What was the Delhi Durbar 1903? (2 Viewers)

[Ana Donzino]

Yes, that is definitely the best picture of the elephant of Mysore. I have a picture of the guards with the unique spears. I bought it from the British Library (it is a digital copy), and it shows these men in the Retainers Review. It can be seen emblem carriers and lancers as well. Can't wait to make them too



Ana

Hi Ana

Thanks for sharing the photos of the Hyderabad finials - definitely three!

You will probably have seen the attached photo of the Mysore elephant but I thought I would share as it is my favourite!

Best wishes

 

[Ana Donzino]

Hi Guys!

Finally, the State Elephant of Cooch Behar is ready, and looking awesome. It was an absolute pleasure to make it and paint it. The group is very colorfull in person but, as usual, I don't feel that my pictures are making it justice. Sorry for that.

Set 498 - State Elephant of Cooch Behar, Delhi Durbar 1903


Sets 498, 499, 500 and 501, the Cooch Behar group


Also, I made a new set of lining troops. There were only a couple made and we need to cover all the elephants' line. These guys are from Chandni Chawk, set 502, the 20th Brownlows Punjabis, lining troops, Delhi Durbar, 1903



The whole Cooch Behar group with the lining troops (sets 498, 499, 500, 501 and 502)


I'll be posting photos of the Making Of soon.

Take care you all,

Ana

 

[TheDurbarMan]

Congratulations Ana on these new wonderful editions to your superb range of toy soldiers! Your attention to detail and the fantastic vibrant colours are always a delight to see. I look forward to seeing pictures of the making process. Best wishes

 

[Ana Donzino]

Thank you

 

[Ana Donzino]

The making of the howda





The elephant's sides soon

Ana

 

[TheDurbarMan]

Thank you for sharing the pictures Ana - always fascinating to see how your masterpieces come to life!

 

[Ana Donzino]

The elephant's clothes



Ana

 

[TheDurbarMan]

Hi Ana, thanks again for sharing the pictures showing the making process. How long does it usually take for you to complete a new elephant from design, molding, casting and finishing the painting process?

 

[Wolfgang_UK]

Hello Ana,
I am following this thread from the first posting, but your work still keeps surprising me - very interesting. Have you ever tried embossing metal sheets? It is very good on delicate patterns.
rges
Wolfgang

 

[Ana Donzino]

Hi Wolfgang,

Thanks! Yes, we've tried embossing metal before, a couple of our oldest elephants were made that way. It is difficult to attach the metal sheet to the elephant clothes since it has waves and the metal is not that thin. This is mainly because weve tried with thinner plates but then the casting does not copy the accuracy of the pattern. It needs to have certain volume for the clothes to show the embroidery after casting and painting.

With the years I've been leaning more towards the hand made pattern. The photoedged design is a bit too 'cold', it looks machine made for me

Ana

 

[Andanna]

Ana, is that a bell hanging from the ladder of the new elephant?

 

[Ana Donzino]

Yes, Andreas, many elephants had bells hanging on each side

Ana

 

[Ana Donzino]

Hi guys,

It's beginning to be time to decide about the following elephant. It is so difficult to decide, each one has details to fall in love with. But I already chose the next two ones. They will be the State Elephant of Sirmur this September, and the State Elephant of Tehri by April 2023. Here is a photo of both (Sirmur in front)



Aren't they beautiful ?

Ana

 

[Ana Donzino]

Hi guys - I will be posting photos of the new elephant and other sets later today. Just wanted to let you know that I am at the Chicago show, and that I do not have the usual room. I am at #4215.

I'll be in touch,

Ana

 

[Ana Donzino]

Well, guys, here I am with the new sets. Hope you like them as much as I do.

Set 503 - The State Elephant of Sirmur, Delhi Durbar, 1903



Set 504 - Spear Bearers from Sirmur, Delhi Durbar, 1903



Set 505 - Escort Guards from Sirmur, Delhi Durbar 1903



Set 506 - Musicians and Servants from Sirmur, Delhi Durbar, 1903


The Sirmur Group

 

[Ana Donzino]

Set 507 - Mounted Lancers from Sirmur, Delhi Durbar, 1903


Set 508 - Officer, Sergeant and Trumpeter, Mounted Lancers from Sirmur, 1903



The Sirmur Mounted Lancers sets 507 and 508



The Whole Sirmur Group


LOVE the colors, don't you?

Ana

 

[Grey Heron]

Beautiful release. Good luck with the show.

 

[Ana Donzino]

Thank you!:smile2::smile2::smile2:

Ana

 

[thebritfarmer]

As always you work is just amazing Ana !! Thank you for sharing it with us.

 

[Ana Donzino]

Thank you! I appreciate it

Ana