The 88th Foot

Before we set off for our break in the South West I had completed the first base of figures for the 88th regiment, later the Connaught Rangers. The remaining two bases of figures have been completed since we came home. The finished regiment completes a Brigade for my Light Division. As usual these are Great War Miniatures, from the 'charging' line infantry packs with others added from the 'casualty' and 'command' packs. The base is from Warbases and the Colours are from North Star. 

With the completion of this regiment all but one of the British elements are finally finished! That is because I have recently purchased a third kilted Highland regiment, designated to be the 42nd, the famous Black Watch. They will have to wait though for their moment under the brush, as I have to steel myself to paint yet more hose, kilts and bonnets!

As I've decided to leave the French until later in the year next up on the painting desk are some Cossack Scouts and a  pair of Roosian  casualty/first aid vignettes. These are all from the as yet unreleased range from Eureka Miniatures in Australia. More on them next week I'd think as Phil is away, meaning I've no game to host in GHQ.