Guys In Uniform 2 - Caning By Numbers

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The second post in this series continues the sequence of Guys In Uniform images immortalised for collectors by the tag 'Numbers', which was assigned to the pictures by the publisher of the so-called 'British Photographers Collection' (see Royale Sources Nos 1 & 2). This set seems to recreate, almost exactly, the action of the (equally fragmented) Royale Studio set, 'Tough Schoolmaster', which is being posted at the Royale blog in parallel with this article. I will reference the similarities in the text. 

The set is also significant, historically, in that it resulted in a full-blown public scandal in 1976, after it was published. The use of serving Guardsmen to pose for the pictures was uncovered by the Daily Mirror tabloid and their sensational articles led to allegations of 'vice rings', police raids, questions in Parliament and discharge from the Army for some of the unfortunate models. 

This set was originally reviewed at this blog in 2010, it is significantly expanded here with some images rarely seen before. I have reconstructed it from various internet sources including copies of British, gay magazines of the 70s. In the absence of a thumbnail sheet or catalogue information, I have sequenced them using clothing continuity and an imagined storyline, matching that of 'Tough Schoolmaster'.

 

Guys In Uniform - Caning by Numbers 01

This is the nearest I can find to a starting image for this set. It shows a military student in gym kit, standing 'at ease', but rigidly correct, as he would on the parade ground. He's clearly under the control of the Officer-like gentleman at his side, who I take to be the Instructor. 

This image (recovered from a GIU Studio advertisement in 'Him Exclusive' No 8, 1975) seems to be a fragment of a bigger scene, there is another 'student' in this series, and it's likely he appears at the right in the full picture. It looks as if it might be a disciplinary situation.

The original of this picture was printed in black and white, I have colourised it using AI.

 

Guys In Uniform - Caning by Numbers 02

 This picture shows both athletes. We don't have much information about the names of GIU's models, so, for simplicity, I refer to the two students in this article as No 3 and No 4.

 

The Instructor is preparing to punish them, a prospect that is filling No 3 with dismay. Presumably he's first up. The flimsy shorts they are both wearing amplify the threat. 

 

No 4 is wearing a dunce's cap, an archaic punishment for failing to learn to the teacher's satisfaction. It's possible the missing half of image 1 might have shown him wearing it, with the other two men witnessing his discomfort. The dunce's cap immediately makes a connection with Royale's 'Tough Schoolmaster' storyette, specifically image 03 of that set, where a similar scene is enacted.

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The original of this picture was printed in black and white, I have colourised it using AI. There also exists a version where the students aren't wearing any shorts at all, it's an ingenious, later tweak that is very sexy, but the clothing combination doesn't fit into the storyline. See it here.

Guys In Uniform - Caning by Numbers 03

There's a jump in continuity here. Athlete No 3 has clearly just had his taste of the cane. We don't have an image of that, but there are lots more like it to come. The Officer is signalling a glum-looking No 4 to come forward and take his place. Notice the strange shadow falling on his lower body, it surely can't be an accident!

 

A clip board can be seen standing on the table which says "Set 3, Test 4". It might simply be the equivalent of a clapper board, indicating that this is the fourth scene of the third GIU photo set. Alternatively it might mean that these two men are members of Set (or Class) 3, and have either just failed Test 4, or are in the process of being subjected to it.

 

 

Guys In Uniform - Caning by Numbers 04

The two athletes swap places (and hats) and No 4's punishment (or test?) commences. The erotic quality and authenticity makes for an interesting comparison with the Royale equivalent. The GIU picture benefits from sexier shorts and colour, but Royale's tighter composition scores for dramatic effect. 

 

 

Guys In Uniform - Caning by Numbers 05

The underlings rebel and the sadistic Officer is brought to his knees to receive a dose of his own punishment. No 3 has somehow lost his vest in the struggle, we see it lying on the floor. There's an intriguing ambiguity about his position, squatting, equally exposed, astride the Instructor. The dunce's cap is symbolically set aside. It's edited out altogether in some circulating copies of this image. 

 

Compare this image with Tough Schoolmaster, image No 4. It's compelling evidence of the Royale inspiration behind this series. (Which is not to disparage the GIU versions as mere copies. They stand up as pictures in their own right). In Royale's version the cap is more realistically lying discarded on the floor.

 

Guys In Uniform - Caning by Numbers 06

The target area is clarified. 

 

Guys In Uniform - Caning by Numbers 07

 

Somehow, the Instructor regains control and here seems to be singling out No 3 (on the floor) as his attacker.  That seems borne out by the grappling between them in images 5 and 6. In Royale's storyline the rebel is more obvious (image 03), but we don't have that moment in this story. No 4 seems to have changed sides and is holding him down. A 'collaborator' sub-text also runs through Royale's storyline (e.g. image 01).

 

This image defied all my attempts to satisfactorily clarify or colourise it.

 

Guys In Uniform - Caning by Numbers 08

 In the final sequence of images, both athletes have shed their numbered singlets. Fortunately, they have different coloured shoes to provide continued identification. The Instructor takes his revenge, using restraints to ensure this student at least can't escape retribution.

