Been off the blogosphere for a bit, but did manage to paint these figures up. The mounted Rifles officer will be used in the La Haye Sainte game as Major Baring. The Warlord Games set came with a foot figure for Major Baring, but he is noted as being on horseback for most of the battle (until the horse was killed). The Chasseurs de Afrique are more figures for future FPW Bolt Action games.
The were all painted in the usual block painting style followed by Minwax staining and finally some highlighting here and there. The uniforms are fairly simple in design, but very colorful - particularly the Chasseurs'.
Probably overkill with two officers for such a small unit, but as I only ordered a set each of Chasseurs and command. As I play FPW using Bolt Action for skirmish games, a lot of figures aren't needed.
Perry also has a set of Chasseurs with sword held out in a charge, but chose these with swords shouldered as they would be better for handling on the gaming table.
The red baggy pants and light blue tunics are a nice color combination. "They sure are pretty, but can they fight?" They indeed have an illustrious battle record in many wars fought on several continents.
The mounted Rifles officer is part of a 3-figure set. I've yet to paint up the other two, but as mentioned above, wanted one to represent Major Baring at La Haye Sainte.
He's on an oval 50mm long base as I didn't want him taking up too much space while inside the farmhouse complex.
The skirmish rules for this scenario doesn't have command distance penalties, but he adds +2 to any combat he participates in. He also cannot blunder - again per the scenario rules.
Thanks again for stopping by and wishing you all the best!
Glorious work, Dean! Your chasseurs really 'pop'. Will you be bringing this collection to Enfilade for a game this year?
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Jonathan. Only the Rifles officer will make it; for the two La Haye Sainte games. The Chasseurs will make an appearance in the not too distant future, hopefully. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteVery nice chasseurs, indeed! I also have this guys but in 1|72...will try to continuing their painting after yoir post!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for your high compliment. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteGood job, Dean. I realized that the Franco-Prussian War plans to play according to the rules of Bolt Action?
ReplyDeleteThank you, Alexey. I've only played FPW skirmish games (small units) and it worked well with Bolt Action. I like the simplicity of the rules. Here's a link to one of the games http://wabcorner.blogspot.com/2019/08/franco-prussian-war-skirmish-using-bolt.html Kind regards, Dean
DeleteThanks for the link. I'll see.
DeleteNice work all around, but my favorite are the Chassuers. I have a few of the Foundry figures, both mounted and dismounts. Someday a scenario will 'need' them. Superb job on yours, and Maj. Baring.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Joe. I like the FPW figures from Perry - maybe have to pick up a box or two of their plastics someday. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteBeautiful looking officers Dean!
ReplyDeleteBest regards
Thank you so much, Michal! Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteNicely done figures Dean and very effective 👍
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Matt! Best regards, Dean
DeleteBeautiful uniforms and figures Dean.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Ray! Warm regards, Dean
DeleteTruly superb my friend!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the kind words as always, Phil! Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteThose look great, I fancied taking a look at the FRW, perhaps in 6mm?
ReplyDeleteCheers
Stu
Thanks a lot, Stu. Yes, they did have battles with large forces so smaller scale figs would work too. I just liked a few showing their colorful uniforms. Warm regards, Dean
DeleteGreat painting Dean!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Mike! Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteBeautiful work on those figures Dean.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for the visit and nice words, Richard. Warm regards, Dean
DeleteVery nice work Dean, the Chausseurs d'Afrique certainly have a rather splendid uniform! A mounted rifles officer, never heard of such a thing, but I assume it was quite common for more senior officers, even in that corps....
ReplyDeleteThank you for the visit and great comments, Keith. I agree about the mounted Rifles officer - wouldn't have thought so until seeing the 3-fig set from Perry :) Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteAwesome!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Phil! Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteNice job, Dean! 8)
ReplyDeleteWow ... super impressive work on display here Dean! Super impressive!
ReplyDeleteSplendid chasseurs and nice rifles officer!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain