THEBRITFARMER

joplin lead book? ?? never heard of it.. but does sound interesting. I like the older stuff, including the lead figures from days gone by.. But find it very difficult to find information on the old models.. I recently acquired a Britains catalog from 1958 but would love to get my hands on books over Britains models before 1960 and from other lead manufacturers.

A part of my collection exists of models made of cast iron. models from 1920-1940 and it is extremely difficult to find any information on those models too.

So if you know any good books on these subjects. please let me know.

A very helpful chap and ever so helpful. I have 2 of his books

Britains New Toy Soldiers

1973-Present

&

Britains Civilian Toy Figures

very informative and lots of colour pictures

http://www.normanjoplin.com/books.htm

Very nice Mandy. I have always preferred Britains but must admit they did have some different and varied sets. They ideas were there just not as crisp in sculpting and painting as Britains.

Thanks for sharing

So sorry to hear that Sean, my thoguhts and prayers are with you and your family.

is it any wonder i dont like my picture being taken, bad enough un altered let alone when its been markyed with  :D :D

That's you Sean? I thought it was Marky  HAHA 

BLIMEY !!! Marky you have let yourself go  :of  

know what you mean scott, she thinks they are adroable, me well i am unsure, theres something about them that just doesnt do it for me, although the term doctor evils son does spring to mind now for your nickname  :laugh: :laugh:  i take it thats just a kitten at present

Yes she is a kitten, 6 months old. As to Dr Evils son, his name was Scott also  ha ha!  ;D

mmm she wanted one of those for some reason, told her no way, personaly i recon they just look plain weird,that and if work found out i could imagine what micky taking i would have recived

I know what you mean, it has certainly been the topic of conversation round here. She seems to be a love it or hate it type of cat no inbetween. Ah well we can't please everyone

is that one of those bald "mr bigglesworth" cats then scott?? the one doc evil has in the austin powers films

It is indeed Sean They are called Sphynx cats and are actually believe it or not a Canadian breed.

Here is my recent acquisition, just got her last night.

You can try this Mike

http://www.treefrogtreasures.com/detail.aspx?ID=3282

The maker of this product also sculpts for Britains (toy soldiers) He is an excellent craftsman and his products are superb !!!!

Not sure if they have a UK stockist but treefrog are a joy to deal with. I can check for availability in the UK if you wish.

Fine idea. I would like to do some animals at some stage. Scott, what's that in your profile picture? Look's lovely - is it a model?

It is indeed Mandy, just a mini dio made by one of the Briatins sculptors (for 1st Gear)

How about a vet/shepherd/farmer kneeling down as if helping with lambing,calving or checking on an animal. Then of course you would have to make an animal lying down 

ooooohh, will you get to drive it? 

I hope so Sue, but as it is a stick I will have to have lessons first 

A visit to the in-laws    Father in law has just purchased a Ferguson TE20. No pics at the moment as I didn't have my camera with me.

My real estate agent called to say my offer was accepted !!! YAY :D

Thanks for the quick reply Nigel. What a shame as it looks like a cracker of a model.

tipping a pot of green paint over on beige carpet and sharon is out anybody got any rooms to rent i will need one i am thinking

  flowers

  box of chocs  ???

 

I am thinking more like vacations or diamonds Graham

No problem richie. If I come accross any similar vehicles I will give you a shout.

:o :o :o Yes yes thats what Iam looking for Britfarmer. Now where did you get that photo from, I'll have to have one of them. Thanks for that. ( second photo that is )

Hi Richie

Here is the link for that item. Made by Herpa, it's not been released yet and not cheap either.

http://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/326-156349

Good job Thomas, your farm looks amazing !!!

:o

This is fabulous Stephen, good to see you are still banging out the fab models.

Pasterer is coming on Thursday  :)

You and Traci getting hitched Tris 

HAHAHAHA

About 20c here and sunny

That is very nice John. Hopefully Nigel will see this and let us know if he can still make them. 

That is awesome Adam, glad to see you are still enjoying your farm.