British lancer 1914

[billyturnip]

Here is a pic of The Fusilier British Lancer. I painted this one awhile ago but photo'd it yesterday. Just before the camera batteries died

Roger.

 

[Dan Morton]

Nicely done, Roger! The uniform colors look great and the bamboo lance and field equipment look authentic. Steve certainly has a way of sculpting very British looking faces, doesn't he? Do you think a number of his figures look like they have pot bellies?

All the best,
Dan

 

[Blind Pew]

Nice one Roger!
As Daniel quite rightly points out, Steve Warrilow's has a real affinity with the serviceman of the period. I really lke his figures as well.

 

[Sambaman]

Roger,
he looks good! I like the subtle muted tones, they add to the over all mood.

Jay H.
OKC

 

[DaveCox]

Great work. I really must get a few of these pieces, they really are well sculpted.

 

[billyturnip]

Thanks fella's, yes Steve Warrilow certainly knows how to sculpt WW1 figures.
Obviously a lot of research goes into his work. They do look like the men you see in period photographs.
Dan, I wonder if the pot bellies come from Bully beef and Maconochie or good English bitter

Roger.

 

[MAB]

Hi Roger

Nice job
good amuse to you

MAB

 

[Dan Morton]

Roger - According to all the accounts I've read, sadly, they didn't get much bitter in the trenches. Rum ration every day, 'confiscated' wine once in a while, maybe. I'm thinking it must have been the bully....or maybe just gas from the bully.... ?

All the best,
Dan

:lol:

 

[billyturnip]

Thank you Maurizio.
Dan, from the accounts I've read the British soldiers didn't think much of the French beer in the estaminets. the pot bellied ones must've been in Flanders :lol:
My own grandfather said the best bit of the war was the estaminet, and believe me he'd know!

Roger

 

[GARD9]

Good job Roger.
I like the leather of the cartridge pouches and the hint of rosie cheeks on this chap.
I agree with the comments about The Fusilier kits and of Steve's style. I am very pleased with the kits I have so far from them. I like the little extras or options that come with most of the kits.
Keep up the good work.
G9

 

[billyturnip]

Glad you like it G9.
Do you have this kit? If you like the extra's that come with Steve's kits this is the one for you. Off the top of my head I think this one can be assembled into least four different versions.
The ammunition bandolier was painted with leather brown and washed with Games Workshop brown wash and then highlighted with flesh. I think that gives a pretty accurate representation of worn leather.
Soldiers, sailors and farmers all have rosie cheeks :lol:
Roger.

 

[GARD9]

Hello Roger,
I don't have this kit. I am considering the addition of some British kits from Fusilier.
I like the looks of this kit and now that you've told me it has several options, I like it even more. Is this kit GWB/27?
Thanks for the color reference tips on the leather ammo. bandolier. It does look good.
G9

 

[billyturnip]

Hi John,
Yes, this kit is GWB/27.
Here is a rundown of the parts included in the kit.
1 Head
2 Head/service cap
3 Steel helmet
4 Gor blimey cap
5 Main Body
6 Leg Half
7 Right leg with puttee (optional)
8 Right leg with driver boot guard (Optional)
9 Cavalry sword guard (Optional)
10 Sword blade (Optional)
11 Water bottle?messtin
12 Haversack
13 Lance top half (Optional)
14 Lance bottom half (Optional)
15 Base


As you see plenty of options there. I hope you find this useful.


Roger.

 

[GARD9]

Wow, that is a load of options.
I think this will be the next Fusilier kit I purchase.
Thanks Roger.
G9

 

[billyturnip]

Pleased to help. I wonder if it takes you as long to decide how to make this one up as I did? :lol:
If there is anything else I can help with please ask.

Roger.