War Along the Nile - Guards Camel Regt! (1 Viewer)

[aujj65]

Being a big fan of the WBritain’s War along the Nile series I am always looking forward to the new releases and expanding my collection. I came across this image of the Grenadier Guards, Guards Camel Regiment wearing the red service uniform (Red frock coat) and this got the old grey matter working – wouldn’t this make for a fine set of TS’s. A bit more research on the net and it appears that a number of TS companies (especially gloss) produce sets of figures in the red coat as well as the more popular grey (and probably correct) campaign version.
I therefore decided to get a couple more of the mounted Camel Corps figures and a bit of a repaint later here we have the finished result (Trooper, I still have the Officer to finish).
So here we have a comparison photo of the original and my modified figure.
When I have finished the Officer they will both be added to one of my WAN displays.

Cheers. :salute::

Jeff

 

[GICOP]

Very nice Jeff {bravo}}{bravo}}{bravo}}

I have one or two of the Trophy and Little Legion shiny versions ^&grin :wink2:

Cheers

Martyn

 

[glossman]

Hi Jeff,

Bravo.....well done on getting the WB Camel Corps sets. I am a great fan of the Camel Corps in any paint finish. Like Martyn, my sets are rather shiny too.

You are right about the grey coats. If my memory serves me correctly, I think the definitive reference book on this is in "With the Camel Corps up the Nile" by Count Gleichon, Lieut. Grenadier Guards.

Cheers, Raymond.

 

[villagehorse]

Always a little risky altering a figure, no turning back, but the Red coat looks good Jeff, prefer it over the Blue one. Too bad it was not also released in this version, but yours will be unique.^&cool, Robin.

 

[mestell]

Nicely done Jeff
:smile2: Mike

 

[jazzeum]

Well done Jeff. Glad to see you're honing your excellent painting skills. The Napoleonic RHA you did for me several years ago is still one of the highlights of my collection.

Brad

 

[aujj65]

Very nice Jeff {bravo}}{bravo}}{bravo}}

I have one or two of the Trophy and Little Legion shiny versions ^&grin :wink2:

Cheers

Martyn

Yes I did notice those Martyn! :wink2:^&grin

Thanks :salute::

Jeff

 

[aujj65]

Hi Jeff,

Bravo.....well done on getting the WB Camel Corps sets. I am a great fan of the Camel Corps in any paint finish. Like Martyn, my sets are rather shiny too.

You are right about the grey coats. If my memory serves me correctly, I think the definitive reference book on this is in "With the Camel Corps up the Nile" by Count Gleichon, Lieut. Grenadier Guards.

Cheers, Raymond.

Thanks Raymond, I think the red coat is more of the "Romantic vision" of the Camel Corps! :wink2:

Jeff

 

[aujj65]

Always a little risky altering a figure, no turning back, but the Red coat looks good Jeff, prefer it over the Blue one. Too bad it was not also released in this version, but yours will be unique.^&cool, Robin.

Thanks Robin, I'm holding out for when WB release the Royal Artillery 2.5" RML Screw Gun element of the Camel Corps! ^&cool

Jeff

 

[thebritfarmer]

Nice repaint Jeff. I think I prefer the redcoat version myself.

 

[aujj65]

Nicely done Jeff
:smile2: Mike

Well done Jeff. Glad to see you're honing your excellent painting skills. The Napoleonic RHA you did for me several years ago is still one of the highlights of my collection.

Brad

Mike and Brad many thanks for your support. :smile2:

Brad, that was a few years ago wasn't it! {eek3}

Jeff

 

[aujj65]

Nice repaint Jeff. I think I prefer the redcoat version myself.

Cheers Scott, I do as well so I might have to do a couple more - isn't there a saying that you can never have enough camels?

^&confuse:rolleyes2::wink2:^&grin

Jeff

 

[jazzeum]

Mike and Brad many thanks for your support. :smile2:

Brad, that was a few years ago wasn't it! {eek3}

Jeff

Almost six! One of my first forays into the glossy world ^&cool

For those who may be wondering what we're talking about, please see this thread, http://www.treefrogtreasures.com/forum/showthread.php?4406-Kings-Troop-RHA&highlight=

 

[Buster]

Very nice Jeff {bravo}}{bravo}}{bravo}}

I have one or two of the Trophy and Little Legion shiny versions ^&grin :wink2:

Cheers

Martyn

SSSSSSSH Martyn! Everyone will want them ..... and I haven't got mine yet! :rolleyes2:^&grin

Nicely done Jeff, even if it isn't GREEN.

B.

 

[johnnybach]

Cheers Scott, I do as well so I might have to do a couple more - isn't there a saying that you can never have enough camels?

^&confuse:rolleyes2::wink2:^&grin

Jeff

Excellent idea jeff - I think that the two kinds complement each other rather well. Very nicely done. jb

 

[The Lt.]

Nice seeing the paint brush in your hands once again Jeff an it's results an looking forward to the Officer making his appearance.......Joe{bravo}}{bravo}}{bravo}}{bravo}}

 

[aujj65]

Excellent idea jeff - I think that the two kinds complement each other rather well. Very nicely done. jb

Thanks JB. :smile2:

Jeff

 

[aujj65]

Nice seeing the paint brush in your hands once again Jeff an it's results an looking forward to the Officer making his appearance.......Joe{bravo}}{bravo}}{bravo}}{bravo}}

Yes, it's been a while Joe and thanks. :salute::

Jeff

 

[thrawn]

Excellent work! I'm envious of your talent!
Josh

 

[aujj65]

Excellent work! I'm envious of your talent!
Josh

Thanks Josh, not too much to repaint and nice figures to do it on!

I would also like to thank all those members who very kindly ticked the like box! :salute::

Jeff