HIRIART Imperial German Cavalry (1 Viewer)

[johnnybach]

An ineresting blog from the other Mike.I must say that this maker from a far-off part of the Globe really makes figures the way I like them. If ever my eyesight goes - and I can no longer paint my own - I would be rather interested in having some. Whilst I can still manage it, however, I'll continue with painting - though will always keep half-an-eye on this manufacturer, who does things this way. If he ever wants to sell me any of his castings - he WIL have one happy purchaser, for sure. Me! But as you suggest Mike - I won't hold my breath.

Many thanks for posting them - amd any other information about them Mike, johnnybach

 

[ucla1967]

An ineresting blog from the other Mike.I must say that this maker from a far-off part of the Globe really makes figures the way I like them. If ever my eyesight goes - and I can no longer paint my own - I would be rather interested in having some. Whilst I can still manage it, however, I'll continue with painting - though will always keep half-an-eye on this manufacturer, who does things this way. If he ever wants to sell me any of his castings - he WIL have one happy purchaser, for sure. Me! But as you suggest Mike - I won't hold my breath.

Many thanks for posting them - amd any other information about them Mike, johnnybach

You are welcome JB, as I have said before, it is my pleasure to post them.

 

[ucla1967]

Another special double catalog set I have is 1233 4TH PRUESSEN HUSAREN.

 

[ucla1967]

This is Hiriart's set 1036 BADEN DRAGONER.

 

[ucla1967]

Saturday, I met Bob Walker at his mother's home and we all had lunch together at his favorite Mexican restaurant. I spotted a Garde Husaren uniform and several other Imperial German uniforms at the collection he keeps at his childhood home. Here are just two photos of an incredible collection that includes at least three dozen pieces of headgear.

 

[ucla1967]

Bob and I each ordered a special, nine-figure, non-catalog band, including a drum horse, based on Hiriart set 1138 IMPERIAL GARDE HUSAREN.

 

[ucla1967]

This is a photo of Bob's display of Hiriart set 1133 IMPERIAL GARDE HUSAREN, showing both the non-catalog band and the catalog set plus five extra figures. The set to their right is 1048 WORLD WAR II KREIGSMARINE.

 

[ucla1967]

Bob and I also ordered a special, non-catalog nine figure band, including a drum horse, based on catalog set 1148 TOTENKOPF HUSAREN.

 

[ucla1967]

This is a photo of Bob's display of the non-catalog set 1148 TOTENKOPF HUSAREN band and the regular catalog set with an add on set of five extra figures The marching Prussian Infantry to the right are, I believe, figures that Bob cast and painted. The second shelf shows unidentified camel corps Germans and Hiriart sets 1244 WORLD WAR I DEUTSCHE ASKARI and 1245 DEUTSCHE SUD WEST AFRIKA TRUPPE.

 

[ucla1967]

Included in my shipment today from Uruguay, was a special double set of 1036 BADEN DRAGONER for Gus.

 

[theBaron]

Very pretty, Mike! Add the band sets you've been commissioning, and you can have quite a display of massed Imperial cavalry bands.

Prost!
Brad

 

[ucla1967]

Very pretty, Mike! Add the band sets you've been commissioning, and you can have quite a display of massed Imperial cavalry bands.

Prost!
Brad

Thanks, Brad. That is exactly what I plan to do, but including infantry with route liners at present arms. This standard catalog set normally includes an officer, bugler, and three men. Gus has been ordering them as double sets with a flag bearer. They are really impressive as double sets, don't you think?

 

[ucla1967]

Gus also ordered a special, non-catalog version of set 1236 THE KAISER'S WHITE CUIRASSIERS which has the figures wearing spiked helmets rather than the catalog set's helmets topped by eagles. The catalog set has an officer, bugler, and three men, which Gus already has. This set is an add-on with a flag and four men.

 

[aujj65]

Hi Mike,

Hiriart make some very nice figures no doubt! ^&cool But the label and box they come in are most striking as well....another great thread.

{bravo}}

Jeff

 

[ucla1967]

Hi Mike,

Hiriart make some very nice figures no doubt! ^&cool But the label and box they come in are most striking as well....another great thread.

{bravo}}

Jeff

Thank you Jeff for your kind words. Some of the other manufacturers package their products in very attractive boxes with eloborate artwork (e.g., King & Country). Yet, there is something very appealing about Hiriart's more basic blue box with a yellow label. As you may have noticed, many of them have unique artwork for a particular set.