I have now corrected this and removed the levitating drum effect by adding a suitable strap by way of a paint conversion. Matt had even gone to the trouble of removing the cartridge box for added authenticity when he did the conversion so shame on me for my omission.
I also took the opportunity to repaint the drum hoops in a lighter blue which matches my other French drummers – consistency is everything.
Smart looking chap ! .
ReplyDeleteYou make me sound very like a sort of Hintonian Grand Inquisitor, Ian. However, I'm glad I didn't have to apply the thumbscrews, as you've repainted him brilliantly!
ReplyDeleteHardly and inquisitor! All comments always greatfully received.
ReplyDeleteI'm impressed by how much you can do with the intelligent application of paint - sometimes I think vintage figures give so much more freedom as to how you can paint them.
ReplyDeleteRob it's both a freedom and a curse!
ReplyDeleteA thing of beauty that drummer.
ReplyDeleteCheers Lee, I'm hoping this unit will be one of my best!
ReplyDeleteOh my God, I once exposed my entire Russian army to Matt in a fit of grandiosity. Even as I type I am reviewing the drummers for absentee belts. Nyet, Pavlovs, no lurking at the back there! Mind you, your quick thinking paintwork has restored this chap's confidence. Well done, Sir.
ReplyDeleteCheers Nigel - we can all fall foul of the detail police but it's important to keep up standards (literally standard bearers in my case)!
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