Lieutenant Gillette (Hawthorne Village)

Introducing Lieutenant Gillette of the Royal Navy!  A dedicated pirate hunter, he is not above acknowledging a worthy opponent.  He is a conversion of Hawthorne Village's Commodore James Norrington figure.  Gillette's arm is bent down near his waist and he is armed with a drawn sword (the blade is made with a pin).

The figure's uniform is closely copied from his appearance as Norrington's lieutenant in Pirates of the Caribbean.  Gillette's elegant blue and white uniform outshone Norrington's, so a purchase of more gold lace was in order for the proud Commodore.  Now he feels that he has a sufficient amount of gold lace to make his rank easily apparent.

Four inhabitants of Port Royal.  Are more coming soon?

Not every member of the Royal Navy is always chasing pirates on the high seas.  Pirates have to sell their plundered goods somehow and smugglers fill that niche--for a price.  Here Lieutenant Gillette inspects a load of merchandise being transported by a woman strongly suspected of piracy and smuggling...

(meet her at http://redcoatsandruffles.blogspot.com/2023/02/redheaded-pirate-mars.html)

Governor Weatherby Swann (Hawthorne Village)

This dapper old-fashioned gentleman was another Hawthorne Village piece.  Civilian figures for the 18th Century are rare enough, but those in a full wig are nearly impossible to find.

Until now.

Enter Hawthorne Village’s Governor Weatherby Swann.  He has a full wig and the long coat and waistcoat characteristic of the first half of the 18th Century.









Such a regal personage deserves an important position, and there are rumors King George will give him a posting in the American colonies.  (Though considering the disturbed state of the colonies at present, this may not be such a desired office!)

However, he will be ably supported by the determined Commodore James Norrington, as well as a proud company of British regulars. (For Commodore Norrington's gallery, visit http://redcoatsandruffles.blogspot.com/2019/12/commodore-james-norrington.html)

Commodore James Norrington (Hawthorne Village)

This figure was originally named Commodore James Norrington, and I kept the name.  He is a recasting of the original, but some conversion work was done (most notably lengthening his sword from a letter opener into a blade for a true gentleman).

The sculpt was lovely and captured the personality of an aristocratic 18th Century officer perfectly.

He was painted as an officer of the British Royal Navy.  He appears happy to command a detachment of Marines, since he currently lacks a ship.

Figure cast with Amazing Casting Resin.  Painted with a mix of acrylics and enamels.