SPECIAL THANKS. I would like to thank Paul Watson for his sponsorship of several lead figure collections on this blog. Having decided to clear his spare/surplus figures, he generously forwarded them on with no other requirement than they deserved to be restored. I would also like to mention George S. Mills, who kindly furnished a quantity of plastic figures which allowed me to complete another five or six military units, serving in several collections.

Saturday 13 February 2021

Cameron Highlanders

Recent recruits from Paul Watson have allowed me to practically complete the Cameron Highlanders. For a colour change, I decided to give this unit their Sudan 1898 uniforms. OK, the Piper should also be dressed as such, but its too good to paint strip. Just waiting to get some binocular arms for the officer and the battalion will be ready for action. At a later date I might repaint the bases a desert colour, but I do prefer green!

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14 comments:

  1. tradgardmastare14 February 2021 at 08:30

    Lovely work, great to see these fellows ready for battle again.

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    1. MGB14 February 2021 at 12:53

      Alan, too nostalgic to throw away.
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  2. The Good Soldier Svjek14 February 2021 at 09:27

    Nice , must admit I do like green bases .

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    1. MGB14 February 2021 at 12:55

      Yes Tony, a good shade of green brings out the best in the toy soldiers.
      Michael

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  3. Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.com14 February 2021 at 13:06

    Well done indeed!

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    1. MGB14 February 2021 at 13:30

      Thanks Ross, its a nice addition to the Empire army.
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  4. George14 February 2021 at 14:56

    I would stick with the green, it does detract from the overall impression of the figures. In my opinion it in fact enhances them. Lovely work as ever.

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    1. MGB14 February 2021 at 15:24

      Yes, George, I think the green bases are a superior contrast. Will stick with green as I'm not texturing the bases.
      Michael

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    2. George15 February 2021 at 10:52

      That should read "Does not detract", I don't think I had my glasses on when I was typing haha. You are aiming to capture the magic of traditional toy soldiers, it would only seem appropriate to stick with the green bases.

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    3. MGB15 February 2021 at 12:05

      I guessed that, George. My viewing of the computer screen is actually crap, I don't like black script on bright white. Often have to correct things. I also have black spots in my vision, not unknown for me to wave my hands about in a frenzy trying to swat an imaginary fly, lol.
      Michael

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  5. Brad DeSantis14 February 2021 at 15:54

    You really do work magic with these old figures! They are wonderful and will serve you well for a very long time! I also prefer green bases, it just seems right.

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    1. MGB14 February 2021 at 16:08

      Thanks Brad, it does seem we all feel green is the best colour to display these traditional toy soldiers. So be it.
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  6. Paul Watson14 February 2021 at 16:20

    Again; Bravo skipper ! What a fantastic new lease of life :)

    I'm in the green camp as well, for what it's worth :)

    ATB

    Paul

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    1. MGB14 February 2021 at 17:19

      Thank you Paul, Today I've been working on four odd figures to create an artillery crew, I think its worked.
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