As the figures are in skirmish line poses I used only five or six figures on each of the three bases to convey the appearance of a unit skirmishing in advance of the main line. The bases are from Warbases, as ever. Some pictures giving a closer look now, for those of a strong constitution!
Usefully that arrangement has resulted in two officer figures left spare which can help to populate my Brigade and Higher Command bases in due course. Next started to complete the small French 1st Brigade are a unit of infantry, wearing kepi not shako, as the 26me Infanterie de Ligne. I would hope to have painted them by the end of September all things being equal. The small Guards Brigade of Chasseurs, Voltigeurs and Zouaves will have to be patient in the Lead Pimple awaiting their turn under the brush, the Autumn and Winter seasons are earmarked for Ancients - to match the painter you might say...👴🏻
Very fine they look full of French elan.
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DeleteVery nice indeed David…
ReplyDeleteAll the best. Aly
Thanks for the endorsement Aly, much appreciated.
DeleteA lovely unit David!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Thank you Christopher!
DeleteLovely work, the French uniforms are really nice. The chart is again a really useful tool.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks Donnie! The chart certainly helped and saved money too!
DeleteA Very striking unit David, the piping and the white gaiters do make them standout. Always tricky to know what to do with light troops, in the end I based my Cacadores as normal troops as they fought as both formed and open order.
ReplyDeleteThanks Matt, much appreciated. I opted for this basing as the look is 'Skirmishers' but the base is 'Formed Infantry'. A bit of a codge-up, but it serves for me.
DeleteGreat work David! Whilst the Partizan Press publications are nice, these days there are so many free images and bits of information out there, that I'd rather use my ill gotten gains for something else.
ReplyDeleteThanks SteveJ! Obviously we are of a similar mind here.
DeleteAn excellent addition to the collection.
ReplyDeleteThe composition of the bases gives a real sense of movement and open order action.
Thank you Andy! Always good to be encouraged at any age.
DeleteSplendid work, David! As for popping for the cost of a specific painting guide, pose your question here. I reckon many of us have access to the proper uniform information to fill any holes.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks Jonathan! I shall remember that advice in future.
DeleteLovely looking figures. The French uniforms of the period are probably the best IMHO.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your support Matt!
DeleteVery pretty David.
ReplyDeleteVery kind George, thanks!
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