If you ever wondered what became of the extensive collection of wargaming figures owned by the late Donald Featherstone then you might enjoy this video. It's just one of a series made around 6 to 8 years by Daniel Borris who purchased around 4000 figures from Donald plus all of his original manuscripts. The collection is displayed under glass and features many ranges of figures Hinchliffe, Minifigs, Les Higgins, Hinton Hunt etc. The quality of the video is not the best but I was able to clearly make out the Minifigs Royalist cavalry used in the book wargaming Pike and Shot that I loved as a teenager. I have exchanged a few messages with Daniel over the years and his passion for collecting is wonderful.
If you enjoy this one Daniel has around 15 videos on his channel featuring various aspects of the collection in greater detail.
Enjoy the nostalgia!
Ooooh! Those massed ECW cavalry on the book dust jacket was such an inspirational image.
ReplyDeleteSame here Rob, and what a nostalgia trip seeing them again half a century later under glass in California and still cherished.
DeleteI treasure a letter from Donald that I received in 1979 in response to a query I sent to him. He is of my generation of wargamers and, to me, a legend. I am so happy his extensive collection of figures are still well cared for. As I too am 'getting on' I wonder what will happen to my figures.
ReplyDeleteDonald certainly got many our our generation into the hobby Chris. IN addition to the figures Daniel owns most of the original manuscripts, each stored in a custom made wooden box. He has indicated that he is now at the age where he is ready to pass on the collection.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Lee.
Thanks Lee, that age (sadly) comes top us all.
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