54mm ID required please. WW2 Home front/ARP, possibly a re-cast Britains (1 Viewer)

Rediarmor

Rediarmor

Private 1st Class
Joined
Jun 24, 2012
Messages
190


I bought this recently, obviously a solid re-cast, but does anyone know who made the original? I am thinking of repainting the Gas mask Haversack, plus the helmet.
 
Last edited:
Mike Niederman said:
and probably isn't a recast.
Click to expand...

Hi, Mike, he noted that it's a solid figure, so it would have to be a recast, if not of a known Britains figure, then of one of the other hollowcast makers' figures, wouldn't it? My first thought was Johillco, but looking in O'Brien's books, I don't find any photos of this specific figure. He does bear a similarity, though, to one of the standing British infantry figures in the Hill catalog. While checking on Johillco, I'm reminded that there was a gentleman from New York, Ken Wittenrich, who sold solid recasts of Johillco and other figures, back in the 90s. I don't know if he's still in business today.

I didn't see anything like this in the chapters on Crescent, Benbros, or Taylor & Barrett, either, though that doesn't rule them out, necessarily. Still looking...

Prost!
Brad
 
Thanks for the help Gents. I agree with Mike about someone being ticketed, probably for showing a light, but the helmet is blue. This is the same as the gas-mask haversack, which is a military issue, but civilians normally wear them over one shoulder, not on the chest. The clothing looks military, and the jacket has epaulettes, but is a tunic style, buttoned up to the neck. I appreciate the help Brad, but if it isn't possible to identify the maker, I will probably repaint as a WW2 Police figure, (white helmet, black & white striped duty armlet) and ignore the gas mask issue.
Obviously I would love to repaint as the original would be, but we can't have everything we want. When I bought it, I assumed it was an ARP Warden, but the jacket sort of rules that out. I know the likes of JoHillCo are never 100% accurate of course. I am adding another pic taken in natural light so you can see the colours better:-

 
Mike you have done brilliant! I suppose we will never know exactly what colours were used, but I will be doing something fairly accurate. I may even get some RTV & make a few more, all in different guises of course. Thanks again. :salute::
 
Oh this gets better, thanks Mike. I have never actually used RTV, but yes I have made plaster moulds, with a fair bit of success too! You have given me plenty to search for, and I am sure I will find the maker, colour scheme too with any luck. I like the Firemen figures, wish I could find some of those. Thanks again Mike.
:salute::
 
Just for interest, I have had these for a while now, and always assumed they were home made (Prince August) I am now thinking they may be by Gerry Ford:-

 
He may use Prins August figures as mannikins for the basis of conversions. The bases do look a little like the base castings from PA molds. They're nice figures, in any case.

I recall now a series of figures that have been featured either in Toy Soldier & Model Figure or Toy Soldier Collector, designed to tell the story of a young British man drafted and serving in WWII. Is that series his? I'll have to look it up tonight and refresh my memory.

Prost!
Brad
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Users who are viewing this thread

Total: 2 (members: 0, guests: 2)
Community platform by XenForo® © 2010-2024 XenForo Ltd.
Back
Top