Australian Light Horse Officer 90mm

[MCPWilk]

Just need to tidy up the Sam Browne shoulder strap attachments.

Mike

 

[Chris Mills]

Awesome work Chris!

And it’s great to see all the constructive comments too. There’s absolutely no doubt some PF members are real experts in their special fields of interest if you’re not afraid to post WIP.

Chris

 

[Ybrossculpts]

Hi Chris,
Good on you mate, you can sculpt something drop it in a mould and it's done and available for future projects. I wouldn't like to think I was trying to cast over there in that heat and humidity, but there will be ways around it. One other good thing is you control who you sell to.
cheers
Richie

Spot on Richie, it's the fact that you're in a way being dictated to when it comes to casting number's and price etc. It allows a little more independence in the process.

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[Ybrossculpts]

Impressive how this all comes together. It's an art form I could only imagine being able to handle. Looks great from here, chris.

Thanks Steve,
I guess it's why we do either one or both as our hobby. My true background is art, with a preference for sculpting, which I wasn't allowed or able to tap into for many year's. It was something I only started back into around 2015. I have a long way to go before I feel satisfied with my skill levels, it's been an enjoyable journey.
Chris.

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[Ybrossculpts]

Just need to tidy up the Sam Browne shoulder strap attachments.

Mike

Hi Mike,

Please elaborate and I'll see what I can do.

Chris.

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[Ybrossculpts]

Awesome work Chris!

And it’s great to see all the constructive comments too. There’s absolutely no doubt some PF members are real experts in their special fields of interest if you’re not afraid to post WIP.

Chris

They're certainly a helpful bunch Chris

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[Ybrossculpts]

This is the update of the Light horse officer 90mm figure. Unless there's any other changes that may need doing I think that'll be it. Thought we'd add a little Aussie flavour to the base.

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[Nap]

Hi Mike,

Please elaborate and I'll see what I can do.

Chris.

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Chris

This might help showing the attachment to the waist belt

9th Lt Horse

Nap

 

[Chris Mills]

Great photo Nap!

Not seen that one before. Now that would make a nice bust in it self! Great moustache too…

Chris

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

This is the update of the Light horse officer 90mm figure. Unless there's any other changes that may need doing I think that'll be it. Thought we'd add a little Aussie flavour to the base.

Super bringing this little guy to conclusion Chris - almost!
Nice pickup from MikeW & photo to help detail on Sam Browne.
D ring with strap under & over is same fitting on back to.
Plus similar D Ring on bottom edge for fitting sword frog.
Although attached photo is a modern one these have barely changed in over a century.
Trust straight forward fixes mate.
You got this!

Also ref “… I have a long way to go before I feel satisfied with my skill levels, it's been an enjoyable journey.
You are being way too hard on yourself mate.
Your growth with sculpting is something we’re marvelling at.
Really impressed seeing each project.

And nice little touch with the special base for ANZAC Day.
Thanks for sharing once again mate.
MikeTheKiwi

 

[MCPWilk]

The Aussie officer would not have the whistle in his Sam Browne belt, but the attachments to the belt are as shown in the photo and would be matched at the rear attachment: https://www.greatscottantiques.com/...e-belt-and-sword-frog/prod_10329#.YmKCndPMJaQ and:

Mike

 

[Chris Mills]

Wow!

 

[Ybrossculpts]

Update on the Sam Browne... thanks again chaps

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[Mike - The Kiwi]

Update on the Sam Browne... thanks again chaps

Good on ya Chris - that’s it on back strap loop folded & clipped up. Same thing for front one too mate.
MikeTheKiwi

 

[Ybrossculpts]

Good on ya Chris - that’s it on back strap loop folded & clipped up. Same thing for front one too mate.
MikeTheKiwi

No worries Mike. So you're meaning I need to add the loop on the top side of the shoulder strap?

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[MCPWilk]

As you can see from the photos there are D rings above and below the belt on the left. The upper rings are for the shoulder strap, the lower ones usually for a sword frog, but could be used for other kit.

Origin of the belt and its use in the Aussie army can be found here: https://www.army.gov.au/our-heritage/traditions/sam-browne-belt

Mike

 

[Mike - The Kiwi]

No worries Mike. So you're meaning I need to add the loop on the top side of the shoulder strap?

Back strap is fine Chris.
Do same fold over for front mate as per photo attached.
Trust this is useful.
MikeTheKiwi

 

[Ybrossculpts]

Sam Browne...

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[Mike - The Kiwi]

Nailed it Chris!
In memory of ANZAC Day mate
MikeTheKiwi

 

[Ybrossculpts]

Nailed it Chris!
In memory of ANZAC Day mate
MikeTheKiwi

Thanks Mike, with a few hours to spare as well . Thanks to you chaps for being patient, it's been a learning experience for me as these last two sculpts have been my first World War 1 subjects. I miss the finer points as I get caught up on other thing's, all part of the learning journey. Have a great Anzac Day everyone.

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