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Title: Colonel Ramrod VC
Post by: Dan on January 10, 2012, 10:08:38 AM

May I present that gallant old soldier Colonel Ramrod VC of Her Majesty's 18th (Royal Irish) Regiment.  Wearing his VC and also his medals for the Crimean War and the Maori War in New Zealand.

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Post by: Dan on January 10, 2012, 10:09:25 AM

More

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Post by: Dan on January 10, 2012, 10:10:31 AM

His medals.

I'm currently working on another Victorian hero - Captain Mainbrace VC of the Royal Navy.

Title: Re: Colonel Ramrod VC
Post by: Richard on January 10, 2012, 04:42:08 PM

He looks GREAT, Dan!

How did you make the hat?

Title: Re: Colonel Ramrod VC
Post by: Dan on January 10, 2012, 08:04:07 PM

Thanks Richard!

It's the Union soldier's kepi, built up with miliput (greenstuff) with a pin from a bulletin board as the pom pom.

Title: Re: Colonel Ramrod VC
Post by: Richard on January 10, 2012, 11:36:38 PM

Brilliant idea on the hat, Dan.
It looks wonderful. Can't wait to try to make one.
Thanks for the idea!

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Post by: Justindo on January 11, 2012, 02:31:32 AM

Superb detail, Dan!  I really like him. :)

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Post by: cheng on January 12, 2012, 09:35:37 AM

what a handsome custom, Dan!
well done!
and thanks for the bit of history :)
do they often hold their sabres in the opposite direction?

Title: Re: Colonel Ramrod VC
Post by: Dan on January 15, 2012, 12:19:23 PM

Yes Cheng.  It was usual to hold them that way while walking.  The Colonel has just stopped for a moment while inspecting the barracks.

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Post by: henry_martini on January 30, 2012, 09:41:54 AM

So much would be possible. Although I hardly paint pm I got hooked back then by creations like this.

Title: Re: Colonel Ramrod VC
Post by: Andy R on February 09, 2012, 08:38:18 AM

I noticed the ribbons are actually attached, not just painted on. Nice attention to detail.

Title: Re: Colonel Ramrod VC
Post by: Dan on April 26, 2012, 09:37:09 PM

Thank you all for the kind words.