Ratch Posted February 2, 2018 Share Posted February 2, 2018 This kit was originally tooled in 1972 and was released from 1973 to 1978 and again from 1991 to 1994. My first purchase was from MR & ME Models in Kempston, probably around 2006. It is blister packed and in good condition. Construction is illustrated in six stages. The mouldings are in white plastic on two runners. A choice of arms is provided; the parts have fine detail and parts should be interchangeable with other kits in this series. Thin plastic sheet is included for the various belts and straps. Shoulder straps with wings for grenadiers are provided along with the worsted tufts worn by centre companies. History: In 1809 the Highland corps consisted of the 42nd, 78th, 79th, 92nd and 93rd regiments. In addition to the kilt these Scottish troops also wore feathered bonnets with red, white and black, diced headband. Black ostrich feather top with plume and cockade on the left. Tartans of the era were all derived from the official Black Watch (the Military Sett) with various white, yellow or red lines added to provide a regimental distinction; the 42nd being a red line in the sett to indicate grenadier status. Hose was red and white diced. Their officers had crimson silk sashes from the left shoulder to the right hip. They were mounted and wore trews. On campaign a normal shako with a three-line deep red, white and black dicing around often replaced their expensive feather bonnets. When the Battle of Waterloo started, the Union Brigade was posted to the rear of Picton's infantry division; the Greys at the left rear of the Inniskillings, who were in line with the Royals on their right. Pack's Brigade of Picton's division, consisting of the 55th, 92nd (Gordon’s), 42nd (Black Watch) and 1st Foot (Royal Scots), were in front of the Inniskilling Dragoons and Greys. The Royal Dragoons were further to the right, behind Kempt's Brigade (28th Foot, 79th (Cameron’s) and 32nd Foot). Reference: BRITISH INFANTRY UNIFORMS Since 1660 ISBN 0 7137 1127 2 pages 59-60 AN ILLUSTRATED ENCYCLOPEDIA OF UNIFORMS OF THE NAPOLEONIC WARS page 93 WELLINGTON’S ARMY plate 32 Brassey’s History of Uniforms Napoleonic Wars Wellington’s Army ISBN 1-85753-221-X page page 126/7 BRITISH MILITARY UNIFORMS From Contemporary Pictures plate 71 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted February 5, 2018 Author Share Posted February 5, 2018 My picture has the head of the French Grenadier in error Luckily I have swapped them before assembly starts Flesh sprayed Andrea Color 1st Shadow = primary flesh Andrea Color 2nd Shadow = secondary flesh Andrea Color 1st Base = third skin spray and ninth skin tone Andrea Color 2nd Base = fourth skin spray Andrea Color 1st Light = fifth skin tone Andrea Color 2nd Light = sixth skin tone Vallejo Model Color 19 70927 Dark Flesh FS32555 = seventh skin tone Vallejo Model Color 20 70845 Sunny Skintone = eighth skin tone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avereda Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 1 hour ago, Ratch said: My picture has the head of the French Grenadier in error With a ginger ‘tache he might have looked just the part. I’m watching all these with interest as I’m going to have a crack at the English Musketeer for the Airfix GB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted February 5, 2018 Author Share Posted February 5, 2018 I know what you mean with the 'tache Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted February 6, 2018 Author Share Posted February 6, 2018 Vallejo Model Color 48 70898 Dark Sea Blue = kilt Vallejo Model Color 31 70957 Flat Red / 32 70946 Dark Red / 33 70926 Red = coat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share Posted February 7, 2018 Painting the tartan: Vallejo Model Color 88 70895 Gunship Green = tartan check Vallejo Model Color 73 70969 Park Green Flat = tartan dice Vallejo Model Color 70950 169 Black = Military sett Vallejo Model Color 31 70957 Flat Red = grenadier tartan stripe 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avereda Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Love the tartan, I’m well impressed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Thanks for sharing your paint #s and also the name of the weaves. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 Not sure if the names are right Ted, but you get the drift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLC1966 Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Some good patience shown with that tartan Ratch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted February 9, 2018 Author Share Posted February 9, 2018 Vallejo Model Color 70950 169 Black = bonnet, boots, cockade, bonnet peak, Military sett, cartridge pouch Vallejo Model Color 49 70807 Oxford Blue = facings, lapels, cuffs, collar, wings Vallejo Model Color 1 70951 White = socks, bonnet band, lace, piping 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted February 15, 2018 Author Share Posted February 15, 2018 Assembly took place basically in the sequence illustrated but interspersed with detail painting. I used lead foil for the straps and fixed them with