Just finished this chap , the culmination of quite a lot of work getting the necessary parts together. The figure is mostly of interest because of the rather unusual kit. The 8th Battalion were a Territiorial unit sent first to Egypt, then to Gallipoli as reinforcements in May 1915.They had second line equipment compared with the Regulars .

He wears the Wolseley helmet, and the 1903 Bandolier equipment , and carries a Charger-Loading Long Lee-Enfield.
I got the buckles done as lost-wax castings in Birmingham, and the rifle and helmet are resin copies of my own originals. The uniform is a heavily improved commercial one from Sideshow.



He appears exactly as on the boat just before landing , from some photos taken on board the lighter taking them ashore.






One of the greatest pleasure of 1/6th figures is that you don't get stuck with one pose !

Hi,

that's very interesting ! Obviously you take your time to do some good research on the subject, this shows in all the details of uniform and accessories.

Very nice !

Really unusual choice of figure I like it,nice
Steve

Superb work Tony!

You should have your own little section in York museum! It would certainly bring in a whole new crowd.

Cheers,
Jon.

Excellent work Tony. Very impressive.

Very nicely done: the Lancashire Fusiliers 'won' 6 V.C.s before breakfast, probably a greater feat than the 24th Foot at Rorke's Drift (I think that the only medals awarded in 1879 were the V.C. and D.C.M.).

Mike

Brilliant work, all the details are very real. Nice scenery for the photos too.

Military miniatures painted by Eduardo Garcia

Brilliant stuff, Tony!!!

All the best,
Dan