Pure Nostalgia (1 Viewer)

blaster said:
This article was taken from Mil Modelling Annual 1 and is for JB and all knight fanciers.

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I've always intended to do a version of Lutterell - but have been waiting for the right bits and pieces to come along. I rather like the Courtney/Ping version of him, in which he is getting ready for the joust.

Here's a couple of pics of the Courtney/Ping model below - and the original illumination in the Lutteral Psalter - on which it was based below. I'm hoping to create my own version - one of these days - when I find sufficient pieces to make one up. I'm part of the way there - so........maybe next year??

Both pics illustrate Sir Geoffrey Lutterell preparing for tournament, with his wife Dame Agnes Sutton handing him his great helm (he is already wearing a Basinet), whilst his daughter-in-law, Beatrice Scrope is holding his shield. Freddy Ping actually used his version for his 1975 Xmas Card - would love to see one of those - if anyone has one?

I also have the Albertini book (in French), which is full of excellent pictures.:salute::


Sir Geoffrey Lutterell from The Lutterell Psalter (1335-1345). See in "Knights;Noble Warrior of England"(2008) Osprey Publishing., pp82-83. [ sorry for the joint marking across two pages - hate that when it happens).



Courtney/Ping version. Shown in Peter Greenhill's wonderful book "Heraldic Miniature Knights (1991).
 
Three names dominated the model soldier literature: Roy Dilley, Bryan Fosten and Philip Stearns. I had an earlier copy of this book by Stearns, sold it off, got nostalgic and bought another copy rather cheaply off the web.

I loved the Hinchcliffe Taisho Samurai featured on the cover and there are some colour photos of great looking models, three not reproduced elsewhere, are given below. The main bulk of the book are a series of photographic sequences, demonstrating assembling, and painting, conversions and diorama construction. However, I found the demonstration on assembling and painting a metal kit extremely bland. There are also two pedestrian conversion demonstrations - a plastic figure by Ray Anderson and a metal kit by Graham Bickerton. The diorama demonstration is disappointing, the figures being spaced very far apart.

Rgds Victor

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Josaine DesFontaine model, David Forham model and Eugene Leliepvre model.
 
Here's a nice modelling book by Chris Ellis, Editor of Airfix magazine, with over 100 pages of b/w photos and many irresistible drawings on modelling techniques by Bryan Fosten. A perfect travelling companion.

Rgds Victor


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Here's another well-known name in model soldier circles. Jack Cassin-Scott illustrated a lot of military uniforms, many of which can be found in Blandford books and I think that this is his only book on making model soldiers.

His models are more like statuettes and unfortunately, this book is not particularly well-written. The best model is on the front cover and the instructions to do mould making and castings appear dated. Still, an interesting book for nostalgia as there are a number of colour photos of his statuettes.


Rgds Victor

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This has to be one of the best books on making model soldiers. A perfect size for dipping into, it is chokeful of photos and practical modelling techniques. Just look at the two colour photos below. This was classic model soldiers at its best!

Rgds Victor

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Here is Military Modelling Annual 3 featuring a nice Historex model on the front cover but nothing on it inside. It has the usual modelling and uniform articles, but contains more AFVs and four "bridge" articles! There is a long article on converting Federal Horse Artillery in 54mm and this shorter article on making your own Crimean War figure.

Rgds Victor


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Found this one by Roy Dilley, a few years ago - at a Car-Boot Sale. As the title suggests, it contains a wealth of Colour Pics of figures by him and other notable names ( some now gone, sadly), such as Sid Horton. A lovely, inspirational book, first published in 1981 by Octopus Books, London.

 
I just love to see these old books and pics given an airing. Those earlier models are just brilliant. Although techniques and detailed castings may have advanced since then, a classic model can never be outdated, same as old masters.

Rgds Victor
 
Well - it's dry in here - I'll be in the bar - I've got a couple in!!:salute:::salute::

 
Three old blokes walking down the street on a winters day.

First bloke "Windy isn't it"?

Second bloke "No it;s Thursday"!

Third bloke " So am I let's get a pint"!!


Martin^&grin
 
Martin Tabony said:
Three old blokes walking down the street on a winters day.

First bloke "Windy isn't it"?

Second bloke "No it;s Thursday"!

Third bloke " So am I let's get a pint"!!


Martin^&grin
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Tommy Trinder - circa 1939 "You Lucky People":D Can't beat the old 'uns
 
It just goes to prove that nostalgia aint what it used to be. Trooper
 
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