Recent content by Jazz

Thanks to all. In case you're wondering, the metal clasp on Walts left shoulder attaches to the linen loop that attaches the figure to the tree, like so..... Sorry Briggsy. Don't let your daughter see this last pic!! Jazz

As the Christmas season is upon us I thought you may like to see what's going on our tree this year. A few years ago I purchased this Christmas tree bauble from Walt Disney World. It was painted gold to match the bigger than lifesize original at the park. I just had to paint it up and this is...

Excellent work. That face looks real. Reminds me of the singer Paloma Faith.

Thank you all for taking the time to comment. Your kind words are much appreciated.

I first purchased this excellent 120mm figure nearly 30 years ago (It could actually be 30 years). The figure is based on a drawing by the late great Derbyshire artist Rick Scollins who made brilliant artwork for the Osprey military books. The picture, in turn, was used as a basis for a figure...

Thank you all very much for your kind words. As I stated I don't get to paint so much these days but when I start a project I get a bit obsessed, and that was certainly the case with this piece. And to the Baron, yes, I am in the process of repainting my Kirin 120mm Culloden Highlander. After...

I don't get to paint as often as I used but every now and again I get to repaint one of my pieces. On this occasion I have gathered together all my old and treasured Phoenix Victorian figures with two Phoenix Hanson cabs and a couple of Andrea miniatures figures to make a Victorian street scene...

Hi Nap, nice to hear from you. Hope you're keeping well. Yes, I like to have a go at a figure of two but not as much as I used to. Apart from the highlander I have recently made a diarama of a Victorian street using mainly Phoenix figures. I will have to put a picture or two on the completed...

Hi guys, thanks for the info. I still think its strange they used similar symbols and colouring as the saltire. Valient, I remember well the shows you organised in Stoke. Good days. Housecarl, I'm still grateful for the WW1 cap you made for my bust of my great uncle some years back. All the...

Hi everyone. It's been a long time. Just wondering, I am currently in the process of repainting my 120 mms Kirin Culloden highlander. I may be a little slow in this but I have just noticed the headware on this figure and many other depictions of this theme is a blue beret with a white bow which...

Merry Christmas I hope you are all having a fantastic day. I've got a model flower shop kit in my stocking. Made from wood and card and comes with electric lighting. The flowers are made from paper and I have to do it all myself. It's gonna take months but I'm really looking forward to it...

Hi Nap, Thanks for the comments. No, the colours on the photo are right. I went for a "dirtied up veteran of the campaign" look. It's just my style.

Please see below my latest rendition of Raul Garcia Latorre's famous Madagascan Pirate bust which, like my 93rd Highlander bust, I have been the proud owner of for many years. Proud yes, but that didn't stop it getting knocked about in storage in my attic for several years. Now I have dug out...

Please see below my latest rendition of this excellent bust Latorre's 93rd Highlander at the Crimean War. I have had this bust for a very long time and recently took the pieces of it out of the attic to give it a spruce up. I cleaned up the colours of his jacket and added some darker shading...

Brilliant job. Excellent likeness and something different. John