Someday this Henry VIII kit will get painted too. I used to have the Charles I kit, but either misplaced it or threw it away by mistake.
Friday, April 25, 2025
Airfix 1/12th Yeoman of the Guard
While waiting on some 3D printed "Gendarmes" and cannon, figured I'd paint up this old Airfix kit that was picked up off of ebay a few years ago. This kit was originally released in 1959, and molded in plastic with just a few parts, with the expected need to fill seam gaps. This particular kit is a re-release from the 70's. He was block painted - trying to stay within the lines of the embroidery, and then given the usual brush on stain of Minwax. I only hightlighted a few areas, like his face. He's big enough to use natural lighting for shading, etc.
He joins the other Airfix 1/12th kits in the collection.
Well, so much for now. Thanks again for stopping by, and hope you all are doing well.
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Really great model for a collection!
ReplyDeleteI have a original Bengal Lancer but 'painted' ( too big word!) 30 years ago...
Thanks, Michal! The Bengal Lancer kit is pretty good, especially for the time. Kind regards, Dean
DeleteHe looks great, Dean.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ray! A blast from the past. 😀 Warm regards, Dean
DeleteVery nice job on this and great collection. I have a number of larger WW2 models, not sure I'll ever get them painted though. :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Jason! Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteVery nice Dean and a lovely collection
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Matt. Sort of an old school reprise. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteExcellent addition Dean.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your kind words, Richard! Old school stuff :) Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteCracking Yeoman of the Guard and 1/12 figures Dean!
ReplyDeleteSorry for the late response, Mike. Been preoccupied with getting our house fixed. Appreciate the kind words as always. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteWow, that is a REAL "blast from the past", Dean - I remember these large-scale models in the Airfix catalogue, circa 1970-75 - and they were a very dated kit even then! I have a feeling that the Bengal lancer was added a lot later - I think it was the same sculpt that was available in 54mm in the late 70's, just scaled up - that might explain why it's such a nice kit?
ReplyDeleteThanks and very sorry for the late response, Keith. Been concentrating on getting our house repaired. Still a ways to go but getting there. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteA blast from the past indeed! I remember having this kit when I was a kid. And Richard the Lionheart (middle, second pic) as well.
ReplyDeleteWell done Dean. Thanks for the fond memories!
Thanks you very much and apologies for the late response, Mike. Been busy trying to get our home repaired. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteThat's a big hit of nostalgia in one go! Splendid work on a very old, old school figure!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks a lot, Iain sorry for the late response. Been working on getting our home (showers) repaired. Warmest regards, Dean
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