The following lists some of our favorite links related to both our hobby and the American Civil War:

Hobby Links:

A Historical Look at Firearms of the Civil War http://www.targetsportsusa.com/a-historical-look-at-firearms-of-the-civil-war-p-58741.aspx

Learn about the history of Veteran's Day: www.veteransautoinsurance.com/history-of-veterans-day/ Submitted by Andrew,  the president of his high school club called "Teens 4 Safety". Our thanks for providing the link!

Attention: veterans! Get help for military veteran loans plus view a list of military scale modeling links.  Our thanks to Aubree for providing this link! http://www.justmilitaryloans.com/military-miniatures-guide-to-military-scale-modeling/

Attention: veterans! Visit this non-profit informational web site that contains a comprehensive consumer guide on housing and mortgages for veterans and active military. It's located at www.mortgageloan.com/veterans/ and covers what VA loans are, its benefits, how to apply for one, special protections against foreclosure, etc.

Attention: veterans! Become aware of what options are available for veterans through the federal government and what programs the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has to help active duty service members and veterans. We also provide information and services to military personnel and their families. Below is a list of the pages on our site that I think would be helpful: http://www.debt.org/veterans/ http://www.debt.org/veterans/federal-va-benefits-programs/ http://www.debt.org/veterans/jobs-and-unemployment/

Scale Plastic & Rail Dedicated to the scale model hobby, you now have the opportunity to read up on tools, techniques, & new products. The founders of the site, having 70 years of scale model experience between the two of them, have said "The site will be updated and expanded upon regularly, and we intend it to become one of the foremost places for modellers to come to see information on new products and reviews"

Battle Scene Productions "We Make Miniature Toy Soldiers Come To Life" Check out this site!  Here are a few words from the site webmasters: OUR MISSION IS TO INTRODUCE THE VIEWER TO THE UPSCALE MILITARY MINIATURES WORLD. PLEASE VIEW THE STUNNING BATTLE SCENES WE PRODUCED WITH THE COOPERATION OF THE TOY SOLDIER MANUFACTURERS, DEALERS AND THE LIKE, LOCATED IN THE "PHOTO GALLERY". WE THANK ALL OF OUR BRAVE SOLDIERS, PAST & PRESENT FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO OUR GREAT COUNTRY. WITHOUT YOU, WE WOULDN'T HAVE THIS GREAT HOBBY. STAY SAFE AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL. REGARDS, ALEX & NICK

Just Kits and Models Specialist website for modellers from Just Add Imagination who operate a real bricks and mortar Model shop near Southampton in Hampshire. Great customer service is a fundamental key for their business which is why they always aim to ship all orders next working day and they only ship orders using a quality 24 hour fully trackable courier service which ensures that your goods arrive both quickly and safely

Tiger Productions Diorama Products: Diorama products & figures in 1/35 scale depicting World War II.  Various buildings, bases, row houses, churches, streets, etc.  Excellent castings!  Excellent service!  Highly recommended!

Drabant Military Miniatures is the world's premier source for 40-mm scale historical figures.  Historical eras include War on Spanish Succession (1701-1714); Wars of Moscow State (16th-17th centuries); The Great Northern War (1700-1721); American Civil War (1861-1865)...we stock this series!  Ideally suited for wargaming & collectors, these highly detailed historically accurate figures are worth a look!

DJ Parkins is a British manufacturer of fine military figure subjects under the Firing Line brand, in scales from 48-mm to 120-mm, featuring British & American military subjects of the 20th century, including an incredible selection of World War I large scale figures, 1/35 scale figures & accessories, and 1/72 scale models from various historical eras.

Ant Miniatures is a Russian manufacturer offering painted figures and kits in 54 mm through 120 mm scale.  Includes knights, Napoleonics, Word Wars I & II, and exclusive modern Russian Army and special divisions.

Art I.G. (formally Gjuss) from Latvia specializing in the production of high quality collectable military models and historical miniatures -  scale 1/32, tin figures.

Civil War Railroads and Modeling is a group for individuals interested in the history & modeling of American Civil War Rail Roads.

John O'Brien's Toy Soldiers on line Gallery web site featuring in his own words:  "I have now been making and painting metal toy soldiers since (childhood) and wish to show you some of my 'craftsmanship' ".  Great web site for the hobby with lots & lots of photos and an incredible amount of hobby-related links.  You gotta visit this one!

SM Figures is Stephen Malia's own web site.  Mr. Malia resides in Malta and is a renowned artist/painter/sculptor in our hobby.  The site features photos of much of his excellent work, as well as the ability to purchase some of his original art.  We have commissioned Stephen to do some custom sculpting work for our company!

Dave's Trains-their selection includes a variety of Postwar Lionel engines, rolling stock, cabooses, passenger cars, accessories and even a few original boxes. We also offer cleaning and repair services with locomotives being our specialty. In addition, we sell toy soldiers and other historical miniature figures that are currently made in Russia.

Dayton Area Miniature Modeling Society (DAMMS) is a congenial group of folks interested in building, sculpting, painting, and learning about miniature figures.

HMSNEO - The Historical Miniatures Society of Northeastern Oklahoma

An established figure painting club's  site (lots of photos!) from  Belgium: www.amss.be

Mek Games (game company site where a whole new world opens up in the cardgaming universe! We here at MEK will bring an excitement and commitment to all true gaming Warriors!)

ModelBoatLinks.com - Your source for ship model information & links. URL: http://www.modelboatlinks.com

Long Island Historical Miniatures Collectors Society contains information of this famous figure club established 26 years ago!  Site contains their annual show information, modeling tips, and information on how to join their club.

Kreston Peckham's Historical Miniature Painting contain's lots of photos of figures done by one of our friends (Kreston).  Also links to other sites related to this hobby.

TNT Miniatures (a wonderful figure site with lots of links and a discussion forum for military miniatures)

Paint in Print (an online art gallery for all forms of fantasy art, including Science Fiction, Horror, Mythology, Comic Book and Erotic painting & prints, from artists such as Dorian Cleavenger, Jeff Pittarelli, Clyde Caldwell, Todd Lockwood, David Wyatt, Amy Brown and many more.)

Planet Figure (a new figure site with discussion boards about the hobby, how-to articles, links, etc.)

Time Lines Forum (a kind of Planet Figure knock-off with more emphasis on the World War 2 genre with great discussion boards and lots of new release information.)