For once all the figures I used were vintage Hinton Hunt castings which after all is what this blog is supposed to be about.
13 x FN/16 Voltigeur 1807/12 (marching) – but without plumes
2 x FN/73 Tirailleur Guard (marching)
5 x FN/237 Grenadier (marching)
1 x FN/236 Grenadier Officer (marching)
1 x FN/8 Fusilier Officer (marching)
1 x FN/4 Colour Bearer (charging)
1 x FN/6 Drummer (charging)
Having enjoyed painting the line grenadiers for this unit I’ve decided that next up will be my Old Guard marching figures that I’ve had in the lead pile for far too long.
22 comments:
Really nice, although some of the guys in greatcoats look a bit browned off with show-off grenadier company stealing all the limelight - would've been brilliant if had a few of then greatcoats as well.
I can hear La Victoire est a Nous as I type..!
Rob, the rankers will have the last laugh come the winter!
Me too Jeffers!
Fantastic! An excellent selection of figures, Ian. The grenadiers on the flank in particular add a dash of brilliance - a brilliant result all round, I'd say.
Best regards
WM
Delectable mate!
You are brave indeed to tackle the cast on flags. I could never even attempt the lettering on those. Good for you maintaining the integrity of the figure!
The Old Guard is calling me as well, but alas, I think the rank and file will be cutting line and getting the first crack at painting.
Best,
David
It's quite apparent that the left wing is marching through the wintry blast while the sun shines on the grenadiers. And why not, they have the seniority. Great result, Ian. Fab figures forming a very convincing unit. I look forward to firing in its general direction.
Absolutely beautiful Ian...
They have come together really well...
The grenadiers shine but the also bring the others along with them...
All the best. Aly
Another fantastic looking unit.
Looking forward to the Old Guard.
Nigel, they will be waiting for you with levelled muskets when the time comes!
Thanks for the comments WM, Roy, David, Aly & Matt!
Another cracking unit to bolster the French ranks.
Paul
A nice bright start to my day Ian, magnificent painting and the unit hangs together very well.
Thanks Paul it takes the French Line Infantry to 10 units I'm not sure if I'll do anymore.
Thanks Lee glad you like them!
Very nice work there Ian- this French Regiment looks par excellence of Hinton Hunt.
They look the business and clearly are a veteran unit. I wonder how they will perform in their first game.
Cheers Kev!
Mark, I imagine they will probably go the way of all new units and rout!
Nice job Ian. Hope you and yours are staying safe in these strange times.
Hi Iain, good to hear from you - we're all well here thanks!
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