Sunday, August 19, 2018

Bataillon de Neuchâtel - Perry Plastic Phrench

Here are the "Canaries" on parade and on maneuvers - possibly in the Peninsula or maybe in Russia.
As mentioned in the previous WIP post, these are all Perry figures from their separately sold command sprue. There is a lone Victrix figure in the rear of the skirmishing Voltigeurs stand. 4 earlier painted figures in greatcoats were also added to plus up this unit to 16-figures (not counting the skirmishers).
The bearskins on the Grenadiers are from the Victrix Middle Guard set; the Voltigeur heads are from the Perry Chasseur a Cheval kit.
I wanted the front ranks to be without greatcoats to easily identify them as Neuchateliers.
In the image above, they are in Mixed Order, Attack Column with skirmishers out front.
March Column with skirmishers in the lead.
There are now enough foot units for a 6-player Black Powder game - with 16-figure Regular sized units, that is; 9 French and 8 British units, not counting skirmishers and British Rifles. For the record, they can also be reconfigured into 24 and 32-man units as well.

Next up are the Perry plastic British Light Dragoons and French Chasseur a Cheval kits. Thanks for stopping by and best wishes to you all.

36 comments:

  1. Fabulous work Dean, you don't half crank these units out.

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    1. Thanks, Paul! Appreciate the visit and kind words. Warm regards, Dean

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  2. Wow - you are on a painting tear!

    You’ve inspired me to add a 24 figure unit of these chaps to my new 18mm French army - what shade of yellow did you use?

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    1. Thanks for the kind words and interest, Miles. I used what I had available for the basecoat; Vallejo Game Color Bronze Fleshtone mixed about 50:50 with Sun Yellow. After the staining, I highlighted with the same two colors lightened a bit with Vallejo Model Color Flat Yellow - and finally just the Flat Yellow. About a 3-stage process. But, being the iconic coloring for the unit, I figured I'd go for it. Best regards, Dean

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    1. Thanks, Christopher; a very lovely unit to have in the army. Kind regards, Dean

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    1. Thank you so much as always, Phil! Warmest regards, Dean

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  5. Dean, yet again you impress with your excellent painting, basing and kit bashing. Outstanding.

    Cheers, Ross

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    1. Thank you so much for your very kind words, Ross! Best regards, Dean

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  6. A lovely looking unit and one of my favourite regiments.You should add a battery of their artillery just to complete their contribution to the French army.

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    1. Oh, I didn't think about that - the arty component. Thanks for the great suggestion, Robbie! Kindest regards, Dean

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    1. Thank you very much, Jonathan! Warmest regards, Dean

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  8. Excellent painting and basing job !!!!

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  9. Excellent canaries, Dean! I love that shade of yellow. It looks just right.

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    1. Thank you very much, Scott. The base color was sort of a dark mustard. Kind regards, Dean

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  10. Superb painting Dean, they are brilliant canaries!

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    1. Thank you very much, Michal! Warm regards, Dean

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  12. Lovely looking Canaries! Yellow,I always find difficult,thes t look great and so fast too!
    Best Iain

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    1. Thank you, Iain. I pushed through these to get to the cavalry. Warmest regards, Dean

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  13. The detail just looks amazing Dean.

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    1. Thank you, Michael. The nice sculpting by the Perrys really helps. Kind regards, Dean

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  14. Well Deano aloha! I'm glad to see you're back into it in fine style with these superb 'Canaries'. Berthier's (Prince de Neufchatel) private army they had an artillery and engineering train too (2 x 6pdr I believe) which, if you've a mind, would make a great addition to the battalion. The yellow is called 'chamois' and is a yellowish buff (almost sort of an ocre colour). I see also you're still one of the fastest painters on the block! I seriously don't know how you do it and get such stunning results! Anyhow, great to see you're still active in blogland - you have shamed me and I must get back into it as well! Take care bro.

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    1. Mahalo for the visit and kind words, Doc! Yes, of recent I've been focusing a bit on replenishing my Napoleonic ranks. Mostly Perry and Victrix plastics as a matter of fact. I may add a battery to this unit someday too. Aloha, Dean

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  15. Very nice minis. So, when is the game?

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    1. Thanks, David. I am scheduled to host a Black Powder game in the morning session at Fix Bayonets next month. Hope to see you there. Warm regards, Dean

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  16. A beautiful looking unit Dean. They're my fav Napoleonic unit!

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    1. Thanks, Ray! Yes, I have to say they are up there for me too - not only a fine looking uniform, but a very respectable combat record too. Thanks for the visit and kind words, Dean

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