The first of my small French contingent for the Crimean War project, the 19th d'Infanterie de Ligne, are completed! I found some useful references on the net including this nifty chart of uniforms in 1855 ~
The Great War Miniatures French range is sadly rather limited, having no Higher Command nor Artillery. The former I have sorted to my satisfaction, the latter not so as only Foundry seems to have suitable figures and canon in their range.
I'm not planning to add any cavalry though Perry Miniatures have some decent Chasseur d'Afrique packs in their Franco-Prussian range and Foundry of course have the earlier Perry efforts in their ranges. So, never say never...
In the meantime I've started on my second regiment for the Line Brigade, the 3me Chasseurs à Pied, also by Great War Miniatures but this time in skirmishing poses. The first two are finished now, but progress may slow as I'm also working on texturing the rebased Late Roman collection ready for colour washing and then grass 'n tufting.
You’ve done a lovely job on these David…
ReplyDeleteI will get around to adding to this range…but at this moment I am not sure where the masters, sub masters and armatures are for the French…
I’m surrounded buy storage boxes and my builder broke his foot and the decorator caught pneumonia on holiday 😱
One day the cellar/workroom will be finished…
All the best. Aly
That's very kind Aly and very welcome. Some French artillery and High Command would be nice I think. If you made any cavalry I'd think the Chasseurs d'Afrique would be most popular.
DeleteVery smartly turned out there Monsewer.
ReplyDeleteTa muchly old bean!
DeleteC'est Magnifique, excellent painting and basing on some great figures
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated, thanks Andy!
DeleteThey look great, handy little chart as well.
ReplyDeleteThank you Donnie! I found similar for my Imperial Guard regiments when it's their turn under the brush.
DeleteExcellent work there David:).
ReplyDeleteAs ever, thanks for your generous encouragement and support SteveJ.
DeleteThis is a nice start. I like seeing all the uniform variations with the elite companies and the sapper. The chart is a goood find too - I wouldn't have guessed that the Legion officer wore green. I understand the idea that this will be a contingent of allies not a whole army but some cavalry would be nice sometime.
ReplyDeleteAs you know, I am also looking forward to seeing what you do with your Late Romans.
I should get back to being more productive with the brush myself.
Stephen
Thank you Stephen! I have some Chasseurs à Pied under the brush presently, so look out for them. As to cavalry, as I said no plans as yet. I have Late Roman additions, Matt's Footsore Vikings and a Pyrrhic army to contend with over the winter and Spring next year at least.
DeleteA nice colourful addition, any Turks turning up?
ReplyDeleteThank you George! No Turks are planned, only Foundry have them as far as I can see. Now, if Aly & Dave made some it may be another matter.
DeleteThey look just great David!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Thank you Christopher, much appreciated!
DeleteA beautiful looking regiment David 👍
ReplyDeleteMany thanks Matt, most kind.
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