Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Perry and Warlord Games Napoleonic French Infantry - WIP

Just a quick post of my new project; picked up a box each of Perry (not the new one) and Warlord Games French infantry. Actually, the Warlord set is their Vistula Legion set and I swapped their heads with the Perry figures. As the Warlord set comes with regular French heads (shakos and bearskins), I am using them as the 4th Swiss.
I used the czapka heads for Voltigeurs - although they may have worn regular shakos in actuality. I didn't want them lost in the rank and file on the Grenadiers. The Warlord set also comes with a few shakos with the Vistula sunburst crest. I must say, I quite like the Warlord set - the ammo pouches have grenades and hunting horns, and "N's" sculpted onto them for Grenadiers, Voltigeurs and Fusiliers, respectively. They size quite well with Perry; and Victrix for that matter.
So much for now. Stay safe and healthy everyone. Until the next post, happy painting and solo-gaming - or games that don't require players to be closer than 6 feet from each other.
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27 comments:

  1. NormMarch 31, 2020 at 10:06 PM

    Very nice Dean. Always nice to see how others build up their figures and the order of colours. From this, I have been looking at the black primer and simple highlights that have then gone onto the Shako.

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    1. DeanMApril 1, 2020 at 7:57 AM

      Thank you very much, Norm. This process actually uses very little paint. For instance after all the straps and other accoutrements are painted, and a little black left around the edges of the same, there is very little actual uniform to paint. Kindest regards, Dean

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  2. Matt CrumpApril 1, 2020 at 12:36 AM

    Nice work Dean that is a significant collection of infantry👍

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    1. DeanMApril 1, 2020 at 8:01 AM

      Thanks a lot, Matt. Yes, I was thinking of doing just one unit, but figured why not just do both and compare them during the painting process. They are very similar in style and poses, so I have look twice to see which set I'm painting :) Warmest regards, Dean

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  3. Ray RousellApril 1, 2020 at 4:20 AM

    Looking good so far Dean.

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    1. DeanMApril 1, 2020 at 8:09 AM

      Thank you kindly, Ray! Best regards, Dean

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  4. Jonathan FreitagApril 1, 2020 at 4:25 AM

    The number of figures you tackle at one time is impressive.

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    1. DeanMApril 1, 2020 at 8:11 AM

      Thank you very much, Jonathan! I must say the very similar poses and uniforms helps out for production line painting. Kindest regards, Dean

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  5. PhilApril 1, 2020 at 6:01 AM

    Nice job so far Dean!

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  6. caveadsum1471April 1, 2020 at 9:10 AM

    Good looking pile of Napoleonics, hoping to hit some myself in the next couple of months!
    Best Iain

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    1. DeanMApril 1, 2020 at 10:22 AM

      Thanks a lot, Iain. Just like painting up this period - lovely uniforms! Kindest regards, Dean

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  7. KevinApril 1, 2020 at 10:45 AM

    Man I wish I had your speed skills, but I am stuck to one a week. At least that's what it seems like. Those are coming along nicely. Of course uniformed periods are more conducive to assembly line painting.

    Cheers
    Kevin

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    1. DeanMApril 1, 2020 at 10:55 AM

      Thank you kindly, Kevin! Yes, with most of them having their muskets shouldered really ease the process - plus the fairly similar marching poses too. Warmest regards, Dean

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  8. Michal DwarfCryptApril 1, 2020 at 11:54 AM

    Looking great at now!

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    1. DeanMApril 1, 2020 at 12:32 PM

      Thanks a lot, Michal Warmest regards, Dean

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  9. Michael AwdryApril 1, 2020 at 11:29 PM

    Plenty to keep you busy there Dean.

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    1. DeanMApril 3, 2020 at 8:56 AM

      Yes, Indeed Michael. Kindest regards, Dean

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  10. Sergey AgeevApril 2, 2020 at 1:58 PM

    A very large army at the same time in work! Nice to see!

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    1. DeanMApril 3, 2020 at 8:56 AM

      Thank you very much, Sergey. Warmest regards, Dean

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  11. rrossApril 3, 2020 at 6:46 PM

    These look great Dean - looking forward to seeing the completed units. I cant paint like this - I have to do 3 or 6 figures from start to finish, then the next batch and so on - I can still churn out a battalion every 5-7 days under normal circumstances doing it that way....

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  12. BluewillowApril 4, 2020 at 12:04 AM

    Fabulous Dean, the warlord and Perry are very nice and look great when painted up.

    I assembled mine about six weeks ago, they will
    join the painting line sometime in the next twelve months when I catch up a bit after my current bent of medievals is complete!

    Cheers
    Matt
    French Wargame Holidays

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  13. GonsalvoApril 4, 2020 at 11:53 AM

    Coming along well, Dean. I usually paint in large batches; anywhere from 32 to 72 infantry 16 - 24 Cavalry, or a number of guns and crew.

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    1. DeanMApril 5, 2020 at 6:06 PM

      Thanks, Peter. I usually only do a unit (24 or so) at a time. However, since I swapped heads between the sets, figured I'd start on both. Warmest regards, Dean

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  14. Dmitry SvidloApril 5, 2020 at 12:02 AM

    Very nice start, Dean!

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