Hi All,
I was excused duty for the last two days so I have started my other modelling project from Blood On The Painted Mountain depicting Buller's rescue of D'Arcy.






The Model.
I have attached a number of illustrations showing the rescue of D’Arcy. I purchased Verlinden’s 1741 General Colbert 120mm Red Lancer figure as the basis of my conversion as the pose of the horse fit the bill to a tee.
Yesterday I have just taken a laborious 4 hours plus to grind off the Napoleonic saddle and unwanted head tack. I have tacked the horse together ready to fill and sand down. All comments and help always greatly appreciated.
Cheers
Richie






Today I have made some further progress roughing out the two figures and the overall pose. Hope you enjoy my interpretation.
(90th if you look in - I have just had a word with my mate who has bought a lathe, I've asked him for a price to make a Zulu war period artillery piece and limber in 120mm scale, so if the price is right I just might make Isandhlwautf"saving the guns")
cheers
Richie

Looking forward to seeing this one progress. You probably tod s before, but where can these models be purchased and how much is one looking to pay.

Hi John,
Thanks for looking in mate. Firstly this is a one off custom conversion and is not available commercially. If you wanted to buy the figures that I have used then you are looking at approx. £40-£50 for the Lancer (I bought this only for the pose of the horse, this is still commercially available from Verlinden). The 2 figures again are made from a number of other model parts. If you were to buy the other models, plus additional accessories without what I scratch build then you are probably looking at another £120 if you can find them as they are out of production.This is without the cost of a base, groundwork and the paint/painting.

Are you looking for model figures from this period to make or buy??? What sort of scales are you looking for??? If you PM me I am sure I can point you in the right direction or help you out.
cheers
Richie

Same scale as yours. Would be interested in a Gatling Gun and crew.

Hi John,
Do you want to make this yourself or buy completely finished??? I have never ever seen what you want in this scale as a kit. Not saying it can't be done! I know someone who makes scale model weapons and has a lathe, so the gatling gun and limber could be manufactured. The figures are a different problem. Again these could be made but not bought. Please let me know your thoughts.
cheers
Richie

Sefl build. Sorry for late reply, her in-doors is having a rant because I'm on the forum. The red holdall in the hallway and bath comes to mind..

Hi John,
I will have a word to my mate and see what price he comes up with for the gatling gun and limber. I may be able to help you with some parts for the figures, but it looks like a scratch build for the figures, depending on the pose of the figures. Be in touch soon.
cheers
Richie

Hi Richie.

This seems to be coming on well my friend, and the horse is just right for the pose, can I ask about the headwear though, are you going to alter those?

Can't wait to see the different stages of this project, it looks like it's going to be a real cracker.

Best wishes mate.

Martin.

Hi Richie .
I'm sure this will be sensational once finished and as usual I cant wait to see the finished product . I agree with Martin everything looks excellent even at this early stage . '' Saving The Guns '' will certainly be well worth seeing ! . Looking forward to seeing if it can eventuate as well . Good luck mate with the projects .
Cheers 90th.

Hi Matin,
Thanks for looking in, still miles to go before this one will finished. Yes, I was keeping the slouch hats with puggree, in the last photo, the book on the right shows Redvers Buller in the middle and is depicted in a Norfolk jacket and slouch hat, I have also seen this in a number of other sketches and drawings in similar attire. The particular one that comes to mind is a sketch by W. Fairlie in Brave Mens Blood.

Do you think this is incorrect???

Probably do D'Arcy in a blue patrol jacket and cord breeches!

Hi 90th,
Thanks for looking in mate, it has been some grind to get to this stage, however I am pleased up to now. I will certainly look at the possibilty of the Royal Artilllery model - it all depends on what the field piece and limber cost! Saying that, 6 suitable horse's and 3 crew (in 120mm scale) alone would be pushing £300-£400.
God she had a crack at me last month for spending £300 on models and consumables. Still, might aswell be hung for a sheep as a lamb.
cheers again
Richie

Hi Richie .
I know the feeling mate I usually get the same treatment , although last week I spent a LOT on an Ammo Box and a photo album - I told here about them and she showed some interest ............in the album anyway wasnt sure about the box .........Firewood I think she called it and very expensive wood at that ! .. . These times will pass ; once she realises she cant beat you , she will join you ! - as the saying goes ...............hopefully .
Cheers 90th.

Coming along very nicely Richie and thanks for sharing your progress with us and like others looking forward to seeing it completed...............The1stLt

Richie. I could be wrong but wasn't you going to give the model of the Lancer to you dad. What was the out-come

Hi Littlehand .
No mate , fairly certain it was me !! .
cheers 90th.

Hi John,
Sent you a PM with details of gatling gun and limber.

Hi The1stLt,
Thanking for looking, glad you like my project so far.

Hi littlehand,
My dad got Colour Sgt Bourne, the Lancer currently resides with some other models in my display cabinet.



Hi 90th,
I think she's just about to wave a white flag

cheers
Richie

Hi Richie .
Thats right , she may be thinking if I cant beat him I'll join him ! . Did you build the other figures in the Display Cabinet ?? . Excellent work . Outstanding , hard to find a superlative really that describes those efforts .
Cheers 90th.

Hi 90th,
Yes, the WW2 figures were the first I made (I still have quite a few WW2 kits unbuilt), I keep them so I compare my progress, but once the cabinet is full of Zulu war figures they may need to find a new home.
Thank you for your kind words, but after what I saw the other weekend at a modelling show, mine are poor in comparison. I need to up my game in the painting department.
cheers
Richie

Hey !!! Richie. If ever you think of moving, I would be more than happy to look after that display cabinet, until you have settled.