Pte Samuel Wassall, VC, 80th Foot, 1879

[valiant]

Hi Guys,

Im calling this one done, finally, after a long time! Conversion from Richie's 24th Foot bust, to a companion to my Sgt Booth bust. Both represent VC winners from the 80th Foot (Staffs Volunteers) won during the Zulu War in 1879.

Painted in acrylics, this represents the actual tunic worn by Wassall in the Regt Museum and it lacks the yellow facings on the cuffs (apparently a variation worn by the MI units)

A massive thanks to Steve Readdie for the Martini carbine, an absolute gem!

thanks for looking,

Steve

 

[Nap]

Steve ,

That looks great good research as well , have you a picture of the tunic for my references ?

Like the pose , it's got lots of movement and like you say the weapon ?..a gem

Thanks for sharing

Nap

 

[smudger1960]

Hi Guys,

Im calling this one done, finally, after a long time! Conversion from Richie's 24th Foot bust, to a companion to my Sgt Booth bust. Both represent VC winners from the 80th Foot (Staffs Volunteers) won during the Zulu War in 1879.

Painted in acrylics, this represents the actual tunic worn by Wassall in the Regt Museum and it lacks the yellow facings on the cuffs (apparently a variation worn by the MI units)

A massive thanks to Steve Readdie for the Martini carbine, an absolute gem!

thanks for looking,

Steve

That's a nice piece of work Steve,the the martini

 

[valiant]

Thanks chaps - really enjoyed doing these two, will take them to IPMS Avon in August.

Nap - no pics of the tunic, at the moment, but could be addressed with another trip to the museum!

 

[DEL]

Some great modelling jobs being done representing this period in history.
Yours is right up there, a great looking end result.
The tri-partite approach between you, Richie ans Steve has certainly worked
Cheers
Derek

 

[Richie]

Hi Steve,
A cracking finish mate, I love what you have done with this and the previous one. A fitting tribute to these 2 local V.C. winner's. The account's of both acts of heroism are a must read and really brought to life by David Rattray's talking book Day of the Moon. Samuel Wassall was the first winner of the V.C. for valour in the Zulu war.

Well done Steve, love it.
cheers
Richie

 

[Richie]

Oh, forgot to add I agree with Nap.....get down that museum with the camera and photograph everything to do with Wassall and Booth. I await your e-mail mate.
cheers
Richie

 

[valiant]

Thanks again, guys - Ill be visiting the museum again next week, hopefully, so Ill take my camera! Theres an amazing box diorama of Ulundi in there, all done with flats, approx. 30mm scale - amazing job!!

 

[Viking Bob]

Amazing painting, superb detail, love it.
Regards

Bob

 

[red tom]

Nice job Steve

 

[arj]

Nice conversion and very well painted.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[Jazz]

Very nice work there Steve.

 

[valiant]

Thanks again for the comments, chaps! On with the next project....!

 

[Chrisr]

Very nice work. Congratulations.
Chris

 

[Richie]

Hi Steve,
If you would like me to add both of your pieces on my website, e-mail me the photo's mate.
cheers
Richie
P.S. don't forget that trip to the museum

 

[valiant]

Nice one Richie - PM me your email and Ill send them now - Museum trip Friday!

 

[Nap]

Nice one Richie - PM me your email and Ill send them now - Museum trip Friday!

Pictures Mr Valiant ..lots of close ups!...have a great day

Nap

 

[valiant]

Ill do my best!!

 

[paul64]

Thanks chaps - really enjoyed doing these two, will take them to IPMS Avon in August.

Nap - no pics of the tunic, at the moment, but could be addressed with another trip to the museum!

Hi great model of Wassall. I am about to do an oil painting of Samuel Wassall and was wondering if you do have the pics of his tunic?

 

[Richie]

Hi Paul,
You can find it in this thread.
cheers
Richie
https://www.planetfigure.com/threads/intombe-drift-resilience.101251/