David Bickley's Wargames Blog

The occasional ramblings of an average gamer, journeyman painter, indifferent modeller, games designer, sometime writer for Wargames Illustrated and host of games in GHQ.



Tuesday, 7 November 2023

The Rifle Brigade

Following my success in tackling the Roosian artillery I decided to move forward with a similar small number of figures/bases and tackle my Rifle Brigade figures for the British. These are based on 40mm x 3mm round bases, with two figures to a base to serve primarily as skirmishers. I bought three of the four packs in the Great War Miniatures range, two in Albert shakos and one in fatigue caps for a little variety. So far I've completed four bases ~

Having recently sold some Foundry Crimean War Foot Guards painted in the early 1990's to Colonel Bill's I see my painting is described as merely 'wargames standard' and not fit to be viewed close up so I'm not sure if I should post close ups any more! But, you know me, a journeyman painter personified so here they are to view in close up ~

When the remaining unpainted Rifle Brigade  figures are completed I shall be over half way through the Crimean War complement in the Lead Pimple: three more Roosian infantry battalions and 5 more British infantry battalions, plus some Roosian Dragoons. I aim, DV, to paint four or five of the infantry Battalions by the turn of the year leaving the tail enders to the last winter months...

13 comments:

  1. You've done an excellent job on the rifle green uniforms.
    Outstanding basing,as always


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  2. Lovely work David…

    Certainly not just Wargames Standard…

    All the best. Aly

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    1. I take that as a great compliment and thank you muchly Aly! Hope you are better now.

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  3. Fine work David and your painting is certainly not just wargames standard, it's much better than that. I think you need to challenge the Colonel to a duel to gain satisfaction sir;)!

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    1. Thanks SteveJ, as ever. No worries, I'll just charge him more next time!

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  4. Fine looking fellows there Sir. The Colonel pah! I bet he drinks porter in the mess too.

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    1. He shall henceforth be known as Black Bottle Bill!

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  5. Very nice looking figures David, those Great War miniatures are splendid 👍

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    1. Many thanks Matt, as ever much appreciated.

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  6. Colonel who?....he must have been on the pop again... not worth rising up to! With so many positive comments from elseware kindly given, I wouldn't worry a jot!
    As for these green jacketed fellows, absolutely splended! That famous fictional rifleman would be proud!

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