tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345470195229914785.post6242800271315620561..comments2024-03-23T03:20:51.709+13:00Comments on A Fist Full of Plastic: Barcelona Universal Models Far West TownUncle Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00975932783227453858noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345470195229914785.post-19905081570139688402013-03-01T23:50:35.699+13:002013-03-01T23:50:35.699+13:00Thanks Gowan,
I certainly aim to enjoy playing wi...Thanks Gowan, <br />I certainly aim to enjoy playing with my toys!Uncle Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00975932783227453858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345470195229914785.post-22099315243689763562013-03-01T23:49:01.979+13:002013-03-01T23:49:01.979+13:00Hi Maverick,
Thank you very much for the informat...Hi Maverick,<br /><br />Thank you very much for the information, and for taking the time to comment - it's always good to get information from an expert! I had no idea that that BUM's wild west sets had been produced before.<br /><br />The horses do look very similar to Baravelli horses - of course I had to google it to find someone selling the horses to see what they looked like!<br /><br /> After reading your comment I also googled Montaplex to see what else they produced, and I was quite impressed with the scope of their production - in particular their range of warships! <br /><br />I agree with you that somebody at the company must of known exactly what BuM-Slot would sound like in English - so was it sabotage? or schoolboy humour?Uncle Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00975932783227453858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345470195229914785.post-40741246314783625642013-03-01T23:25:23.338+13:002013-03-01T23:25:23.338+13:00Hi Sean,
Another Boot Hill player? Cool! I will po...Hi Sean,<br />Another Boot Hill player? Cool! I will post something should I run a game this year. The Revell figures are very cool, as are the Imex Sioux. Also neat are the Hong Kong knockoffs of the Airfix Cowboys and Indians. <br /><br />Good luck with trading the sets!Uncle Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00975932783227453858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345470195229914785.post-48946730878495770282013-03-01T23:16:50.893+13:002013-03-01T23:16:50.893+13:00Hi Sam,
I agree that as models these buildings lea...Hi Sam,<br />I agree that as models these buildings leave a great deal to be desired! Hopefully the end product will look a great deal better!Uncle Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00975932783227453858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345470195229914785.post-82310561897416074462013-03-01T23:14:23.251+13:002013-03-01T23:14:23.251+13:00Hi Ion,
The loco will have to have its chassis cut...Hi Ion,<br />The loco will have to have its chassis cut to get rid of the bend in it, plus I might reposition the wheels slightly. I also have at the very least put on some rods and lifting arms.<br /><br />As to paint jobs, I am leaning towards doing a 'proper' job - but an 'as is' look does have a certain charm.Uncle Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00975932783227453858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345470195229914785.post-63546812823928840082013-03-01T23:07:17.330+13:002013-03-01T23:07:17.330+13:00That was my guess too!That was my guess too!Uncle Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00975932783227453858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345470195229914785.post-35114613980848754762013-03-01T23:06:45.961+13:002013-03-01T23:06:45.961+13:00Hi Paul,
Their website name is very unfortunate.....Hi Paul, <br />Their website name is very unfortunate.... but very funny!<br /><br />The figures are not great, but the buildings have potential, hopefully I will be able to do some interesting things with them.Uncle Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00975932783227453858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345470195229914785.post-79868016936872511322013-02-28T16:20:07.240+13:002013-02-28T16:20:07.240+13:00lets see what you make of them Brian. I think I...lets see what you make of them Brian. I think I'll keep my post short as I don't have much to say that has not already been said. But what I will say is that; whatever you do with them enjoy the outcome!Daisy Gowan Ditchburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07476802587483833107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345470195229914785.post-35346469793658703742013-02-28T08:16:04.926+13:002013-02-28T08:16:04.926+13:00The Horse is not the same as the Giant one, but ha...The Horse is not the same as the Giant one, but has some similarities with the horse their neighbours across the Beleric sea; Baravelli, issued in their similar 'Hong Kong' sets. The Giant horse was a hybrid between the Rel and Marx horses, without the sticky-out stirrups, which become strange mouldings below the saddle.<br /><br />The only Giant stuff connected with BuM are the knights and Mongols, the war horse and the medieval fort which came to them late (2000's) via (or after) Accoutrements/Archie McFee. They then added the footbridges and tents from the ex-Montaplex range, which is also where these sets of yours originate.<br /><br />The name is worth a paper on its own - as Paul points out the whole name is BuM-Slot, and while the story is that BuM is 'Boom' in Spanish which would be understandable for a war games company, the slot-racing came first...my own suspicion is that someone with Anglo-Saxon roots knew exactly what he was doing when he named his project...I stand to be corrected!!Hugh Walterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10689023221814673819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345470195229914785.post-25765869287144708532013-02-28T07:20:06.466+13:002013-02-28T07:20:06.466+13:00I'll be interested to see what you do with the...I'll be interested to see what you do with them as well. I like the idea of playing Boot Hill with them. I was very disappointed with the sets I bought. I somehow bought two copies of the church, the sheriff set and the Locomotive set. I had bought the Revell Cowboys and Indians as well as the Imex Sioux at the same time. Not only were the BUM figures tiny and and misshapen, but the buildings seemed way too small for use with the other figures. That, coupled with the high shipping costs killed my enthusiasm for the whole project. Maybe I should see if I can trade my sets for something on Benno's.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15428727065347379281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345470195229914785.post-64497269250043672482013-02-28T06:00:51.088+13:002013-02-28T06:00:51.088+13:00I'd some of those boxes but I've sold them...I'd some of those boxes but I've sold them all!<br />Even if the buildings are "original", they are not good enough for my taste and like I'm not a wargamer, I've no good use with them.<br /><br />Waiting to see what you will do with them!<br /><br />Interesting review : never read a so complete one on all those sets!<br />Thanks!Sam Wisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12492249817048127312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345470195229914785.post-48885956609782279222013-02-28T05:48:09.305+13:002013-02-28T05:48:09.305+13:00This is something new for me. I didn´t know that B...This is something new for me. I didn´t know that BUM made houses etc. The figures aren´t any great shakes but the buildings look interesting<br />The funniest thing is what they have named thier site..BUM slot :-D I nearly wet myself laughing when I first lookedPaul´s Bodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698894821198907112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345470195229914785.post-33908290697074701042013-02-28T05:46:24.221+13:002013-02-28T05:46:24.221+13:00They are probably smaller becuase they are using t...They are probably smaller becuase they are using the original figs to create new sprues and they then have an added amount of shrinkage.Paul´s Bodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698894821198907112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345470195229914785.post-25892556617205526952013-02-28T01:50:44.333+13:002013-02-28T01:50:44.333+13:00Is there a reason the figures are smaller than the...Is there a reason the figures are smaller than the originals?Tsold9000https://www.blogger.com/profile/05986928166736969527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345470195229914785.post-16473797459545314232013-02-28T01:09:42.284+13:002013-02-28T01:09:42.284+13:00A pretty good score, Brian! I must adnit, I'd...A pretty good score, Brian! I must adnit, I'd be in two minds how I would use them: give them a 'proper' paint job, or leave them 'as is' for a simpler type of game. As they are, they do present a charm of their own.<br /><br />I like the loco, but I agree, that at the very least it will require some paint work. And you will need to construct some rail lines as well - unless it fits on HO/OO gauge lines. If there is another model train exhibition in October you might be able to pick up lengths of rail there for not too large an expense...<br /><br />Cheers,<br />IonArchduke Piccolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15533325665451889661noreply@blogger.com