Its great to be able to show you a new “Boy on the Block” and even better to find that it is the result of a lot of very hard work and dedication of a member of Planet Figure with the guiding hand of another member .
In the words of Martin Luther King “ I have a dream” and this one was that of MICK BEWSHEAR ( Mick 3272 on PF) in association with Ian Burton , he of Ellie’s Miniatures fame (www.elliesminiatures.com )
What is the name of the new venture :
The vision Mick has is to produce a series of 12 busts of the Irish Regiments in the Victorian period so there is a very strong theme will running though the series all aiming to pay tribute to the period of Military history and the Irish Regiments valued contribution to the military might of the Empire of Queen Victoria .
This has been a long road for Mick and I for one say WELL DONE , its never going to be easy and there have been many ups and downs along the way .
The release depicts a member of the 6th Inniskilling Dragoons in the Boer War
And was announced here and in social media
http://www.planetfigure.com/threads...nniskilling-dragoons-1901-south-africa.95492/
The release
Depicting a SNCO from the Regiment during the Boer War (note this is the finished piece still before casting ..hence the screw !!)
Lets have a bit of history on the Regiment itself during the Boer War :
The regiment arrived in South Africa in the beginning of December 1899 and and with the 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys) they formed the 1st Cavalry Brigade, but the brigade did not actually operate together until the rush to Kimberley.
The value of the services of the cavalry between 11th February and 13th March was recognised by Lord Roberts in his despatches, and the work of the 1st Brigade on the night of 12th March in seizing very strong positions commanding Bloemfontein was specially touched on.
In the despatch of 31st March 1900 Brigadier General Porter and 2 other officers and 6 non-commissioned officers and men were mentioned by Lord Roberts for good work up to the occupation of Bloemfontein.
A further eight officers and 6 non-commissioned officers and men were mentioned in Lord Roberts' despatch of 4th September 1901.
During the later phases of the war the Regt had 1 officer and 9 non-commissioned officers and men mentioned by Lord Kitchener in despatches, and in the final despatch the names of 4 officers and 5 non-commissioned officers and men were added.
The regiment, fighting as mounted infantry rather than cavalry, had a number of sharp encounters with the Boers and played a full part in providing reconnaissance, outposts, escorts and dispatch riders.
A young officer, Lieutenant Lawrence Oates, first made his name for bravery at this time. He was recommended for a VC for his actions. In 1912 he took part in Scott’s ill fated expedition to the South Pole. He gave his life in a vain attempt to save the lives of his companions. The regiment still celebrates his memory.
Note initially the first rank had lances ..these were not kept!!
Continued in next post
Nap
In the words of Martin Luther King “ I have a dream” and this one was that of MICK BEWSHEAR ( Mick 3272 on PF) in association with Ian Burton , he of Ellie’s Miniatures fame (www.elliesminiatures.com )
What is the name of the new venture :
The vision Mick has is to produce a series of 12 busts of the Irish Regiments in the Victorian period so there is a very strong theme will running though the series all aiming to pay tribute to the period of Military history and the Irish Regiments valued contribution to the military might of the Empire of Queen Victoria .
This has been a long road for Mick and I for one say WELL DONE , its never going to be easy and there have been many ups and downs along the way .
The release depicts a member of the 6th Inniskilling Dragoons in the Boer War
And was announced here and in social media
http://www.planetfigure.com/threads...nniskilling-dragoons-1901-south-africa.95492/
The release
Depicting a SNCO from the Regiment during the Boer War (note this is the finished piece still before casting ..hence the screw !!)
Lets have a bit of history on the Regiment itself during the Boer War :
The regiment arrived in South Africa in the beginning of December 1899 and and with the 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys) they formed the 1st Cavalry Brigade, but the brigade did not actually operate together until the rush to Kimberley.
The value of the services of the cavalry between 11th February and 13th March was recognised by Lord Roberts in his despatches, and the work of the 1st Brigade on the night of 12th March in seizing very strong positions commanding Bloemfontein was specially touched on.
In the despatch of 31st March 1900 Brigadier General Porter and 2 other officers and 6 non-commissioned officers and men were mentioned by Lord Roberts for good work up to the occupation of Bloemfontein.
A further eight officers and 6 non-commissioned officers and men were mentioned in Lord Roberts' despatch of 4th September 1901.
During the later phases of the war the Regt had 1 officer and 9 non-commissioned officers and men mentioned by Lord Kitchener in despatches, and in the final despatch the names of 4 officers and 5 non-commissioned officers and men were added.
The regiment, fighting as mounted infantry rather than cavalry, had a number of sharp encounters with the Boers and played a full part in providing reconnaissance, outposts, escorts and dispatch riders.
A young officer, Lieutenant Lawrence Oates, first made his name for bravery at this time. He was recommended for a VC for his actions. In 1912 he took part in Scott’s ill fated expedition to the South Pole. He gave his life in a vain attempt to save the lives of his companions. The regiment still celebrates his memory.
Continued in next post
Nap
......So do we add the tip of the rounds poking out the bandolier pockets or do we leave it as it is?
