Castings I have painted (2 Viewers)

[johnnybach]

A note to everyone who is enjoying this thread as much as I am. Tomorrow, I will be putting on some more sets from castings - of Scottish troops. Black Watch, London Scottish - but from then on it will be odds and ends of figures - which will still show some figures from companies in the UK - but then that's all I have left.

I intend to make a listing of all the companies that I have found - or been told about in the UK. This won't be exhaustive - as we all know that casting companies come and go in this hobby - but MAY be useful if you want to buy some. The sets I and others have shown will help our fellow hobbyists find who makes them. So, if YOU have any that might be of interest - please put them on. Keep a look out - as PYD from America has promised to show us HIS French Foreign Legion later on - a particular favourite of mine that I would love to expand.

So - if you can help, as the actress said to the producer, "I've shown you mine - now show me yours"

Thanks for looking - more tomorrow - johnnybach

 

[johnnybach]

Hi Jeff - they look different - never seen those before. I don't collect or make up coboy s though. Yes, I know Patrick (I'm a banker me!) He started to get a bit pricey so I stopped using him. I was chatting to Giles Brown in Dorset last summer - and he told me he was going to come back into the business. Still Sarum Soldiers - have you seen his new site?

He has a much simpler (and cheaper) range of sets now - some look okay to me, worth a look anyhow. He's apparently sold his previous ranges to someone else - who may bring them back later. We shall see, I guess. jb

 

[aujj65]

A note to everyone who is enjoying this thread as much as I am. Tomorrow, I will be putting on some more sets from castings - of Scottish troops. Black Watch, London Scottish - but from then on it will be odds and ends of figures - which will still show some figures from companies in the UK - but then that's all I have left.

I intend to make a listing of all the companies that I have found - or been told about in the UK. This won't be exhaustive - as we all know that casting companies come and go in this hobby - but MAY be useful if you want to buy some. The sets I and others have shown will help our fellow hobbyists find who makes them. So, if YOU have any that might be of interest - please put them on. Keep a look out - as PYD from America has promised to show us HIS French Foreign Legion later on - a particular favourite of mine that I would love to expand.

So - if you can help, as the actress said to the producer, "I've shown you mine - now show me yours"

Thanks for looking - more tomorrow - johnnybach

JB, it's been a very enjoyable thread and great fun, but that's what the hobby should be all about.

Hi Jeff - they look different - never seen those before. I don't collect or make up coboy s though. Yes, I know Patrick (I'm a banker me!) He started to get a bit pricey so I stopped using him. I was chatting to Giles Brown in Dorset last summer - and he told me he was going to come back into the business. Still Sarum Soldiers - have you seen his new site?

He has a much simpler (and cheaper) range of sets now - some look okay to me, worth a look anyhow. He's apparently sold his previous ranges to someone else - who may bring them back later. We shall see, I guess. jb

Just had a look and it seems that the Model and Figurine ranges have been sold off and Patrick has retained the Toy Soldier ranges.

Jeff

 

[johnnybach]

ABSOLUTELY agree Jeff. If you can't have fun with toy soldiers - then what is the point. I can remember as a kid in Wales, I had maybe half a dozen. They were never new - and I don't think any of them were whole. They always had an arm or a weapon - or a head missing. Maybe that's why I enjoy putting kits together so much - I'm finally able to put them back together again

I also remember some cereal packet or other had cut outs on the back - and I would cut out and glue bits together. All a bit vague now - as it was a long time ago. I also drew paper ones, stuck them onto card and used them for battles.

Still do - a bit - my Fighting Gordons (shown today) deploy now and again - usually when some new recruits "join up". If that makes me nuts - then so be it.

It's fascinating to read up about some outfit - then find ones you like - then make them up. It's been like a breath of fresh air for me, finding you guys - as for the last ten years, I've been plodding along on my own - just enjoying what I've been doing (as you have seen over the last few days). I knew there were others out there - otherwise who else was buying them - but it has been good to find you all - even if a lot seem to want to be anonymous.!

Well, thats OK too. But if anyone else would like to join in - feel free. The way I see it - the more we share ideas and advice about our hobby - the better we can enjoy it.

Off to watch a Tom Clancy movie on TV now - good chopper scenes in this one. now I haven't got one of those..............................yet.

Nite all johnnybach

 

[kilted vampire]

Re: Argyle & Sutherland Highlanders from Castings

Do you think that would be a good idea then? I think I have enough products to do something, from most of them anyway.

It's not that I want to knock anybody selling painted products - because I know many folks don't have the time or inclination to do them themselves - so painted stuff IS the backbone of the hobby.

It's just not MY hobby - and I get really hacked off when someone produces a really nice sculpted piece - but they won't sell me one to have a go at myself - at a reasonable price - or sometimes ANY price, that's all.
johnnybach

Hey johnnybach, if it really bothers me I go and repaint them myself.

 

[kilted vampire]

Oops, looks like I am going to have to read the whole thing here.

 

[trooper]

Not painted by me, but an example of what is available as castings. Available from ATS. Trooper

 

[johnnybach]

Hi to KV - sure you can - though as I have been pointing out to folks - castinga are generally speaking, around half the price of painted versions. This whole thread came about as a result of a conversation that I had with Obee - about HIS observatuion that some manufacturers/suppliers wouldn't sell castings of their work.

