Castings I have painted (1 Viewer)

[johnnybach]

Sorry for the delay in posting pics of my latest completed project which is shown below.

and another view.

These are of a British WW1 Infantry Drum & Fife Band - circa 1918, and are from Fusilier Miniatures - obtained as castings and painted by me. (Note: they were only advertised as painted - but I asked - and was nicely surprised at the positive response from the guys at Fusilier - Nice people.). I liked them because despite their Khaki uniform, the bugle cords, and drums seem to lift them, somehow, and produce that little splash of colour - not often associated with the usual views of "A sea of mud" often associated with that appaling conflict. I like to think this little group were playing at a thanskgiving service at the end of the War. I liked them - and hope you do to. johnnybach:salute::

 

[thebritfarmer]

Dad's Army or It Ain't Half Hot Mum ^&grin^&grin^&grin

Very nice jb :salute::

 

[johnnybach]

It ain't half cool mum - here today! We've gone back to a wintery day today - so I got these finished at last! They were very nice to work with - and I am very impressed with them at the price ( £5 each as castings). I will be going back to Fusilier for more, for sure. Thanks Brad and others - who first gave me the lead to this company and these figures. I am very impressed and pleased with how they turned out. Just like the kit my Grandad would have worn. I salute you all lads!:salute:: johnnybach

 

[Leadmen]

Nice figures and painting. I enjoy Fusilier miniatures. I have some painted sets which I enjoy. Are the castings originally made by Rose miniatures? Neat addition to your collection.

 

[johnnybach]

Hi Leadmen - Thanks for the comments. Fusilier are a new company for me. I spotted a thread asking for comments about them - and was interested enough to have a look at their web-site. They are a company which bought in some other ranges (Hussar and Tommy Atkins) - so I'm afraid I don't know who actually made these particular ones. They are, however, very nicely made -- and painted up like a dream. They look lively and have a very crisp finish as castings - and went together beautifully. Glad you like them. johnnybach:salute::

 

[trooper]

Hi Leadmen - Thanks for the comments. Fusilier are a new company for me. I spotted a thread asking for comments about them - and was interested enough to have a look at their web-site. They are a company which bought in some other ranges (Hussar and Tommy Atkins) - so I'm afraid I don't know who actually made these particular ones. They are, however, very nicely made -- and painted up like a dream. They look lively and have a very crisp finish as castings - and went together beautifully. Glad you like them. johnnybach:salute::

Johnny, the original company was, and is, Tommy Atkins. The Hussar figures were originally purchased from Mike Hearn when he decided to retire, and the Fusilier range from Jim Robinsonwhen he decided likewise. Your figures were sculpted by Alan Caton who did work for all three companies. Trooper

 

[johnnybach]

Hi trooper - well that explains it then - Alan Caton sculpted them. Thanks for the low-down on who bought what - I get a bit lost in all of who owns what and who's buying up who. I must admit to being absolutely lost in the huff and puff over Trophy, for example! I used to live in Cardiff - and Penarth, where Len lived is just down the road a bit. I have always liked his work and figures - but by the time I returned to the hobby - you couldn't get 'em any more, so would love to see them return - hopefully, with castings as an option.

Anyhow - that aside - here's another view of the some of the "Caton Army" stepping out to the strain of " It's a long way to Tipperary".

johnnybach:salute::

 

[theBaron]

Really nicely done, Johnny! You capture the classic toy soldier look!

I have some kits from Fusilier, too, from the Husar catalog, and appropriately enough, they're Prussian hussars from the Seven Years War. The sculpting and molding are very crisp, with detail comparable to manufacturers like New Hope or Puchala or Rylit in Germany, I think.

Looking forward to seeing more of your output!

Prost!
Brad

 

[johnnybach]

Well - if I have captured the look of the traditional glossy toy soldier - then I am very satisfied indeed - 'cos that's what I like - and set out to do. So thank-you my friend for that very positive feedback! However, with castings as nice as these - it wasn't too difficult to get there - just took their time because of other stuff in the pipeline.

More output now - confined to "painting" for a while. Looking forward to another new challenge! johnnybach

 

[beating retreat]

Hi Johnny

You are the preverbial toy soldier factory yet another very nice set turned out, looking forward to seeing your next set

Cheers John

 

[johnnybach]

Ah well John, It's been cold this winter - so indoors painting seems a better alternative to some of the outside jobs lining up. I will also have my hands full, for a while, with the Gordon Highlander project that I set myself - so might be slowing down the production line for a while.

Lovely hobby though, so will try to keep a few coming when I can. Thanks for the complimentary remarks though - much appreciated. johnnybach

 

[thebritfarmer]

Was just having another butchers at this thread. Some great stuff in here. I was having a think about how cool it would be to make my own line of figures. I rather fancied doing something along the lines of the old Britains Home Farm range. Maybe a Victorian version would certainly be fun designing it all.

Ah well........... back to reality and your normally scheduled broadcasting.

 

[trooper]

Was just having another butchers at this thread. Some great stuff in here. I was having a think about how cool it would be to make my own line of figures. I rather fancied doing something along the lines of the old Britains Home Farm range. Maybe a Victorian version would certainly be fun designing it all.

Ah well........... back to reality and your normally scheduled broadcasting.

Scott, take a look under "More Manufacturers" at the thread titled Asset's new range of rural figures". Trooper