To bin or continue: 200mm Coldstream Guards Officer

[MCPWilk]

An old friend's son was ensign at last year's Trooping the Colour:

I have already done GSM Mott and a Scots Guards corporal:

The former has been a steady success but the latter a disappointment.

I was going to do the Ensign, probably with belt but holding a drawn sword rather than the Colour (i.e.Ensign for, not to, the Colour), but am now undecided whether or not to go ahead:

I have got so far (held together with Bluetac), and have to decide whether to bin it, or complete the figure for Gordon to cast. He already has a 200mm Royal Marine corporal of mine to fit in but his Roll Call and Hougement ranges have kept him very busy!!

Advice please.

Mike

P.S. apologies for the dreadful photography.

 

[misfit151]

Come on mate....from one Mike to another you've got to press on.....they look fantastic......"keep calm and carry on"...you'll be glad you did Mike

 

[anstontyke]

keep it going mike, you will only have regrets if you dont. the other two figures look great and this one looks like it is going to be as well.
is he going to be a commercial piece by any chance?

tony

 

[clrsgt]

I think all three look fine. Carry on.

 

[martin tabony]

Just finish him of as a Subaltern in Guard Order.

 

[MCPWilk]

is he going to be a commercial piece by any chance?

They are available from Gordon Mitchell.

Mike

 

[mick3272]

You cant leave a Coldstreamer half done,
So Finish him.
Then get on with the Irish Guard and leave the Grenadier till last (rightful position )
Mick

 

[Nap]

Hi Mike

My thoughts are it would be better as an ensign to the colour the carried colour would be a great bit of interest

Keep at it

Nap

 

[MCPWilk]

the carried colour would be a great bit of interest

Agreed, but painting Colours is as likely to put modellers off buying the figure as not, and the figure has to be a (limited) commercial viability in order for Gordon to mould and cast it in the first place. Hence my hesitation in proceding.

Mike

 

[martin tabony]

Don't put it into seconds. They don't like seconds!

 

[Wayneb]

I don't understand why you are questioning "yourself".......too many beers or not enough?

Wayne

 

[megroot]

Looking really good. Keep up the good work.

Marc

 

[Mookie]

Go for it i say.Everything looks fine and dandy to me.
All the best from Richard

 

[Osebor]

Great work. Carry on!

 

[peedee]

Crack on it's a cracker !

Paul.

 

[MCPWilk]

Detailing over w/e. Sword, slings and right hand to go:

BW

Mike

 

[MCPWilk]

Finished master:

Off to be cast now!

Mike

 

[peedee]

Stunning mate.

Congratulations.

Paul.

 

[mick3272]

Hi Mike,
Looks nice Love the Bearskin you have that down to a T for an officer.
Looking at the Pictures Not sure about the Boots. Officers on Parade Dont wear Hob Nails to harsh on their delicate feet
For parade they tend to wear these with or without hooks attached to the heel.

Mick

 

[MCPWilk]

Will tidy up the footwear before moulding!

Mike