WIP Officer Berkshire Yeomanry Boer War

[Jimbo]

Conversion of bust 17th lancers bust to Berkshire Yeomanry with legs...as if I couldn't resist it ! lol
The superb 17th lancers bust from Stormtroopers sculpted by Carl Reid 1/9 scale.
Following on from my Camel Corps conversion this was one that was screaming out for legs, in my opinion of course,
Legs were added using a wire armature and sculpted in 3 stages building up the riding breeches with a skin of magic sculpt used to create the riding boots, copper wire flattened to shape for spurs.
The original bandolier was removed and sculpted small ammo pouch on belt added along with side bag and sword, binocular case was sculpted and added with straps in magic sculpt, the water canteen was added as spare from another kit.
I removed the 17th Lancers badge & added the Berkshire Yeomanry badge to the side of the slouch hat, the badge has come a little on the big side which I may re- address, the badge being the Berkshire White Horse of Uffington with IY underneath ( Uffington white horse now being in Oxfordshire following the county changes of the early 70's) to be honest I'm sure if the cap badge was worn on the upturned side of the slouch hat or if a divisional /brigade insignia was worn, if anyone know's the answer I would appreciate the heads up on it.
I'm quite pleased with how he's come out and hope you like him too
Cheers
Jim

 

[MCPWilk]

Excellent conversion. I just wish more of these half figures (they're hardly busts) came with the option of legs!

Mike

 

[Viking Bob]

Wow Jim that's incredible and looks a whole lot better.

 

[valiant]

Nice, Jim! You always have the option of dispensing with the metal badge and having a cloth patch, instead, for Boer War subjects...

 

[misfit151]

Blimey Jim another cracker.....imposing looking figure.... Mike

 

[Warren SMITH]

Excellent work giving the figure some height , I have to agree with Mike.. So many half figures just screaming out for the addition of legs...

 

[Nap]

Wow Jim that's incredible and looks a whole lot better.

Suppose it's not bad !..........lol

Nice one James

For those interested in Yeomanry , these are excellent references

Nap

 

[Nap]

Nice, Jim! You always have the option of dispensing with the metal badge and having a cloth patch, instead, for Boer War subjects...

Saw this at a auctioneer's site

A Boer War 10th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry Slouch hat, worn by Trooper Albert Goodwin Allen, (4816) 37th Company,

Nap

 

[Jimbo]

Excellent conversion. I just wish more of these half figures (they're hardly busts) came with the option of legs!

Mike

Thanks Mike, glad you like him, I know what you mean regarding half figures
Cheers
Jim

 

[Jimbo]

Saw this at a auctioneer's site

A Boer War 10th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry Slouch hat, worn by Trooper Albert Goodwin Allen, (4816) 37th Company,View attachment 448522 View attachment 448523

Nap

Nice one Kev...I might go for 10th battalion yet as it looks a bit more interesting than just a badge, thinking about it.
Cheers
Jim

 

[Jimbo]

Wow Jim that's incredible and looks a whole lot better.

Thanks Bob glad you like him
Cheers
Jim

 

[Jimbo]

Nice, Jim! You always have the option of dispensing with the metal badge and having a cloth patch, instead, for Boer War subjects...

Cheers Steve, I'm debating at the moment ...badge or cloth patch...I'm leaning toward the cloth patch I must admit
Cheers
Jim

 

[Jimbo]

Blimey Jim another cracker.....imposing looking figure.... Mike

Thanks Mike glad you like him mate
Cheers
Jim

 

[Jimbo]

Excellent work giving the figure some height , I have to agree with Mike.. So many half figures just screaming out for the addition of legs...

Thanks Warren glad you like him mate, trouble is I'm forever adding legs to these half figures, to me they seem to be screaming out for them
Cheers
Jim

 

[Von Bock]

Jim,
You are truly talented very impressive work. It is really interesting to see what these bust would have looked like as full figures. Regards, Brock

 

[Jimbo]

Jim,
You are truly talented very impressive work. It is really interesting to see what these bust would have looked like as full figures. Regards, Brock

Thanks Brock, that's really nice of you to say so, mush appreciated
Cheers
Jim

 

[Jimbo]

Saw this at a auctioneer's site

A Boer War 10th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry Slouch hat, worn by Trooper Albert Goodwin Allen, (4816) 37th Company,View attachment 448522 View attachment 448523

Nap

Kev on the 10th Battalion cloth patch with the X in the middle, I presume the metal badge above the X would be the regimental cap badge, in this case a prince of Wales feathers, so if it was the 39th company (Berkshire Yeomanry) it would be the same cloth patch with the X but the silver white horse of the Berkshire Yeomanry above?
Am I correct or talking out of "me bum ole?"

 

[custer760]

Once more an excellent conversion,your work is amazing...am loving it already,you have the stance perfect to show the desperation in this sculpt...bravo
Regards
Pete

 

[Nap]

Kev on the 10th Battalion cloth patch with the X in the middle, I presume the metal badge above the X would be the regimental cap badge, in this case a prince of Wales feathers, so if it was the 39th company (Berkshire Yeomanry) it would be the same cloth patch with the X but the silver white horse of the Berkshire Yeomanry above?
Am I correct or talking out of "me bum ole?"

I think it should be 39 with horsey above ...or if.39 Coy was in 10th Bn then could be the X below horse ....or just a plain rosette

......as always variations occur , here's one with IY below a capbadge

Have fun

Nap

 

[Jimbo]

Once more an excellent conversion,your work is amazing...am loving it already,you have the stance perfect to show the desperation in this sculpt...bravo
Regards
Pete

Thank you Pete, I'm glad you like him so far.
Cheers
Jim