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Friday, 2 July 2021

Grenadier á Cheval

The Horse Grenadiers are done and dusted and I’m very happy with the way they’ve turned out. The figures are:

6 x FN/300 Horse Grenadier Guard (on horse FNH/2)
6 x DK 46/1 Horse Guard Grenadier (one converted to trumpeter)


I think you’ll agree that the height surgery on the DK’s has been successful although obviously they look a little malnourished next to their Hinton Hunt friends.

Unit Histories - just a note to say that I have updated the Unit Histories pages to include the most recent battle honours. If you're bored take a look. I still have more units to add but at least those that are there are now up to date.

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20 comments:

  1. Aly Morrison2 July 2021 at 14:09

    A nice meaty looking unit Ian…
    I don’t think that the bulk differences between the figures show up too much on the finished unit… and I doubt it will be noticeable during a game…

    All the best. Aly

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  2. KEV. Robertson.2 July 2021 at 14:21

    Nice work there on the Horse Grenadiers IAN- well done. Might do some figure painting tomorrow. Regards. KEV.

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  3. 'Lee.2 July 2021 at 14:52

    I'd say they look perfect together Ian, another splendid unit.

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  4. Stryker2 July 2021 at 17:02

    Aly, you’re right from normal playing distance they look fine on the table.

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  5. Stryker2 July 2021 at 17:02

    Kev, thanks for that and have fun painting.

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  6. Stryker2 July 2021 at 17:03

    Thanks Lee!

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  7. Rob2 July 2021 at 21:40

    Nice one, not bored but looked at the unit histories anyway. You really have to create a new one for your cuirassiers after their stellar performance at the Battle of Bournemouth.

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  8. Matt2 July 2021 at 22:28

    I think they pretty damn marvellous and from this picture any differences are minimal.

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  9. Wellington Man3 July 2021 at 01:49

    Another lovely regiment! The DKs fit in perfectly. I'm curious about one thing, though. Which is why have the HH demountables got extra crossbelts? What have they got supended from it?

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  10. Stryker3 July 2021 at 09:37

    Rob, I will put them top of the list.

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  11. Stryker3 July 2021 at 09:37

    Thanks Matt, I think it was worth the effort!

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  12. Stryker3 July 2021 at 09:39

    WM, I didn’t notice it until I started painting the DK’s. There is no extra equipment on the figures so it’s just one of those HH things!

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  13. The archduke3 July 2021 at 19:35

    Glorious. Those gleaming black steeds. I hadn’t noticed the cross belt imbalance, but they ‘re not the only HH dismountables with that oddity.

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  14. Stryker3 July 2021 at 20:55

    Thanks Nigel, nothing like three coats of gloss varnish to bring out a nice gleam!

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  15. David8 July 2021 at 02:01

    You all have sharper eyes than mine to have noticed the differences in girth and especially the extra cross-belt. I would have never picked that out!

    A splendid looking Unit Ian - very nicely constructed and painted.

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  16. Stryker8 July 2021 at 16:58

    Thanks David!

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  17. Jeffers8 July 2021 at 17:38

    Very nice! Look the part on black horses, too.

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  18. James Fisher10 July 2021 at 12:43

    They look excellent Ian. The figures go together really well.
    Regards, James

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  19. Stryker10 July 2021 at 16:29

    Jeffers, I do like the black horses too!

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  20. Stryker10 July 2021 at 16:29

    Thanks James!

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