Help with research.

[Roc]

I've decided to paint the French Trumpeter Orleans Cavalry, a very nicely mounted figure way ahead of its time.

I would appreciate any help with the research.

Thanks in advance.

Roc.

 

[Squeemie Ellis]

Hi Roc, is this the old Poste Militaire 90mm guy?
You're right it is a wonderful figure. Try the Funcken book on the Lace Wars.
I'll try and look for some more info for you.
Regards,
Ben Harper

 

[Roc]

Hey Ben, this is the 90 mm. guy from Poaste militaire.
Thanks for your help, I really need it.

Thanks in advance.

Cheers
Roc.

 

[Roy]

Hey Roc..I have a little nostalgia for you...page 14 from a very old Poste-Militaire catalogue.....If you need a full size scan...

All the best....Roy.

 

[nagashino]

Hey Roy

You beat me to it! I don't have a scanner here at work (I AM working, you know :lol: ) but I've got that PM catalogue and had thought to do similar.

What ever happened to Graham Bickerton - that guy could certainly paint?

Cheers


Phil

 

[Squeemie Ellis]

:lol: Thanks Roy for taking all my research fun away .
That's the the best reference you can have Roc. I USED to have that very same
Poste Militaire catalog.
Good question, what DID happen to Mr. Bickerton?.
and you're right Phil, he was/is a wonderful painter
Good luck Roc, I'm looking forward to the final result.
Regards,
Ben Harper

 

[BESPJL]

Roc,

You're right it is a wonderful figure. Try the Funcken book on the Lace Wars.

I've got them. Do you need anything from them?

Cheers,
Paulo

 

[Roc]

It's great having friends around the world willing to help, Thanks guys, I really appreciate it.

Roy, thanks for the beautiful picture, it will be a great help.

Phil, I remember Graham Bickerton he an excellent painter.

Paulo, thanks for the offer, if you can e-mail me some photos from the Funken book, that would be great.



Cheers
Roc.

 

[Squeemie Ellis]

Hi Roc, this is a bit off subject, but are you the guy that bought the 80mm Ceremonial Studios Duke of Marlborough figure from me, Lo these many years ago? If you are,Did you ever get it painted up?
Just curious,
Ben

 

[Roc]

Ben, I am the one who bought 80mm Ceremonial Studios Duke of Marlborough from you and yes I did paint it.

Here is a picture of it.

Cheers
Roc

 

[Squeemie Ellis]

Hi Roc, WOW did you EVER paint it!. It looks wonderful!!. Man oh man, all that red!! I'm glad you bought it and did such
a great job.If it were with me it still would be gathering dust on a shelf somewhere. I'm always glad when one of my "old soldiers" winds up in a good home .
Keep your paint brush wet,
Ben

 

[Roc]

Thanks Ben, I'm glad you like the way I painted it, it was a real pleasure.

Cheers
Roc.

 

[BESPJL]

Roc,

can you tell me the aproximate year of the figure you're making, it's 17....?

I have my hands full with teh requirements of my work (in the middle of a merging process), I think that I can send the pics during next Saturday.

Cheers,
Paulo

 

[Roc]

Paulo, The aproximate year is 1724-30.

There is no rush, when ever you get a chance.


Thanks in advance.
Ciao
Roc.

 

[BESPJL]

Roc,

There is a small problem: the Funcken book only have uniforms from 1740 onwards.

I emailed a french group asking for info. I'll forward their reply to you.

Meanwhile I'll keep looking for info to help you.

Cheers,
Paulo

 

[Roc]

Paulo, my friend, thank you very much, I appreciate what you're doing.


Ciao
Roc.

 

[Luis R.]

If you can read French, there's a description of the uniforms worn by Orleans trumpeters and a sketch of their liveryHERE

 

[BESPJL]

Roc,

if you got any problem with french perhaps I can lend you a hand.

(Still in pursuit of info).

Cheers,
Paulo

 

[Guy]

I am also looking for info on this figure along with the Standard bearer. I hope to do both together on the same base this winter.

 

[Roc]

Luis, thank you, as usual you come to my rescue,I always appreciate your help.
I can read French and the link will be a gtreat help.

Cheers
Roc.