Surprisingly it's No 4 in the firing line, whose role appears quite passive in the other images we have.  His apparent collaboration in image 7 hasn't got him off the hook. This development is different to the Royale story where it's the rebel who is strung up. In this case, the rebel, his classmate, watches with an inscrutable expression. In these final images we can see he's wearing spiked track shoes, which might have made the rebellion interesting!

 

This image makes a further telling link with 'Tough Schoolmaster' which features an identical, restraint arrangement (image 05). That image gives a clue to what happens next in this set.

 

 

Guys In Uniform - Caning by Numbers 09

 As in the Royale image, the 'collaborator' helps to lower the offender's shorts. It's a great moment. 

 

Notice how the Instructor turns away from the camera to hide his face in these more sensitive images. We now know that these were serving Guardsmen, so it's an understandable precaution. He is identifiable in the earlier, more innocuous images.

 

 

Guys In Uniform - Caning by Numbers 10

 The instructor tells his assistant to step aside, so his aim will be unobstructed. No 3 looks glum, perhaps having experienced it himself already, or expecting to be next. 

 

 

Guys In Uniform - Caning by Numbers 11

 The Instructor seems to be indulging in some sadistic teasing here, which is something of a tradition in this genre. The visual effect is impressive, No 3 looks fascinated. The photographer has cropped this image more tightly than the rest of the set to emphasise the drama.

 

Guys In Uniform - Caning by Numbers 12

 The coup de grâce produces a very good image indeed. We can only speculate whether it's good acting or real reaction. The sagging shorts provide a last twist.

 

Guys In Uniform - Caning by Numbers 13

In this image, it appears that No 3 gets his reward for betraying his classmate. There's an item in the top corner which might tell us more if we could see it properly. 

 

In this image we can see more clearly, the flimsy, lingerie-like nature of the student's shorts. It seems a less masculine look than Royale's, very traditional styles with plain fronts and elasticated waists. However, Scott, who was renowned for his tight shorts in Royale's time, sometimes tucked the waistband inside the shorts to produce a lower top-line.

   

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*Sequencing most GIU sets is very difficult, because we don't have any catalogue information and the usual method of tracking continuity of clothing and the action generally runs into contradictions that can't be resolved except by conjecturing a storyline that has no supporting evidence. This was the case with Set 1 in this series, which I eventually split into two. I've managed to come up with a sequence that works for this one, helped by cross-referencing the Royale storyette

 

In truth, there's evidence that some of the sets were not even conceived as stories. The Guys In Uniform house magazine, 'Uniform', grouped many of the images under non-descriptive headings like 'The Barrack Room', 'Attack' and 'Authority' although 'The Sneak' and 'The Card Sharp' do suggest an intended narrative. Set No 1 was called 'The School Prefect' in Uniform magazine, but I've skated over that for obvious reasons. In any case it doesn't help with sequencing them.

 

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Preview the next Guys in Uniform set 

You can read the original articles that followed on from this one,  

No 3 onwards are still pending revision at the moment, 

which for No 3, will be substantial. 

 More about Guys In Uniform Studio  

 

Intimate Moments

If you haven't sampled them before, there's more mitchmen at 'X'.

I'm also now posting oddments at BSkySocial. 

 

 

Tristan Baldwin gets hot under the collar,

see how red his skin is!

Sucking up to his opponent? 

His pants look pretty stressed.

 

Whose armpit is this? 

I haven't found out yet, nor identified the site. 

Any info out there?
 

 

Adult Offenders Institution by Mitchell

 

Both sites feature 'golden oldie' drawings by me and other pictures not posted here, including those too sexy for this blog.

First Catch Your Rogue

 First catch your rogue.
Then, incentivise him, to give up his life of crime

 

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This is No 27 in the 'First Catch Your Rogue' series

click on the label below for more

Seductive Art by AI-GaySole

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 Convict Kane by AI-GaySole (Video)

This guy looks like a tough cookie, but the prison guards are tackling his behaviour. They are keeping him tightly restrained with rope even when he's in his cell. He also has to wear a body harness under his prison uniform and keep it on, even during recreation breaks, as a reminder of what they will do if he misbehaves. 

I love the exaggerated pecs and nipples busting out of his overalls, and the straining zip, which looks as if it might give way at any moment.

Convict Kane 2 by AI-GaySole

Kane was very troublesome when he arrived but a few days in insolation and special suspension had a sobering effect. The periodic inspections made by Officers made him realise that no-one was untouchable in this institution. 

 

Convict Kane 3 by AI-GaySole

Kane never quite lost his cockiness, but the warders found that quite endearing. It tended to dissolve dramatically when they put him back in harness for regular 'maintenance' procedures.

 

more bondage by this artist at X 

 

 

Jake Harlan by AI-GaySole (video)
 

Jake has a pretty intimidating look too, who says real men don't wear pouches? But his dinky, denim, fashionista, cropped top gives the game away. He's really just a shameless exhibitionist, condemned to roam the subway network forever, in search of redemption (or something like that). 

 

Jake Harlan 29 by AI-GaySole

Judging by press reports you'd think subway trains are infested with touchy-feely men eager to interfere with their fellow travellers, but not a confident, hunky man, apparently. Jake's discovered that passengers have an amazing capacity to ignore his bizarre behaviour. I suppose they think that even a furtive glance might lead to an embarrassing, stripper-gram style scene. 

 

They may all look the other way, but Jake still gets a kick out of performing just for himself. He keeps going with a supply of coffee and sandwiches in his backpack, which he always keeps on his back, even when it's crowded, just to annoy the other passengers.

 

I think he's hoping that he might get himself arrested by a dodgy cop and locked up for causing a nuisance, like Kane.

 

 

Professor Kane 10 by AI-GaySole

I can't say I'm turned on by female attire as such, despite a comprehensive attempt by one optimistic individual to convert me in my younger years. I do find this get-up weirdly sexy though. I don't know if Professor Kane is related to Convict Kane (above) but they obviously take different courses in life! Of course, the Professor's name alone is enough to set wild thoughts running. The Head Teacher must be sorely tempted to impose some discipline. Can't have pecs being flashed in front of the students, can we?

 

 

Professor Kane 2 by AI-GaySole

The Professor doesn't wear much under his skirt, sometimes nothing at all, but you'll have to visit the artist's website to see them, there are a couple of seductive videoette performances there as well. 

 

I've listed some of his other characters below. You can see more images and sexy videos of them all at the artist's website (link at the foot of the post)

 

Brock 4 by AI-GaySole

Brock is another interesting character who works in a mini-mart, filling the shelves. He doesn't wear lingerie but good old, manly jeans. He fills 'em pretty well too, so much so that they have a tendency to split open in embarrassing places. Some customers complain it distracts them from their shopping, others think it turns the milk. I think I know what they're getting at.

 

more Brock at 'X' 

 

 

Adam 18 by AI-GaySole

Adam's another well-endowed character, a bit of an AI cliché really. He sweats an awful lot, so you'll often see him stripping off on his way home from work.

 

Mr Rivera 20 by AI-GaySole

Some people say Adam is unduly influenced by his boss, Mr Rivera, and that's why he sweats so much. I'd say it's the other way round. Mr Rivera likes it the other way round.

 

Moretti 3 by AI-GaySole

Moretti is happy to do it either way. He's a hooker who puts his goods in the shop window. Well, in alleyways usually. Moretti is lucky enough to have beguilingly masculine looks and a large backside which he showcases with bold, but stylish clothing. Following Moretti back to his 'workplace' after hiring him has been known to cause his clients to come prematurely. It's easy money if you know how to do it!

 

 

Ken 17 by AI-GaySole

Ken's one of a number of sportsmen at AI-GaySole who delight in stripping off to entertain the crowds at match days. His teammates usually keep their distance during the hold-ups which don't last too long usually because the ground staff don't like the grass being disturbed too much - or fed with unapproved fertiliser.

 

 

Superman 6 by AI-GaySole

Superman finds it hard and difficult to keep a lid on his inner turmoil. When he sees a huge tower, he just can't help himself.

 

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AI seems to have an infinite ability to produce variations on any image and this has led to a glut of creators who don't know when to stop and can't make choices. This artist isn't one of them. He has created a very selective offering of interesting and oddball AI characters. They have muscles and assorted good looks (naturally) and he puts them though their paces for our stimulation and entertainment. His memes are pleasingly and imaginatively handled.   

Visit the Artist's website - AI-GaySole @Deviant Art

 

Yet More by Markus573

Markus573 - Did You Break My Shop Window?

Markus573's AI-art is an eclectic mix of topics with a leaning towards traditional punishment predicaments.

Most of his art has a youthful slant,
so I've chosen this selection with care.

 

Markus573 - Get Them Off - Now!

Some pretty fierce situations. 

 

Markus573 -The Price Of Digital Crime

Some interesting takes on the subject of automation.

A rival to Franco in the making? 

 

Markus573 -Boy On A Bench 

A sensitive figurative study.

 

 

Markus573 - Delivery Guy In Trouble

Less sensitive, but brilliantly coloured and funny.

 

Markus573 - Hare's Justice

 

Original and richly coloured fantasy scenarios.

Human arrogance getting it's just deserts.

 

 

Markus573 - Old Local Frotteur

Not so much of the old!

Weird, slightly scary, but he probably just likes Lynx (Axe)

An interesting reminder of our younger prejudices.

 

This image reminds me of Tom of Finland's early picture of a youth caught shoplifting in a supermarket. It has a similar negative caricature of an older woman pointing out the stolen goods with her umbrella. Tom subsequently learned to love his elders.

See all his work: Markus573 at Deviant

Previously at mitchmen 

Make Men Wear Shorts

Markus473 - Threat

 It was bad enough having to go back to wearing short trousers when he started work as an intern at CP Ltd, but when his new boss wagged her ruler at him, Vincent suddenly had a suspicion that it wasn't just to make her point. Unpleasant sensations began to seep into certain parts of his body. 

Part of the mitchmen, 'make men wear shorts' series,
click label at foot of post for others 

Markus573 posts at Deviant Art 

more Markus573 at mitchmen 

More Markus 573 at BSky Social 

Art by Mark

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