The latest unit to march across the painting desk and muster into GHQ for the Crimean War project is the 2nd Battalion of the 1st, the Royal Scots. The figures are Great War Miniatures, the bases from Warbases and the flags from North Star. This brings my Highland Brigade up to three battalions now, with a fourth kilted regiment next but one in the painting queue ~
I've almost completed the second Command Stand I mentioned for the Jaeger regiment, so after finishing the two mounted figures off I'd hope to start on my third Jaeger battalion. These will be in a firing line configuration, so fewer figures than on my marching/advancing posed battalions. Hopefully they will be finished before the end of the month, hopefully.
The Lead Pimple, at least in respect of the Crimean War project, was almost down to manageable proportions; comprising two Roosian Jaeger battalions, a Roosian Dragoon squadron, a kilted Highland regiment, a British Line infantry regiment, the 7th Royal Fusiliers and a number of Light Infantry Firing Line bases to represent skirmishers probably. Then I was gifted six partially painted French Guard Voltigeurs by Phil. Well, no harm in bringing them up to battalion strength by ordering three more packs? Might as well order a French Line Infantry battalion and some flag sheets too. Projects grow like this without meaning to don't they? Already I'm planning on buying more French and these are not even cleaned up yet!
Off now though for a few damp days in the South Lakes to celebrate Sue's birthday on Friday! Back later in the week with an account of yesterday's 1066 & All That game with Phil! Á Bientôt mes amis!
Another grand addition to the project that is growing like Topsy. Keep at it old chap.
ReplyDeleteThanks Phil. As you know though, AWOL for a few days now.
DeleteAnother very fine unit there David! I think we all encounter those unexpected moments when projects and collections suddenly expand beyond what one had planned. I know I do much to my wife's chagrin;). Have fun in the Lake District and hope the weather is not too bad, as here in Bristol it is looking wet for the foreseeable future:(.
ReplyDeleteThank you SteveJ. As an aside, dry all day here today! Even sunny at times!
DeleteA lovely looking unit, Great War Miniatures are a really good range, lovely figures and you have painted them up really well, great addition to your army.
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated Donnie. I do what I can, so it's satisfying to know others appreciate that.
DeleteLovely unit David do hope the weather is kind in South Cumbria 👍
ReplyDeleteThanks Matt, on both counts. First day was dry, even sunny at times. Let's see what day two brings.🤞
DeleteA splendid addition. Is there a formula or a graph on how lead mountains evolve and grow - perhaps it's black magic or arcane alchemy? However, lots to look forward too.
ReplyDeleteWill there be Chasseurs d'Afrique? Do say, 'yes'.
Stephen
Thanks Stephen! Lead Pimples seem to grow almost on their own...or is it more sinister even than that? Not thought about French cavalry as yet, still have Roosian Dragoons, and Cossacks I'd forgotten about!
ReplyDeleteNice job and a particularly nice command base ….. though all that lace scares me. I don’t seem to have a white that is pigmented enough to properly kill red in one go.
ReplyDeleteThanks Norm. On the subject of white over red I have used both Foundry Arctic Grey Light/White and AK White. The key I think is to leave the red for 24 hours to harden off fully and to have the white in a creamy state. It helps the 'look' as the straps etc are Boneyard Light on Arctic Grey Shade.
DeleteAnother fine regiment to grace your table.
ReplyDeleteThank you Andy, much appreciated.
DeleteAnother excellent addition to the collection, you've certainly captured the look of the period with the composition of the bases and choices of figures! I think there's always going to be the temptation to add "more" with any on-going project... if only the finished units could mount up as quickly as the lead pimple... but that would be fantacy wouldn't it? Well done Phil for urging you on...! Another wonderful unit 👍
ReplyDeleteTanks Paul. Yes, it would be nice to have a painting elf!
DeleteAnother nice looking unit David…
ReplyDeleteThis project seems to have a life of its own now…
Who knows where it will take you 😁
All the best. Aly
Indeed, who knows, not me that's for sure?
DeleteLovely and marvellous variety produced in the 'same' marching pose.
ReplyDeleteRegards, James
Thank you James. It's a case of utilizing the sculptor's art really.
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