Charles Stadden had been interested like most youngsters in model soldiers, but in 1951 he decided to turn his hand to their commercial  production. The experience gained in light engineering before the war assisted him in revolutionising some of the manufacturing techniques.

Whilst still producing ‘master’ models for manufacturers he allowed his artistic talents to return to drawing and painting and the current  interest in military uniforms made his work much sought after. His name is included with the well known military artists of an earlier era such  as Harry Payne and Richard Simpkin.