Mounted Egyptian Cavalry Band c.1900 (1 Viewer)

[W T Allison II]

Further to my last posts on this thread, last year - and the pics of my smallish band (10 mounted figures): I have been assembling and painting another six figures to enlarge the band - so thought I'd show you how these are progressing.

Below, find a pic. of my latest six figures and six horses - in various states of completion. To the right, you can see two almost completed figures already mounted up. These are a new (larger) Bombardon player and a Clarinetist. I've included the existing Bombardon player at the rear - to show the difference in size of the new instrument. To remind you, the figures are all made up from various adapted existing parts from Dorset Soldiers extensive range of figures - and on a recent visit, I found that Giles Brown ( owner) now had two sizes of this instrument - so chose a different, and larger one of my favourite old instruments, to include in the band.( see existing Band, back on post #54 of this thread).

Note also another trombonist and euphonium player nearing completion (boots to finish off) - prior to mounting them up on their almost dry horses (I find paint is slow drying at this time of the year - even under a lamp).

The other two figures need to have their plastron/brass buttons finishing off - before arms with instruments go on (cornet and sax). Much easier to get at details like this with the arms/instruments off. Note the "black buttons" on the plastrons of these two. Each of these will need a blob of gold paint applied on top. The buttons will then show a thin line of black around them - and they will "pop" a little. I haven't started on the horses yet (unpainted - at the rear) - though the two parts to each horse have been joined together and cleaned up a bit. I hope this small group shows in general terms, how the figures are progressed. I might be able to varnish the first pair later tonight - dependent on the paintwork being dry enough to take it.

JB: Great idea; great research; and great talent. Tommy

 

[johnnybach]

Thanks Tommy - very kind of you to say so. But I have to thank both you - and some of the other "Trophy" and "Britains" guys( and others) for showing us all lots of related and marvelous offerings from the respective makers of Egyptian Soldiers from the turn of the 19th Century.

It always surprised me though, that not many (if any), bands came out of these very colourful soldiers. And - as bands are one of my favourite subjects - I really didn't have a lot of choice. If I wanted one - I had to make one - and as it's turning out - they're not too bad.:wink2:

Thanks again for showing me yours - and glad you seem to like mine! Just a couple more to go - for now. jb

 

[johnnybach]

I have finished my first pass at my six newcomers to my Egyptian Cavalry Band - so have added them to the others that I made last year. My original plan was to make up a sufficient number to look like the old black and white photograph which started the project off in the first place - which showed five or maybe six ranks (of four abreast), mounted musicians - preceded by the usual drum horse,(see first post of this thread). This will, of course, mean duplicating instruments - as in the real band. This duplication can become repetative and tiresome - so I now prefer to make 'em up a few at a time - until I have enough for me to be able to play with them!

I've reached that stage now - with 16 members of the band - so far. I think another visit to Dorset might be in order - to take my band on to around 21 or so (which will give me 5 ranks at 4 abreast - or four ranks at 5 abreast) - and then that will be it.! So.....this is far as we go.....for now. Hope you like 'em. A Big Box Set - but - as usual with mine - with no box!!!! jb

 

[GICOP]

I have finished my first pass at my six newcomers to my Egyptian Cavalry Band - so have added them to the others that I made last year. My original plan was to make up a sufficient number to look like the old black and white photograph which started the project off in the first place - which showed five or maybe six ranks (of four abreast), mounted musicians - preceded by the usual drum horse,(see first post of this thread). This will, of course, mean duplicating instruments - as in the real band. This duplication can become repetative and tiresome - so I now prefer to make 'em up a few at a time - until I have enough for me to be able to play with them!

I've reached that stage now - with 16 members of the band - so far. I think another visit to Dorset might be in order - to take my band on to around 21 or so (which will give me 5 ranks at 4 abreast - or four ranks at 5 abreast) - and then that will be it.! So.....this is far as we go.....for now. Hope you like 'em. A Big Box Set - but - as usual with mine - with no box!!!! jb

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Cheers

Martyn

 

[W T Allison II]

I have finished my first pass at my six newcomers to my Egyptian Cavalry Band - so have added them to the others that I made last year. My original plan was to make up a sufficient number to look like the old black and white photograph which started the project off in the first place - which showed five or maybe six ranks (of four abreast), mounted musicians - preceded by the usual drum horse,(see first post of this thread). This will, of course, mean duplicating instruments - as in the real band. This duplication can become repetative and tiresome - so I now prefer to make 'em up a few at a time - until I have enough for me to be able to play with them!

I've reached that stage now - with 16 members of the band - so far. I think another visit to Dorset might be in order - to take my band on to around 21 or so (which will give me 5 ranks at 4 abreast - or four ranks at 5 abreast) - and then that will be it.! So.....this is far as we go.....for now. Hope you like 'em. A Big Box Set - but - as usual with mine - with no box!!!! jb

JB: Great band set. I don't know of anyone else that made a set like that. Tommy

 

[johnnybach]

JB: Great band set. I don't know of anyone else that made a set like that. Tommy

No - neither do I Tommy - but with the inspirational figures that you and others show elsewhere, sometimes - it sets me off to thinking......

Now.....how can I get hold of figures like that - to paint for myself? And sometimes - this is the only way.

Glad you like 'em - watch this space............ jb

N.B. Cheers too M ...........jb

 

[johnnybach]

Thanks for the encouraging remarks and/or ticks in the "like" boxes lads - very much appreciated - especially when I was flagging a bit. Glad you like 'em. jb

PS. [As an aside - if anyone fancies a go at making some of these themselves - just ask Giles Brown at Dorset Soldiers for the Egyptian Cavalry Band - and he will know what bits and pieces to assemble for you. All you need do is decide what instruments you would like - and how many - and Bob's your Uncle! If you need advice on the paint colours to use - just let me know.]

 

[MapleLeaf]

U amaze me
AWSOME work

 

[johnnybach]

Nice of you to think so - old buddy, and thanks. Glad you like 'em. Keep an eye out for a few more - maybe later on this year - they should look better yet, then. jb