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[Nap]

Hi guys

Saw this on FB posted by Pavol so I am sure he will do more pics

Kettle Drummer .....

Red tunic , medals and rank badges ...get in there ...LOL

Oh well that's no more handbags for Carole then !

Definately thinking about adding Drums and banners .....

Happy days

Nap

 

[mick3272]

Greetings
Bit quick of the mark there young Kev.
Yes this is my next release. This completes phase 1. of Mick's Mick's The four Irish Cavalry Regiments.
Kettle Drummer 4th ( Royal Irish) Dragoon Guards 1884
I dated him 1884 to allow the option of having a Black over white plume but this changed to white in 1885.
the medals are:- The Egypt Medal with Clasp TEL-EL-KEBIR & The Khedive’s Star

A Pair of Kettle Drums will be made available as an add on to the kit along with another arm to give the impression of playing.
when we receive the Bust & Drums we need to have a good look at how to marry the Drums to the Bust without detracting from the bust for those that just want the bust.
If that makes sense.
Details of Price and Release date will be made in the very near future.
Hope you like him.
Mick

 

[Nap]

Mick

"Young Kev" ...like that ....LOL

Quick off the mark indeed. ...I can sniff a bust rekease out like a bloodhound !!...lol

Great release looming

Was going to post the medals so thanks ...good plume option as well ...

And thank you for doing the kettle drums ...I was planning how to do them using a table tennis ball !!

Put me down for one definately ..with drums....PM me !

.......might find a horses neck/ head ...LOL

Happy days

Nap

 

[mick3272]

Hi Kev.
The Three Banner options for the 4th DG ar as follows :- Taken from Uniformology website.

The later sword belt post 1885 is as follows:-

Hope this helps.
Mick

 

[Nap]

Par excellence Senor Mick

Blimey 3 options all very impressive looking ......intrigued about the banner colour ......

as this is your period of skill ..does the uniform change in anyway when the banners did ?

Plume ?

Thanks

Nap

 

[Cannonball]

Super looking bust and the idea of adding the drums as an option is great.

 

[mick3272]

Par excellence Senor Mick

Blimey 3 options all very impressive looking ......intrigued about the banner colour ......

as this is your period of skill ..does the uniform change in anyway when the banners did ?

Plume ?

Thanks

Nap

Hi Kev,
No the Uniform stayed the same, only the Plume for the Kettle Drummer changed in 1885 from Black over White to White. and the Sword belt changed to the 1885 pattern.
Also the pouch belt changed from a straight leather belt to a slightly curved one but that wont show on the bust.
Mick

 

[mick3272]

Super looking bust and the idea of adding the drums as an option is great.

Thanks Neal Yes Offo has done another great bust for the series Pleased you like it.
Mick

 

[Grod]

Another great sculpt from Pavol and top subject.
Gordon

 

[Nap]

Hi Kev,
No the Uniform stayed the same, only the Plume for the Kettle Drummer changed in 1885 from Black over White to White. and the Sword belt changed to the 1885 pattern.
Also the pouch belt changed from a straight leather belt to a slightly curved one but that wont show on the bust.
Mick

Cheers Mick

The Kettle drum

Just incase anyone fancy adding the horse .......Mmmmm...well the head/neck maybe ....

The horses were not, in this period, the heavy Clydesdale types that are used by today’s Household Cavalry regiments. Although piebald horses tended to be popular some regiments preferred white, brown or black horses.

By the end of the century, white horses were used by the 1st, 5th and 6th Dragoon Guards and the Royal Scots Greys.

Bays were used by the 2nd and 4th Dragoon Guards and the remainder used piebalds.

There were variations however. At one point the Greys had a black horse as did the 7th Dragoon Guards. In many cases the drum horse became a beloved mascot of the regiment as in the Greys whose white dappled horse may have been the most famous, known as “Plum Duff”.

Happy days

Nap

 

[clrsgt]

Really like what I see so far and can't wait to see the drums added. As always Pavol's sculpting is first rate. This one could be the jewel in the crown of this series.

 

[REMOVED]

Very nice ..Pavol did well..and full marks Mick for undertaking the project.

 

[offo]

Yes Kev. I make mor photos. but it is only WIP.

 

[mick3272]

Just to make things clear. I do not intend to commission a horses head to go with this bust. If it is felt that a head, tail , legs or any other part of Drummer or the horses anatomy is requred please feel free to add it has a conversion.
I have also asked Palo not to publish any more photo's until the work is complete and I am ready to release.
Thank you
Mick

 

[MCPWilk]

Crying out for legs and drums!!

Mike

 

[REMOVED]

I’d be saying the flurry of excitement was more measure of support than anything else..makes sense to wait for the final version..what’s nice about the series as you have managed it, the relative affordability..simplicity...and freedom to go beyond should one wish.

 

[Nap]

Hi Guys

Perhaps I posted too soon...apologies to Mick and Pavol if so .....

My thoughts only on horse !!!

As with previous releases the conversion potential is good .

Nap

 

[red tom]

Love it. Instant thought on first see -want drums and horse. lots and lots of fun with this one.

 

[Geoff Charman]

This looks super, another on my list.

Geoff

 

[ellie]

Very nice work again from Offo, will fit in nicely with the others well done.

cheers

Ian

www.elliesminiatures.com