Sunday, April 8, 2012

Foundry Napoleonics - WIP +2

Finished the two small French units - the Legere are painted up as Neuchatel Battalion Voltigeurs. Figured some could have trousers made from Spanish cloth as they served in the Peninsula before they hurried up to join the remnants of the Russian Campaign. Again, these still need a wash of Minwax stain.
Here are the Ligne in full-dress painted up as Italians - 5th Regiment. Again, only a handful as these were part of the grab bag I got from a trade. Don't want them sitting unpainted any longer - they'll make for a nice Sharp Practice group - possibly paired with the Neuchatel guys.
Just have a few Bavarians and Russians left; however, my buddy asked me to help him paint up some Warlord Greek Cavalry so he can use them at Adepticon - so the Napoleonics may have to wait a bit.
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18 comments:

  1. HandgrenadealienApril 9, 2012 at 12:15 AM

    Your holiday has obviously done you good Dean; those are top notch. I particularly like the very distinctive Neuchatel Battalion.
    Regards HGA.

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  2. Chris RApril 9, 2012 at 2:04 AM

    All looking really good so far - you may be about to convince me that the dip works for more than just horses in Napoleonics, too (I only use it for Dark Ages and Colonials at present). I'm also a bit in awe of how you turn out such excellent work so quickly - really great stuff.

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  3. RodgerApril 9, 2012 at 3:17 AM

    Wow!! All these guys are looking so good. Very well done Dean.

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  4. VolleyFireWargamesApril 9, 2012 at 3:45 AM

    Not for Sharps Practice but i am reinspired to paint up the 50 figures of Sash and Saber French as the Canaries - For a big battalion instead of the usual 36

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  5. SchrumpfkopfApril 9, 2012 at 4:10 AM

    Those Foundry Miniatures - just look as fresh and good as when they came out.

    Looking forward to what you'll do to them.

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  6. DeanMApril 9, 2012 at 6:21 AM

    Thanks so much for the kind comments, Gentlemen.

    I suppose the current crop of Napoleonics have overshadowed these older figs, but they are indeed still great sculpts. Best, Dean

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  7. Michael AwdryApril 9, 2012 at 7:01 AM

    Superb work Dean; love the variation in the unit.

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  8. PhilApril 9, 2012 at 8:46 AM

    A really great work! Love the painting style!

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  9. Captain Richard's miniature Civil WarApril 9, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    Excellent work, Dean

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  10. Ray RousellApril 9, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    Looking very nice!! Love that shade of yellow, and the clean way you've painted it, yellow never been a good colour for me to use, how did you get it to look so crisp?

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  11. DeanMApril 9, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    Thanks again for the kind comments.

    Ray: I used Vallejo Flat Yellow mixed with a little Red Brown - to tone the yellow down a bit. Otherwise straight from the bottle(s). I find Vallejo covers well with lighter colors - especially over the black undercoating. Best, Dean

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  12. Ray RousellApril 9, 2012 at 3:13 PM

    Now that surprised me, every bottle of yellow I've had from Vallajo was quite useless at going over black??? I'll try adding the Red Brown as you have and see what happens, cheers!!

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  13. CurtApril 9, 2012 at 4:06 PM

    Very nice work, Dean.
    Curt

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  14. PsychosisPCApril 9, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    Ahhh...more for my Romans to slaughter. ;) Who is your buddy, I'll have to take a good look at your stuff in person at Adepticon?

    Great Looking Naps.

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  15. DeanMApril 9, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    PC:

    It's Pat Lowinger - host of Socal Podcast - I think he's got a Greco-something army. We don't plan on any elaborate stuff for these light cav guys - basic paint job plus Army Painter - he uses that elite stuff. Best, Dean

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  16. BaconfatApril 10, 2012 at 10:11 PM

    Those Neuchatel look neat. I can't wait to see them finished.

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  17. Doc SmithApril 11, 2012 at 4:15 AM

    Berthier's Swiss 'Canaries' - wunderbar! Love to see the whole battalion!

    Cheers,
    Doc

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  18. DeanMApril 11, 2012 at 6:16 AM

    Thanks, Doc. Now that you mention it, these guys could be the skirmishers out in front of the battalion proper - hmmm, so I may eventually get a battalion of canaries. Best, Dean

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