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[johnnybach]

Ooops - forgot to mention - these Scots Guards are from castings by Asset - who now do the Colour Party. They used not to do one - until I requested one. At first they said that there was little call for one - until I began converting a fusilier castings - and substituting a Guards Officer's head and then painting in cuff details etc. I have a feeling that the Scots Ensigns cuffs are slightly wrong - so may change these later - once I confirm how they should be. johnnybach

This is yet another advantage of painting castings - you can always "do it again".

 

[johnnybach]

Yes - I did get details wrong. Just found this on the web.

This is something that I have JUST learned how to do - as a result of joining the forum and learning from the "how to" sections how to use the forum - ask and receive advice - use photobucket etcetera. So many thanks to everyone involved with it - and all of my new friends here. It will make me a better modeller I'm sure - as this example shows

Many thanks - johnnybach

 

[thebritfarmer]

Very nice JB, I can almost hear the pipes!! :salute:: I have been in touch with Anne so I think in a few weeks I will have something to share on this thread

 

[Martin Tabony]

Thanks Johnny, yes that could be a problem however from what I have been able to ascertain those Britian (copied from the old hollowcast moulds) are more like 1:35 and the newer Britians are more 1:32. I supposed if all else fails I will just have a seperate HC band. Thanks though and it certanily does need to be considered.

I've just come across a bit of info I thought might interest you about the coronation. Apparently, after the war the Household Cavalry were having problems with getting matching blacks. The contingent of Royal Canadian Mounted Police that was to take part in the coronation, specificaly brought all black horses with them, so that they could be left with the Household Cavalry on their return home.

Martin

 

[thebritfarmer]

I've just come across a bit of info I thought might interest you about the coronation. Apparently, after the war the Household Cavalry were having problems with getting matching blacks. The contingent of Royal Canadian Mounted Police that was to take part in the coronation, specificaly brought all black horses with them, so that they could be left with the Household Cavalry on their return home.

Martin

Thanks for that info Martin, I did wonder where the RCMP got their horses from for the Coronation. I thought they would have been provided by the HC. I never thought they would have shipped horses over because of the expense.

 

[johnnybach]

Well - that was nice of the Mounties - I suspect that we must have eaten them all before they arrived with the new herd!! (well don't you think "L/Cpl Jones' butchers shop was putting SOME meat in the sossidges?). Either that, or they couldn't afford the return fare for the gee-gees!:rolleyes2:

Good to hear too that something is winging its way over the Atlantic -Hurrah! someone in the UK has sold something! I know the feeling Scott - you will be watching the post-box like a hawk for the next few weeks!:smile2:

I think, however, that's about it for me with any new figures from my "collection" that I have painted from castings - although with a bit of thought - I could come up with a few more "background features" - but will really be repeating the figures already shown - albeit - perhaps from some interesting new angles?

Shall I carry that on? - I seriously DO need the practice. johnnybach.

P.S I do have a cracking picture of Nepal - and will put my Gurkha Band in front of it - because the original pic I showed of them was pretty poor! Battery now charging !

NB Also heard today that my order for 68 figures has just about been put together by Giles Brown (Dorset Soldiers) - so just needs a few more bits and pieces cast - and then should be ready to be posted off - for me to make a start around beginning of March. These will make up into The Gordon Highlanders circa 1871 - as a Colour Party, Drum & Pipe Band, Military Band and mounted Colonel & Escort from the Regiment - marching in fives. Just one more query to clear up on cuff detail for white coated band! (like - what do they look like!!!)???^&confuse As there are four elements to it - I propose to make them up in order - so propose to re-open that thread, which is now in the historical section - and show how I get on - that OK Scott?). jb

 

[trooper]

Johnny, reference the guards cuff. . For economy reasond this was changed a little while ago. Rather than have a seperate pattern for each cuff the gold patch is now constant and the buttons are sewn on at the correct intervals. The attached photo shows the old method on the left and the present pattern on the right That on the left is Irish the right Grenadiers. Scots would obviously be a group of three. Trooper

 

[johnnybach]

That's an excellent picture trooper - thank you very much for those - I will be re-doing those Scots Guards cuffs forthwith. Obtaining illustration has always been a problem for me - before I began learning how to use this box of tricks - and joining the forum has provided just the stimulus I needed. That and a few VERY knowledgeable friends, of course! I think that at long last - I am in danger of becoming an almost adequate modeller! Thanks again to all who are "educating" me. johnnybach.%^V

 

[johnnybach]

Your comment that you "Could almost hear the pipes" Scott, reminded me of a Staff Sergeant we once had - that looked after our vehicles. He was a Scouser, who could do a very passable imitation of a bagpiper - using a length of rubber hose - and a large garden watering can. He would attach the hose to the spout - and then play it!

