18th Hussars (3 Viewers)

[kilted vampire]

I drill it out the hand and then glue a replacement in. Hence the wire or flat bar stock. Makes it rock solid and the same length.

 

[Cardigan600]

Yo Troopers, getting nervous here lol, first its petrol and distemper brushes, now its drills and vices from KV. If anyone mentions blow torches thats it.
Bernard.

 

[kilted vampire]

Yo Troopers, getting nervous here lol, first its petrol and distemper brushes, now its drills and vices from KV. If anyone mentions blow torches thats it.
Bernard.

How about a magnifying glass and the summer sun? I use spf 1500 when outside

 

[Dickbuttons]

I drill it out the hand and then glue a replacement in. Hence the wire or flat bar stock. Makes it rock solid and the same length.

For what its worth -- this method works -- not only can't you tell the difference, but it is "rock solid."

Dick

 

[aujj65]

We are going down the green road so to speak and the broken sabre has been fixed back where it belongs. Bernard has requested that one of the original troopers be re-painted as an officer, he is on the left and his braiding and cords will be painted gold. I worked on the heads today.

Jeff

 

[aujj65]

As it would be nigh impossible to paint gold over the yellow braiding for the officer figure I ended up re-painting the tunics and breeches. Bernard has asked for white gloves on the figures. The original paint on the horse furniture was a little grubby (even after a wipe with a petrol soaked rag ) and a bit hit and miss in places. Add the paint chips factor and you can guess where this led to ………a repaint - and then the horse looked a bit dull and chipped ………so here are a few photos of where we are at the moment.

Jeff

 

[aujj65]

Here we have a comparison between original and after a lick of the distemper brush.

Jeff

 

[Wraith]

That's some transformation, brought the shine out in them. Nice touch of green there as well.

 

[Cardigan600]

Yo Trooper, thats a good distemper brush you have is it a "Harris" lol, starting to look like they are getting ready for the Queens Birthday Parade. Think the Lincoln green Busby bags are nice, but think the yellow trim around them will make them look stunning. Nice work Jeff the horses have come up really good.
Bernard.

 

[aujj65]

Yo Trooper, thats a good distemper brush you have is it a "Harris" lol, starting to look like they are getting ready for the Queens Birthday Parade. Think the Lincoln green Busby bags are nice, but think the yellow trim around them will make them look stunning. Nice work Jeff the horses have come up really good.
Bernard.

What yellow trim? It's GREEN, GREEN, I TELL YOU!

Jeff

 

[maddadicus]

Mike,

I don't think that I will be allowed D) to "Enhance" the paintwork as this will detract from the original style of as you say, the classic look. I will be over painting the original detail as closely as possible in the new colours.

I wonder just what these figures would look like with a full makeover?

Jeff

They would look like Wessex, who I consider to have some of the nicest figures, to have been made...Michael

 

[kilted vampire]

I just love bringing new life to old toys! They look great!

 

[aujj65]

No painting on these today, had another requirement from Bernard to repair and touch up some 3rd KOH.

Back to the 18th tomorrow.

Jeff

 

[aujj65]

Think the Lincoln green Busby bags are nice, but think the yellow trim around them will make them look stunning. Nice work Jeff the horses have come up really good.
Bernard.

Yellow trim etc...........another little jobby finished........on with the next one!

Jeff

 

[theBaron]

Again, well done!

Are the horses Britain's originals, too? Or am I forgetting something from earlier in the thread.....

Anyway, this shows the charm of the toy soldier style, I think. I can see a regiment of these fellows deployed across a living room carpet, charging home!

Prost!
Brad

 

[Cardigan600]

Yo Troopers, is this guy a class act or what. Jeff they are SUPERB cheers mate. From a tatty set of 13th Hussars into a smart looking 18th Hussars. Think I will make the Surgeon general an honorary Hussar lol, he was just meant to be one. What do you think of them guys, and he used a distemper brush as well
Bernard.

 

[aujj65]

Again, well done!

Are the horses Britain's originals, too? Or am I forgetting something from earlier in the thread.....

Anyway, this shows the charm of the toy soldier style, I think. I can see a regiment of these fellows deployed across a living room carpet, charging home!

Prost!
Brad

Thanks Brad,

These are from 1990 according to the embosed lettering on the underside of the horse. The horse is made in two halves and has the lower torso included. The top half is seperate, I assume to allow a variation of figures?? Not an expert on these at all - I just slap the paint on

Jeff

 

[theBaron]

Ah, thanks, Jeff, it was the seam between the two halves of each horse that had caught my eye, and I was confusing myself between old Britains and newer ones. I didn't know that they made them that way.

I like how you toned down the cheek roses, too, on the originals, they were a little too much.

Again, a most excellent job, prosit!
Brad

 

[thebritfarmer]

Yo Troopers, is this guy a class act or what. Jeff they are SUPERB cheers mate. From a tatty set of 13th Hussars into a smart looking 18th Hussars. Think I will make the Surgeon general an honorary Hussar lol, he was just meant to be one. What do you think of them guys, and he used a distemper brush as well
Bernard.

Another superbly painted set by Jeff. They will great in your display cabinet Bernard, which must be getting full by now !!!

 

[Cardigan600]

Another superbly painted set by Jeff. They will great in your display cabinet Bernard, which must be getting full by now !!!

Yo Scott, Nah still plenty of room for more Cavarly, and waiting for Louis to donate a Britains Centurion Tank lol.
Bernard.