PJ Deluhery
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Well done, Quang! Another classic.
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bonehead
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Quang,
This is a really nice character piece. Excellent!
Mike
This is a really nice character piece. Excellent!
Mike
Centaur
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Well done, Quang, really a great white bread face, a typical
face from this time.
Its an amazing surprise. Thanks.
Ulrich
face from this time.
Its an amazing surprise. Thanks.
Ulrich
quang
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Thank you, dear colleagues, for your kind words.
Ulrich, after the white bread, how about some black coal?
Quang
Ulrich, after the white bread, how about some black coal?
Quang
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Dear Ouang - yes,balck ivory- nice idea,may be to made a french senegal trooper at next
Jeff
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Wonderful figure so youthful. So may times times we forget just how young most soldiers are.
Bluesking
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Yo Elwood Another winner
Jake
Jake
quang
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Especially in this case where most of the Lighthorsemen were volunteers, some very young and idealistic. Over 8,000 Australian and 2,700 New Zealand soldiers died on the shores of Gallipoli. They were the cream of Australian and New Zealander youth.
The disaster had a profound impact in their home countries. The ANZAC legend was born and became part of the national identity in both countries.
April 25 was declared ANZAC Day.
phc35
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with these last 2 busts, you're costing me money Mr.Quang!
tonydawe
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Hi Quang,
Actually ALL members of the AIF (Australian Imperial Forces) were volunteers, not just the Light Horse.
Australia was one of the very few nations in WW1 that fielded an army made up entirely of volunteers. Most other nations introduced conscription at some point during the war.
I've checked the reference photos you supplied in one of your previous replies.
These are studio portraits taken in Australia in late 1914/ early 1915, prior to the Light Horse embarking for Egypt, or taken in Cairo before the Light Horse were sent to Gallipoli.
Cheers
Actually ALL members of the AIF (Australian Imperial Forces) were volunteers, not just the Light Horse.
Australia was one of the very few nations in WW1 that fielded an army made up entirely of volunteers. Most other nations introduced conscription at some point during the war.
I've checked the reference photos you supplied in one of your previous replies.
These are studio portraits taken in Australia in late 1914/ early 1915, prior to the Light Horse embarking for Egypt, or taken in Cairo before the Light Horse were sent to Gallipoli.
Cheers
quang
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Hello Tony,
I have to admit I'm more familiar with Native Americans that with Australian military men!
Furthermore I learned that the bust is not representative of the Light Horseman in Gallipoli as the emu plume and the bandolier were not worn at the time. It's more typical of the Lighthorse either BEFORE Gallipoli when they formed part of the British Garrison forces in Egypt, or AFTER Gallipoli as part of the Desert Mounted Corps in Palestine from 1916-18.
So as per your suggestion, I'll rename it 'AUSTRALIAN LIGHT HORSEMAN – Palestine 1917'. A small change indeed but a significant one IMO.
Thanks again Tony, for your input.
Cheers,
Quang
I have to admit I'm more familiar with Native Americans that with Australian military men!
Furthermore I learned that the bust is not representative of the Light Horseman in Gallipoli as the emu plume and the bandolier were not worn at the time. It's more typical of the Lighthorse either BEFORE Gallipoli when they formed part of the British Garrison forces in Egypt, or AFTER Gallipoli as part of the Desert Mounted Corps in Palestine from 1916-18.
So as per your suggestion, I'll rename it 'AUSTRALIAN LIGHT HORSEMAN – Palestine 1917'. A small change indeed but a significant one IMO.
Thanks again Tony, for your input.
Cheers,
Quang
tonydawe
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Hi Quang,
It's tremendous to see someone take such pride and care in their work that they are prepared to change things at the last minute to ensure they "get it right".
Thanks for taking my comments on board so generously.
This small but significant change only enhances my respect for you and your talents.
Cheers
It's tremendous to see someone take such pride and care in their work that they are prepared to change things at the last minute to ensure they "get it right".
Thanks for taking my comments on board so generously.
This small but significant change only enhances my respect for you and your talents.
Cheers
quang
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About the colour of the uniform, Tony informed me that the actual shade should be closer to the British khaki (Vallejo's 'English Uniform') than green.
While it's too late to do a new paint job, I 'tweaked' the green on my earlier pics to make it closer to the truth. As I know that many modellers use our box-art as a colour guide, at least they'll get the correct shade.
This only shows how helpful this community can be to our hobby. Thank you all!
Quang
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While it's too late to do a new paint job, I 'tweaked' the green on my earlier pics to make it closer to the truth. As I know that many modellers use our box-art as a colour guide, at least they'll get the correct shade.
This only shows how helpful this community can be to our hobby. Thank you all!
Quang
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