Hello One and All
This is my first post on the planet and It shows my attempt at adding legs to Carl Reid's Gordon Highlanders sergeant. I have tried to meet the uniform dress regulations for the Highland regiments at the start of the Great War, to be more exact for this regiment; Northern France 26th August 1914. The main changes from the original figure are; modified rifle to represent the SMLE Mk 1 (including new loading charger ,bayonet fixings, cut off and mass volley sight and safety catch), black silk cockade behind the cap badge.
Sorry the photos are not brilliant, I hope to improve with practice.
Regards
Keith

Great natural pose, looks just like this was the way the figure was meant to be. Looking forward to seeing it painted up!

Yeah Keith, that´s it!! Excellent work!! Now he looks "right" for me. Busts are not my favourite.

Cheers (and make more of this) Thomas

Glenn and Thomas,
Thanks for the very encouraging comments they, make the weeks of researching this uniform and equipment worth while.
Cheers
Keith

Thanks for taking the time to comment Carl.
Researching this was such a mine field as dress regulations and manufacturers were changing so frequently, it is very easy to get it wrong. That said I came accross some great Guys who live and die WW1, many of whom dedicate large areas of their homes to collecting these uniforms and weapons. I wish I could get away with that.

That looks good now so when it's painted up it'll be a real beauty.

Roger.

I do hope so Roger.
Thanks for your confidence, I am going to try a different approach for painting the face, so I hope it works.
Thank you for taking the time to look and comment on my efforts.
Cheers,
Keith

Now that's a figure I'd buy!
Very nice. Well done.

Steve

Very nicely done. I much prefer full figures to busts and half figures as well.

Mike

It's a great original sculpt from Carl but even better as a full figure-you have done a very nice job with the extension-looking forward to seeing it painted.

Keith

Great job, and nice link Carl.

Outstanding. Can't wait to see him painted Keith.

Hi Carl,
Thank you for the link. I did use the Karkeeweb site when making and assembling the 'add on's' to the kit and it was the best help anyone could have. Their PDF's of the original War Office booklets for the 1908 and 1914 Pattern webbing are a must view for any British WW1 figurist.
Cheers,
Keith

Tony Rob Keith Mike and last but not least Steve,
I'm glad that you like the extra Milliput, old toothpaste tube, copper wire and plasticard that I have added to Carl's original.
I hope that I can meet your expectations with the painting.
Thank you for taking the time to look and comment.
Keith

OOWWWWW, why i can't do this.
Maybe make a master of it and casting the legs etc. I have this bust in my grey army but like the whole figure to.
Outstanding work Keith.

Marc

Lovely work Keith!

I have seen a couple of these now with legs attached. In fact I did one myself for a private commission.
It certainly lends itself to be made into a full figure!

I hope you enjoyed it mate!

Carl

Hi Carl,
Having done a few miles with a pack I recognised the hands on the shoulder straps pose of this exceptional piece. As you say lovely work on your part, the best figure I have seen for a long time. Following a load of research into the possibilities of the figure I just had to put some legs on it and I cannot begin to tell you how enjoyable it was (with a few expletives along the way). I have seen your private commission, a little different to mine in the footwear spats and hose area, but a great pose. Judging from the feedback it looks as though there is a good market for full 200mm figures?
Thanks for taking the time to look and make such positive comments.
Keith

Hi Marc,
I am sure that you could do this as well.........have you ever tried? If you choose to have a go I would be happy to help you.
As for making a master, I have not got the first clue how to go about it or market it commercially.
Thank you for your kind comments
Keith