Completed Sgt 6th Inniskilling Dragoon's , Boer War 1901

[Nap]

Face and hair look good Kev, there is a fair bit of age in his face, full of character brought to life with the paint. Looking forward to the leather of the bandolier.

Cheers Simon

Cheers mate , hope the eye is all okay now ......the bandolier is Definately going to be good to do ....but first it's the main uniform colour to get going on

Nap

 

[Briggsy]

Cheers mate , hope the eye is all okay now ......the bandolier is Definately going to be good to do ....but first it's the main uniform colour to get going on

Nap

Yes eye is OK, still a little tender where it gets the clips to keep it open but that's normal, then a whole four weeks before the next one.

There is something good about painting the red-brown leather of those bandolier that is satisfying, or am I just weird?

Cheers Simon

 

[Nap]

Yes eye is OK, still a little tender where it gets the clips to keep it open but that's normal, then a whole four weeks before the next one.

There is something good about painting the red-brown leather of those bandolier that is satisfying, or am I just weird?

Cheers Simon

Your not weird just st a modeller ...or into leather .......

I keep looking at the slouch and thinking it's just not sitting right on the head ....really thinking of removing and replacing with the original helmet .....

Now who is weird !

Nap

 

[Briggsy]

Nah leather chaffey too much. All I'd say about the slouch hat is that the right hand side of the crown slopes up at an odd angle, to be fair the first version was preferable. Don't give up though,better to be unique than bog standard.

Cheers Simon

 

[Nap]

Nah leather chaffey too much. All I'd say about the slouch hat is that the right hand side of the crown slopes up at an odd angle, to be fair the first version was preferable. Don't give up though,better to be unique than bog standard.

Cheers Simon

Unique ....maybe but need to be happy as poss ....

Spoke to those more into sculpting asking for honest thoughts ...couple of things pointed out ......so OFF IT CAME .....and came away fairly cleanly as well

....anyone want a slouch hat ....used once .....LOL

Currently stopped painting uniform going to paint the inside of the helmet

It's why we do what we do

Nap

 

[Rob]

I suppose it saves buying more models, just keep re-doing the same one over and over and......

 

[Briggsy]

It's a shame mate but being happy with what you do is paramount otherwise why bother. I would encourage you to keep on with the conversions though, every piece is a learning curve.

Cheers Simon

 

[Nap]

I suppose it saves buying more models, just keep re-doing the same one over and over and......

it's all FUN ......apparently .....lol

It's a shame mate but being happy with what you do is paramount otherwise why bother. I would encourage you to keep on with the conversions though, every piece is a learning curve.

Cheers Simon

Your right as you said a learning curve

After knocking off the moustache ends # 9 ...at least ....I've reworked the tasche , currently primed ready to repaint

The original hat in place and painted ...hand painted the flash on side ....now onto getting going with the uniform

Que Iffyvision pics

 

[Briggsy]

Yeah it does look good in the helmet and it's your own painting that makes it unique. The flash looks good, neat lettering and stitches but I bet you'll be happy to call this one done.

Cheers Simon

 

[MalcC]

Despite all your hard efforts with the hat, I prefer this version.
Nicely done Sir.

Malc

 

[marco14]

I think I know it for a good time that you are also looking good Kev LOL hahaha don't be jealous that
the busts looking better

Mario

 

[Nap]

Yeah it does look good in the helmet and it's your own painting that makes it unique. The flash looks good, neat lettering and stitches but I bet you'll be happy to call this one done.

Cheers Simon

Thank you Simon , glad you noticed the flash .......it will look good once finished ...not keen on so much Kharki ! ....and not a medal or ribbon in sight ....lol

Despite all your hard efforts with the hat, I prefer this version.
Nicely done Sir.

Malc

Cheers mate it was a good learning curve

I think I know it for a good time that you are also looking good Kev LOL hahaha don't be jealous that
the busts looking better

Mario

LOL ...The busts always look better than me my friend .....and they are more active at times .....

Bit of update

Resculpted the moustache....after again knocking the pointy ends off ....banana fingers ! and have began painting the uniform starting with sections at rear as its a big bust ...it's actually a lighter colour than helmet ! ....no doubt as I progress it will change

........can't wait to get to the leather and badges ...lol

Happy benchtime all

Nap

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[Von Bock]

Nap, a little late to the party But outstanding work you have done. I have both of these in my grey Army Bust stash and hope I can do as fine a job of them as you. Regards, Brock

 

[Nap]

Nap, a little late to the party But outstanding work you have done. I have both of these in my grey Army Bust stash and hope I can do as fine a job of them as you. Regards, Brock

Hi Brock

Thank you it's been a " enlightening " V bench ....lol , you have the Dragoon ...what's the other one ? , there's some nice pieces that Micks released

Hope to see your versions

Nap

 

[marco14]

Thank you Simon , glad you noticed the flash .......it will look good once finished ...not keen on so much Kharki ! ....and not a medal or ribbon in sight ....lol



Cheers mate it was a good learning curve



LOL ...The busts always look better than me my friend .....and they are more active at times .....

Bit of update

Resculpted the moustache....after again knocking the pointy ends off ....banana fingers ! and have began painting the uniform starting with sections at rear as its a big bust ...it's actually a lighter colour than helmet ! ....no doubt as I progress it will change

........can't wait to get to the leather and badges ...lol

Happy benchtime all

Nap

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hahahaha you say that,not me friend

ah you did knocking of the pointy ends off hahahah nothing new hé ,remember the glasses
but serious now,it's looking very very good the moustache ,it's gonna look nice when done mister banana finger,what kind of fingers
should I have then

 

[MalcC]

what a difference, I really like this, it's got a lot of character.

Malc

 

[Briggsy]

I agree with all the above, looks really good and once the tunic and bandolier are done it will quite a striking figure, may your brush hairs never part.

Cheers Simon

 

[Nap]

what a difference, I really like this, it's got a lot of character.

Malc

Thanks Malc ...I liked the waxed moustache ends ....but too risky with my delicate banana fingers

I agree with all the above, looks really good and once the tunic and bandolier are done it will quite a striking figure, may your brush hairs never part.

Cheers Simon

Cheers Simon .....every other bit of hair seems to have parted ...lol

The bandolier will be enjoyable ....there are bullet ends showing , think I will remove and drill out the sections

Small update .....

Working my way down the rear of uniform .....coming along nicely

Took off the water bottle for easier access so will need to replace the attachment straps once haversack done


Cheers for looking in

Have FUN @ the bench

Nap

 

[NigelR]

Excellent millinery developments. Looking back at the pictures of the slouch hat, you made the right decision IMO. Tough to undo a lot of hard work but sometimes it has to be done. This is looking full of character.

 

[Briggsy]

Good idea on the bandolier, but leave him some ammo as a rifle ain't much use without it. Will look good with some of the rounds removed suggesting actual involvement in the conflict.

Cheers Simon