British Soldiers

A study of war photographs will show most soldiers in very casual postures in most instances - only in death does an awful variety manifest itself. Troops march to and from the front, walk into action, (its how fast you 'hit the deck' that counts). Standing, sitting, waiting, lifting, digging, carrying - these are the activities that we reflect.

All figures and equipment are White metal castings, some with etched brass detailing. And the figures are supplied with separate heads, arms and equipment unless stated otherwise.

Heads and arms are premixed to give an overall realism and are SOLD ON THAT BASIS. For maximum variation and effects, heads and arms are interchangeable, and packs containing alternatives are sold separately.

Figures are produced with different leg positions, and this determines the model's number. For example, SMB02 is marching, left foot forward, with a rifle slung over his right shoulder and wearing a soft peaked cap. He also has FSMO, (Full Service Marching Order).

Certain figures for example SMB01 - SMB05 are also available as Lewis gunners, and here again, the model number determines the leg position.

These general principles apply to all our figures, irrespective of nationality, although obviously the equipment is particular to each army, and is supplied as such.

There are three different leg positions available for the cyclists.

B13 - as shown

B13A - Left leg bent/Right knee high

B13B - Left leg straight/Right knee high.

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And British Soldier Prone as seperate item.

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Lewis Gunner supplied with the same torso as B1 - B5.

The Lewis gun is supplied separate to the arm, not attached.

With FSMO.

SMB01LG - Left foot forward

SMB02LG - Left foot forward as shown

SMB03LG - Left foot forward

SMB04LG - Right foot forward

SMB05LG - Right foot forward

Lewis Gunner supplied with the same torso as B1 - B5.

The Lewis gun is supplied separate to the arm, not attached.

With FSMO.

Figures in light kit, without FSMO.

With arms and kit as shown in image.

Heads from SMAB01.

Suitable for R.A.M.C. (field hospitals), R.A.S.C. (supply depot), R.A.O.C. (munitions), POWs (under armed guard), L.R.O.C. (narrow-gauge railway operatives).

This 'fatigue' group of shirt sleeved figures has many applications, for it must be debatable how a soldier spent most of his time digging and lifting, hammering posts and laying barbed wire or just humping shells and ammo. When not occupied they were being shelled, soaked to the skin or freezing cold. They called themselves the P.B.I. simply Poor Bloody Infantry.

At the start of the war, the B.E.F. called many Boer war veterans back to the colours, and a hard bitten lot they were.

Heads from SMAB01.

Arms as shown but without sacks or tools except SMB09F.

Dismounted troopers walking, standing or leading horses, marching or walking gunners but remove the spurs!

Supplied with respirator bag, steel helmet and pouches.

Heads from SMAB01. Arms as shown.

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These shirt sleeved gunners have been produced to compliment the kit SMEB/GK01 (60 pounder gun) and the kit SMEB/GK04 (trench mortar) plus other guns.

The arms are supplied as shown in set SMAB11 and can be used for fusing, holding or lifting shells or charges, with picks or shovels, or any other labouring tasks.

The D figures can also be used as flying corps support crew, holding, lifitng or changing a wheel.

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