I wanted some cavalry to support the Desert Column, so I converted them to represent the 18th hussars. I know they are not supposed to have pennons...but they look so much better with them. I made them from toothpaste tubes...the metal is great for making flags and pennons etc.
The Officer is converted using an arm from an infantry officer.
I am waiting for Hat to finally produce their Zulu War Lancers so I can add a new Troop.
AWESOME!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletewhy did they wear red jackets in the remake of the four feathers?
ReplyDeleteHi Gary
ReplyDeleteThanks for the note - Red jackets were still being worn by the British Army during the attempt to save General Gordon in 1884/85 - which is when the remake of the Four Feathers is supposedly taking place. I think the director wanted to bring colour to the screen and felt that the original (1939) version had been remade so many times – so he brought the story forward 15 years.
The image of the Red Coated soldier is covered with myth and legend – so I think the director wanted to capture some of this energy.
Whether he was successful is someone else’s view. I thought the film was a good ‘hobby’ story – with very little connection to reality – although the approach camel corps patrol & well scene is very good – despite the fact that most of the British fought in Serge Grey.
Still a good rip roaring yarn – although my favourite TFF is still the 1939 version.
All the best
Duncan