Here's my latest set receiving newly fabricated bases. They are Scots Greys - and are standing on three legs - so a prime candidate for a more stable existance in future with a solid base to each.
I buy my alloy plate in nowadays - but when cut and shaped to fit - each stand will have cost...
Thanks Al, glad you like them.
Given the prices of modern examples of mounted figures - it is hardly surprising that most always provide the extra security of a sound base (stand) these days.
I like to do this for older figures (such as Britains ), just because of the falling over and...
Thanks for the pics Mike - very interesting. I don't go near re-casting - as Heat and I don't mix well.
My own research indicated that it was 10th Bengal Lancers Sowars (later, Hodson's Horse) that had the blue over red pennants.
Mine were intended as 1st Bombay Lancers (later 13th Duke of...
Okay Dave - I will remember that. From the pics I have seen of your Durbar - these old restored Britains figures, which have a bit more sympathetic painting than the originals - look like they would fit right in. jb
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