Art into Life 1761 (1 Viewer)

[PolarBear]

I was researching the history of the 1st Regiment of Foot Guards during the Seven Years War (1756-1763) in Europe and found that they were stationed in Germany. In my research I found the painting below depicting British soldiers from that era. I just received my 1st Foot Guard Mounted Officer today and the painting inspired my diorama.

 

[Russell]

Very nice PolarBear. The resemblance to the 18th century painting is uncany. Well done. Russell

 

[Dickbuttons]

Well done -- great display.

Dick

 

[thebritfarmer]

Fabulous Randy. What do you think of the new mounted officer ?


Scott

 

[PolarBear]

Fabulous Randy. What do you think of the new mounted officer ?


Scott

The mounted officer is great. I'm hoping for a petticoat rider to accompany him.

Randy

 

[thebritfarmer]

The mounted officer is great. I'm hoping for a petticoat rider to accompany him.

Randy

That would be a nice addition indeed

 

[PolarBear]

The nice thing about the horse and rider is that the latter may be removed such as in this scene where we see a private of the 1st Foot tending to his officer's horse while he attends a meeting in the tent.

 

[theBaron]

Nice tableaux! I haven't gotten the mounted officer yet, and your pics are making me lick my lips in anticipation.

Prost!
Brad

 

[aujj65]

Randy,

These are very nice figures and I like the idea of the seperate horse and rider.

Jeff

 

[kogu]

Randy,
I said it several times before when you were posting your diorama pictures but here it comes again.
These two are your best shots yet. Great work and a pleasure to look at.
Can only hope that this mounted Officer will be the first one of many more mounted troops to come in the Classic series.

 

[REVWARBUFF]

What can I say that hasn't already been said? Great work, Randy, and truly inspirational!! Those figures are exceptional and I too want to see more of them.

Mark

 

[thebritfarmer]

I think most of Britains horses have always had separate riders. With the exceptions of the hollow cast (and any derivatives thereof). I think the best thing is that the horse is at the halt. Another great snapshot Randy !!!!

 

[craig1985taylor]

Great photos you capture the feel of the painting perfectly! Cant wait to get the mouted officer looks like a great addition to the FIW series

 

[Davout71]

Hi,
Where did you get the bull dog from?

 

[PolarBear]

Hi,
Where did you get the bull dog from?

From the K&C Beach Master set (D-Day)-now retired

 

[Mardasson]

Really great ! That brings the painting to life !!

 

[craig1985taylor]

Perhaps wbritain's could bring out some gloss soldiers with dogs & other regimental mascots? Maybe they could call it the "fur coats" collection? lol

 

[PolarBear]

Perhaps wbritain's could bring out some gloss soldiers with dogs & other regimental mascots? Maybe they could call it the "fur coats" collection? lol

Sounds like you're barking up the right tree

 

[craig1985taylor]

Sounds like you're barking up the right tree

yes i think so!!! lol on a more serious note though i think a mascot & handler range would be a great addition to the redcoats collection

 

[PolarBear]

yes i think so!!! lol on a more serious note though i think a mascot & handler range would be a great addition to the redcoats collection

My 1st 2 suggestions: