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[Martin Tabony]

Ah! Now that IS a very useful one for me. I have some dragoon figures put away for making up and adding on to my Imperial Guards. I intended to make them up as some of the different (and colourful) foot Regiments - with drummers for the footies - and trumpeters for the horsey types. I have been scouting around - and was going to use the Historex cards ( nicked from an Aussie gents web-site!). That book might be just the ticket. I'll check it out tomorrow. Thanks for the tip Martin.

There's a whole series of them, all worth the price.

Martin

 

[trooper]

The best authority on French Napoleonic uniforms was Lucien Rousselot who produced a large number of coloured plates during the last century. He was an official artist for the French army and worked from original uniforms and invoices from the official archives. This series of plates have been reproduced in "Napoleons Army 1790-1815" and is available from Historex Agents, expensive but a "must have" for anyone interested in this period. Trooper

 

[kogu]

The paintings from Lucien Rousselot are beautiful and like trooper said, he is an authority on Napoleonic uniforms. A part of his work is shown in a book called "Napoleon's Elite Cavalry", Cavalry of the Imperial Guard, 1804-1815, The Paintings of Lucien Rousselot.
For viewing or reference, there is extensive coverage of the "Chasseurs a Cheval", the "Grenadiers a cheval", the "Dragons de l'Imperatrice" and the "Chevau-legers Polonais".
A wonderful book and great reference for painters interested in the Napoleonic period.
Konrad

 

[johnnybach]

Wow! Konrad, what an absolutely stunning book! I DO like that one. As well as being addicted to 54mm lead - I also have a leaning toward the literary. Indeed, I collected books before my toy soldier making hobby - and still do!

Happily, Amazon has a page called "Wish List" - which is getting fuller by the minute! I shall have to ration myself though, as "the Commandante" keeps eying up my storeage space - and just sighing! I know those sighs!!!

Even though it's a tad pricey - this one is going to be a "must have" for me.

Many thanks for showing us this one Konrad - much appreciated. johnnybach
Good idea this showing books - don't you think?

 

[johnnybach]

Hi Martin and trooper. See that one then!

I found the series you mentioned on Amazon - and have filled up my wish list box accordingly. Many thanks for all of your suggestions and information.

Does the forum have a Library Section anywhere? Strikes me that what we could do with is a central resource that we could "dip into" for the odd picture for a particular model one of us was trying to re-create. Might save the planet a bit of paper? johnnybach

 

[Martin Tabony]

Hi Martin and trooper. See that one then!

I found the series you mentioned on Amazon - and have filled up my wish list box accordingly. Many thanks for all of your suggestions and information.

Does the forum have a Library Section anywhere? Strikes me that what we could do with is a central resource that we could "dip into" for the odd picture for a particular model one of us was trying to re-create. Might save the planet a bit of paper? johnnybach

I think that would lead to all sorts of copyright problems, but a list of good reference books would make a good "stickey" By the way a lot of the information in the Jouineau books is from Rousselot and Knotel, just done in a much less artistick manner. The illustrations are computer generated but the information is sound.

Martin

 

[Martin Tabony]

For some reason the comparison didn't load!

 

[johnnybach]

Yes, I suppose it would - in my enthusiasm, I sometimes forget about paracticalities like copyright.

I understand that the lower priced series we are talking about contain perfectly adequate pictures for toy soldier makers. The beauty just shown by Konrad - is for lovers of books. Unfortunately for me - I appear to fit both categories!!

In the spirit of "sharing" however, the odd pic flying through the ether would not represent a serious contavention of the law - as I know (for example) it is okay to photo-copy portions of books - as long as it is for personal study.

In that spirit - let me show everyone my three offerings which I recommend to anyone interested in British Military Uniforms. All three are by W Y Carman.

The first two are for Infantry and Cavalry and contain hundreds of Simkin's wonderful illustrations as well as Bill Carman's highly readable text. The third contains many pictures and definitions of Military terminology - so again, good for novices like me. The fist two can usually be found in the £15-£20 range, whilst the dictionary can frequently be found for less than £5. It's worth that just for the cover! All three are highly recommended. johnnybach

 

[Martin Tabony]

Yes, I suppose it would - in my enthusiasm, I sometimes forget about paracticalities like copyright.

I understand that the lower priced series we are talking about contain perfectly adequate pictures for toy soldier makers. The beauty just shown by Konrad - is for lovers of books. Unfortunately for me - I appear to fit both categories!!

In the spirit of "sharing" however, the odd pic flying through the ether would not represent a serious contavention of the law - as I know (for example) it is okay to photo-copy portions of books - as long as it is for personal study.

In that spirit - let me show everyone my three offerings which I recommend to anyone interested in British Military Uniforms. All three are by W Y Carman.

The first two are for Infantry and Cavalry and contain hundreds of Simkin's wonderful illustrations as well as Bill Carman's highly readable text. The third contains many pictures and definitions of Military terminology - so again, good for novices like me. The fist two can usually be found in the £15-£20 range, whilst the dictionary can frequently be found for less than £5. It's worth that just for the cover! All three are highly recommended. johnnybach

I think showing the cover of a book would be fine, or even an example of the picture quality. But much more than that! I'm not sure posting on the internet could would be seen as "personal" study. I think if a particular picture is required it would be best to e-mail directly. I don't think old photos are covered in the same way but I'm not sure. I'm just trying not to step on any toes, because I realy don't like it when people try to step on mine!

Martin

 

[johnnybach]

Yes I understand that. This thread began as a result of a discussion which revolved around possible copyright infringement, and I respect that. I'm not trying to re-open any cans of worms here - as my only interest is in painting 54mm toy soldiers, to the best of my ability - and get it right, for my own amusement and delight. Always was - always will be.

Totally different if I was going into business and selling them - which I'm not - and I don't.

"Thus, my only interest, M'lud, is obtaining a picture from a friend, in order to faithfully reproduce it in a small toy soldier, which then lives in a small greenhouse inside my house, your Honour."

Case dismissed. - I hope!

 

[johnnybach]

Have just received this from a friend. Mountie Drum major Badge. Your drawing was a very good likeness trooper.

And no - I haven't a brush that small! johnnybach

 

[johnnybach]

Many apologies for the photo quality - I'm no photographer.

I received in the post yesterday, two sets of replacement arms/tenor horns, from Dorset Soldiers. These are intended to replace instruments on the two mounted figures that I have, which I made up playing the French Horn whilst mounted - in error - as they apparently never play these particular instruments on horseback.

I thought you might like to see the process involved.

In this case, my 16th Lancer has had his arms and instrument removed as a complete unit. Relatively easy to do with a craft knife - as I had the advantage of knowing how he had been constructed initially - as I did it. Fortunately, the two lugs on which the arms locate survived the removal process, and I have cleaned up the figure to recive the new arms/Tenor Horn. On the left is the old piece - the new one - partially re-painted is to the right.
Had the lugs not survived, it would have been necessary to drill into the figure body and fabricate new lugs for the arms supplied to fit onto.

. The new part is in the process of being repainted before final re-assembly. Note that the blue cuffs have not yet been painted on. Once this is done, I will re-touch all the parts - particularly the insides, which are difficult to reach after assembly. Once refitted with soper-glued joints, the joint will be filled with millipaut, smoothed and left to cure for 24 hours. Once dry, will re-touch in all paintwork again - then re-varnish, paying particular attention to the new joint. johnnybach

 

[trooper]

Hi Johnny, given your interest in the Mounties you might be interested in the item that Asset will be putting into production within the next 4-6 weeks. A full Mountie gun team as per the attached photo. Six horses, three riders, limber and old 9 pounder gun. Price is reckoned to be £250 painted and £150 in kit form. They are taking advanced orders. Trooper

 

[johnnybach]

Hi trooper. Yes, that does sound like it's going to be a nice item - that may be a nice piece to stand behind my ever-growing band eventually. I finished a few more yesterday, (had more time on my hands yesterday - can't think why!) so won't be long before they are all completed.

