indian sepoy 1756

[abhijit8p]

I would like to present my latest WIP figure of an indian sepoy serving in the french army in india in 1756....
material is 2-part epoxy, height is 150mm approx...
still some work left to be done on it......
comments and crits are very much welcome..
regards to all from india!!!

 

[Mike S.]

Great subject matter. I wish we could see more of these themes portrayed by the manufacturers. Lovely job.

Welcome to the forums BTW.

Cheers.

 

[Kevin D.]

How refreshingly unusual!!!! Welcome to the planet! I'm no sculptor but this is a great site for compliments and critiques.

I like your piece! Please show us more!

Kevin D.

 

[captfue]

Really nice work.

 

[PhilinYuma]

Most importantly, this is a beautifully sculpted figure. What is its graphic source? And yes, it is a pity that manufacturers aren't making more of this kind of thing, but then no one buys them, saving their money for another German or American infantryman in camouflage, or perhaps a nice mounted grenadier of the Imperial Guard.
Osprey has as many or more books on highland regiments than on the soldiers of the whole of India. This figure is even rarer for being a man in French, rather than British service; the period predates the C19th, and he is in the infantry rather than the cavalry arm. I look forward to seeing the figure when it is painted.

 

[Martin Antonenko]

=PhilinYuma; And yes, it is a pity that manufacturers aren't making more of this kind of thing, but then no one buys them, saving their money for another German or American infantryman in camouflage, or perhaps a nice mounted grenadier of the Imperial Guard.

So that you have unfortunately absolutely right! It is our own buying behavior, which brings the companies to such a model-policy. I regret this for many years.

Regards

 

[housecarl]

Interesting change from the norm, well done.
Carl.

 

[Ferris]

Looks very wel sculpted and sure is original!

Cheers,
Adrian

 

[abhijit8p]

@mike, kevin, anthony, philip, martin, carl, adrian --- i thank you all for your compliments and critics---- the reference image is from the osprey book 'campaigns: battle of plassey' -- i intend to make more figures in the same way which depict the various points in the history of india; hence inspiring to reconnect the new generations to their culture and roots--- for further reference of soldiers in the colonial army of british india, i am referring a book 'the armies of india' (with beautiful colour plates)......---any more references from u all about indian troops will be very helpful..

regards from India!!!