Officer's Mess by John Firth (1 Viewer)

[kogu]

Hello everyone.

It is my great pleasure to be able to share the newest addition to my "British Empire" collection, commissioned as usual with fellow forum member John Firth (beating retreat).
Just arrived this afternoon, and may I say that it is another true masterpiece John has done.
Am a bit challenged to describe it properly :smile2:, as the normally used superlatives just don't do it anymore, so I just let the pictures do it :wink2: ^&grin.

All the furniture including the picture frames and swords, are from the old Phoenix Models molds and purchased from John Eden Studios.The fireplace is also from John Eden.

Hope you enjoy seeing this fine piece of work.

"Christmas in India"

Konrad

 

[kogu]

Now getting a little closer into the room.
Here are four more views
Konrad

 

[kogu]

Two views from the ceiling :smile2:
Konrad

 

[kogu]

And some attention to the numerous accessories included in this diorama and the third pic gives a nice view of the beautiful book cabinet.

Here some more explanations from John: "The animals heads are conversions from Britains zoo animals, heads removed and mounted on medieval knight shields, the crossed lances are scratch built.

The mess cat, a tabby, sat on his favorite chair known in the mess as "General Gordon" and is considered to be the best mouser this side of Bengal ,from Phoenix molds by John Eden.

The flooring is balsa wood, stained and varnished".

Konrad

 

[kogu]

So much for now.
I'll be back later tonight with a few more pics of the Officers shown here.
Konrad

 

[Obee]

Thats brilliant work, as usual from John.

I've got a similar set of 4 figures from John Eden to paint soon for a local collector, and some Yeomanry Officers, so your figures will give me some great uniform colour ideas.

WONDERFUL

JOhn

 

[glossman]

Hi Konrad,

Congratulations on your fantastic "Christmas in India" display. This is a truly outstanding. I think this is the best display done by Mr. John Firth (beating retreat) as commissioned by your goodself. I love the interior decor which is so exquisitely done. Is the carpet rug by Sarum ? Hope to see more pictures later.

Best, Raymond

 

[jazzeum]

Fascinating vignette. A real centerpiece to your collection I'm sure.

Congrats.

Brad

 

[kogu]

Thank you, Obee, Raymond and Brad :salute::

Here now some info on the figures.

The officer in the green mess dress belongs to the 33rd Light Cavalry.
The kit is from Yeomanry Miniatures, sculpted by Alan Caton.

The officer in the scarlet jacket is of the 7th Hariana Lancers.
A Chota Sahib kit, aquired through John Eden.

Konrad

 

[kogu]

And the next two.

The officer in the french grey jacket with glass in hand, belongs to the 27th Light Cavalry.
A Chota Sahib kit, aquired through John Eden.

The officer in the yellow jacket is from the 1st Duke of York's Own Lancers, the famous "Skinner's Horse".
A Chota Sahib kit, aquired through John Eden.

Konrad

 

[kogu]

The seated Colonel in french grey is of the 27th Light Cavalry.
A kit from Yeomanry Miniatures, sculpted by Alan Caton.

The Indian servant in french grey is attached to the 27th Light Cavalry.
A kit from Sarum Soldiers, sculpted by Alan Caton.

Konrad

 

[kogu]

And last but not least we have this officer in a rather casual pose :smile2:
The dark blue uniform with the red facings identifies him an officer of the 11th King Edward's Own Lancers "Probyn's Horse".
Another kit from Yeomanry Miniatures, sculpted by Alan Caton.
Konrad

 

[Louis Badolato]

So much for now.
I'll be back later tonight with a few more pics of the Officers shown here.
Konrad

Oh my freakin god!!!! That is without question the best single item I've ever seen in the hobby!!!!^&cool^&cool^&cool^&cool^&cool^&cool

 

[wadepat]

Oh my freakin god!!!! That is without question the best single item I've ever seen in the hobby!!!!^&cool^&cool^&cool^&cool^&cool^&cool

Hi Konrad,

There is no way I can top Louis' comment. The best I can do is agree with it!

Congratulations on one of the most outstanding vignettes I have ever seen! My compliments to you for comissioning the work and to John Firth for his outstanding and amazing work.

Warmest personal regards,

Pat {bravo}}

 

[DMNamiot]

Hi Konrad,

Super display! Thanks for sharing it with us.

Dave

 

[Martin Tabony]

John's descriptions didn't do it justice, what lovely centre piece.

Martin

 

[aujj65]

Konrad the photos say it all.....^&cool ^&cool ^&cool ^&cool

Jeff

 

[GICOP]

Hi Konrad

That is a wonderful piece {bravo}}{bravo}}{bravo}}

Cheers

Martyn

 

[VIRIATO]

Beautiful stuff, a reminder of the long gone times when one could sit and take a cup of tea or coffee with lots of time to spare...^&grin. The details are just mind puzzling, wall hanging paintings in...54mm scale? Wow{eek3}!!!
Congrats Konrad.

Paulo

 

[jazzeum]

Oh my freakin god!!!! That is without question the best single item I've ever seen in the hobby!!!!^&cool^&cool^&cool^&cool^&cool^&cool

I would be hard pressed to disagree with this assessment. I hope John's creation finds its way into the trade publications.