Somerset Grenadier Guards Camel Corps (2 Viewers)

Thanks for the warm welcome guys. I've been occasionally visiting the forum for some time now. I felt I should go ahead and join so that I could at least say thank you for the kind comments folks have made about Somerset.

We haven't gotten all of the Guards figures on the website yet.

Ron
 
lancer said:
These are fantastic, the usual one expects from Somerset. I cannot see, from the photos, what the difference is in painting styles that accounts for the rather large price differential. At any rate, these will be a spectacular addition to a time period that is now drawing attention from many manufactures. -- lancer
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Hi, Lancer,

Quite right. As amateur photographers, we tend to get mixed results. We plan to reshoot the dismounted fellows in hopes of getting better closeup views of the detailing on one figure and lack of same on the other.

I've decided to introduce the "Traditional Paint" option for several reasons. Primarily, I would like to be able to offer a more affordable version of our figures. The TP version only has one shade of each colour as opposed to six layers of flesh or five layers of leather or five to ten layers of white, etc. The brass buttons don't have a brown undercoat. Each eye is a black dot with a lid line, (no whites). The officers lack lanyards for their pistols and the bugler lacks cordage for his horn, etc. Hopefully the new photos will be more representational of the above.

I was quite suprised , at the Chicago Show, when we took orders for thirty some G.G. Camel Corps figures yet no one showed any interest in the less expensive TP version.

Anyway, thanks for bringing that up.

Happy collecting,

Ron
 
Somerset said:
Hi, Lancer,

Quite right. As amateur photographers, we tend to get mixed results. We plan to reshoot the dismounted fellows in hopes of getting better closeup views of the detailing on one figure and lack of same on the other.

I've decided to introduce the "Traditional Paint" option for several reasons. Primarily, I would like to be able to offer a more affordable version of our figures. The TP version only has one shade of each colour as opposed to six layers of flesh or five layers of leather or five to ten layers of white, etc. The brass buttons don't have a brown undercoat. Each eye is a black dot with a lid line, (no whites). The officers lack lanyards for their pistols and the bugler lacks cordage for his horn, etc. Hopefully the new photos will be more representational of the above.

I was quite suprised , at the Chicago Show, when we took orders for thirty some G.G. Camel Corps figures yet no one showed any interest in the less expensive TP version.

Anyway, thanks for bringing that up.

Happy collecting,

Ron
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Hi Ron. Would I be correct in assuming that the Indian lancers I purchased back in the early 90's would be the "traditional" paint style? They would seem to match your description, with the black eye dots, etc. Are all your figures now available in two paint styles? -- Al
 
lancer said:
Hi Ron. Would I be correct in assuming that the Indian lancers I purchased back in the early 90's would be the "traditional" paint style? They would seem to match your description, with the black eye dots, etc. Are all your figures now available in two paint styles? -- Al
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Hi Al,

Yes! You're quite right. That brings up another reason for the "TS", (Traditional Style), designation. (I mistakenly called it "TP" in my last post because that was my original intent. But I ended up using "TS" on the website.) I suspect that a lot of Somerset collectors from way back would prefer to have more consistency in their collections. I want to eventually make that option available for all of our, (Joe Berton and my), lines.

My only hesitation is the logistics involved in production and stocking. While I'm not ready to add that option to every figure on the website, I'm happy to take special requests. Just remind me to calculate and quote the price difference to you.

Happy collecting,

Ron
 
Ron,

I usually buy from you in Chicago so forgive me if these are dumb questions but what would be the lead time in making a Camel Corps camel and figure using the new style of painting. Also, when you order is the amount payable at that time or is it something like half when you order and half when you ship.

Thanks.

Regards,
 
jazzeum said:
Ron,

I usually buy from you in Chicago so forgive me if these are dumb questions but what would be the lead time in making a Camel Corps camel and figure using the new style of painting. Also, when you order is the amount payable at that time or is it something like half when you order and half when you ship.

Thanks.

Regards,
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Hi Brad,

Not dumb at all. I can't really give a lead time in general because my workload ebbs and flows. An order for a Grenadier Camel Corps figure, TS option, that was placed today would probably be ready to ship by May. At the moment I'm buried in orders and all of the Grenadier guards figures that I'm currently painting are spoken for.

My preference is to be paid by credit card. That way I can wait until the order is ready to ship, before processing the charge. If you do decide to order something by credit card, please divide the credit card number between two separate emails for security. Or you can place your order by mail.

Yours,

Ron
 
By the way, I mistakenly used "TP" in my earlier post because that was the term that I was originally going to use. I later decided on "TS" instead.

Ron
 
Ron,

Thanks. No rush for me so I will probably call you soon to place an order :)
 
Somerset said:
Hi guys,

We just posted a few more Grenadier Guards Camel Corps figs at www.somersetltd.com if you're interested in having a look.

Ron
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Hi Ron,

Thanks very much for the heads up on the new Grenadier Guards Camel Corps sets.

I must agree with Martyn that the Corporal wiping his brow is very nice.

Raymond.:)
 
Hi Guys,
At last my Somerset Camel corps have arrived.
There are some great features including the "cane" used to goad the camels being individually made and wonderful instructions from Ron as to how the reins should be placed and where to place the cane o the saddle.
The flags have so much detail in them it's untrue and the poses are very authentic.
I've tried to get some good shots of the facial features showing that each one is different.
Looks like I need to add to these they really are the best.
Enjoy.
Clive
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Lurchio said:
Hi Guys,
At last my Somerset Camel corps have arrived.
There are some great features including the "cane" used to goad the camels being individually made and wonderful instructions from Ron as to how the reins should be placed and where to place the cane o the saddle.
The flags have so much detail in them it's untrue and the poses are very authentic.
I've tried to get some good shots of the facial features showing that each one is different.
Looks like I need to add to these they really are the best.
Enjoy.
Clive
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An absolutely stunning parade of the Camel Corps.

Looks like all the new sets by Somerset.

Thanks, Raymond.:)

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And my 2 favourites
with a parting comment of
"You can never have too many camels":)
Thoroughly recommended
Regards
Clive
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Wow! What a knock-out collection. Thank you for the photos of all the figures. No question that Somerset makes the best glossies on the market. Congratulations on acquiring such wonderful soldiers. -- Al
 
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