I'm going to try as hard as I can to not see the possibilities for my little plastic fantasy game in a box. I'd need to buy another box of Ancient Britains for starters and.....
When I was a kid I bought an Airfix catalog from the only hobby shop in town. I wanted to get the castle set with the Sheriff of Nottingham and Robin hood sets, along with the Roman fort and set up two Kingdoms. I never realized I could have asked the owner to special order the sets I wanted.
I remember as a mere youth (10-12 years old, maybe?) getting 14 boxes of Airfix troops for Christmas, mostly WW2. Goodness only knows where they are now. Those were they days 😊 Cheers, Geoff
Very atmospheric pic, MJT! Are those riders converted US Cavalry?
ReplyDeleteSheriff of Nottingham mounted figures with drawing pin shields!
DeleteI'm going to try as hard as I can to not see the possibilities for my little plastic fantasy game in a box. I'd need to buy another box of Ancient Britains for starters and.....
ReplyDeleteSo many possibilities!
DeleteWhen I was a kid I bought an Airfix catalog from the only hobby shop in town. I wanted to get the castle set with the Sheriff of Nottingham and Robin hood sets, along with the Roman fort and set up two Kingdoms. I never realized I could have asked the owner to special order the sets I wanted.
ReplyDeleteThose sets were lovely looking - Nottingham Castle was straight out of a Hollywood movie!
DeleteSplendid! A wonderful “ might have been”…
ReplyDeleteAlan Tradgardland
Thanks Alan!
DeleteI remember as a mere youth (10-12 years old, maybe?) getting 14 boxes of Airfix troops for Christmas, mostly WW2. Goodness only knows where they are now. Those were they days 😊
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Geoff
Lovely Airfix memories!
DeleteThis picture is so much more inspiring to me than the full color pictures of excessively shaded and highlighted figures that dominate now. Bravo!
ReplyDeleteThanks John, I was hoping it looked a bit Late 1960s (Featherstone or Wise type image). The B&W does help to cover up the quality of the painting!!
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