New Micks Micks Bust Officer 8th Royal Irish Hussars

[ellie]

Hi all we are proud to announce the next release in the Mick's Mick's range of busts. the new bust was sculpted by the very talented Offo. the bust depicts an Officer of the 8th royal Irish Hussars.

the bust will be ready to pre-order through Ellie's Miniatures who will be distributing the range. you can order him from today though our web site on www.elliesminiatures.com.

the price will be £42.00 inc P&P world wide.

cheers

ian

www.elliesminiatures.com

 

[Grod]

What a great sculpt and subject!
Gordon

 

[ellie]

Cheers mate glad you like it, i know mick is over the moon.

cheers

ian

www.elliesminiatures.com

 

[mick3272]

Hi All.
Well I am pleased to say that No. 2. of Mick's Mick's will be released shortly. This Bust is 1/9th Scale Full Bust of an Officer of The 8th ( King's Royal Irish) Hussar 1891 who were stationed at Nelson Barracks Norwich.
You will note the what appears the Cap Lines on the front of the jacket and of course the Cap Badge identify this officer to be of the 8th Hussars.

This Jacket was used when Off duty and around town for minor social engagements, one cannot say never but rarely worn of Foreign Service. It was also worn without the Pouch Belt.
This picture is not of the 8th but shows Pouch Belts not being worn.

I included the Blackthorn Walking Stick as it was a popular piece of kit with Irish Regiments Now & Then. However if it is not to your liking it can always be re-shaped into a walking out cane. Riding crop or whip.

I would Like to Thank Offo for the excellent job he did for me with the information supplied. The braiding is outstanding Well done by friend.

Last but not least Ian from Ellies who markets them via Ellies Miniatures.


The Next one to be released will be that of an NCO 5th Royal Irish Lancers.
Thanks.
Mick

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[Nap]

Mick

For goodness sake stop this ....I have sold most of my body parts ...so anyone want a little used wooden leg!

And now you announce the 3rd ! ...my poor aching heart ..and wallet

In the words of the prophet Mick....BUGGER !!!!!!!!!!

Ian/Mick ...consider this post a preorder ..will sort details out when released fully

Nap

 

[Barrie Harris]

Nice one Ian ,like the subject . Great looking bust ,what colour the jacket ?
See he' s from my old neck of the woods Norwich .
Look forward to seeing him in all his glory painted .

Barrie (Newbee).

 

[billyturnip]

Wow! Now that is good!

 

[mick3272]

Mick

For goodness sake stop this ....I have sold most of my body parts ...so anyone want a little used wooden leg!

And now you announce the 3rd ! ...my poor aching heart ..and wallet

In the words of the prophet Mick....BUGGER !!!!!!!!!!

Ian/Mick ...consider this post a preorder ..will sort details out when released fully

Nap

When I was making enquiries about the use of patrol Jackets some time ago You asked what was I up to now you know.
Pleased you like him.
It will be nice to see what some of the quality painters on PF can do with the Blacks and the Blue's

Mick

 

[ellie]

Hi Barrie glad you like it the jacket is I think a very dark blue close to black with black piping Mick will tell you better than me but I think i'm right.

cheers

ian

www.elliesminiatures.com

 

[mick3272]

Nice one Ian ,like the subject . Great looking bust ,what colour the jacket ?
See he' s from my old neck of the woods Norwich .
Look forward to seeing him in all his glory painted .

Barrie (Newbee).

Hi Barrie
Hope this helps

The last part of the 19th century saw the art of military tailoring at its zenith. A prime example of that art was the undress patrol jacket worn by cavalry regiments. Which is a very Dark Blue/ Prussian Blue .Heavily braided with black mohair lace on the chest and edged all round with black Astrakhan fur, Every regiment had its own (and in some cases unique) pattern of jacket. These were all illustrated in the1900 regulations.


Above are examples of the jackets worn by the regiment. Note the black mohair Busby lines worn around the front of the 8th Hussars patrol jacket. A unique feature peculiar to this regiment. ONLY

Whilst doing the research I found a number of entries re marriage to the local girls in Norwich.

Mick

 

[Nap]

Wow! Now that is good!

It certainly is...wonder if I know anyone who might put legs on one ?...hint starts with J and ends in imbo...!!'mm..yep Mr Evans


Also like the addition of the hawthorn stick


Nap

 

[chailey]

What a fantastic face!
Compliments to all involved.

Steve

 

[mick3272]

It certainly is...wonder if I know anyone who might put legs on one ?...hint starts with J and ends in imbo...!!'mm..yep Mr Evans

Also like the addition of the hawthorn stick

Nap

Let the poor sod have his holiday first.
Mick.
Ps Whats with this suspect naturist avatar. Is there something you want to tell us.

 

[Nap]

Let the poor sod have his holiday first.
Mick.
Ps Whats with this suspect naturist avatar. Is there something you want to tell us.

Mmmmm..no IT there apprently only beer and sand !

Avatar ...simple really ..No legs for me !...suspect naturist .....come on ...me !!

Nap

 

[clrsgt]

What a terrific sculpt. I would get this one just to paint the face.

 

[Barrie Harris]

Hi Mike ,
Thanks for the info, really helps . Sure this will be hit with all figure /bust painters .
Cheers ,
Barrie (Newbee ).

 

[MMM]

Great work fellas.

Ross

 

[offo]

Hello friends! Make legs too ? No problem for me . Mick say me only Half figure without legs. But your fun is for me intersting and Important ! And I give this fun for others . Have a fun with this ......Jimbo and others too.

 

[ellie]

Cheers Ross glad you like it.

Ian

www.elliesminiatures.com

 

[mick3272]

What a great sculpt and subject!
Gordon

What a fantastic face!
Compliments to all involved.

Steve

What a terrific sculpt. I would get this one just to paint the face.

Great work fellas.

Ross

Thank you all for your kind words and support.

Offo. Yes they can make legs for fun It will give them something to do during the cold winter nights.

Mick