The North West Frontier (2 Viewers)

[The Lt.]

Thought I'd create a thread featuring both historical and movie versions of the period and hope others will join in...........The Lt.

A Gordan Highlander rescuring a comarade kicks off the thread.

 

[GICOP]

Thought I'd create a thread featuring both historical and movie versions of the period and hope others will join in...........The Lt.

A Gordan Highlander rescuring a comarade kicks off the thread.

Great start to what should be an interesting thread Joe{bravo}}{bravo}}{bravo}}

Cheers mate

Martyn

 

[villagehorse]

I will be following in your foot steps Joe, so keep moving. Cheers, Robin.

 

[hsm]

Great subject and concept, and the figure is fantastic-but the sculpt/pose...well you couldn't carry someone very far like that- and a wounded guy would crap out on you trying to stay on....
anyone else notice the variation on the "piggyback"?
Grant

 

[The Lt.]

Could be and most likely Grant he's was carried in that manner a short distance to receive additional medical help. In the mean time an Officer of the 92nd is rescuing another fellow Highlander with covering fire from another Gordon Highlander.........The Lt.

 

[thebritfarmer]

Nice new figures Joe and they fit nicely with the mountain terrain also.

 

[Obee]

I have a set of thses figures in plastic or resin, and hope to get them painted sometime soo.

By the way, the soldier carrying the wounded is Pte E Lawson VC at Dargai Heights, India 1897
During the attack on the Dargai Heights on the 20th October, 1897, Private Lawson carried Lieutenant K. Dingwall, the Gordon Highlanders (who was wounded and unable to move), out of a heavy fire, and subsequently returned and brought in Private McMillan, being himself wounded in two places.

I work with his grandson!

Another soldier of the Gordons also won the VC in that engagement it was Piper Findlater VC who was shot in the feet during an advance against opposing defences at the Battle of the Dargai Heights; unable to walk, and exposed to enemy fire, he continued playing, to encourage the battalion's advance. The event was widely covered in the press, making Findlater a public hero.

He is also one of the figures in the set.

John

 

[GICOP]

Hope it’s alright to post a picture of glossies on this thread

Here are some Trophy BLACK WATCH

Cheers

Martyn

 

[The Lt.]

Hope it’s alright to post a picture of glossies on this thread

Here are some Trophy BLACK WATCH

Cheers

Martyn

{bravo}}It sure is Martyn and please continue to do so they look great.{bravo}}{bravo}}{bravo}} An thanks John for your brief history of events that took place......Joe

 

[johnnybach]

I have a set of thses figures in plastic or resin, and hope to get them painted sometime soo.

By the way, the soldier carrying the wounded is Pte E Lawson VC at Dargai Heights, India 1897
During the attack on the Dargai Heights on the 20th October, 1897, Private Lawson carried Lieutenant K. Dingwall, the Gordon Highlanders (who was wounded and unable to move), out of a heavy fire, and subsequently returned and brought in Private McMillan, being himself wounded in two places.

I work with his grandson!

Another soldier of the Gordons also won the VC in that engagement it was Piper Findlater VC who was shot in the feet during an advance against opposing defences at the Battle of the Dargai Heights; unable to walk, and exposed to enemy fire, he continued playing, to encourage the battalion's advance. The event was widely covered in the press, making Findlater a public hero.

He is also one of the figures in the set.

John

Wow John ! You work with the Grandson of Pte. Lawson - how cool is that! Is the medal still held by a member of the family - or have they placed it in the care of a Regimental or Military museum - or perhaps, (as happened to many such awards - financial constraints suffered by many wounded recipients, forced a sale!) Does his grandson know what happened to the VC? johnnybach

 

[The Lt.]

An the rescue attempt continues.............The Lt.

 

[Obee]

Wow John ! You work with the Grandson of Pte. Lawson - how cool is that! Is the medal still held by a member of the family - or have they placed it in the care of a Regimental or Military museum - or perhaps, (as happened to many such awards - financial constraints suffered by many wounded recipients, forced a sale!) Does his grandson know what happened to the VC? johnnybach

Johnny,

the VC is in the Regimental Museum of the Gordons, in Aberdeen http://www.gordonhighlanders.com/

His grandson, Ron, does have the miniatures, and when he vsited UK last year, he made a specail trip there and had a personal tour of the museum and was able to hold the medal. Ron was born in Newcastle, but emigrated to Australia in the 1960's as a teenager, and has lived most of his life here.

As a special gift, I have painted a toy soldier as his grandfather, and when I saw that Conte was producing fiures of the same engaement, I have let him know, so I'm sure he will purchase one specailly.

John

 

[GICOP]

An the rescue attempt continues.............The Lt.

Great picture to start my Sunday morning Joe :salute:::salute:::salute::

Cheers mate

Martyn

 

[GICOP]

The 66th Regiment, Maiwand, 1880

Cheers

Martyn

 

[The Lt.]

The 66th Regiment, Maiwand, 1880

Cheers

Martyn

You returned the favor Martyn with your outstanding photos of the 66th.{bravo}}

 

[GICOP]

You returned the favor Martyn with your outstanding photos of the 66th.{bravo}}

Many thanks again Joe :salute::

Cheers

Martyn

 

[The Lt.]

Your more than welcome Martyn as another Gordon Highlander prepares to reload to get off another round.

 

[GICOP]

Your more than welcome Martyn as a Highlander prepares to reload to get off another round.

Looks like the sun is blazing down again, excellent picture Joe{bravo}}

Cheers mate

Martyn

 

[GICOP]

Gordon Highlanders advancing

Cheers

Martyn

 

[The Lt.]

An Officer of the Gordon's with the Regimental Flag rally's the advancing Highlanders..........The Lt.