92nd (Gordon) Highlanders

[Red Lancer]

I did this figure many years ago. It is manufactured by Stadden, who did a quite comprehensive range of 75mm figures and I did
several of them. Unfortunately, Stadden are no longer in business. These were the days when I was just starting figures and they were painted using Humbrol enamels. I suppose it must be 35 years since I did this.
Anyway, while (whilst?) I think what might be the next "proper" project might be I thought I would have a go at repainting this one, except for the hard stuff like the tartan and the lettering on the base! Effectively it is already undercoated as I use humbrol for that. ( I have more tins of that stuff than Boyes!)
I did decide to take the paint stripper to the  face, as it was pretty awful, and the metalwork on the rifle was stripped as it will be burnished/ washed etc..

[MSea]

Will look forward to seeing the face in progress.

[zak]

I am sure you will do a great job.
35 years, are you that old - no comment!

[TeaboyJ]

  HI Howard.

            How the hell do you paint Scottish plaid like that.If you made that one
              35 years ago,when did you make the other 91.Can you send me a
           closeup of the kilt ?Hope you are keeping well.

                                                             John.
       
                                                     

[chriswil42]

Can't believe the tartan!

[councilman]

Nice legs, shame about the face...
Andy.

[Red Lancer]

Will look forward to seeing the face in progress.

So will I!  There's a lot to be said for Knights in armour and gladiators!

[Red Lancer]

I am sure you will do a great job.
35 years, are you that old - no comment!

Yes!

[Bigkev]

Nice legs, shame about the face...
Andy.

Hi Howard,
Not sure if Andy was referring to you or your model...?
Cheers,
Bigkev

[Red Lancer]

Face is undercoated with two thin coats of Humbrol flesh. Eyes have neen done , although his left eye is not good! The modeller has
made both eyes a little on the asian style, so going for the Robert Mitchum look!
My photographic skills are not too good either!
I have tried taking pics of the face when it was fully painted, but with the paint being wet there are too many reflections/ shiny bits.
It's in the airing cupboard now.

[zak]

You just love that airing cupboard.

[Bigkev]

You just love that airing cupboard.

Hi Zak,
Just had my hair cut.
Is that where the (airing cupboard) comes into play.
Does it play a part into us remaining ever youthful??
Bigkev

[Red Lancer]

Painted face!
It doesn't look too good in the photo, it is better in reality, honest!
The left eye is not good at all, although it looks to be the better one here.

[chriswil42]

Not bad at all Howard.

[zak]

It is still a lot better than I could manage.