This is such a lovely
short film from 1975 about Hinchcliffe Miniatures. It is a bit slow by the standards of today's social media but is a fascinating view of a different time. Meet Frank Hincliffe, Peter Gilder and other greats of our hobby. OMG! before digital processes, designing, manufacturing and distributing toy soldiers was very labour intensive.
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https://www.facebook.com/groups/824840264342234/posts/2020341474792101/
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| View the short film here on YouTube |
Andrew JarmanLots of their ranges are still available after 50+ years
Eddie HudspithPeter Gilder helped on a TV series called battleground which was hosted by Edward Woodwood.It featured beautiful terrain and a host of Hinchcliffe figures.
There are a few still on YouTube...
Eddie HudspithKevin McCarthy yes it covered the background to the battle and had Nelson's ships come up and attack while the French frantically tried to get their crews to respond...it was pretty one way traffic as I remember.I can't remember what make of ships were used but the game looked great.
Eddie HudspithKevin McCarthy sadly that one doesn't seem to be there.I remember it from memory as with the battle of Chalons (I actually had some of the Roman Legionary figures with the large shields with darts) that I recognized on the table.The Battle of the Nile …
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