Friday, 24 April 2020
O'Donnel's Frei-korps 2
With the periodic cooperation of hand and eye I have finished the five bases which make up the full unit of O'Donnel's Frei-korps to add to my Austrian army in the Wars of the French Revolution collection. I'm satisfied with the final look of the figures and the unit as a whole. As usual a shot of the unit drawn up in line ~
And a couple of closer views which should disabuse those who think I'm a decent artist ~
The truth is I'm a 'looks ok on the table' sort of artist. As my dad used to say, "It looks alright from the top of a 118 bus!" Next up some French Heavy Cavalry from Eureka again, also part of the pre-order from Salute two years ago.
Just the ticket, bus or otherwise old bean. KBO
ReplyDeleteBus? What be they then?
DeleteI'd say more than decent, the close up shows how good they look!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks Iain, funny how folk see things differently. I think the close ups show up all my mistakes.
DeleteExcellent work!
ReplyDeleteThank you, most kind.
DeleteLovely David. The red is particularly nicely done. All the best. Phil
ReplyDeleteThank you Phil.
DeleteReally nice unit for a much underplayed and appreciated period. I love the red and green. One day I too will venture into Revolutionary wars - your work is inspirational. Thanks for keeping us updated.
ReplyDeleteThat is more than kind, thank you.
DeleteThose look great David!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Thank you Christopher.
DeleteThose do look lovely and great sculpts too.
ReplyDeleteVery kind, but the sculpting style is too delicate for my old eyes.
DeleteWhat;'s not to like here? A finely painted, unusual unit!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are onboard!
DeleteNicely done! What sculpts are those?
ReplyDeleteThanks Mark, figures from Eureka's Wars of the French Revolution Austrians.
DeleteNice brushwork, enhanced by nice basing technique David.
ReplyDeleteThat is very much appreciated, thank you.
DeleteStunning job David, awesome colors and details!
ReplyDeleteThank you Phil.
DeleteA lovely looking unit David. I know you have reservations about Eureka figures but I do think they are very good if a bit expensive.Look forward to the cavalry.
ReplyDeleteMost kind Robbie, thank you. The cost is not really a consideration as I'm only adding bits and bobs. The cavalry are shaping up nicely, though the pink facings are a trifle in your face and may need toning down.
DeleteAnother excellent addition, nice work.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much George.
DeleteVery nice David...
ReplyDeleteThe finished unit has turned out really well...
The red and green is such a nice colour combination...
All the best. Aly
P.S. Did you ever get round to re-basing those Austrians...?
Many thanks Aly. The Austrians you gave me remain on the original be bases. They have already seen action twice. I added some figures to the French and they are nearing the head of the painting queue.
DeleteAnother nicely turned out unit David. Still looks like a skirmish line to me but if it works for your rules/setup its good for me .....as Phil would say KBO
ReplyDeleteYou seem set in your ways with that comment Matt😉
DeleteForget all this old fashioned figure:man ratio, it's all about the number of bases.