Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Perry FPW French La Hitte 4 and Crew

 This set was ordered along with the Chasseurs d'Afrique. Figured they could provide the French a little more fire support in Bolt Action games.

The uniforms are reminiscent of 1st Empire ones - with current fashion updates.
The sculpting and proportions of the crew are excellent as expected from the Perrys. The paired-stripes on the trousers are nicely detailed.
Vallejo Prussian Blue was used as the base coat for the uniforms, and then highlighted with white added to the blue. Without the highlighting, the uniform would look almost black.
The next image shows a comparison next to a Spencer Smith Mitrailleuse gun and crew painted a few years ago. The two size up well-enough, but the Spencer Smith crew are in greatcoats (with epaulettes), and the Perry crew in short jackets.The Perrys also make a Mitrailleuse, but will just use this one for games.
Waiting on an order from The Assault Group for some mounted Renaissance commanders to use in the Marston Moor game. The order also includes Ottoman troops for a future project to go along with Perry French from their Egyptian Campaign range. Thanks for dropping by and checking out the post. Until next time, wishing you all the best in health and hobby pursuits!

29 comments:

  1. Beautiful gun and crew. Yes, your French infantry can use this 4 pdr as fire support.

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    1. Thanks, Jonathan! When I did an internet search for this gun to see how to put it together, one of your old post on it came up right away :) Warmest regards, Dean

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  2. Agree. Beautiful looking artillery Dean!

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    1. Thanks so much, Michal! Kindest regards, Dean

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  3. Those look great. I can see that the uniforms really need the highlighting.

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    1. Thanks, Dave. Yes, if not they look sort of like ninjas. :) Best regards, Dean

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    1. Thank you very much, Ray. Kindest regards, Dean

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  5. Very good looking and always! Will wait for continuing this theme - do you plan to have heavy cavbary of this period?

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    1. Thank you so much. Well, as far as heavy cavalry, I do hope the Perrys will offer some French Cuirassiers in their range. Warmest regards, Dean

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  6. Fantastic artillery and crew Dean!

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  7. Great work Dean, very good looking brushwork.

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    1. Thanks for the kind words; much appreciated. Warmest regards, Dean

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    1. Thank you very much, Alexey. Kindest regards, Dean

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  9. Brilliant work this! :) I must admit that the stripes on the trousers seem to remind me of modern tracksuits. I have no doubt the sculpture was accurate but I just couldn't shake that thought :)

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    1. Thanks, Kuan. Yes, men's fashion has been around for a long time :) Best regards, Dean

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  10. The Perry additions are excellent Dan, but then so are the older Spencer Smith figures!

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    1. Thanks, Keith! Yes, the Spencer Smith figs have an old school charm and also have nice proportions. Kindest regards, Dean

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  11. Very nice like the green artillery 👍

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    1. Thanks, Matt! I wasn't exactly sure of the green for the gun carriages, but saw something about them being the same (or similar) to Napoleonic stuff. Kindest regards, Dean

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  12. Splendid looking artillery piece and looking forward to your TAG figures and Ottomans!
    Best Iain

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    1. Thanks, Iain. I've "eyed" those TAG Ottomans for many years - off and one. Just needed the right opponent. Kindest regards, Dean

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  13. Dude, that looks really nice. Did the base come with that or did you snatch one of the 40K bases?

    Cheers
    Kevin

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    1. Thanks a lot, Kevin! These base is plywood ovals that came in packs of 8 (IRRC) from Hobby Lobby. I think Michael's or Joann's may also have them. Warmest regards, Dean

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    2. ...and probably waaayyy cheaper than GamesWorkshop plastic ones!

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  14. Great work on this Dean. I painted a couple of these up myself, and they are lovely sculpts. I love the base you have used.

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    1. Thanks a lot for the kind words, Greg! Warm regards, Dean

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