I think this gun-team will have to wait their turn though, as I have a definite list of items prioritised now - some in my head - but quite a few literally "in a box"! I am also sending my "list" off to Giles Brown at Dorset Soldiers later today. This will be the group of 68 Highlanders we (and others) discussed at length a while ago - and got me into the Treefrog "family" in the first place.

I'm currently aiming to start the above group off when they arrive - hopefull by Dewi Sant (St. David's Day - March 1). I will also be ordering a WW1 Gun Team from "Fusilier" (in Steel Shrapnel helmets) - as I have been so impressed with their castings - found as a result of joining the forum!

So - thanks for the tip-off about the "Mounties" and their gun-team - that's another definite yes for a very interesting subject, for sometime in the future.
Hope you have added the "mounties arm badge" to your archive. Johnnybach

 

[johnnybach]

Hello anyone

Idon't know if this is linked to the problems encountered over the weekend - but is anybody else having problems retrieving photos from photobucket to post here. I am getting an unusual screen on photobucket - and can't drag down a photo that I want to post here? johnnybach

 

[johnnybach]

It's okay now, I cured it! I switched off - and then on again and it's (nearly) back to normal - except picture is remaining large - for some reason.

Anyway - my photography is just as bad - the flash isn't working now BUT will press on regardless.

The repaired Lancer with new instrument is now completed (see below right - and a similar fate awaits the Scots Grey French Horn player - who has had the same operation. His new arms/instrument await below. In this case, his Austrian knot decoration to his sleeves and cuffs will be done before arms go on (easier to paint this way), but will leave red enamel to harden overnight before painting any further.

Both operations, by the way, were done without the aid of any anaesthetic, and not a sound was made by my brave boys, but after photo-nightmare on photobucket, I am in need of one now - so will try a large Scottish one - administered orally!! johnnybach

 

[johnnybach]

The repair of My Scots Grey mounted musician continued today, with the painting of the detail of the cuff and piping on the lower arm. As it has been a colder and damper day, I left this longer to dry thoroughly. Will fit arm onto the body later today - and treat it for repair to the shoulder - as before. (Flash working again??? Why???).

At the rear are two "Knights" in the early stages of development. The Coats of Arms will be real (from Book for Xmas!) - details to follow - if successful!

When both figures under repair are completed - I will re-photograph both mounted bands and post. johnnybach

Note: Posted pictures from photobook are still large? Glitch??

 

[DMNamiot]

Hi Johnny,

The photos look fine to me and my eyes. I will aks Shannon and Pete is there is an issue that needs to addressed due to the forum upgrade.

Dave

 

[johnnybach]

As the 16th lancer tenor horn player is now completely "cured" and ready for duty, I have re-photographed the regimental Band - with accompanying escort of four troopers, trumpeter and officer to the rear - and Colonel watching with drawn sword - eagerly waiting to see what the band can now do - with it's TWO tenor-horn players.

Onlookers are reminded that the original band turned out with an unsuitable French Horn player - that the Director of Music put out in error, due to his unfortunate belief that he could play it whilst "in the saddle"!

As Cap'n Mannering might say...... "Stupid Boy!"

The Tenor Horn player that has had surgery, by the way, is the one immediately to the left of the trombone player. He is none the worse for his ordeal - and was relatively easy to repair. No worse than repairing a broken figure - and in many respects far easier - as I had the benefit of knowing exactly how he had been constructed. The spare parts (arms and instrument) were also obtained from exactly the same supplier, Dorset Soldiers - and cost a staggering 35 pence!! Hope you like them now. I certainly do - as I just couldn't live with the fact that a WRONG instrument was originally included.

We live and learn!

Later today - the Scots Grey will be ready to rejoin his Regiment - as he too has undergone the same treatment. They should be On Parade later. johnnybach

 

[Martin Tabony]

Watch your "dressing" half a horse between nose and tail. If your horse stand on the heel of the one in front it's a chargable offence!

Martin