I really like these figures - they are well-detailed, but not overly complicated to paint. They are also very robust and make for good skirmish gaming figures.
A bit of highlighting was added after the Minwax stain/wash. The faces were given a bit of color also. Being in marching order, without their coats, they show their blue underclothes to good effect.
That all said, I like the larger size of these figures for skirmish
gaming. Speaking of which, a play test using a modified version of
Muskets and Tomahawks is in the near future.
Stunning de la Marines! Love the blue.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the figure comparison too. I must look into Redoubt's FIW range. Redoubt's ECW range is terrific (which I have many) so why should their FIW range be any less well-sculpted? I hope they don't dwarf the Old Glory figures, I have. Even if they do, the 1st Corps FIW figures are monsters, so they might fit in well.
Thanks, Jonathan. I have to take a look at 1st Corps' FIW range. BTW, I like all the Redoubt figures I have - besides the FIW, I have almost all of their Trojan War range, and also some of their Oscans. Best, Dean
ReplyDeleteYou know, I never noticed that Redoubt has an Early Italian Wars range. Thanks for that!
DeleteVery nice colors.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Andras!
DeleteAs usual Dean your figures look excellent!
ReplyDeletevery impressive (as usual)
ReplyDeletei like the choice of blue for the coats
Nice job Dean. Unless your forces are all ranked up I think you could still mix them easily enough.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Gents! I appreciate the visit and kind words. Best, Dean
ReplyDeleteDean your painting is excellent as always. The size difference is a pain, but there are people in all sizes in real life too, so...
ReplyDeleteThanks you, my friend. Best, Dean
DeleteTop job on the figures Dean!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ray! Need to get them bloodied now. Best, Dean
DeleteExcellent French Marines Dean!
ReplyDeleteExcellent work on those marines, Dean!
ReplyDeleteAlthough I don't like all of Redoubt's figures, these chaps look really well sculpted. And your paintjob enhances the appearance of them stunningly.
Cheers
Stefan
They look great Dean! I too really like Redoubt marines and have done a unit myself.
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Wow Dean - I used to think Galloping Major were the nicest F&IW figures but your Redoubt Marins are wonderful - as good as any I've seen. Its the paint job mate - your shading and highlighting is really exceptional.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Doc
Ah, thank you all very much for your kind comments, truly appreciated! Best always, Dean
ReplyDeleteSuperb painting Dean and they would make a great advert for Redoubt.
ReplyDeleteAh, you're too kind, Pat. Thanks for the compliment. I suspect manufacturers would want eyes painted - which I always mess up ;)! Best, Dean
DeleteGreat painting Dean, and I'm looking forward to your AAR report. M & T is a game I've not yet tried. Your post is like a siren song in that direction!
ReplyDeleteThey have turned out very well, that blue has a real 'zing' to it!
ReplyDeleteReally like them! Redoubt are great minis and their stronger recesses should make them great for staining (as one can see with yours)!
ReplyDeleteNice work Dean...excellent color
ReplyDeleteBeautiful troops and great colors Dean!
ReplyDeleteDean,
ReplyDeleteI am to understand that with the departure of the Perrys and other sculpturers from Foundry, that company employed other, perhaps not so 'seasoned' fellows who had varying degrees of success keeping to the style and SIZE of the original portions of each range - or indeed, some new ranges for compatibility. Thus the British and French FIW range is a bit off as compared to the other SYW portions of that range.
...DougH
True dat, Doug. I love those catchers mitt hands on the Foundry guys :)!
DeleteThose blue uniforms are wonderfull! Really nice bright colour!
ReplyDeleteGreetings
Peter