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...
They look great David!
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You've done an excellent job on the rifle green uniforms.
ReplyDeleteOutstanding basing,as always
Thank you Andy, very kind.
DeleteLovely work David…
ReplyDeleteCertainly not just Wargames Standard…
All the best. Aly
I take that as a great compliment and thank you muchly Aly! Hope you are better now.
DeleteFine 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;)!
ReplyDeleteThanks SteveJ, as ever. No worries, I'll just charge him more next time!
DeleteFine looking fellows there Sir. The Colonel pah! I bet he drinks porter in the mess too.
ReplyDeleteHe shall henceforth be known as Black Bottle Bill!
DeleteVery nice looking figures David, those Great War miniatures are splendid 👍
ReplyDeleteMany thanks Matt, as ever much appreciated.
DeleteColonel 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!
ReplyDeleteAs for these green jacketed fellows, absolutely splended! That famous fictional rifleman would be proud!
Sharp(e) and to the point, I thank you!
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