Friday 12 July 2024

Operation Blues and Royals: A Plume with a View

 I've made some post-holiday progress on the Blues and Royals.

After scalping a miniature Barbie, a complete misfire, I raided the house brush and plucked a few tufts, which I hope will form a decent top helmet plume. More hair work to be done on this and they'll all need reddening.


The metal letter opener sword has been repainted silver and the hand grip has been whitened. A white 'leather' guard has been inserted inside the hilt.


The original scabbard and helmet have been re-chromed.


Bisecting a spare Palitoy belt the scabbard has been given new straps.


More to come including a critical action man head issue.

Coffee first!

6 comments:

  1. There's an impressive level of commitment to this project! Some great modelling work too!

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  2. Paul Adams from New Zealand7/12/2024 10:17 am

    That is a really complex project. I hope all goes well.

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    1. Thanks Paul. A head transplant next!

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  3. Wow, what an unusual and fascinating project! SFZ

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    1. Thanks SF. Man done. Its the horse next!

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