Construction of Hat Gallic Chariot

Building on our new found passion for the Classical Period, we have added some Gallic chariots to our collection.

Space Craft Model Shop Hat Gallic Chariots 1/72 Dundee Scotland
These chariots are by Hat. Hat produces a fantastic range of historical figures from Bronze Age all the way to World War Two.
Space Craft Model Shop Hat Gallic Chariots 1/72 Dundee Scotland
This box contains three chariots. You can see here three identical sprues in soft, rubbery plastic.
Space Craft Model Shop Hat Gallic Chariots 1/72 Dundee Scotland
Here are the chariots fully assembled.
Space Craft Model Shop Hat Gallic Chariots 1/72 Dundee Scotland
The figures are primed with Army Painter White Primer.
Space Craft Model Shop Hat Gallic Chariots 1/72 Dundee Scotland
We were worried about painting on rubbery plastic, but the paint went on just fine. The thinner parts are quite bendy – so a few retouches were required.
Space Craft Model Shop Hat Gallic Chariots 1/72 Dundee Scotland
Compared with the Italeri figures we painted, these were not as detailed. But at pocket money price, you can’t really complain.
Space Craft Model Shop Hat Gallic Chariots 1/72 Dundee Scotland
Here are the painted chariots battling with the Romans! Can you spot all three?
Space Craft Model Shop Hat Gallic Chariots 1/72 Dundee Scotland
After taking the last photo, we realised we completely forgot to add the reins. So here they are with the reins added.
Space Craft Model Shop Hat Gallic Chariots 1/72 Dundee Scotland
Hey! Come back, Jac…I mean…fierce-looking-warriors, come back!