Volume 14 of Die Zinnlaube arrived recently, now only published once a year, this is the 2024/25 issue, 112 pages (including the cover) printed in full colour throughout with text in German and English.
Articles include:
Figures portraying Andreas Hofer and others made by Johann Hilpert
Czech Gymnasts Association flats made by Ernst Heinrichsen
British Life Guards and Prussian Hussars, solids from 1880 by Ammon of Furth
Figures from the Hungarian Uprising of 1848/49 by Sohlke
Characters from fairy tales (more early flats)
Sack of Louvain 1914, rare set from Ernst Heinrichsen
10cm composition figures 1914 from SFJB of Paris
The Death of Marshal Schwerin 1757
Swedish Kings from Karl XV to Gustav VI
Tin figure exhibition at the German National Museum, Nuremeberg
German infantry battle Franc tireurs in Louvain 1914
The heavy coverage of tin flat toy soldiers won't appeal to everyone but I find the articles are always very refreshing with subjects and figures you will rarely ever see elsewhere.
Hello Brian. In the 1980s I often viewed the large display case at the Keep in Dorchester. Hundreds of paper 30mm flats showing the Battle of Plassy, which involved the Dorset Regiment. As much as I loved the old display, I knew it was only worth viewing/photographing from one direction. Can't be denied, the Germans have certainly pushed the artistry in using flats to a very high level.
ReplyDeleteMichael (Wargaming with...)
I agree Michael, some people can achieve amazing results painting flats, I don't think I could ever aspire to that level of skill or patience!
DeleteEnjoy the magazine, I have always found it fascinating when I have bought copies in the past.
ReplyDeleteAlan Tradgardland
Hi Alan, the range of subjects never ceases to amaze me, there really is no end to this hobby.
DeleteIt is a wonderful, very high quality publication! Perhaps because it is only published annually, this adds to the anticipation and joy when I receive each new issue! I agree with you Brian, it never fails to delight and inform the reader!
ReplyDeleteHi Brad, I have to admit I'm rather glad it's an annual, I'm struggling to keep up with all the information coming out on the hobby these days!
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