Sunday, June 16, 2019

Happy Father's Day! And Some French 2nd Empire Zoauves and Algerian Tirailleurs

With an expected busy work week coming up, I pushed ahead and finished up the Perry ACW Zouaves - as French 2nd Empire Zouaves and Algerian Tirailleurs. There are four 8-man squads (2 each Zouaves and Tirailleurs) which are intended for Bolt Action.
Even though the rules are skirmish, I have them based 2 figures per 50mm Litko round bases.
Two units of Algerian Tirailleurs; distinguished by one unit with white baggies and the other in all sky blue.
I like their sky blue uniforms.
Next up the Zouaves.
The two units are differentiated by one having white cloth wrapped turbans.
10 of the Zouaves  (with white wrapped turbans) were already painted; I swapped two of their heads with the Tirailleurs.
The Cigar Box Battle mat I got from Chris last year is used for the photos.
Besides these figures, I plan to get a box of French Line Infantry from Eagles of Empires. I'm waiting until their Bavarians are back in stock before placing an order.  Well, so much for now and thanks for stopping by. Until next time, happy painting and good gaming!
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  1. Michal DwarfCryptJune 16, 2019 at 8:20 PM

    Happy Father's Day and great work!

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    1. DeanMJune 17, 2019 at 6:12 AM

      Thank you very much, Michal! Best to you too! Dean

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  2. Jonathan FreitagJune 16, 2019 at 8:57 PM

    Happy Father’s Day, Dean! I love your Zouaves and Tirailleurs!

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    1. DeanMJune 17, 2019 at 6:16 AM

      Thank you, Jonathan! Best to you and yours as well! Dean

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  3. Friends Of General HaigJune 16, 2019 at 10:17 PM

    Hope you had a great Father’s Day. I love the uniforms of the French in this period and you’ve given them a brilliant paint job!

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    1. DeanMJune 17, 2019 at 6:17 AM

      Thank you kindly, FOGH! Best regards, Dean

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  4. PhilJune 16, 2019 at 10:50 PM

    Fantastic units Dean, lovely uniforms and paint brush...

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    1. DeanMJune 17, 2019 at 6:18 AM

      Thank you very much, Phil! Warm regards, Dean

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  5. Simon Quinton June 17, 2019 at 12:24 AM

    Great looking units. Colour schemes are nice and bright.

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    1. DeanMJune 17, 2019 at 6:23 AM

      Thank you very much, Simon. Kindest regards, Dean

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  6. Дмитрий ФоминJune 17, 2019 at 1:39 AM

    Dean, very beautifully painted. Good squads.

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    1. DeanMJune 17, 2019 at 6:24 AM

      Thanks a lot, Dmitry! Warmest regards, Dean

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  7. Dmitry SvidloJune 17, 2019 at 3:31 AM

    Nicely looking Zouaves and Tirailleurs Dean! I like how you treated outfit details. Uniform with some little various in details makes soldiers look individual, the best approach for skirmish games IMHO.

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    1. DeanMJune 17, 2019 at 6:25 AM

      Thank you, Dmitry. The Perry plastics really allow for individual poses. Kindest regards, Dean

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  8. caveadsum1471June 17, 2019 at 3:34 AM

    Gorgeous looking Army of Africa types, they look great!
    Best Iain

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    1. DeanMJune 17, 2019 at 6:28 AM

      Thanks, Iain. I hope to add a unit of Spahis too. Best regards, Dean

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  9. roma912June 17, 2019 at 10:46 AM

    Dean, superb looking units and amazing output on these!

    Cheers, Ross

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    1. DeanMJune 18, 2019 at 6:47 AM

      Thanks, Ross! I was pleasantly surprised to have completed them so soon. They were the first actual figures painted for many months; since about January. Kindest regards, Dean

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  10. Michael AwdryJune 17, 2019 at 10:52 AM

    They look great Dean, lovely work.

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  11. Sergey AgeevJune 17, 2019 at 10:56 AM

    Excellent soldiers, Dean! Cool!

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    1. DeanMJune 18, 2019 at 6:51 AM

      Thank you kindly, Serge! Warm regards, Dean

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  12. CyrusJune 17, 2019 at 3:36 PM

    Fantastic painting Dean!

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    1. DeanMJune 18, 2019 at 6:52 AM

      Ah, thank you so much, Mike! Kindest regards, Dean

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  13. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)June 17, 2019 at 3:43 PM

    Wonderful work there Dean!

    Christopher

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    1. DeanMJune 18, 2019 at 6:53 AM

      Thank you kindly, Christopher! Warm regards, Dean

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  14. Dave S.June 17, 2019 at 9:55 PM

    The figures look great. I'm looking forward to seeing the other side now.

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    1. DeanMJune 18, 2019 at 6:54 AM

      Thanks, Dave! Yes, I'm anxious on getting those Prussians and Bavarians. Best, Dean

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  15. Paul Scrivens-SmithJune 18, 2019 at 6:08 AM

    Nice work Dean.

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  16. KlingulaJune 18, 2019 at 8:38 AM

    Very interesting project, Dean. With impatience await the battles 8)

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    1. DeanMJune 18, 2019 at 10:22 PM

      Thanks, K! Yes, I can't wait for the Prussians! Best regards, Dean

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  17. KevinJune 18, 2019 at 11:00 AM

    Dude I really like these, Zoauves have always had a special place in my heart.

    Been having trouble being able to post replies and comments lately with blogger. I can sign into my PC and post, but suddenly I can't do it on phone or Ipad. I have to totally sign out of everything and sign back into again. Have no idea what's going on. Hence the lack of immeadite responses since the PC is the last thing I grab now a days.

    Cheers
    Kevin

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    1. DeanMJune 18, 2019 at 10:24 PM

      Thanks so much for your kind comments, Kevin. So sorry to hear of the PC issues; Jonathan (Palouse Wargaming) and I both have issues posting comments on each other's blogs. Not sure why, but it is frustrating. Warmest regards, Dean

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  18. GonsalvoJune 18, 2019 at 5:44 PM

    Really outstanding painting on these troops, Dean. The bold shading really makes them pop!

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    1. DeanMJune 18, 2019 at 10:25 PM

      Thanks, Peter! Yes, I've gotten over my apprehension of strong highlighting and shading, but it looks good on the table top. Kind regards, Dean

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  19. Matt CrumpJune 19, 2019 at 11:53 PM

    Nice work Dean🙂

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  20. Moiterei_1984June 21, 2019 at 12:53 PM

    Nicely done Dean! I think the basing works perfectly.

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    1. DeanMJune 22, 2019 at 8:04 AM

      Thank you much! I know some folks like the 3, 2, 1 basing for skirmish, but I prefer the uniform look of them all on the same size/shape bases. And with only 2-figures per base, you only need to track on casualty before removing the entire base. Kindest regards, Dean

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  21. blacksmithJuly 3, 2019 at 11:48 AM

    Vibrant colours, specially blue. Lovely :)

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    1. DeanMJuly 6, 2019 at 9:37 AM

      Thank you very much, Javier! Best regards, Dean

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