The Victorian Little Wars (2 Viewers)

[johnnybach]

It's a "Standard" Jonny, not a "Colour" (just being picky) I'm with you on the turn of the century uniforms.

Martin

As soon as I'd put that word "Colour" in - I thought to myself - now someone's going to pick me up on that, and I did wonder who it might be. ^&grin True - it is a Standard - and I faithfully copied it ( as best I could, at that size) from a picture found on the Internet ( what would we do without it now!). [It's made from a piece of Blister Pack from a packet of pills - and a piece of rod from a "Sparkler", with a small blob of milliput to finish it off], so a low cost transformation.{sm3}

The Standard was used in a similar way as a Colour though - and I thought it would be clearer for some, to use that term.
Here he is again - note that I couldn't manage to get the number of battle honours absolutely correct for the time, as my brush was too big, and I couldn't find another, at the time! BUT mine are never intended to be true "military models" - they are Glossy Toy Soldiers - so as they are just for me - I don't mind if they are not EXACTLY correct in every detail.

For me - it's the overall look and feel for a piece that's important - not the number of buttons on the tunic, or wording on battle honours etc,. I've seen some modern figures, that try and put EVERY button in the correct place - but when they have been painted - all you can see is a straight "BAR" of gold paint down the front of the uniform. Better to get a feel for separate buttons - by reducing the actual number, I think. The problem gets even worse at 30mm!!!



Just a shame that all of the "Bean Counters" in supply, since WW1, didn't continue the same traditions - and retain a really smart set of No.1's for ALL Regiments, instead of the favoured few (Households) - though nowadays, there seem to be fewer and fewer lads who will be requiring ANY uniforms at all, I s'pose.

Glad you didn't disappoint me{sm4} jb

 

[Martin Tabony]

As soon as I'd put that word "Colour" in - I thought to myself - now someone's going to pick me up on that, and I did wonder who it might be. ^&grin True - it is a Standard - and I faithfully copied it ( as best I could, at that size) from a picture found on the Internet ( what would we do without it now!). [It's made from a piece of Blister Pack from a packet of pills - and a piece of rod from a "Sparkler", with a small blob of milliput to finish it off], so a low cost transformation.{sm3}

The Standard was used in a similar way as a Colour though - and I thought it would be clearer for some, to use that term.
Here he is again - note that I couldn't manage to get the number of battle honours absolutely correct for the time, as my brush was too big, and I couldn't find another, at the time! BUT mine are never intended to be true "military models" - they are Glossy Toy Soldiers - so as they are just for me - I don't mind if they are not EXACTLY correct in every detail.

For me - it's the overall look and feel for a piece that's important - not the number of buttons on the tunic, or wording on battle honours etc,. I've seen some modern figures, that try and put EVERY button in the correct place - but when they have been painted - all you can see is a straight "BAR" of gold paint down the front of the uniform. Better to get a feel for separate buttons - by reducing the actual number, I think. The problem gets even worse at 30mm!!!



Just a shame that all of the "Bean Counters" in supply, since WW1, didn't continue the same traditions - and retain a really smart set of No.1's for ALL Regiments, instead of the favoured few (Households) - though nowadays, there seem to be fewer and fewer lads who will be requiring ANY uniforms at all, I s'pose.

Glad you didn't disappoint me{sm4} jb

My eye sight is going! Now I see a bigger picture, it's got "swallow tails" so it's actually "Guidon". My mistake:redface2: By the way it's not just No1's I don't think much of the new No2 dress, it's brown rather than khaki!

Martin

 

[johnnybach]

Here's another late Victorian Mounted Band that I made up and painted from (modified) castings - mostly from Dorset Soldiers again.

This time - it's the 16th Lancers - with their distinctive red jackets. Note the Escort at the rear and the Colonel - turned in the saddle, off to the side, - watching his Regimental band go by. he's a recast of another old Britain's toy soldier - and one of my all time favourite figures.jb

 

[Artillery_crazy]

NORTH WEST FRONTIER OF INDIA - 1879

QUEENS OWN CORPS OF GUIDES - IN ACTION





Cheers

Martyn

Great set Martyn,

I still have to come around and work on a kybher pass dio.....need to workout some really good rock formations...
Cheers
Luiz

 

[jazzeum]

Royal Irish Regiment in action in the Sudan.

Figures by Trophy

 

[Artillery_crazy]

Royal Irish Regiment in action in the Sudan.

Figures by Trophy

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Jazzeum,
Great close ups it is as if we were next to the RIs .....
Cheers
Luiz

 

[GICOP]

The Relief of Chitral 1895

2nd Battalion Seaforths advance against Chitralis, Jandolis, Afghans and Pathan tribes from the area to the North of the Kabul River











Cheers

Martyn

 

[jazzeum]

That is just superb Martyn. When I saw the action with the Pathans, I let out an "Oh, wow!"

Brad

 

[jazzeum]

Jazzeum,
Great close ups it is as if we were next to the RIs .....
Cheers
Luiz

Luiz,

Muito obrigado. Thought the photos came out well.

Brad

 

[Wolfgang_UK]

2nd Battalion Seaforths advance against Chitralis, Jandolis, Afghans and Pathan tribes from the area to the North of the Kabul River

Hello Martyn,
once again a perfect presentation - great!!!
rgds
Wolfgang

 

[jazzeum]

From the Northwest Frontier to more quiet duty at the palaces...

 

[Louis Badolato]

I have always loved cavalry in turbans, Brad!^&cool

 

[jazzeum]

Yes, there's something about a turban, especially when it comes with a great looking uniform.

Brad

 

[jazzeum]

Black Watch Pipers (Tamai) in the Sudan.

 

[jazzeum]

The above Pipers (which is one of my favorite sets) and the mounted Indian troopers are by Trophy.

 

[GICOP]

Black Watch Pipers (Tamai) in the Sudan.

:salute::

Sets of Pipers are my favourites too Brad.......as you well know :wink2:

Cheers

Martyn

 

[GICOP]

ANGLO BOER WAR

Simonstown Naval Station 1899

Royal Marine Light Infantry at target practice





Cheers

Martyn

 

[Jack]

There are some really wonderful toy soldiers in this thread!

 

[GICOP]

There are some really wonderful toy soldiers in this thread!

Glad you like them Jack :salute::....it was a great idea of Luiz for a thread {bravo}}

Cheers

Martyn

 

[Artillery_crazy]

The Relief of Chitral 1895

2nd Battalion Seaforths advance against Chitralis, Jandolis, Afghans and Pathan tribes from the area to the North of the Kabul River










Great Dio,
I have to come around and work on a Northwestern proposal myself........I loved this one and gives me a lot of ideas!
The battle overall flow is great......I had read a lot about the clashes that lead to the epic Chitral expedition.....to see it pictured is even better.
Cheers
A_C