Seaforth Highlander WWI.

[Uruk-Hai]

Hi!

Could this figure be used and painted as a Seaforth Higlander during the great war or am I missing something here?

Cheers
Janne Nilsson

 

[housecarl]

Janne, the figure can be painted to represent any highland regiment serving in WW1.
The kit comes with a sheet showing different tartans, but I think you would have to alter the cap badge. I've found the tartan and badge, hope it helps.
Carl.

 

[housecarl]

Janne, the figure can be painted to represent any highland regiment serving in WW1.
The kit comes with a sheet showing different tartans, but I think you would have to alter the cap badge. I've found the tartan and badge, hope it helps.
Carl.

 

[carl reid]

Hi Janne,

Carl is correct it's just a case of painting the Mackenzie tartan, and changing the cap badge. They also wore a small triangle patch of tartan on the top of the left sleeve.

I'm not sure whether they would have worn the glengarry into action though!

Carl

 

[billyturnip]

I'm not sure whether they would have worn the glengarry into action though!

Carl

Would be ok for Pre 1916 though. I think overseas service chevrons are on this fig. They would need to be removed for 1914/15 .

Roger.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Thank you very much Carl, Carl and Roger!

It never stops to amaze me what knowledge that lies within this Forum?

Cheers
Janne Nilsson

 

[billyturnip]

Janne,
Check this thread out on the Great War Forum;

http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=124122

I think it should answer any questions you have and if not you'll get an answer if you post your query.

Good luck and I'm looking forward to seeing your version of this popular kit.

Roger.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Thanks again, Roger!

Actually Im not going for this figure but merely using it as reference for the uniform. Although its a great figure.

Do anyone happen to know if the kilts and tartan trousers were worn upon decision from the individual soldier?

Cheers
Janne Nilsson

 

[jakbwrhr]

Tartan trews (trousers) would only be worn with certain kinds of dress state. An individual soldier would not be able to make a choice about whether he wore trews or not - they would get their state of dress + kit to be carried from the daily / operational order.

 

[housecarl]

Found this on the invasion zone.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Thanks, James and Carl!

But Carl, you could have spared me the up-skirt! ;D

Cheers
Janne Nilsson

 

[tonydawe]

Shouldn't he be "standing to attention" when in the presence of his sovereign??

 

[quang]

Thistle?

Planeteers friends, this is a great resource as ever !

While we're at it, where can I find a good picture of the thistles worn by officers on service tunics? I'm thinking of a London Scottish officer ca. 1915.

Thank you for your help.

Cheers,
Quang

 

[housecarl]

Quang, finally found these. The silver ones are officers & pipe majors, No1 dress.
The second are other ranks, service dress.
Hope it helps,
Carl.

 

[quang]

Thanks Carl! I guess it's what I'm looking for.

I was working on a WWI Scots figure many moons ago but stumbled on this particular detail. Now I can resume the work.

Thanks all,
Quang

 

[housecarl]

Thanks Carl! I guess it's what I'm looking for.

I was working on a WWI Scots figure many moons ago but stumbled on this particular detail. Now I can resume the work.

Thanks all,
Quang

Another gem on its way then?
Carl.

 

[quang]

I hope to have it ready for Euro-Militaire. But can be subject to changes. Que sera, sera.

Quang