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Title: 1879 Red Coat in South Africa
Post by: cheng on December 16, 2008, 09:07:02 AM: thanks Micheal (aka Henry-M) !!
Title: Re: 1879 Red Coat in South Africa
Post by: Justindo on December 16, 2008, 09:45:48 PM: Excellent custom! He'll look great paired with the upcoming Massae Warrior.
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Post by: customan on December 17, 2008, 08:07:00 PM: wow ! He's great !
Title: Re: 1879 Red Coat in South Africa
Post by: Richard on December 19, 2008, 04:41:06 AM: Magnificent custom of the 24th Regiment, South Wales Borderers, Cheng!

Has Michael made a mould? And, is he now casting copies of his beautiful helmet (topi with pugaree)?
Title: Re: 1879 Red Coat in South Africa
Post by: cheng on December 19, 2008, 06:54:25 AM: thanks everyone!

Quote from: Richard on December 19, 2008, 04:41:06 AM
....of the 24th Regiment, South Wales Borderers, Cheng!

Has Michael made a mould? And, is he now casting copies of his beautiful helmet (topi with pugaree)?

trust Richard to be the historian :D
(I dare not work with such accuracy in mind)

Micheal? he's pretty busy I think...yes, he gave me this topi, from his own mold I think....its already perfect for me....I dont know what the Zulus think tho' ;D
Pugaree? Sounds like a babyfood, Micheal....please come in...I'm lost here :P
Title: Re: 1879 Red Coat in South Africa
Post by: Richard on December 19, 2008, 05:22:53 PM: Quote from: cheng on December 19, 2008, 06:54:25 AM

Pugaree? Sounds like a babyfood, Micheal....please come in...I'm lost here :P

A "pugaree" is a cloth band or scarf worn around a helmet or slouch hat. However, it can also be worn round a kulla to form a turban.

see attachments
Title: Re: 1879 Red Coat in South Africa
Post by: cheng on December 20, 2008, 02:39:54 AM: Quote from: Richard on December 19, 2008, 05:22:53 PM
...A "pugaree" is a cloth band or scarf worn around a helmet or slouch hat. However, it can also be worn round a kulla to form a turbansee attachments

this is most interesting! :)
thanks for the very good pictures....i'm most surprised at the first picture...it looks like this 'pugaree' is a removable band and good for putting in feathers/leaves or even photos of girl friends/wives all-around!! ;D
(i've always thought its sewn on..only leaving a few gaps....my grandfather used to wear one of those sun hats whenever he went around...i was too young to check if it was removable but it look so fitting that i have always assumed them to be just a decoration rather than for any purpose.) :P

and i couldnt find the term "kulla" is it indian for some 'skin cap'? (turbans are wound around their hair) ;)
Title: Re: 1879 Red Coat in South Africa
Post by: Richard on December 23, 2008, 11:02:10 PM: Hello, Cheng ...

Quote from: cheng on December 20, 2008, 02:39:54 AM

.... and i couldnt find the term "kulla" is it indian for some 'skin cap'? ;)

The RED pointy thing in the middle is a kulla (or kullah)

(http://www.britishbattles.com/second-afghan-war/kandahar/poons-horse.jpg)

Merry Christmas,
Richard
Title: Re: 1879 Red Coat in South Africa
Post by: cheng on December 24, 2008, 03:51:09 AM: Quote from: Richard on December 23, 2008, 11:02:10 PM
The RED pointy thing in the middle is a kulla (or kullah)

WOW..ok...and what a 'handsome' drawing to illustrate your 'point' (cant' help the pun) :D ;D

thanks and MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and all the readers who happen to read this....its going to be very quiet in GW for the next few days at least :)
Title: Re: 1879 Red Coat in South Africa
Post by: Dan on January 03, 2009, 08:26:34 PM: That is great! I love the helmet.
Title: Re: 1879 Red Coat in South Africa
Post by: cheng on January 05, 2009, 01:02:32 AM: Quote from: Dan on January 03, 2009, 08:26:34 PM
That is great! I love the helmet.

anyone know this old song? "This(message) one's for you" Micheal ! (Micheal@Henry-Martini made this topi)

.....and HaPpy NeW YeAr my playmo-friends...keep smiling no matter how (bad?) ! :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
Title: Re: 1879 Red Coat in South Africa
Post by: henry_martini on January 05, 2009, 06:24:52 PM: My New Year's resolution:
I shall finish the topee project finally. ::)

H_M