So, re-painting already painted versions is really giving in to them - at least, that's the way I see it.

What I hope that I have shown, over the past few days, by posting just about all of my collection (which mostly comes from castings) - and with the support of other examples from others in the forum - is that there are quite a few options open, to hobbyists like me, from suppliers who will sell you some. My view is why pay for one - when you can usually have at least two for the same money - and also have all the enjoyment and fun of painting them yourself - for free.

That's it - in a nutshell.

Thanks trooper - for that lovely boat from ATS - looks like Jacobites in a boat there. Available in casting version from them - around half the price of a painted version - so a good example of what has been stated above. I haven't an example of my own from ATS yet - as I only found it because of your advice on this thread. This WILL be corrected later on - as I have seen a very tasty band in their catalogue - right up my street - and available for £6.50 each, instead of £13 in painted form.

When I have bought and painted it - I will post the finished result. Indeed, from now on - I will do this for all of my projects, if you like - until you all get fed up with me! johnnybach

 

[aujj65]

Thanks trooper - for that lovely boat from ATS - looks like Jacobites in a boat there. Available in casting version from them - around half the price of a painted version - so a good example of what has been stated above. johnnybach

That's the cue I've been waiting for!........

Tradition of London (for a change) painted a few years ago for forum member Rob (vandilay).

Jeff

 

[johnnybach]

Oooh! very tasty - like those Jeff. I have also seen some on one of the "Fusilier" ranges. They have three under their Banner Fusilier/Hussar?Tommy Atkins - check them out - they are nice too. So if it's Jacobites you want - you're almost spoilt for choice.

Off for my camera again - back soon - johnnybach

 

[johnnybach]

Quite an unusual subject for me this one of the Black Watch c.1999. By Asset and purchased as castings. In No.2 dress this time with SA80's - Colour Party, pipes and drums. An interesting option available is rifle at shoulder (see Sergeant at the rear) or at slope.

johnnybach

 

[johnnybach]

Same Regiment - Black Watch c.1950 this time. This is the first Asset group I ever bought as castings to paint myself. Didn't quite get the colours right - but still okay - otherwise I could always re-paint. johnnybach

 

[aujj65]

JB,

Nice painting on the Black Watch.

There's a couple in this batch of Alma Figures Crimean War range.

That's me done photo wise, so it's up to you now to keep the thread rolling!

Jeff

 

[johnnybach]

Another favourite of mine - again from Asset - are the London Scottish, c.1990. Below are three pics of the Colour Party, followed by pipe & drums and a small escort - Officer and WO2 to the rear.

The colour of kilt and plaid are "Hodden Grey". I obtained this by experimenting with Humbrol colours Flesh, Pale Grey and matt black. I used my old dodge of mixing and painting test squares on margarine tub lids - then letting it dry (usually lighter),until I got to one which was a match to a pic that Anne Randal (of Asset) sent me at my request. Asset are very friendly people - and always do their best to help you produce a good finished product.

Hope you like them.......johnnybach

 

[johnnybach]

That's lovely again Jeff - thanks mate for all of your help. I am SO glad that you posted Alma - as I don't have any of these just yet - too busy with other projects at the moment - but I intend to - as they look ever so impressive - and, of course, are available as castings from Micheal's new company "Forelorn Hope".

If I go "AWOL" later today, by the way, it's because of Heineken Cup rugby on TV today. BUT - I will be back - as I have a few sets and bits and pieces yet to go. If anyone else has examples of castings they have painted - as usual - feel free to join in. johnnybach

 

[johnnybach]

Last before the Rugby starts - and where would any self respecting Taff go - but to South Africa for the next subject?

These are really cheap plastics - mounted on washers to keep them base heavy. Can't remember the name - but came in a box of 20 for a couple of pounds. The whole lot here didn't come to a fiver.

The "rocks" incidentally, came from the beach outside Cape Town

I'm not sure how long these will last because they are a bit flexible - but are still okay after 8 years of table-top action! If you want to keep the kids away from your good stuff - give 'em these to play with (Well not THESE - get and paint your own) Cheap enough to practice on too ('cos that's what I did!)

johnnybach

"Come on the Ospreys!!"

 

[aujj65]

That's lovely again Jeff - thanks mate for all of your help. I am SO glad that you posted Alma - as I don't have any of these just yet - too busy with other projects at the moment - but I intend to - as they look ever so impressive - and, of course, are available as castings from Micheal's new company "Forelorn Hope".

I johnnybach

Here are some close up's taken from the current thread running on the painting how-to section.

British first...

Jeff

 

[aujj65]

More Alma figures - French Zouarves, Russian Standard Bearer and Artillery.

Jeff

 

[johnnybach]

Half-time - looks like Bath have a bit to do in the second half!

Those are beauties Jeff. I just love those flags. These castings by Alma are so crisp and detailed. I just have to have some of them. Michael e-mailed me with the Euro (€) prices the other day, €8 for foot figures, €12 for flags and €16 for artillery pieces.

Very nice indeed - thanks Jeff for such detailed photos showimg castings available to paint from a fellow forum member.

Bad day for posting - back to the rugby................back later...johnnybach

 

[trooper]

Some more from ATS. Trooper