As I mentioned the British elements of the prodigal collection in the previous post I thought I would take a few photos to illustrate them ~
"Forward the Light Brigade!"
Scarlett's doughty Heavy Brigade.
The Royal Horse Artillery complete with limber set.
The Royal Artillery, also with limber set, 9lb, 24lb & mortar.
Royal Naval artillery and shore party. From HMS Pinafore perhaps?
A mini Highland Brigade ~ Sutherland Highlanders & Highland Light Infantry.
The two units with yellow facing colours I could cannibalise to form one larger 24 figure regiment. To the front is the 33rd.
Rifle Brigade, 23rd & 4th regiments.
Two Command Stands.
My first thoughts are centred around, "If I keep those then that's a shed load of rebasing somewhere down the line!" Mind, any decision is someway off in the future I think, bar the Foot Guards which are definitely surplus to requirements. Anyone interested?
Rebasing, you know you love it😁
ReplyDeleteRebasing is not to be feared but embraced.
DeleteI shall lovingly embrace rebasing fearfully, that should cover it.
DeleteWell they look a fine body of men and the HMS Pinafore comment mad me chuckle. The question is, will the re-basing be quicker and easier than painting the equivalent figures? Personally I'd re-base as painting is not top of my list of wargaming fun chores;)!
ReplyDeleteSteve, I would echo that, though my brush us MUCH slower than David’s :-)
DeleteSlower than me? Have you passed?
DeleteGlad to have raised a smile SteveJ.
DeleteHandsome parade, here, David!
ReplyDeleteParades I do well, fighting not so much it seems.
DeleteGreat looking collection.
ReplyDeleteI'd opt for rebasing,your bases are a thing of beauty
Thanks Andy, the bases in some way then compensate for the figures!
DeleteBeautiful looking army
ReplyDeleteThank you Mark, it's much darker though than my current style.
DeleteNice collection add my vote for rebasing.
ReplyDeleteRebasing seems to be proving the option of choice.
DeleteA fine collection of toys David…
ReplyDeleteI suspect some new bases will really bring them to life.
All the best. Aly
As you appreciate only too well I expect it will be a long drawn out affair
DeleteA lovely collection fighting for the Empire.
ReplyDeleteIndeed George, but which Empire?
DeleteAs if from no where and entire army marches forward to battle. It kind of makes sense now starting the Crimea. Rebasing really isn’t that bad if you can get them off easily enough ?
ReplyDeleteVery odd David I commented on this post before but it seems to have vanished ? Anyway lovely looking figures
ReplyDeleteThanks Matt! No idea on vanishing comments, Blogger gremlins?
DeleteIt will be interesting to see how they look, once blessed with your fine re-basing skills Dave! I know re-basing can be tedious, but it will be well worth the effort I would think!
ReplyDeleteKind words, but no need to dwell on the tedium...
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