While I was away 'Oop North Phil painted the five horses for the next cavalry squadron in the British tranche of my retro-nostalgia project. As I can only sit and paint in very truncated sessions painting the five riders was an obvious choice. They took a while, but here they be for your perusal and hopefully endorsement ~
Figures from
Warfare Miniatures, base from
Warbases of course, and standard from David's wonderful blog
Not By Appointment. I should point out that it is not the correct standard for the regiment, but its green and so will do for me!
Phil also painted the trumpet banner for me, having sharper eyes and a steadier hand than I do! I have really enjoyed painting the riders from this range of figures...
...and rejoice daily that I have not had to paint the bl**dy horses!
Here they are set out on the tabletop battlefield here in GHQ as the Horse lead by Wood thunder past the artillery! Next to endure their rite of passage under the
Brush of Doom are the Royal Regiment in Ireland. More on them as and when...
A very fine finish there. I shouldn't worry about the flag I think the emblem I painted on the trumpet banner is for Cadogan's horse, they had green facings too and featured in my MiniFigs collection.
ReplyDeleteThank you Phil! I shall take your good advice and rename them at some point perhaps, or just ignored the flag discrepancy?
DeleteA fine body of men and horse there David! Good to see you are still able to paint, even if in small batches. The green used on the uniforms reminds me of a Humbrol colour I had back in the 1970's, but no idea what it was called, so a bit of nostalgia there for me:).
ReplyDeleteIt is Foundry Russian Apple Green if it is of interest in jogging memory. Glad you liked our joint efforts too!
DeleteSuper additions to your project, lovely looking squadron.
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated Donnie, thanks.
DeleteLovely again David. You are going along at a clip with these and have an impressive force, as your last photo shows. It's a lovely 'repeat' of the one from your previous post—in a what has changed in these two images?—fashion!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes, James
Thank you muchly James, all encouragement is welcomed!
DeleteGreat looking unit David to your excellent force!
ReplyDeleteDouble thanks Christopher!
DeleteA very fine unit, David, and I love the group shot at the end - I can see why you like the period; very colourful and the figures have real flair.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks Giles! The WSS offers lots of opportunity for colourful display, though I confess British Redcoat shade & light are getting a tad repetitive!
ReplyDeleteLovely regiment David 👍
ReplyDeleteThank you Matt.
DeleteA most splendid base of figures there, to complete a very fine looking unit indeed! Lovely work there from both Phil and your good self. Very dynamic!
ReplyDeleteWe both thank you Paul for your endorsement of our joint enterprise.
DeleteBeautifully paint up, David!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ray, from both of us.
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