johnnybach
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I thought that it was about time that my tribe of Injuns got together in one place - rather than be scattered around in different threads. Most of my tribe are "repaired" hollowcasts - though some were bought from a variety of sources as castings too.
My tribe continues to grow nicely - though here they are - shown mostly by original manufacturer below. I'm starting with my mounted figures.
First up - my favourite Britains pose: All five were originally similarly posed figures - with one of them having the old dated base (front left was originally made in 1908 - so over 100 years old). Note in some cases - repairs have included conversions - as most had the original weapon arm broken or missing. Parts can be found for replacement from a variety of sources - though things like spears are made from brass rod. The simple addition of a knife to a belt makes figures more unique.
More Britains figures below - These are "the Greens". Some find their way to me as job-lots, hence the duplicated figures - though I have changed the weapons for the identical figures below. Horse tails and legs are a commonly found breakage - and are easy to find as spares to replace - as in these figures. Legs can be made from a wire armature and built up with putty - but spare legs are a more convenient method for repars.
Three Crescent figures below. Mostly found more or less intact though the Rocking Horse at the rear had both rear legs broken off. Note that I nearly always give each figure a new base - as horse legs and tails are again prone to damage from just being played with over time. A new base gives better protection for their future well-being. All hollowcasts - so far.
My first solid casts from Irregular Miniatures - this time - three figures from this UK supplier.
A nice little solid cast group here, made up from three castings from Tommy Atkins braves at the rear - and a Travois holding furs in the foreground from Whitetower Miniatures. This last figure was a gift from the owner Matthew - and doesn't appear in his catalogue. (he will supply - if asked though).
My last little group of three figures are from Timpo. All are hollowcast - with the exception of the central horse - which is a solid recast. These figures were all originally dismountable - but I usually pin and glue figures to rearing horses for stability. As they frequently get separated from their original horses during their lives - it's good that most will fit on any of the Timpo mounts - so can be re-united where necessary.
Well - that's the beginnings of my Tribe - and shows all of my mounted figures found, repaired where necessary, and repainted so far. I'll continue with my more numerous dismounted figures next time. jb
My tribe continues to grow nicely - though here they are - shown mostly by original manufacturer below. I'm starting with my mounted figures.
First up - my favourite Britains pose: All five were originally similarly posed figures - with one of them having the old dated base (front left was originally made in 1908 - so over 100 years old). Note in some cases - repairs have included conversions - as most had the original weapon arm broken or missing. Parts can be found for replacement from a variety of sources - though things like spears are made from brass rod. The simple addition of a knife to a belt makes figures more unique.
More Britains figures below - These are "the Greens". Some find their way to me as job-lots, hence the duplicated figures - though I have changed the weapons for the identical figures below. Horse tails and legs are a commonly found breakage - and are easy to find as spares to replace - as in these figures. Legs can be made from a wire armature and built up with putty - but spare legs are a more convenient method for repars.
Three Crescent figures below. Mostly found more or less intact though the Rocking Horse at the rear had both rear legs broken off. Note that I nearly always give each figure a new base - as horse legs and tails are again prone to damage from just being played with over time. A new base gives better protection for their future well-being. All hollowcasts - so far.
My first solid casts from Irregular Miniatures - this time - three figures from this UK supplier.
A nice little solid cast group here, made up from three castings from Tommy Atkins braves at the rear - and a Travois holding furs in the foreground from Whitetower Miniatures. This last figure was a gift from the owner Matthew - and doesn't appear in his catalogue. (he will supply - if asked though).
My last little group of three figures are from Timpo. All are hollowcast - with the exception of the central horse - which is a solid recast. These figures were all originally dismountable - but I usually pin and glue figures to rearing horses for stability. As they frequently get separated from their original horses during their lives - it's good that most will fit on any of the Timpo mounts - so can be re-united where necessary.
Well - that's the beginnings of my Tribe - and shows all of my mounted figures found, repaired where necessary, and repainted so far. I'll continue with my more numerous dismounted figures next time. jb
