Yeah I know It sounds crazy BUT you never know what you may find at a boot fair. Yes there were Loads and LOADS of children's clothes, and exercise devices and "Friends" Videos/DVDs and Loads of other things. But I also found 3 of these...... One more is in Model A&E and I think it will make a good (if not full recovery.
They are Resin 15mm (or close to) buildings. I suspect they are 15mm and were planned for wargames as why else would there be a ruined one? No "Jerry Building" jokes please. A quick dab of paint later and they are fit for purpose. So once I rushed back from the boot fair I gave them a lick of paint and they are ready to go. The paint was mostly applied in washes over a white undercoat and allowed to dry. Luckily the sun is out and the South facing conservatory can get quite hot so drying today was quite quick. No Idea what I will use them for yet, but 3 buildings for £2 is about my price and I was not going to let them slip through my fingers!
I have no idea who makes them so if they are recognised would you be very kind and put a comment telling me where to get some more.
All the best, and thanks for looking
Cheers Clint
Post script: The term Boot fair can also be translated to Garage sale or Flea Market in different parts of the world so just go with the term that suits you.
Very nice finds Clint. I too stalk the boot sales for similarly useful bits and bobs. Though these days anything wargaming related seems to be overly expensive; especially if its old "Citadel" castings, upon which the label OOP is usually found.
ReplyDeleteThanks Blax, The pickings are very slim at my local boot fair, BUT once in a blue moon you find something worthwhile. But it is a niche hobby and I know the draw of ebay.
DeleteYou got a bargain there. I guess for you it was a case of being in the right place at the right time. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThanks Bryan. I do tend to go every week but seldom buy anything at all. Maybe a novel, Only ever seen ANYTHING wargames related on 6 occasions. So yes right place right time.
DeleteGreat find Clint!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ray, I cannot say it happens often at all.
DeleteFabulous finds Clint.
ReplyDeleteThanks Michael. I assume they are wargames buildings, or why else have a damaged one? I think I just got lucky.
DeleteBargain find Clint :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Tamsin. I was actually looking for "Yesteryear" cars in case I want to do some Gangsters, or to convert to VBCW but found none!
DeleteNice haul there old boy!
ReplyDeleteThanks Fran. I am only assuming they are for wargaming as they are 15mm (ish) and why else would there be a ruin?
DeleteNice find .....you just never know😀
ReplyDeleteThanks Matt, If I ever knew what was on sale I would hardly ever go!
DeleteThe ruined house looks very much like a Resin I got for "flames of war" can't remember who made it though, nice find though ;-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Gobbo, I can confirm they are resin but other than that I know VERY little about them.
DeleteGreat find! They both look great and a bloody bargain at that price!
ReplyDeleteThanks Simon. It usually does not happen to me. There is one more to fix so that should be done by the end of the week. (Fingers Crossed)
DeleteGreat finds Clint and what a bargain price !
ReplyDeleteThank you Joe. I think the woman was just glad to get rid of them!
DeleteWow, sweet find! But how is it that it's always someone *else* who discovers these charity shop/car boot sale bargains? It's never me...
ReplyDeleteThanks C6. That makes me feel so very special. I do tend to leave my local boot fair about 7am on a Sunday morning (when it's on). And I know most people do not even turn up till 9 am (some at 11am)
DeleteLove to do Flee markets and Garage sales to find stuff, just like you did! Great purchase!
ReplyDeleteGreetings
Peter
Thank you Peter, I know just how lucky I got!
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