Friday, January 15, 2016
1:12 Scale Airfix Bengal Lancer - WIP
Continuing my efforts to paint up remaining large scale figures I've had for a long time, here's the next project. It's a plastic 1:12th scale Airfix Bengal Lancer, aka Skinner's (Sikander Sahib) Horse.
I picked it up off of ebay many years ago, the original release was in the 1970's, I believe. This one a re-release from the 1990's. I originally planned to convert it into a Norman mounted knight, but after reading up on the history of the Lancers, decided it was best to keep it as is as a tribute to this fine unit - as well as the founder, Colonel James Skinner.
My buddy from Hawaii gave me a Tamiya airbrush set and I considered trying it out on this project. However, since my only previous experience with airbrushing was with those cheap Testors ones using compressed air cans, I decided to hold off. I went ahead and just used left over spray paint for the horse - a base coat of black followed by a lighter coat of brown. Anyway, just a quick WIP post to see what I'm up to.
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A great looking figure. Should look pretty cool.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ray. I'm looking forward to working on it. Best, Dean
DeleteI remember wanting after this in my younger days, be interesting to see how you get on.
ReplyDeleteRegards HGA.
Appreciate that, HGA! Regards, Dean
DeleteGreat subject and a great kit, built it first time around in the 70's and enjoyed it then. Looking forward to see you progress the model. Enjoy
ReplyDeleteNice! Warm regards, Dean
DeleteThat will indeed be an impressive figure Dean! Never owned this one but I did always think that it would be cool.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Rodger. The sculpting is pretty good - considering the age. The horse in particular has some nice details - like veins, etc. Best, Dean
DeleteOh wow, I remember that model, always wanted one, but never got around to it.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Michael. I'm happy to see such interest in this old kit. Regards, Dean
DeleteThis looks like a fun project! The horse already looks good.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Jon! Warm Regards, Dean
DeleteThat does look like a great kit. Shall look forward to seeing more progress on it.
ReplyDeleteAppreciate the visit and nice comment, Simon! Best, Dean
DeleteQuite an historical model you got there, Dean! Another masterpiece on the way! :) Cheers!
ReplyDeleteLol! I hope not to displease you, RM! Regards, Dean
DeleteHa! Great Dean! I have this box somewhere:)
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