It’s been a busy few weeks with not much painting time and even less blogging time, but I have managed to churn out the first half of my final Prussian Musketeer unit. This one is a Colberg regiment with white collar and cuffs and red shoulder straps.Being the final of the three charging figure units I’ve had to scrape the bottom of the barrel for recruits with a mixture of vintage (not many), reproduction and Clayton figures to make up the numbers. The Clayton’s, although ‘official’ castings, are the weediest of the bunch and are orientated slightly differently on their bases to the original figures and their muskets are held at a lower angle.
I’m not sure how long it’s going to take to get these finished as we have a few more busy weeks ahead, but I’m aiming to get them done by the end of June.
They all seem to match sympathetically enough, nice unit.
ReplyDeleteIt'll fly by now you're on the final lap - they're looking good too - especially the standard bearer who's a really nice pose.
ReplyDeleteComing along very nicely. Despite your distractions the Prussians have increased at a very creditable pace. Most impressed.
ReplyDeleteSplendid and inspiring work, Ian.
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WM
I thought you had slowed down a bit Ian! But they are coming along nicely and at a consistently high standard.
ReplyDeleteThanks chaps - just the inspiration I need to sprint to the final finish line!
ReplyDeleteI am impressed that you have kept on plan and not been diverted into painting something else. Bravo
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with Rob that the colour bearer is a really good pose. Are the Claytons the figures in the third rank?
ReplyDeleteMark - sorry to report that I have now taken a small diversion to be revealed soon on the blog!
ReplyDeleteNigel - yes the undercoated charging figures at the back are Clayton castings. The standard bearer conversion is one as well but a much nicer casting.
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