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Monday 30 March 2020

French 24th ligne completed

I’ve now based up the French 24th ligne so they are officially complete and added to the French OOB. It’s been interesting how this unit has evolved as I didn’t have a clear idea of what figures to use when I started out but I’m happy with the result.


For once all the figures I used were vintage Hinton Hunt castings which after all is what this blog is supposed to be about.

13 x FN/16 Voltigeur 1807/12 (marching) – but without plumes
2 x FN/73 Tirailleur Guard (marching)
5 x FN/237 Grenadier (marching)
1 x FN/236 Grenadier Officer (marching)
1 x FN/8 Fusilier Officer (marching)
1 x FN/4 Colour Bearer (charging)
1 x FN/6 Drummer (charging)


Having enjoyed painting the line grenadiers for this unit I’ve decided that next up will be my Old Guard marching figures that I’ve had in the lead pile for far too long.
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22 comments:

  1. Rob30 March 2020 at 17:46

    Really nice, although some of the guys in greatcoats look a bit browned off with show-off grenadier company stealing all the limelight - would've been brilliant if had a few of then greatcoats as well.

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  2. Jeffers30 March 2020 at 17:47

    I can hear La Victoire est a Nous as I type..!

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  3. Stryker30 March 2020 at 19:09

    Rob, the rankers will have the last laugh come the winter!

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  4. Stryker30 March 2020 at 19:09

    Me too Jeffers!

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  5. Wellington Man30 March 2020 at 19:45

    Fantastic! An excellent selection of figures, Ian. The grenadiers on the flank in particular add a dash of brilliance - a brilliant result all round, I'd say.
    Best regards
    WM

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  6. lewisgunner30 March 2020 at 19:53

    Delectable mate!

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  7. David30 March 2020 at 19:58

    You are brave indeed to tackle the cast on flags. I could never even attempt the lettering on those. Good for you maintaining the integrity of the figure!

    The Old Guard is calling me as well, but alas, I think the rank and file will be cutting line and getting the first crack at painting.

    Best,

    David

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  8. the Archduke30 March 2020 at 20:10

    It's quite apparent that the left wing is marching through the wintry blast while the sun shines on the grenadiers. And why not, they have the seniority. Great result, Ian. Fab figures forming a very convincing unit. I look forward to firing in its general direction.

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  9. Aly Morrison30 March 2020 at 20:57

    Absolutely beautiful Ian...
    They have come together really well...
    The grenadiers shine but the also bring the others along with them...

    All the best. Aly

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  10. Matt30 March 2020 at 22:13

    Another fantastic looking unit.

    Looking forward to the Old Guard.

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  11. Stryker30 March 2020 at 23:41

    Nigel, they will be waiting for you with levelled muskets when the time comes!

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  12. Stryker30 March 2020 at 23:43

    Thanks for the comments WM, Roy, David, Aly & Matt!

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  13. Anonymous31 March 2020 at 08:09

    Another cracking unit to bolster the French ranks.

    Paul

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  14. 'Lee.31 March 2020 at 09:07

    A nice bright start to my day Ian, magnificent painting and the unit hangs together very well.

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  15. Stryker31 March 2020 at 09:16

    Thanks Paul it takes the French Line Infantry to 10 units I'm not sure if I'll do anymore.

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  16. Stryker31 March 2020 at 09:16

    Thanks Lee glad you like them!

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  17. KEV. Robertson.31 March 2020 at 12:48

    Very nice work there Ian- this French Regiment looks par excellence of Hinton Hunt.

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  18. Mark Dudley31 March 2020 at 13:18

    They look the business and clearly are a veteran unit. I wonder how they will perform in their first game.

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  19. Stryker31 March 2020 at 15:16

    Cheers Kev!

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  20. Stryker31 March 2020 at 15:17

    Mark, I imagine they will probably go the way of all new units and rout!

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  21. Iain1 April 2020 at 08:56

    Nice job Ian. Hope you and yours are staying safe in these strange times.

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  22. Stryker1 April 2020 at 13:20

    Hi Iain, good to hear from you - we're all well here thanks!

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