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Thursday 6 April 2023
Guard Cavalry Review
With the upgrade to the Guard Lancers finished my Imperial Guard cavalry contingent is complete. Yes, I did say COMPLETE unless of course I ever find enough Chasseur-a-Cheval to make up a full unit.
That is one powerful mass of cavalry, I can see you mean business. What do your Guard chasseurs look like and how many do you need? I might have one or two, or how about a couple of Mamelukes to mix in?
Rob, yes quite a steamroller! I have some 2-piece Guard Chasseurs and OPC DK ones but am a few short of the required 12. I like the idea of mixing in some Mamelukes as that would make for a very colourful unit but on the other hand do I really need more Guard cavalry?
Yes you do! When more of our boxes are unpacked I should be in a position to take some photos of what GCaC and Mamelukes I have spare - luckily there is no rush as your allies clearly have some ground to make up before the Guard cavalry gets any bigger.
I pity the opposition coming up against those smart fellows, with all their +1 melee and morale factors!. I also have completed my French guard cavalry. Unless, like you, I find some Chasseurs. Or Empress Dragoons .Or Mamelukes. Hello, my name is Dave and I'm a vintage HH addict.
A wonderful and stirring sight on a sunny Easter morning Ian, really lifts my spirits seeing these fine old castings brought to life by your skilled brushwork.
That is one powerful mass of cavalry, I can see you mean business.
ReplyDeleteWhat do your Guard chasseurs look like and how many do you need?
I might have one or two, or how about a couple of Mamelukes to mix in?
Very nice. Very French!
ReplyDeleteRob, yes quite a steamroller! I have some 2-piece Guard Chasseurs and OPC DK ones but am a few short of the required 12. I like the idea of mixing in some Mamelukes as that would make for a very colourful unit but on the other hand do I really need more Guard cavalry?
ReplyDeleteA fantastic review of Napoleonic cavalry eye candy, very iconic 1970's looking.
ReplyDeletenostalgia at its best.
Willz.
Beautifully done! Every mm the elite, Guard cavalry.
ReplyDeleteThanks Willz, they have been quite a few years in the making but I’m pleased with the final result!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ross - there’s just a certain something about French Guard cavalry!
ReplyDeleteYes you do! When more of our boxes are unpacked I should be in a position to take some photos of what GCaC and Mamelukes I have spare - luckily there is no rush as your allies clearly have some ground to make up before the Guard cavalry gets any bigger.
ReplyDeleteFabulous - they look really great.
ReplyDeleteYour boyhood dreams were in black and white? You can probably get counselling for that - that's a shame.
A splendid looking force …
ReplyDeleteOf course you will need more… you alway need more 😁
All the best. Aly
I pity the opposition coming up against those smart fellows, with all their +1 melee and morale factors!. I also have completed my French guard cavalry. Unless, like you, I find some Chasseurs. Or Empress Dragoons .Or Mamelukes. Hello, my name is Dave and I'm a vintage HH addict.
ReplyDeleteTony, they were always black & white while I was buying Miniature Warfare Mag!
ReplyDeleteAly, No NOOOOO - less is more!
ReplyDeleteDave, yeah there should be a clinic we could check into where you only get to paint 28mm Perry figures!
ReplyDeleteThe whole point about the Guard Cavalry is that they can't be stopped!
ReplyDeleteSimply glorious, Ian!
Best regards
WM
WM - that’s why I give them +1 !
ReplyDeleteA wonderful and stirring sight on a sunny Easter morning Ian, really lifts my spirits seeing these fine old castings brought to life by your skilled brushwork.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lee, and for once every figure in the photos was painted by me!
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