My British Fusiliers are finally parade ready so here
they are.
For the record the figures used were
1 x BN/70 Officer
(charging)
1 x BN/71 Sergeant (charging)
14 x BN/72 Fusilier Private (charging) – 2 x converted to standard bearers, 1 to a drummer
8 x BN/73 Fusilier Private (firing)
1 x BN/71 Sergeant (charging)
14 x BN/72 Fusilier Private (charging) – 2 x converted to standard bearers, 1 to a drummer
8 x BN/73 Fusilier Private (firing)
The figures are all vintage castings originally in the
collection of Eric Knowles that I stripped and repainted.
One of the great things about doing a project like this
is that my army OOB’s tend to continually go off at a tangent as figures become
available to me. British Fusiliers were never on my radar, but I think they
make an excellent and colourful addition to Wellington’s forces.
They are gorgeous, the epitome of old-school shininess and if they don't put the willies up Johnny Crapaud then I’m a monkey’s uncle. British foot are a pain with all that lace and belts, straps, etc. but the end result is a bit special. I also rather like your backdrop. What’s next?
ReplyDeleteNice brushwork sir! Lots of detail, like the grenades on the back of the bearskins.
ReplyDeleteHello old chap,
ReplyDeleteLovely looking work old chap - great to see these veterans take on a new lease of life!
All the best,
DC
Smashing looking unit !
ReplyDeleteSacre bleu! Recule!
ReplyDeleteThanks Rob, next will be Clive's Prussians then I hope to get back on track with my tentative 'Waterloo' OOB!
ReplyDeleteNundanket, thanks for the comment. The bearskin patches are a bit impressionistic but I think that's fine in this scale!
ReplyDeleteDavid, hopefully they'll see a bit of action soon!
ReplyDeleteThanks GSS!
ReplyDeleteJeffers, I hope they put the fear of God into the French!
ReplyDeleteNothing more to say than "Yesss!!!" Does a man's heart good to see such a lovely unit. Remind us again, are they a specific regiment, or more generic to fit a number of scenarios or larger formations as and when necessary?
ReplyDeleteKind Regards,
Stokes
An excellent and colourful addition is exactly right. Well done that man!
ReplyDeleteStokes, the flag is actually for the 23rd Welch Fusiliers but I could equally use them as the 7th Royals depending on how I feel!
ReplyDeleteThanks WM!
ReplyDeleteGlorious addition to the collection Ian, they have a real old Toy Soldier look to them under that lovely shiny varnish. The Red in particular is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lee, the red is Foundry's redcoat and the grey is their British grey which I think is a really nice shade. The red did take three coats though!
ReplyDeleteVery nice - it's not just those Frenchie types that can look good in fur.
ReplyDeleteThanks Matt, yes and we shouldn’t forget Austrian Grenadiers too (sorry I know you’re not so keen on Austrians!).
ReplyDeleteAmazing job, they are superb examples of what vintage figures can look like.
ReplyDeleteThanks for that - glad you like them!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done Ian…
ReplyDeleteWill they be seeing action soon…
All the best. Aly
Thanks Aly, it’s off to winter quarters for them now but in the Spring who knows?
ReplyDeleteThey are magnificent and will do what Rob said to Johnny Crapaud. However, if you will lend me the splendid Splenys...........
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