Okay so just watched this film for I don't know which time this is but must be double figures by now.

However I have a question they appear to be using breach loading artillery, so why are they using burning torches to touch them off surely they would use a lanyard wouldn't they?

Okay so a friend from work asked me to put together a display of Victorian Army figures from various points in Victoria's reign from 1837 to 1901 for their kids school library. So far so simpe right?

So the school got in touch and asked me to provide them with pictures and details so they can decide on the display. Again seems reasonable right?

Then it gets a bit weird. I'm asked to go to the school to have a chat. Three teachers asking me various questions over size of figures what they are aiming for then I'm asked 'Do they have to have weapons?' Well yes they are the Victorian Army the two go together. Then I am asked 'Why do you have to include wars?' Well home service is pretty dull and the reason for the army was to fight. I had selected Anglo Sikh war, New Zealand…

On September 13th, I was set up at an event sponsored by Britsburgh, an organization I belong to in Pittsburgh. I've displayed toy soldiers at their events before but for this one, they asked if I could demonstrate painting toy soldiers. I took it one step further and cast some figures as well. This was a first for me, doing it in public, and it was interesting to see folks reaction to me pouring hot metal in a mold. Many were fascinated by it. Here are a couple of pictures from that day.