French Trumpeter Orleans Cavalry

[Roc]

This is an extremely well sculpted and cast figure, produced by the pioneer of all figure manufacturers, Poste Militaire, unfortunately no longer in business.
I was very fortunate to be able to find this figure and the New Orleans officer gracing a vendor's table at the MFCA show this year, I purchased these figures without hesitation, for me this was the best buy of the day.

Cheers
Roc.

 

[megroot]

Hey Rocco,

When you do it as with the cavalery officer, and the cuirassier this is gonna be a awesome SBS.
So i wait and see.
Keep the picture's coming.

Marc

 

[whdamon]

Roc
Looking forward very much to see you put this figure through its paces. It is a heavy figure, so hope you are doing hand exercises or have some kind of holding devise. Any idea yet what colors for the horse?? Dapple would be a great challenge to pull off.

Walt Damon

 

[Roc]

Marc, I hope so, this figure is very complex, it is going to take a long time to paint.
I also can't wait and am anxious to start work on it.



Cheers
Roc.

 

[Roc]

Hey Walt, it is a very heavy figure, I guess when I go to the gym I'll have to increase my weights :lol:
I haven't really thaught about a color for the horse,yet, but dapple sounds good, Thanks for the idea and I will take that into consideration.





Cheeers
Roc.

 

[Opsofficer]

Roc,

Traditionally the trumpeter would ride a gray horse. Doesn't have to be a dapple grey, but you might want to practice your spots just in case!

Justin

 

[Roc]

Hey Justin, I'm thinking of going with a grey, I'm not sure yet.


Cheers
Roc.

 

[Kandor8]

Hey Roc,
You're right, it's a great figure I did it around 20 years ago and went with a dapple gray horse - lots of "fun". Just be careful mounting it to a base, the weight of the figure will cause the load bearing leg to weaken and give way.
Best!
Ric

 

[Roc]

Ric, you are right, I can see that I'm going to have a problem with metal fatigue, have to find a solution to the problem.

Do you have any suggestions ?


Cheers
Roc.

 

[Kandor8]

Roc,
Instead of the use of a large "unbent" paper clip for the mounting pin I would use as thick a piece of a stiffer material as possible and drill as far up the horse's leg as possible. Brass might be a good choice and you can get it in several different diameters or a finishing nail. I used the paperclip support and suffered accordingly, after I fixed it I also "cheated" and put a camouflaged support under one of the horse's other knees covered by a clump of field grass. I'll try to see if I have any surviving photos to post.
Best!
Ric

 

[Roc]

Thanks buddy, I appreciate it.

Cheers
Roc

 

[Roc]

Hey Guys, I just starteed the Trumpeter, as soon as I get a chance I will post some pictures.

Cheers
Roc.