kogu's "John Firth" collection (2 Viewers)
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This is a Christmas present I received from John in 2011.
"Coming Home"
A member of the 24th Foot Regiment coming home. While he holds his baby daughter in his arms, his wife looks on and his young son is trying on dad's helmet. Sculpted by fellow forum member Martin Tabony.
Happy Collecting!
Konrad
"Coming Home"
A member of the 24th Foot Regiment coming home. While he holds his baby daughter in his arms, his wife looks on and his young son is trying on dad's helmet. Sculpted by fellow forum member Martin Tabony.
Happy Collecting!
Konrad
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Hi Konrad,
I have always enjoyed viewing your fine collection, thanks for taking the time to share your passion with us. The officers mess is just Fantastic from top to bottom and can see why its your favorite, its displayed perfectly as well. regards Gebhard
I have always enjoyed viewing your fine collection, thanks for taking the time to share your passion with us. The officers mess is just Fantastic from top to bottom and can see why its your favorite, its displayed perfectly as well. regards Gebhard
kogu
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Thank you, Gebhard,
Glad to hear that you enjoy these treasures from the "Glossy" world :salute::
Cheers!
Hi Ray,
Thanks much, and you are absolutely right :wink2: :smile2:
Beside the fine finish it is always the facial expressions, that set the John Firth figures apart from any other glossy figures.
Each piece is a real individual.
Cheers!
beating retreat
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Fantastic photography Konrad:salute::
kogu
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Got one more to show here from my "John Firth" collection :smile2:
A larger display, called a "Game of Croquet".
John did an amazing job on the creation of the display base.
Never forget when a large package arrived at my house, and the joy I had when unwrapping piece after piece for this wonderful display.
The arranging all the figures and get the camera out ^&grin.
It sure was a special treat, since I wasn't aware of all the figures that came with it.
While agreeing on a general subject, in this case the "Game of Croquet", I let John decide about detailing and accessorizing the display.
Makes it so much more fun when the package arrives ^&grin :wink2:
Happy Collecting!
Konrad
A larger display, called a "Game of Croquet".
John did an amazing job on the creation of the display base.
Never forget when a large package arrived at my house, and the joy I had when unwrapping piece after piece for this wonderful display.
The arranging all the figures and get the camera out ^&grin.
It sure was a special treat, since I wasn't aware of all the figures that came with it.
While agreeing on a general subject, in this case the "Game of Croquet", I let John decide about detailing and accessorizing the display.
Makes it so much more fun when the package arrives ^&grin :wink2:
Happy Collecting!
Konrad
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kogu
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Thank you, Jeff :salute::
And thanks to all for the likes.
Here are two more pics just from the cobra, to focus on the incredible detail that John is able to paint.
A cobra with the basket, sculpted in the 54mm scale, is quite a small piece :wink2:
Oh, and the sculpting is not too shaby either ^&grin
Cheers!
Konrad
And thanks to all for the likes.
Here are two more pics just from the cobra, to focus on the incredible detail that John is able to paint.
A cobra with the basket, sculpted in the 54mm scale, is quite a small piece :wink2:
Oh, and the sculpting is not too shaby either ^&grin
Cheers!
Konrad
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kogu
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Hi Brad,
no BMSS figure in either of the sets, not in the "Game of Croquet" and not in the "Officer's Mess".
Here are John's comments on the "Game of Croquet"
"First of all the main set of figures participating in the croquet game are two native Indian officers and two British officers (without turbans)
The two in green kurtas are officers of the 30th Lancers (Gordon s Horse). the two Officers in blue kurtas are 2nd Lancers (Gardner's Horse) all the croquet pieces and the lady with umbrella with her native servant are from the castings (with a few modifications) are from John Eden Studios which were purchased by Konrad and started the whole idea off.
The lady and gentleman on the bench with dog,all three benches, the photographer and snake charmer are from castings by John Eden.
The two British sergeants watching the snake charmer are castings originally made by Chota Sahib were purchased on ebay but used to be sold by Sarum Soldiers.
the three Indian Officers purchased as castings are from the Tradition Squadron Range sculpted by Mr Alan Caton.
The guy in Khaki is SQN54/88 Officer Bahawalpur state Force Bodyguard Lancers.
The guy in green with white turban is SQN54/187 Officer 1st Lancers Hyderabad State Force.
Number 3 is SQN54/185 Officer of Lancers Kashmir State Force.
Uniform reference was gained from the Tradition Magazine special Indian cavalry issues nos 50/73 and Almarks Indian Cavalry Regiments by A H Bowling.
The shell of the diorama base is MDF with walls and flooring details in Styrofoam carved and painted and covered elsewhere on the forum. plants are various paper and brass etched kits available on the internet as are the two plastic palm trees (kit form) keeps the costs to the customer down.
The doors are from Historex again in kit form and the fountain is also a resin kit from a company called FOG models excellent stuff on there site also a shop on ebay."
Cheers!
Konrad
no BMSS figure in either of the sets, not in the "Game of Croquet" and not in the "Officer's Mess".
Here are John's comments on the "Game of Croquet"
"First of all the main set of figures participating in the croquet game are two native Indian officers and two British officers (without turbans)
The two in green kurtas are officers of the 30th Lancers (Gordon s Horse). the two Officers in blue kurtas are 2nd Lancers (Gardner's Horse) all the croquet pieces and the lady with umbrella with her native servant are from the castings (with a few modifications) are from John Eden Studios which were purchased by Konrad and started the whole idea off.
The lady and gentleman on the bench with dog,all three benches, the photographer and snake charmer are from castings by John Eden.
The two British sergeants watching the snake charmer are castings originally made by Chota Sahib were purchased on ebay but used to be sold by Sarum Soldiers.
the three Indian Officers purchased as castings are from the Tradition Squadron Range sculpted by Mr Alan Caton.
The guy in Khaki is SQN54/88 Officer Bahawalpur state Force Bodyguard Lancers.
The guy in green with white turban is SQN54/187 Officer 1st Lancers Hyderabad State Force.
Number 3 is SQN54/185 Officer of Lancers Kashmir State Force.
Uniform reference was gained from the Tradition Magazine special Indian cavalry issues nos 50/73 and Almarks Indian Cavalry Regiments by A H Bowling.
The shell of the diorama base is MDF with walls and flooring details in Styrofoam carved and painted and covered elsewhere on the forum. plants are various paper and brass etched kits available on the internet as are the two plastic palm trees (kit form) keeps the costs to the customer down.
The doors are from Historex again in kit form and the fountain is also a resin kit from a company called FOG models excellent stuff on there site also a shop on ebay."
Cheers!
Konrad
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