I did say that I’d complete these lads before the end of the month so here is the proof. They just need another couple of coats of varnish and basing but technically they are ‘finished’.
I know I’m quite a slow painter but, in the time since I started work on these figures in late August, we have had two monarchs and three prime ministers. I’m slightly concerned about what may happen while I paint the next unit…
Hello old chap,
ReplyDeleteSpiffing looking figures - looking forward to seeing them based and in action and hopefully nothing too serious will happen in the world in the meantime!
All the best.
DC
Thanks David, I hope I have done them justice!
ReplyDeleteAn absolutely gorgeous unit! The perfect combination of colors.
ReplyDeleteKind Regards,
Stokes
Nice work indeed!
ReplyDeleteChris/ Nundanket
A change is as good as a rest so please keep on painting. Don't keep us waiting too long to see these on parade as they're not at their best on a bottle top!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the loose musket advice, Mark came up top trumps.
Ian - these guys are terrific - absolutely stunning. Great job - I feel you have delivered on all points of your manifesto.
ReplyDeleteAt least only 1 death was involved, however someone younger might say you "killed" the Fusilers which I believe means 'did an excellent job".
ReplyDeleteI bet you're feeling a bit 'done' too after all that lot - and all those fusiliers. They're absolutely terrific.
ReplyDeleteBest regards
WM
Thanks for the comments chaps!
ReplyDeleteSlow and steady wins the race...well done here IAN...very pleased to see your progress.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kev!
ReplyDeleteHow's your eyesight coping these days with the demands of the hobby ?
ReplyDeleteThe eyes are ok (although I have to use glasses & magnifying glass) more of a problem is my hands getting achy/numb if I paint for more than an hour or so at a time! As for playing, 20mm figures are fine but those 6mm ones often end up facing the wrong way...
ReplyDeleteSplendid work Ian…
ReplyDeleteIt has indeed been an eventful year…
So far… your Fusiliers are the high point…
If you could finish the year with some Grenadier Guards it would perfect š
All the best. Aly
Thanks Aly, only if the Guards don’t have shoulder wings!
ReplyDeleteIf I ever paint a British infantry battalion to look nearly this good, in less than three months, I shall be apologising to nobody. Brilliant, Ian. Now, Guards and shoulder wings..I know I'm not the only one who doesn't know because I asked the curator at the Coldstream museum. It has been my impression that only the flank companies had wings. Enlighten me, somebody....
ReplyDeleteNigel, glad you like them, it will give you something new to parade the Austrians in front of!
ReplyDeleteNot slow by my standards. I last viewed your blog when you did the test figure now *bam* all done! Looking glorious too.
ReplyDeleteRegards, James
Archduke…
ReplyDeleteAs far as I can work out… prior to 1815 only the Grenadier Companies of the Guards wore the Bearskin for full dress
After Waterloo the 1st Guards were given the privilege of all wearing Bearskins and all being classed as Grenadiers… which is when they also became known as the Grenadier Guards.
It wasn’t until later… The 1820’s? That all the Guards Regiments were also given this privilege…
So during the Napoleonic Wars the Guards were more or less the same as any other Royal Regiment… Blue Facings and Wings for Flank Companies…
The sergeant’s had gold lace… and they all considered themselves to be the best ( and probably a bit posh)
All the best. Aly