Picking up those brushes again.

Hi and welcome to the occasional mutterings of Dave Doc, a military modeller and some time gamer. Gaming and model making has given me a real education, History & Geography(obvious really), Artistry, Politics, Economics, Logistics, Project Management -you try building miniature armies without the last 3.

I will use the blog to record my creations & the odd occasion I actually do some gaming.

I have always been inspired by the aesthetic side of gaming. Playing on well constructed terrain using excellently painted units is always a joy.

Monday 23 January 2012

Work in progress - Mamalukes

Well they have to be one of the most colourful units in the Napoleonic period. I have had these rider casting from Bicorne for some time - they are a really nice figure, and having recently taken delivery of some some new horse casting from Firing Line I have started work on "customising".  They are going to be a fully unique unit with each figure and horse different. Almost all the original arms have been removed and repositioned and soldered back on, heads moved, reins added (to be soldered on after horse painting). Additional work is required on the horses due to extra horse furniture decorations these guys had too (done with the soldering iron and files). A number of horses are re-positioned and turned etc.

The left hand side one is a straight original casting.


This one was fun - removed sword and made it
hanging from wrist on cord,and added in a pistol to the hand
 The command trio - added banner & cord to the trumpet, made the Toug? from milliput for the standard bearer. I may even add in a proper eagle bearer to.

 Right - now all we need is some paint on the blighters....

I am looking forward to doing these


oh and JD has finished the horse, basing and flag on 1st Regt of Vistula infantry I did last year so here they are.They look really good and great posed shot too.


4 comments:

  1. Wonderful conversion work Dave. Very nice photo of the Vistula infantry too.

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  2. Superb conversion work Dave, I find your conversions very inspiring for my own wee projects!

    The Vistula guys look very cool, great yellow!
    Best
    Paul

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  3. Bicorne, huh? Wow - they look great and your mods (reins!) are fantastic. Looking forward to seeing them in their colorful uniforms. Best, Dean

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  4. conversions seem like a lot of work but man what a difference i can't wait to see them finished

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