The figures are early Minifigs (possibly Alberken? I've never seen any Alberken figures myself) apart from the officer who is a Hinton Hunt casting and the drummer who I believe is Newline.
These are highly compatible with HH size & style wise, in fact I recall reading on the Vintage 20mil site that there was a huge controversy in the mid / late 60's over the provenance of Minifigs masters. Looking at the HH officer and the Minifigs eagle bearer side-by-side I can see why you might think that one was a conversion from the other (allegedly).
Lovely figures abd at this remove in time and with so many ‘pirates’ produced innthe fifty years hese have been around, dies it realky matter. Its good to see these okd boys marching to the sound of the guns ( now you have guns) !
ReplyDeleteLG, I totally agree. Once they are painted and based who can tell which are originals and which are copies?
DeleteI concur with LG. The flank companies have the advantage, moreover, of compatible poses, which is more than can be said for a lot of Hinton Hunts.
ReplyDeleteWM, I'll gladly believe your observation re compatible poses, but these fusilier figures are actually conversions from flankers, with the sabre-briquet, associated cross belt and epaulettes filed off. I got a Dremel for Christmas and I'm damn well gonna use it!
DeleteMore 'Line' that's what makes me a happy boy - they are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteNoting your comment about a new Dremel, my nasty old cheap rotary tool is about to expire. I would appreciate a photo or two of yours with your assessment of how easy it to use. I had a Dremel (I think) many years ago before it died but all the ones I see around today are MUCH bigger and look less suited for my little metal men.
Rob, I'm still figuring out how to use my Dremel, I'm just using it for grinding down fairly large areas and finishing off with a hand file. My Dremel has a flexible extension for detailed work which I've still got to figure out how to use. Also need to find a grinding tool for the Dremel which will quickly and cleanly remove flash from between a horses rear legs, doing that by hand is soul-destroyingly tedious!
DeleteIfind Dremels too savage for little lead men. The best combination of being lightweight, accurate and very steady is the Proxxon. Mine has lasted many years
ReplyDeleteLG, That's my experience so far too, see my reply to Rob. Just trying it out with a light touch for larger areas at the moment and finishing off with a hand file.
DeleteLewisgunner - hoping you see this - but can you tell me which Proxxon - I really am looking for some guidance on what to buy.
DeleteI have a particular fondness for Alberken figures as they were the first figures I bought. You have completed another nice looking unit
ReplyDeleteI use my Dremel, with the flexi drive, running at low speed for fine work with a fine cutting bit.