cyanoacrylate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted February 15, 2018 Author Share Posted February 15, 2018 All painted and ready for ground scatter. Vallejo Model Color 48 70898 Dark Sea Blue = kilt Vallejo Model Color 31 70957 Flat Red / 32 70946 Dark Red / 33 70926 Red = coat Vallejo Model Color 88 70895 Gunship Green = tartan check Vallejo Model Color 73 70969 Park Green Flat = tartan Vallejo Model Color 31 70957 Flat Red = grenadier tartan stripe, lower portion of plume Vallejo Model Color 70950 169 Black = bonnet, boots, cockade, bonnet peak, Military sett, cartridge pouch, chin ties Vallejo Model Color 49 70807 Oxford Blue = facings, lapels, cuffs, collar, wings Humbrol Acrylic 25 Matt Blue = canteen Vallejo Model Color 1 70951 White = socks, bonnet band, lace, piping, sporran Humbrol Acrylic 106 Matt Ocean Grey = greatcoat Humbrol Acrylic 103 Matt Cream = bread bag Humbrol Acrylic 34 Matt White = lace, belts, straps, inscription on canteen Humbrol Acrylic 33 Matt Black = sporran Vallejo Model Color 149 70872 Chocolate Brown = musket stock Humbrol Acrylic 53 Metallic Gun Metal = bayonet, fittings to musket Humbrol Acrylic 60 Matt Scarlet = dicing to shako/bonnet band and socks Humbrol Acrylic 64 Matt Light Grey = gaiters Humbrol Acrylic 54 Metallic Brass = belt plate, buckles Humbrol Acrylic 11 Metallic Silver Fox = buttons 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted February 17, 2018 Author Share Posted February 17, 2018 Completed 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredG Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 I just have to question the hackle/heckle Ratch I'll leave the tartan for now The painting is excellent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 You'll have to explain the hackle/heckle Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredG Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 (edited) There are several versions on the way that the Black Watch gained the all red vulture feather "heckle" but it is certain that they were very proud of it. So proud that in 1822 the instruction came from Horse Guards that they were the only ones to have that distinction. I understand that the red feather with white tip was worn by some Grenadier junior officers. Quote From the Official Black Watch site:- The origin of the wearing of the Red Hackle is uncertain. There is evidence that it was worn by the 42nd in North America in the 1770s, however a 19th Century tradition ascribes the award of the Red Hackle to an action at the battle of Geldermalsen in 1795 when the 11th Light Dragoons retreated, leaving two field guns for the French. The Black Watch promptly mounted an attack and recovered the guns. It was for this action that the Red Hackle was allegedly awarded and on the King’s birthday on 4 June 1795, there was a parade at Royston in Hertfordshire, when a Red Hackle was given to every man on parade. It was not until 1822 that the Adjutant General issued an order, confirming that only The Black Watch would have the privilege of wearing the red “vulture feather” in their bonnets. You may also find the following links pertinent to the tartan. They do say that all conpanies of the 42nd wore identical tartan long before the Napoleonic Wars. https://albanach.org/the-original-military-tartan-the-black-watch-f5530a63a716 http://www.tartansauthority.com/research/tartan-spotlight/the-black-watch-tartan/ Edited February 18, 2018 by FredG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 Cheers - I've changed the feather, the tartan will have to do 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredG Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Oh I don't blame you on the tartan. For me immediately before you added the red stripes it was the best painting on a figure of a Black Watch tartan I'd seen. With the red stripe it's still a cracking job on tartan but I just don't think it's a Black Watch. I checked in my library and Haythornthwaite does mention that the Grenadiers 'may' have had a red overstripe in their tartan but that language suggests to me that he isn't convinced and if Haythornthwaite isn't convinced.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 28 minutes ago, FredG said: I checked in my library and Haythornthwaite does mention that the Grenadiers 'may' have had a red overstripe in their tartan but that language suggests to me that he isn't convinced and if Haythornthwaite isn't convinced.......... I had picked up on a similar comment. I should have looked for pictorial evidence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted February 19, 2018 Author Share Posted February 19, 2018 I have corrected the feather 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 I love these figures, thanks for showing your process. I was reading some old IPMS magazines the other night and stumbled across this review of this model in the August 1972 issue. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted February 22, 2018 Author Share Posted February 22, 2018 Thanks for that Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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