Private John Mullen - Afganistan 1878

[Jazz]

This is a 54mm figure of a British soldier in Afghanistan in 1878. My wife's Great Grandfather, John Mullen, was out there at this time and fought at Ali Musjid. I have painted this figure to commemorate him.

 

[Nap]

Hi John ,


What a nice job you have done on this one ..like the kharki ..oils or acrylics ? I like the pose of the figure as well who make this one ..Benito ? ?

A really nice thing to do as a tribute to the good lady's Great Grandfather .

Thanks for sharing

Nap

 

[Jazz]

Thanks for the comments Kev. Yes it's a Beneito kit and he is painted in acrylics, oils and enamel.

 

[Don]

Very nice Jazz and as Nap says a fitting tribute to your wife's Great Grandfather.

What Regiment was he with, in those far off days?

Don

 

[Jazz]

Thanks Don. John joined the 108th Regiment which later became the Royal Irish Rangers. I have googled for pictures of their uniform but it appears that the Infantry at this time dressed quite similarly in Afghanistan so if there are mistakes in the uniform I apologise in advance.

 

[swralph]

nicely painted

 

[megroot]

Nice painting.
marc