While awaiting the Warlord Games AWI order (still shows "unfulfilled"), figured I'd paint up a few spare Napoleonic French foot.
Only the 2 Line Grenadiers and 6 of the marching Guard Voltigeurs were just painted; the Voltigeur drummer and guy next to him at port arms were already painted - and are Victrix figures. I needed the additional 6 Voltigeurs to up their battalion to 24 figures. I also wanted uncovered shakos for the Grenadiers, so swapped out their heads with some from the Perry Chasseur a Cheval set.
Hope to add a few more Grenadiers in skirmish poses - plan to use them to storm the fleches in the Borodino game.
The Perry and Victrix figures match up nicely and work well in the same unit - and even on the same stands. They also work well with Warlord Games plastics - in fact, I used a Warlord Games backpack w/saber/bayonet scabbard and ammo pouch on one of the Voltigeurs.
These are the figures with a Minwax stain over block painting. After spraying them with matte, I only highlighted the Grenadiers.
A pack of old Foundry AWI mounted commanders are next in the paint queue; but haven't started on them yet as I need to research their uniforms since this is a new period for me. Hopefully the Warlord Games order gets "fulfilled" soon. Until next time, best wishes to you all!
Handsome work, Dean! The grenadiers are my favorite in this batch.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Jonathan. I do want to add a few more of them in skirmish poses. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteGreat voltigeurs, they will be a good enemies to your Russians!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Vladimir! I want to add a few more Grenadiers...just like the scene in the War and Peace movie. :) Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteGreat looking work as always Dean!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Michal! Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteGreat work Dean ! Fantastic paint-job ! Love your basing work ! Greetings
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind words, Mario. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteTruly superb Dean, top notch coats and great looking voltigeurs...
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Phil. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteAmazing work! Love every detail.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Bartek. Best regards, Dean
DeleteGreat looking French Dean!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Thank you so much, Christopher. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteDamn fine painting Dean.
ReplyDeleteThank you kindly, Ray! Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteNicely done as always Dean....looking forward to seeing your AWI am also hoping to join you in some Napoleonics 😀
ReplyDeleteThanks, Matt! Yes, I hope my AWI order gets processed soon from Warlord Games. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteFantastic Grenadiers and Voltigeurs Dean!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Mike! Best regards, Dean
DeleteYou are the master when it comes to these. I like that crouching advancing pose, pretty cool.
ReplyDeleteCheers
Kevin
Ah, you're too kind, