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...