Louisbourg Grenadiers - ready for some Muskets & Tomahawks

Finally got around to flocking their bases - as well as giving them a finish of Dullcote. Added a little rouge to their cheeks too; as they are somewhat sculpted caricature-style with large cheekbones. Figured, might as well go all the way. Anyway, here they are en masse representing the Grenadier companies of the 22nd, 40th and 45th Foot. General Wolfe formed this ad hoc unit in 1759 at Fortress Louisbourg in Nova Scotia - hence the name. They actively campaigned in the French and Indian War - including the Battle of the Plains of Abraham - also known as the Battle of Quebec.

These are all Foundry figures from their Seven Years War Range. I've read mixed reviews of them on TMP, but actually like their robust, and exaggerated, sculpting. They are definitely on the larger side of 28mm - which is what I like for skirmish games anyway.

22th Foot - the officer has a face that reminds me of a fish - his nose is flattened. Not sure if this was from the packaging or if sculpted that way. I painted some shadowing to accentuate his nose a bit.

40th Foot - these have buff colored leggings.

45th Foot - the green facings are a nice contrast to the red - reminds me of Christmas. The green facings could probably use some highlighting, but the Empire calls.

Rear view - showing the campaign gear and backs of the mitre caps.

I need to work on their French counterparts - which I believe should be easier with their mostly white uniforms. I read, also on TMP, that their coats and pants were more of a white than light grey color. My plan is to spray paint them white and add some block colors for cuffs, etc. and then a stain of Minwax. After they are done, I will focus on building a Warhammer Fantasy Empire army. I've picked up some stuff off of ebay, like an Empire General and also a box of Order Knights. I'll also be picking up two more boxes of infantry from my buddy Pat. Each of the four boxes have 16 figures, so a total of 64 Core infantry. Should be up to about a 1,000 points with the addition of some other components - I definitely want a Steam Tank!

Cheers to all!