Friday 23 October 2009

Bicycle ideas...





Two interesting images showing bicycles. The first shows a bicycle being used to tow a heavy machine gun in WW1 and the second shows bicycle transport for the wounded. It would be great to see models of these in FLW...

Thursday 22 October 2009

Re 1905

I found this map pertaining to 1905 which I believe shows plans for an invasion.It also shows the troop dispositions from 1905 also. If you click on the map it will enlarge to a decent size for further investigation...

Norway


I thought I would see what I could find and was pleased with these photos . I am pleased to see cycle troops (my favourites...) as well as chaps in some fantastic spiked helmets.
The 1893 Cadets look very acw in their uniform and equipment- figure conversion possabilities are indeed an option here..The group in the picture with the curtains are from a slightly later period.













Some photos of Norwegian uniforms from the latter part of the 19th century and early 20th century.




Monday 19 October 2009

Gilberte



Those who were intrigued about my musical post are directed to the following link for more information:

http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/Swissinfo.html?siteSect=411&sid=658064

Saturday 17 October 2009

A song...

A Swiss video to enjoy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdaeFuEXY4E
Hope you are having a good weekend one and all...

Monday 12 October 2009

Something different part 2







And now for something completely different-Greeks. Enjoy...

Something different...







For a change I am posting some pictures of 1905 Norwegians- a year that could have seen a new Northern War but matters were solved with diplomacy.

Friday 2 October 2009

Further mountain troops...





























I am posting some further pictures of mountain troops. Note the sepia postcard with some interesting closeup photos of equipment and useage of a machine gun in rough terrain...