Sorry for being away so long, but I finally have something to post. The start of a new project in well over a year. This time a new venture - into the short in duration, but deadly, Franco-Prussian War. Not sure how it'll play out, but I hope to use Bolt Action for squad-sized skirmish games. Adding to some Perry Zouaves already painted up will be another squad of Zoauves and a couple of squads of Algerian Tirailleurs. For opponents, I plan to order some Prussians and Bavarians from Eagles of Empires - once the Bavarians are back in stock. Anyway, here's the Perry figs in the initial painting stages.
Some images from the French Colonial Army of Africa uniform book I picked up last fall at Fix Bayonets' bring and buy.
Love them red baggies!
Both Zoauves and Algerian Tirailleurs fought with distinction at the Battle of Woerth - where the French were outnumbered 2 to 1.
So much for now - thank you for your patience and continued visits! Until next time, happy painting and good gaming!
Best wishes on your new project! A fascinating period with colorful uniforms. I will be following your progress closely.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by and your encouraging words, Jonathan! Warm regards , Dean
DeleteLooking fantastic sir!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Michal! Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteLooking good Dean.
ReplyDeleteA cracking start.
Cheers
Stu
Thanks a lot, Stu! Warm regards, Dean
DeleteVery nice job Dean, wish you all the best for the project!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Phil! Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteAn interesting and very manageable project, with wonderful colour. I can see this inspiring others to follow in your lead on this.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Norm. Keeping units squad-sized will hopefully keep me on track! Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteI do not think the Tirailleur Algerians had the light blue uniform for the FPW.
ReplyDeleteOh they might have done in Africa, but there are images of darker jackets in France. The Officers uniforms look the same though.
DeleteThanks, Simon. I must go with the light blue - they look too cool! :) Regards, Dean
DeleteYour troops are looking good already Dean! It is a fascinating period for sure. The uniforms are just amazing, a combination of the practical and decorative and some of the most interesting firearms ever made (in my opinion). I really enjoy painting FPW troops. I'm looking forward to seeing your finished units.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes,
Jason
ps. Hopefully the link below shows. Interestingly there is a group of Turco Prisoners- the uniforms do look of the lighter shade to me: http://18edelignesecondempire.clicforum.fr/t1116-Tirailleurs-Alg-riens.htm
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link, Jason. I will go with light blue regardless - it's a nice way to distinguish them from the Zoauaves. BTW, that Cantinière has quite a manly looking face! :)
DeleteAll great projects have to start somewhere Dean. Lovely work Sir.
ReplyDeleteThank you kindly, Michael! Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteIt is an interesting era including the Crimean War, the first and 2nd Schleswig-Holstein Wars, the Austro-Sardinian and Franco-Austrian Wars, The Austro-Prussian War, and finally the Franco Prussian War. If wars were won by style points, the French would surely have been the victors! :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Peter. Yes, the era of "Hyphenated Wars"! :) Best, Dean
DeleteNice start to a great sounding project! It's very tempting and if you like light blue, paint them in light blue!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
I do, and in light blue! Thanks, Iain. Warm regards, Dean
DeleteVery glad to see you've found a new inspiration. I am developing a 15mm French army for FPW over a long time and in no hurry. I think they are fascinating and one day I'll tackle the Prussians. Here's an idea - try finding a locomotive and train for the period. It's a way to dress up the table top which screams age-of-steam. I'm having the devil of a time finding trains for the period in 15mm.
ReplyDeleteA train, oh yes, that would be very cool on the table. Thanks for the tip. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteThey're already looking rather nicely. The FPW is a highly interesting period and I'm looking forward to see how this project develops.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much! I've always liked the look of mid-to-late 19th C. European armies. Just never got around to researching the conflicts enough. Figure a 6-month war is a good gateway. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteA brilliant looking project. Looking forward to more. The French certainly seem to have had a thing about red trousers! :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you kindly!
DeleteLooking good so far Dean and one must always start somewhere! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Thanks, Christopher! Yes, indeed. Best, Dean
DeleteMy congrats on the new project, Dean! Figures look nice in early stage already, can't wait to see the final.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Dmitry! Warm regards, Dean
DeleteGreat start to your new project Dean.
ReplyDeleteCheers, Ross
Thanks so much, Ross! Best regards, Dean
DeleteJust started and already looking good. Thumbs up!
ReplyDeleteOne of the reasons we love this hobby so much is all that research we get to do ^_^ Seriously, if a job ever needed research skills, all the interviewer has to do is ask "are you a figurine painter?" :)
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