It never ceases to amaze me how wel...Thanks, James. It never ceases to amaze me how well these old DKs paint up. This particular crowd were really not very promising when I first saw them.<br /><br />Having said that, it remains to be seen if the regiment of charging DK cuirassiers I've got nearing the front of the queue will respond to similar treatment. They make me wince every time I look at them.Wellington Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-54143198205859221472016-09-25T03:07:37.854+13:002016-09-25T03:07:37.854+13:00A fantastic unit,I particularly like the flag. Ex...A fantastic unit,I particularly like the flag. Excellent job.<br /><br />PaulAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-23739356744809620632016-09-25T00:59:08.278+12:002016-09-25T00:59:08.278+12:00One of the most marvelously painted units of caval...One of the most marvelously painted units of cavalry I think I've ever seen. Well and truly magnificent.<br /><br />Best Regards,<br /><br />StokesWSTKS-FM Worldwidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14173042438761572040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-87644473102435160192016-09-24T23:34:25.083+12:002016-09-24T23:34:25.083+12:00The rest of them are as beautifully painted as the...The rest of them are as beautifully painted as the command figures. Lovely Matt.James Fisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17897755636246185173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-84699776986245208432016-09-24T22:48:23.258+12:002016-09-24T22:48:23.258+12:00Thanks Matt. Lack of your actual French line lance...Thanks Matt. Lack of your actual French line lancers was the cause of it. Since I started these a few have come my way, but still not enough for a regiment.Wellington Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-76263014932444751362016-09-24T22:35:44.621+12:002016-09-24T22:35:44.621+12:00They really are very impressive looking.They really are very impressive looking.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15751744958434403184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-7594346382153944982016-09-24T22:17:38.722+12:002016-09-24T22:17:38.722+12:00I was wondering who that chap was who I met at the...I was wondering who that chap was who I met at the crossroads. It all becomes clear now.<br /><br />Doing the Vistulans has actually exorcised a demon for me, Foy. When I was a wee lad the Vistula Lancers were a source of mystery, wonder and terror. I had absolutely no idea who they were. They seemed to represent an impossible level of arcane knowledge and erudition which I could never attain.<br /><br />I have a spare figure and was wondering what to do with him. Perhaps I should have him carrying off the colours of the Buffs!Wellington Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-89732502204760555432016-09-24T21:58:12.773+12:002016-09-24T21:58:12.773+12:00Fantastic - all ready for Albuera. They certainly ...Fantastic - all ready for Albuera. They certainly make my Vistula boys look rather sad - another triumph - well done, young sir! The process by which you made a trumpeter from a trooper and converted another trumpeter into an officer is impressive, but suggests to the nervously imaginative that you may have done a very dark deal with Satan (or Santa, as he is known to dyslexics).<br /><br />Wonderful work.MSFoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14470241067504971068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-41963573446712373002016-09-24T21:13:48.073+12:002016-09-24T21:13:48.073+12:00Many thanks Dopplebockdunkel. You're not the o...Many thanks Dopplebockdunkel. You're not the only one. They are very difficult to find!Wellington Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295966991101976478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4242408484763644333.post-56461656567374293512016-09-24T21:01:56.275+12:002016-09-24T21:01:56.275+12:00These models are magnificent! I just wish they wer...These models are magnificent! I just wish they were being cast commercially! Wonderful work!Dopplebockdunkelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04993901046901618317noreply@blogger.com