Here are the newly restored cavalry figures I was saving from 'lead rot' , the weather being sunny I took the opportunity to photograph them outside - whilst fending the dog off from investigating to closely .
Here we Col. Flashman inspecting them . Think I've managed to match the colours to the originals successfully and given them all another coat of varnish to seal everything . I'm pleased with how they have turned out and look forward to them appearing on the tabletop soon .
Whilst thumbing through my copy of 'With The Guns To The Patio , The Dairy of Lt. Mackison' (Almark1972 *) I came across this photo supposedly taken during the war.
*it is a great pity this book is long out of print and hard to find nowadays and commands such high prices when it does come up for sale .
They look really superb! I must look out for a copy of that book...
ReplyDeleteSadly hard to find now - and the Osprey Campaign book never came out .
DeleteGloriously Shiny Glosters!
ReplyDeleteSparkling in the sun light !
DeleteDamned fine Sir! A credit to their regiment again.
ReplyDeleteLets hope they do well on the table .
DeleteMost appropriate to see the color re-blossoming in these figs along with the onset of spring--very nicely done!
ReplyDelete54mm Figures always look good outside .
DeleteThey cut a splendid dash. Fingers that the rot doesn't return. Keep them somewhere well ventilated and not in close proximity to any wood.
ReplyDeleteYes think they may end up on my bookcase shelves in the fresh air .
DeleteThese are excellent and photograph so nicely.
ReplyDeleteAh the sunny weather helps with the photography !
DeleteTony, very, very collectable, great work!
ReplyDeleteMichael
Yes they have turned out well .
DeleteVery smart work there Tony- the cavalry certainly do look great.
ReplyDeleteThanks , they painted up easier than I first thought .
DeleteA true sign of spring, 54mm toy soldiers parading in the sunshine! A wonderful job of restoration! Well done!
ReplyDeleteYes toy soldiers need the sun and an absence of the dog for successful photography
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