Earlier this year I did say that my French Guard cavalry was
complete unless I found enough Chasseur-a-cheval for a full unit – well, be careful
what you wish for.
Thanks to Nigel (and Tony) I have managed to assemble
enough troopers for a full 12-figure unit. This will be made up of 7 x 2-piece castings,
1 x one-piece casting and 4 x DK one-piece castings. I really like the effect
of mixing one-piece and two-piece figures in a unit, and I think this one is going
to look very smart.
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| Back left is an original OPC converted to trumpeter, back right a vintage 2-piece casting and front is a DK OPC painted by Don W. |
The Hinton Hunt OPC was already prepared by the previous owner for conversion to a trumpeter as the carbine and sword have been removed. All I had to do was add a trumpet with arm from another casting (of unknown origin) to make a rather nice-looking figure.
Two of the DK castings are figures sent to me by Don about 15 years ago so it’s about time they got used – I won’t be stripping the paint from these as I’ll opt instead for a touch up of Don’s original work.
I can’t wait to get started on these!
More Guard cavalry!
ReplyDeleteYou are clearly determined to win with your French, by hook or by crook... ;o)
Seriously though, I can't wait to see them finished, such a special unit.
You’re right Rob, surely a proper win for the French at last!
ReplyDeleteThey look cracking figures, should make up a really lovely unit.
ReplyDeleteThanks Donnie, I’m looking forward to getting to grips with them!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see the finished unit!
ReplyDeleteKind Regards,
Stokes
Outstanding! I've been waiting for years to see what you'd make of the Guard Chasseurs. You're French Army was never going to be complete without them. It still won't be with them, of course, but don't let that hold you back!
ReplyDeleteBest regards and congratulations,
WM
Thanks Stokes, I can’t wait either!
ReplyDeleteWM, the French army may not be complete but the Guard cavalry definitely will (surely?).
ReplyDeleteHaving seen the latest post on the 'Waterloo in 20mm' blog I shall have to stop ragging you about how much Guard cavalry you have.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favourite Guard units…
ReplyDeleteI am also looking forward to seeing these fellows painted.
All the best. Aly
Too right Rob!
ReplyDeleteThanks Aly!
ReplyDeleteThen you can look at Murat's Guard....
ReplyDeleteMatt NOOOOO arg enough is enough!
ReplyDeleteOoof, not another one! Between you and Matthew I really must get these at the top of my painting pile. Very lucky to have some originals to include, though the DKs are quite nice as well. The trumpeter conversion with the banner on the trumpet is stunning. Can't wait to see what you can do with him!
ReplyDeleteDavid, I've just finished painting my 'test figure' for the DK's and I agree it is a very nice figure with plenty of detail but as usual is just slightly smaller than the Hinton Hunt one.
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