Completed Lt-Gen Sir Henry Havelock-Allan VC

[Viking Bob]

Mine arrived today ...minimal prep and well cast , sharp details

Excellent service from Mick Ankim @ MicksMicks ...thanks to him

Thing is .....I'm biting my lip having to finish others before I go for it


....Bobs box art SBS is great to follow

Good view of the tunic on General Roberts VC below where the slash on the cuffs looks to be dark blue

Nap

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Don't forget Nap this a B/W colourised.

 

[Viking Bob]

Now, having sorted out my cockup, I'm back on track.
The medals have been done and just the other two awards to paint.
Next is the white piping down the jacket, the cuffs. The shoulder boards will need shading and then painting.
Now for a cuppa.

 

[Nap]

Don't forget Nap this a B/W colourised.

Absolutely correct Bob , thought it might be a one off for Roberts but definately not ....good point to remember ....colourised not to be relied on

Nice recovery on the red slashed cuffs , medals looks good as does the sash ...very neatly done

Are you fitting the sword as well ?

Great update looking forward to seeing more

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[marco14]

that looks great with the red color,great paintwork
Mario

 

[Viking Bob]

Absolutely correct Bob , thought it might be a one off for Roberts but definately not ....good point to remember ....colourised not to be relied on

Nice recovery on the red slashed cuffs , medals looks good as does the sash ...very neatly done

Are you fitting the sword as well ?

Great update looking forward to seeing more

Happy benchtime

Nap

The sword will be painted and temporary attached, not sure where the slings should go and how attached to or under the tunic.

 

[Viking Bob]

that looks great with the red color,great paintwork
Mario

Thank you very much Mario, appreciate your kind comment.

 

[Nap]

The sword will be painted and temporary attached, not sure where the slings should go and how attached to or under the tunic.

Hi Bob

Looking at these of other General officers looks like the slings went under the tunic but I am more than happy to be proven wrong !

Nap

 

[Viking Bob]

Thanks Nap, yes some lengths of led foil or masking tape.

 

[Viking Bob]

More progress and I can see the light and the end of the tunnel. I think the next one I paint will not have gold lace.
Next to undercoat is the sword and slings, the sling are made from masking tape and the sword knot lanyard is from 0.4mm lead wire. I have to sort the end of the sword scabard too.
I had to reglue the sling swivels as they are a bit delicate.




on pic No.4 I have no idea what is on the inside of the 'hat' but I have guessed its white silk with the hat makers name etc, that's the little dot.
Now to carry on.
Thanks for looking in.

 

[arj]

That's looking very good Bob.
Nice work.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[Viking Bob]

That's looking very good Bob.
Nice work.

Cheers,
Andrew

Cheers Andrew, it's coming along nicely, as they say. After a few hiccups. Trust you are well.

 

[Nap]

Hi Bob

Your getting there , as for the inside of the headwear ......silk could easily be a option , there's one showing in salerooms with either a red silk and a leather brow lining , the feathers are held in by a central locking device .......your little dot

Looking forward to seeing more

Enjoy

Happy benchtime

Nap

 

[Viking Bob]

Looks like red it is then and a tan sweat band. I don't know how you get your info but I tried to find this and got no where.
Onwards and upwards.

 

[Nap]

Looks like red it is then and a tan sweat band. I don't know how you get your info but I tried to find this and got no where.
Onwards and upwards.

I'm sure many had variations , nice to have a challenge to find details out and share them here

Enjoy the onwards and upwards

Nap

 

[Viking Bob]

Just another update, bit of a fiddle to do.
Medals done and painted just the feathers to do on the bicorne.





The Epaulette's shown are for a General, leave off the pip and paint the crown and crossed batton's
The Breast and throat medals are the Knight Commander of the Most honourable order of the Bath (Military division).

 

[Nap]

Hi Bob

Your obviously good at the fiddle ......very nearly done , the bling looks good

Look forward to seeing the feathers

Have fun

Nap

 

[Viking Bob]

Hi Bob

Your obviously good at the fiddle ......very nearly done , the bling looks good

Look forward to seeing the feathers

Have fun

Nap

Cheers Nap, nearly finished just the sword, feathers and the white gloves.

 

[NigelR]

This is looking fantastic, lovely work so far.

 

[Tommy Atkins]

Looking epic as usual Bob! Hope you are well. Regards Pete

 

[Viking Bob]

This is looking fantastic, lovely work so far.

Looking epic as usual Bob! Hope you are well. Regards Pete

Nigel and Pete
Thanks both. its a bit too much gold braid for me but that's senior officers for you.