Looks to be a different sculptor, or maybe
he was better at layers of flowing garb (the face is similar to the previous
figure's), but I think a different hand/technique is involved here? The pipes
and - I suspect - the hands are a single metal casting set into the resin,
which is sensible as otherwise the thing wouldn't survive removal from it
packaging, while this has survived losing its packaging years ago, a trip to and
from charity and seven years in storage!
As with the previous post I haven't the
faintest idea who's tartan this is, or indeed; whether it's a made-up one? Following Gisby's lead last time I found several Highlanders including Royal Stewart and Black Watch piper paint-ups of this sculpt - this is neither. But
it's cleverly done with four colours over the base, which is finely etched with
both lines and a cloth-pattern, giving the appearance - by eye - of a very fine print, all
done through 'technique'!
As you may have gathered by now, the
Highland box turned-up the other day, so I will be giving them the same
treatment as the Guards, but I need to combine with the attic stash first and look up Regimental-tartan,
hopefully over the weekend?
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