GSM Mott, OBE, Welsh Guards

[Scotty]

Do you have any in process pics you'd like to share?

 

[MCPWilk]

I understand that Gordon has put the master into mould and that castings may be available in the near future.

Mike

 

[Grod]

I understand that Gordon has put the master into mould and that casting may be available in the near future.

Mike

Thanks Mike
I started on this one last night and have managed to get some preliminary pics of an assembled kit.
Cheers
Gordon

 

[MCPWilk]

I hadn't realised you had been that quick off the mark! You have done a first class job of that. It shows up the details (and small imperfections!) beautifully. The chin strap has come up very well. I'm not sure whether or not I prefer bearskin or service cap, although I will have to make the peak more vertical to be authentic. The little knob at the end of the pace stick should face up. I hope you manage to do the matching base with the tarmac surface (it should be red/maroon for the Mall) as well!

Mike

 

[Grod]

Is there a price range?

Hello
The price for PF members will be £55 which includes postage.
Gordon

 

[MCPWilk]

Already available on eBay, starting at £0.99 !!

Mike

 

[Grod]

Already available on eBay, starting at £0.99 !!

Mike

I have also put on a bust version Mike.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/391104049781?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
It will be interesting to see what interest they generate.
Cheers
Gordon

 

[MCPWilk]

Bust with bearskin:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-9-Bust-...630?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item487cd7dbe6
Bust with service cap:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-9-Bust-...093?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item5b0fad2bb5

I would have kept the tunic skirts and top of sword, but Gordon reckons that's too big for a bust.

Mike

 

[MCPWilk]

I remodelled the service cap with the five strands of gold braid on a vertical peak. The figure with the bearskin seems most popular at present. I thought I could use this cap on GSM Mott in service dress:

Mike

 

[Grod]

Great job on this cap Mike. Looks the business.
Gordon

 

[Nap]

Mike ,

That service caps looks great , be good to see a version of him in his No 2 dress uniform with the Sam Browne belt as well I think.

Is the new cap going to be available ?

Thanks for sharing

Nap

 

[MCPWilk]

The photo I posted is a casting and is therefore available from Gordon.

Mike

 

[MCPWilk]

His last Birthday Parade was today, the Welsh Guards Colour was trooped in the Regiment's centenary year:

A remarkable man from a remarkable family of brothers.

Painted version can be seen here: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/391166036228?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Happy modelling,

Mike

 

[martin tabony]

A good parade. I had to laugh at the commentary when the ex Taff made the comment about being able to say "yes" an "no" !

Martin

 

[Old Pete]

Yes A good parade but if there are any more cuts the queen will have to troop her own colour.I,m old enough to remember when the square was full

 

[martin tabony]

The London Regiment (T.A.) has now been made part of the Household Division. Last week they were mounting guard at the tower! I wonder how long it will be until they're used to make up numbers! This government seems to think you can do everything else with part timers!

Martin

 

[MCPWilk]

I'm old enough to remember when the square was full

So am I and it wasn't that long ago! The HAC and London Scottish were on parade for Beating Retreat last week as well.

Mike

 

[mick3272]

Next will be the RN Gun teams following the RHA. But we will know were are up s... Greek without a paddle when they start to invite foreign armies with dancing bands.
Mick 3272

 

[martin tabony]

What you mean like the parade to commemorate Waterloo, with a Finnish army band!?

 

[martin tabony]

So am I and it wasn't that long ago! The HAC and London Scottish were on parade for Beating Retreat last week as well.

Mike

The London Scottish are now part of The London Regiment