GSM Mott, OBE, Welsh Guards

[MCPWilk]

Having seen Mitchell's Models half figure of GSM Mott with his bearskin raised giving three cheers for HM the Queen, I thought I would produce a full figure of him on Parade at Horse Guards:

I used the basic figure and a lot of Milliput with some plasticard and pewter sheet to effect the conversion.

I have nearly finished the service cap as well and will post when done.

Happy modelling,

Mike

 

[Nap]

Mike ,

That is a fine bit of modelling ..pose spot on , with great details everywhere.

Any chance of a close up of the sword hilt and straps ..be good to see the way you have achieved this area

Look forward to seeing this painted .

Thanks for sharing

Nap

 

[MCPWilk]

Sword and lace details as requested. I've now got to cut off the right leg to enable the figure to be cast!

Service cap to follow.

Mike

 

[Viking Bob]

Mike ,

That is a fine bit of modelling ..pose spot on , with great details everywhere.

Any chance of a close up of the sword hilt and straps ..be good to see the way you have achieved this area

Look forward to seeing this painted .

Thanks for sharing

Nap

I share the same sentiments, excellent.

Bob

 

[MCPWilk]

Due to go to Gordon Mitchell for casting.

Mike

 

[Scotty]

Excellent conversion, I'd like to see more modern ceremonial figures. Well done.

 

[MCPWilk]

I wasn't happy with the single link chin chain, and so I have done a more correct double link one and also added a service cap. I know the peak should be a touch more vertical, but I wanted to leave space for painting the eyes!

Mike

 

[Ventress]

Great figure added to the growing list!

 

[malc]

Marvellous

 

[MCPWilk]

Thank you all for your kind comments.

Mike

 

[thegoodsgt]

Stunning!

 

[Nap]

Mike ,

How did you do the double link chain ?

Thanks for other pictures

Nap

 

[MCPWilk]

How did you do the double link chain ?

I made two 'springs' of about 20 turns out of fine solder wire. I gently pulled them both apart to leave just over 1mm gap between each turn. I flatenned one 'spring' (which is how to make a single link chain), and then turned the other, like doing up a screw, through the flatenned loops. I then had one flatenned chain and one spring interlinked with it, which I then flatenned in the opposite direction to the first. If you use a single link chain, remember that the rings should point down on each side unless your references show otherwise.

Mike

 

[Ben-nl]

Hello Mike, very nice. Is it being commercial?
Ben

 

[MCPWilk]

Is it being commercial

It is based on Gordon Mitchell's half figure, so will be produced by Gordon, probably for MMM.

Mike

 

[peedee]

Stunning,
marvellous work
Paul

 

[Grod]

Looks good to me Mike. I like the stance very much. Looks like he is bawling some unfortunate out as he strides across the square.
I think Ross is too busy at the moment to take it on for MMM so I will cast some and update once I have them. If anyone on PF would like one just let me know.
Cheers
Gordon

 

[Monstie]

Brilliant !! ...Put me down for one when they are available
regards
Pete

 

[Grod]

Brilliant !! ...Put me down for one when they are available
regards
Pete

Will do Pete. Will probably be in a couple of weeks.
Cheers
Gordon

 

[red tom]

I'll pick one up at Darlington if they are ready Gordon. If not as soon as you get them done
Tom