By: Graeylin
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A little while back, fellow hobbyist Reddevil gave me a beautiful Kilt for use on a Scotsman. Well, I finally finished the kitbash, to use his kilt in what I hope is a bash to make him proud.
This is a member of the 42nd Highlanders, on duty in North America, circa 1762. First sent to the new world in 1756, the 42nd took part in operations at the southern end of the Great Lakes. Because of the heavy forest in this area, modifications to the standard service uniform were allowed, and even documented in standard orders of the day. While his kilt is NOT regimental issue, I chose to ignore that in order to display and showcase Reddevil's fine work, using a more pastel "ancient" or hunting plaid. Perhaps, for this scout, a small allowance has been made for him to wear his clan tartan. Our scout is better dressed for woodland movement. He has added two leather pockets to his coat on the chest, to better hold flint, steel, and musket balls. His legs are protected by a pair of mitasses (Indian leggings), tied at the knee. These were typically made of blue woolen cloth, per regimental standing orders, although other colors were not unknown among the men. He also has sewn leather patches on the elbows, whether to prevent wear and tear on those spots, or as a patch to an already worn coat is unknown. (and technically, the coat is incorrect for this figure, but I am NOT a seamster, I must make do with what I have in my box) He wears moccasins on his feet, abandoning his brogans for the more versatile Indian footwear. He also carries a trade axe, likely traded originally by French trappers in the area, and an Indian knife, again, likely of French manufacture, pot steel, and adorned in an Indian made leather scabbard. He has transferred his tin canteen to a leather Indian bag, to prevent reflection and add a layer of sound silencing. He carries a shoulder bag, likely for transport of any game birds or rabbits he may luck upon, to supplement the troops's cookpot upon return to camp. The knapsack is worn square on the back, copied from the Indians and recently taken up by both British and French serving in the Colonies. The figure was inspired by a plate by Mike Chappell, in the Osprey book 18th Century Highlanders. Breakdown, where I can remember: His cap is a 21C plastic beret (painted), with added cockle, black bow, and pon-pom. I also added the leather trim at the bottom, to make it stand a bit better. Figure: DID head, I believe. Don't ask me who. Dragon Body. Coat: I forgot. DID, I think. patches and pockets added. Kilt: Reddevil. Rifle: Purchased from Cesar Dubon, painted by myself. Moccasins, leggings, canteen cover: hand made. Trade axe: Dog soldiers. Powder Horn: Cotswold. Shoulder Bag: Sideshow. Backpack: DID. |
| Another great looking Scotsman from you old friend! I've never really seen another soldier that looked like him with that slight Native American look he has. You did an excellent job on him, that's for sure; accurate tartan or no :) Special thanks for sending this cool project in and sharing it with us. - GL |
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