The Work has begun.
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| Overnight in Natura Safe Strip to remove both original Britain's enamel and '70's hobby paint then onto the work table for repairs. (in progress) |
Somewhere there is a B&W snap of these lads converted to War of 1812 models but it is hiding. Anyway, the plan is to cast one unit of 6 as originally issued and another wearing gaiters since one figure has them carved in. I also want to do a unit in combat poses wearing shakos and maybe, just maybe, a Fantasian unit in shako.
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| My 2nd FHG c 1999. All from Soldierpac, except the goat who is an old goat, nearly as old as me but "not dead yet". He'll be back, still in original coat. |
Born and raised in the suburbs of Montreal, 5 years in the Black Watch of Canada Cadets, 5 years at the Collège militaire royal de Saint-Jean followed by 4 in the navy. 25 years with CPC in IT simultaneous with 23 years running a boarding kennel. Inherited my love of toy soldiers from my mother's father. Married with a pack of Italian Greyhounds and 3 cats. Prematurely retired and enjoying leisure to game, maintaining our 160 yr old farmhouse and just living.
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ReplyDeleteWhat do you suppose is the USA equivalent of “natura safe strip?” I have a couple of figures that need paint removed. I look forward to seeing how your figures turn out.
ReplyDeleteIts the house brand of an alliance of independent hardware stores (Home Hardware) but I'd be very surprised if it was unique. It does have an EarthCare stamp on it signifying its environmentally friendly status and I'm sure there must be an equivalent. I was skeptical when I bought it last year and dumped some 90 year old Britain's in but it works a treat.
DeleteThank you for your description. I found a similar product in the USA (environmentally safe paint and varnish stripper) and ordered some online. After soaking, do you have to use a toothbrush on the figures?
DeleteThat old photo is filled with promises to come. I am really enjoying this current project of yours. I am glad the goat will be appearing too.
ReplyDeleteSo is he and I.
DeleteGood going there - lots to do and good progress being made- well done.
ReplyDeleteLots to do indeed. I just need the right balance between rushing to everything and leaving myself stuff to enjoy later.
DeleteYour paint stripper worked a treat!
ReplyDeleteIt did!
DeleteI recently persuaded 'Dorset' to do me a head with plume rather than ball. It gives more variety of possibilities. It may be in their list by now.
ReplyDeleteThanks, good idea. I can especially see a rifle company with plume.
DeleteDecisive goat superiority achieved.
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm going to milk it for all its worth. Hmm unless its a Billy.
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