Some more pictures of Napoleonic era figures, most of which I finished recently, some are a work in progress and others were painted some time ago and have just received their bases.
First up, another unit of 15mm Minifigs British - no varnish this time, I prefer the matt look for photography. I like the Minifigs, AB are my favourites, but Minifigs have a lot going for them if you can get past some of the very angular poses with the very long bayonets. This lot have green facings and a generic flag from Warflags - cords made from fine twisted wire. I quite like the way Minifigs do their command groups- fine looking fellows.
Next we have the 1/48th Northamptonshire, heroes of Talavera. These figures are produced by Campaign Game Miniatures, & I ordered mine through Quick Reaction Force in the UK, although you could order them direct from the manufacturer. On this unit I have used one of the excellent flags from GMB Designs - highly recommended.
Next up, a couple of French officer types I painted up a while back, which are in my son's collection. I have just got around to putting them on washers and giving them some ground to stand on. They are both 1/72 plastic figures produced by Italeri.
Here is a work in progress shot of some British foot artillery crews in two scales. The 15mm chaps are from Campaign Game Miniatures, and the 1/72 plastics are from Revell and Call to Arms. The 15mm are for my collection and the 1/72 are for my son. Also in the middle of them is an AB mounted British officer to help command my troops.
Other news is that after resigning from my job, I have received another offer of employment and am due to start later this month. It will be part-time, as I wanted to ease my self back into a different way of working after my burnout experience. I am looking forward to a fresh start and trust that God will be able to turn all that burnout stuff around for good - as I work in community services/counselling, it certainly has given me some very personal insights into anxiety, exhaustion, stress etc.
Cheers for now,
John
Love the shots with the terrain / backdrop. Real sense of place.
ReplyDeleteCheers FMB, glad you liked them. I have a more Peninsula specific backdrop I may print off for next time...
DeleteNice job John, well done.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jonathan, I'm glad I heeded your recommendations for GMB flags.
DeleteI hope you are enjoying your holiday.
Nice work JS, not really fond of minifigs, but they look ok in the same unit.
ReplyDeleteG'day Dan.
DeleteThanks for the kind words.
Your 15mm 40K stuff has been rather impressive.
Nice work John, they look great! :)
ReplyDeleteG'day Thanos, glad you liked them :)
ReplyDeleteGreat paintjob on these troops, and very nice pics too!
ReplyDeleteThanks Phil. I'm getting close to finishing some artillery for my next post.
DeleteYour 15 mm figures are as lovely as the 1/72nd that you posted photos of previously. The photos are great too with the backdrop and hill.
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated James.
DeleteIt's been interesting painting British artillery crews in 1/72 and 15mm at the same time. I find the 1/72 takes me longer but is easier on the eyes.
"easier on the eyes"
DeleteAin't that the truth?!!!
Very nice, and I love the back ground!
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Thanks Tom, hopefully I can post some more stuff in the next week.
DeleteCracking figures Jacksarge!
ReplyDeleteThanks Paul, glad you like them.
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