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...also, the sun shade/neck curtain was tied to the outside of the helmet, with fabric tapes, rather than being worn under it
WIP Grenadier Guard Camel Corps
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1969
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Nice alterations the helmet Jim, looks much better now.
Cheers
Steve
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Steve
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That does look better, Jim - I would also be tempted to reduce the seams on the crown of the helmet, or take them off altogether and redo them, more in scale. They are where the six fabric panels are stitched together, (looking down on the helmet, from a birds eye view, the seams run fore and aft, then at 60 degrees evenly around the crown) They are also like a seam in a pair of jeans, so need to be less prominent...
Yes will do Steve thanks for the input
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Jim
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...also, the sun shade/neck curtain was tied to the outside of the helmet, with fabric tapes, rather than being worn under it
Yeah I've only seen one pic on the internet with the neck flap underneath the helmet, all the others are as you say on the outside of the helmet, I'm going to have a look and see what I can do about it.
Thanks Steve
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Jim
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Thanks Steve
I am getting there with him but need to change the neck flap I reckon.
Cheers
Jim
...also, the sun shade/neck curtain was tied to the outside of the helmet, with fabric tapes, rather than being worn under it
This might help Jimbo
Details from this book
This is also a good book to look through
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Jimbo
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Jimbo
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A quick update on the foreign service helmet neck flap,
All done along with some hair and a pair brand new shiny earholes!
Cheers
Jim
Apologies but please click on files to view images.
All done along with some hair and a pair brand new shiny earholes!
Cheers
Jim
Apologies but please click on files to view images.
1969
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Well worth the effort to make those changes Jim, looks much better now.
Cheers
Steve
Cheers
Steve
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It looks infinitely better, Jim. I could be Mr Picky and highlight some other areas in need of modification, but I think that captures the essence...!!
It looks infinitely better, Jim. I could be Mr Picky and highlight some other areas in need of modification, but I think that captures the essence...!!
Does look better , sure Jimbo wouldn't mind knowing your other thoughts ....personally it's good to have and see input between sculptors
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Ok - the compartments on the bandolier arent quite right. For the Martini ammo, there were four large compartments, two front and two rear and two half size ones where it is at its lowest point (see pic). There is also no discernable gap between each compartment.
During the Sudan campaign, the pouch on the belt could be the newer pattern, or, more likely, the same as the ones worn in the Zulu campaign (this is because the Camel Corps was equipped with old issue cavalry and infantry equipment)
Hope this helps. Not trying to be a know-all, just one of my areas of interest!!
During the Sudan campaign, the pouch on the belt could be the newer pattern, or, more likely, the same as the ones worn in the Zulu campaign (this is because the Camel Corps was equipped with old issue cavalry and infantry equipment)
Hope this helps. Not trying to be a know-all, just one of my areas of interest!!
Jimbo
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Ok - the compartments on the bandolier arent quite right. For the Martini ammo, there were four large compartments, two front and two rear and two half size ones where it is at its lowest point (see pic). There is also no discernable gap between each compartment.
During the Sudan campaign, the pouch on the belt could be the newer pattern, or, more likely, the same as the ones worn in the Zulu campaign (this is because the Camel Corps was equipped with old issue cavalry and infantry equipment)
Hope this helps. Not trying to be a know-all, just one of my areas of interest!!
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No worries Steve, thanks for your input mate, it all helps to get it right
Cheers
Jim
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Late update on alterations to Camel Corps Grenadier Guard, The bandolier has been completely removed and re-sculpted to be correct for the period, also the ammo pouch on the belt has been removed and re-sculpted to be in keeping for the period.
A few more photos to come,
Thanks Steve for your very useful input on this one, if you can see any other things that need to be changed then let us know mate
A few more photos to come,
Thanks Steve for your very useful input on this one, if you can see any other things that need to be changed then let us know mate
Jimbo
Great to see you posting and with pictures ....nice legs.....on the figure !
Looks like a bit of filling at the front where belt meets the legs , bandolier looks good as well
Pics look good hope we see paint from you soon
Thanks for sharing
Happy benchtime
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Great to see you posting and with pictures ....nice legs.....on the figure !
Looks like a bit of filling at the front where belt meets the legs , bandolier looks good as well
Pics look good hope we see paint from you soon
Thanks for sharing
Happy benchtime
Nap
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Looks great, Jim - a huge improvement!! Actually looks like Camel Corps!!
Looks great, Jim - a huge improvement!! Actually looks like Camel Corps!!
PAINT PAINT PAINT Mr Jimbo
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