Ever so funny to see - but a bit hard on the ears!

Before you ask WHY a Scouser would have that kit anyway - well - we were always short of petrol - before he joined us!%^V

 

[trooper]

Let's try to get it right this time, if the b****y phone will stop ringing for a minute. The Scots band cuff will look like the attached but the cuff and cuff flap will be red and the buttonholes will be white. This is obviously an english regiment but the cuff detail is the same. Trooper

 

[johnnybach]

See what I mean? These are from Asset castings - and I chose to paint them in their No. 3 dress - with both European and Gurkha Officers - and a couple of pipers in trews. Again - could be some errors - as these were done a while ago - and I REALLY had to scratch around to find information on dress - with NO illustrations then. ( I remember having a description over the phone from a friend who did a short hitch with them!)

Good background photo though - don't you think? I may have another try at this in daylight - as there is some reflection from desk lamp sneaking in. johnnybach

 

[johnnybach]

I'm catching on trooper - how about this one for a Scots Guards bandsman - showing cuff detail? jb

 

[johnnybach]

Or some drummers - " By Gad Sir _ I think he's got it!!"

This is B****** great!^&grin

 

[johnnybach]

Those who had a look at "My £10 box" thread - might be interested in these two figures - shown now against a Highlands background picture.

These were in a dreadful state originally. Both are Johillco hollowcast pieces - but were so badly knocked about, I repaired and repainted both. The piper (c.1930's) was a mess of badly handpainted colours - so he was completely repainted as a Seaforth.

The Drum Major was identified by a friend as from the Hill Monarch series (c.1955) - so I obtained a new staff for his mace - and replaced the other which was too long and wrapped in wire. He is now a partial re-paint - as I kept as much of the original as I could.

They now look as good as many more modern pieces - and look fine against the Highland backgound.

 

[johnnybach]

I haven't heard back from Trooper - Perhaps it was the Samaritans on the 'phone?

Only joking - bach! - jb%^V

 

[thebritfarmer]

Just create a new thread in this section for your new Gordon Highlanders jb that way the uniform section remains intact.

 

[trooper]

I haven't heard back from Trooper - Perhaps it was the Samaritans on the 'phone?

Only joking - bach! - jb%^V

No, they were always engaged when I phoned. Your photos are quite correct for ORs, it was only the officer's lace that was changed. Trooper

 

[johnnybach]

I let you in there for the punch-line - very good. Thanks for the info chum - jb.:salute::

 

[johnnybach]

Returning to my £10 box for inspiration - I came across these three 93rd Highlanders in my cabinet, who seem to be in a tight spot. Cornered - I call it.

These three have now identified as actually being part of "the thin red line" from Frontline Figures. All three were found in my box of broken soldiers. They all had their muskets broken off at or about the hand - and one had the arm off. All were repaired with the help of parts supplied from that well known "spare parts department" of Dorset Soldiers. All three presented different challenges - as none was repaired in EXACTLY the same way - the bearded Colour Sergeant on the right, for example, needed his arm to be replaced first - and new weapons were grafted on for all three - though the butts are original. Many paint chips had to be filled and blended in - but eventually, they came out as good as new - and are now amongst my favourite finds.

The broken cannon wheel - was found in a garden in Leicester whilst planting roses for my daughter! Simple rule - don't throw anything away!! This inspired me to find the picture used as a backdrop for this one. johnnybach

 

[aujj65]

Johnny,

I thought I'd better catch up with your recent postings, the Gurkha band is top of my list of most splendid. :salute::

Regarding your £10 box of goodies, It's amazing what you can do with a dab of glue and some green paint! ^&grin

Carry on with the good work.

Jeff