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Sunday 22 February 2015

Fall in the 42nd

Somehow I’ve managed to finish painting the Black Watch in the record time of only three months! Actually, sarcasm aside, that really is quick for me considering the amount of tartan and other detail involved. Strangely I really enjoyed all the faffing about to produce this unit although I’ll say right here and now that this will be the only kilted unit I’m going to paint for this project.

I just need to finish the detail on the top of the flag poles and then base the whole lot up before they can take their place in the British order of battle ready for Vintage Waterloo.

According to Roy things are progressing well (only he could email me with the line “I found 24 painted Old Guard today”) and at some point in the next month or two we intend to get together for a dry run and to thrash out the details of the game.
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14 comments:

  1. johnpreece22 February 2015 at 11:28

    Frankly when I look at the detail you have managed three months seems pretty quick. I have never managed a unit of highlanders in one go, usually I put them aside for a few months before renewing the energy to tackle them.

    I am very impressed by the kilts but especially the socks, well in fact all of them. I have seen some fantastic 20mm figures in Old Johns collection painted by Peter Gilder, but these are as good as any. Congratulations.

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  2. The Good Soldier Svjek22 February 2015 at 11:42

    'Brae Hiland Lads' - great looking regiment , Tony

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  3. Anonymous22 February 2015 at 12:39

    Very nice and quite inspiring. I'm just finishing renovating my Airfix Gordon Highlanders then the SHQ unit of Black Watch await me!

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  4. MSFoy22 February 2015 at 13:18

    Superb - lovely job - just lovely.

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  5. 'Lee.22 February 2015 at 13:50

    Magnificent unit Ian, really stunning!

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  6. Anonymous22 February 2015 at 14:26

    Very impressive, an excellent unit and will do well against the French!

    Paul

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  7. WSTKS-FM Worldwide22 February 2015 at 15:04

    Very nicely done! Your handiwork is to be envied.

    Best Regards,

    Stokes

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  8. Stryker22 February 2015 at 15:05

    Cheers chaps - I really appreciate the comments!

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  9. DeanM22 February 2015 at 16:18

    Very nice, love the musicians kilt work.

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  10. Wellington Man22 February 2015 at 17:09

    These are truly magnificent, Ian. Very well done! I love the front rank of DK be-Sporraned chappies too.

    Best Regards, WM

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  11. Matt22 February 2015 at 21:48

    I must congratulate you - they look fantastic!

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  12. lewisgunner24 February 2015 at 08:23

    I bet you will be back for anther highland unit. A good Scotch is addictive.
    Roys

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  13. the Archduke24 February 2015 at 08:59

    I don't think they come better than this. Congratulations. You are too hard on yourself re timing. You have us, your readers, to provide the insults.........

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  14. Stryker24 February 2015 at 14:12

    Archduke - thanks for that!

    Roy - you're not wrong there, I do like a good scotch...

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