Obviously, as far as 1897 is concerned, it's another 'made up' unit/uniform but based on ... something.
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| Quite a quick, simple paint job. |
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| The replacement gun barrels are, at best, wobbly and I doubt the bonds will last long - really should have drilled out holes for them to fit in. |
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| Still, for a quick paint job on reclaimed figures I'm happy with the result. |
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| These are the pictures I'm using to justify the colour scheme - the standing figure was the model for the coat colour (though didn't bother with the red collar, gave mine brass buttons) whilst the mounted figure justifies white belts... The helmet seems to match some infantry figures but theu're Dragoons - almost infantry! Taken from the Blandford book 'Uniforms of the Imperial Russian Army' by Boris Mollo. The figure is a closer colour match to the picture than it looks here. |
You'll certainly see these fellows approaching! I've had similar issues with replacing broken spears or musket barrels or bayonets. It is not always practical drill a hole to create a better bond, either, worse luck.
ReplyDeleteShould be reasonably easy with these, it's just I can never get the angle right!
DeleteLooking mean and green, Rob!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely green.
DeleteAn interesting green and why not.
ReplyDeleteCertainly a bit bright but adds to the overall toy soldier effect.
DeleteNice work Rob.
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