Many thanks Kev
Still a long way to go but really looking forward to picking out some of the detail. Then I will get a better view of if it works or not.
All the best
Keith

Very nice sculpt and the initial paint is indicating the richness to come.

Cheers,
Andrew

It Is looking great so far but haven't you forgotten something.








What No Cloak
Well it was just a thought

Mick

Fantastic model mate looking forward to seeing paint on this laddie for sure.

It's weird and doesn't make sense but absolutely true.
18 men from Liverpol formed a service section to augment 1st Bn Gordon Highlanders and only sailed off on 25march 1902, well after the Queen's death.
they all recieved the Queen's South Africa Medal with four clasps....
S. Africa 1902
'Transvaal'
'Orange Free State' and
'Cape Colony'.

Go figure, and all within Edward's reign.
I wonder why this was done?

Paul

Greetings.
Hi Paul Although The Great lady Queen Victoria died on 22nd January 1901,
and proceeded By King Edward the v11 on her death, between that time
and the time of the coronation 9th August 1902 cypers on Buttons Badges medals,
Bank Notes etc etc etc need to change and they try to get it all in place by the coronation.
However in this case Edward was due to receive the Big hat on 26th June 1902 but all changed when on the 24th
he came down with appendicitis and was not crowned until August.
A little like the Irish Guards Authorised and raised under Victoria 1900.
They were presented with their Colours in May 1902. The Regimental Colour carried both Royal Cypers
of Queen Victoria and King Edward V11. And The Kings Colour only carried the Kings cyper,
Mick

Hi Keith, I'm back in Blighty and up too early after a long drive," coming in from cold" exile back to Planet Figure and having a look at what everyone else is up to and this thread.
My word this is some monumental pice of sculpting mate, gave me cold shivers at the thought of tackling a subject like this!!
Cracking work mate
Best regards
Paul

Too kind Andrew.
I hope that your prediction is achieved.
Many thanks Mate
Keith

............and there was me thinking you noticed he had no head Mick
I wish that I had thought of the cloak before I started. 'would have saved a whole load of gold lace.
Thanks Mate, I always like your comments
Keith

Hi Paul
Glad you escaped France safely and sorry we couldn't meet up.
Thanks for your more than generous comments on this effort.
Hope to meet up soon.
Best wishes to you and Nicola Mate
Keith

Hello Chaps.
Just an update on this sculpt and paint before I disappear into the ether for a month.
The main stumbling blocks have been several reworkings to the sash detail, still not happy with the head and houres of hours painting the base.
I do like to add a related base but this may be a bit too far out of proportion. .

Not too much to finish this one but I thought that you may like a peek of where I am with this fellow.
All the best
Keith

Absolutely stunning Keith
Not much else can be said.
Mick

Praise indeed Mick. Many thanks and I am very pleased that you like him.
I am trying to clear up my sculpts so I can have a go at some of your beauties.
Cheers
Keith

Keith,

Not sure how I missed this one earlier - you know I'm usually all over these Guards projects. Really impressive looking piece. What was the second medal you decided on - I can't quite tell from the picture (know the first is the Queen's South Africa medal).

Hope all is well.

Pete

Well dont bugger off into the ether for a month and carry on with your Sculpts.
Thanks for the kind comment
Mick

Love it X

Very impressive!

Hi Pete,
It's been a while Mate.
We are well here albeit a very wet at the moment.
I hope you are in good shape?
I finally managed to get a 120 mm SA80 rifle but it had a Guardsman attached.

Here is a better view of the medals.
Good to be in touch again
Keith

Many thanks Javie,
Keith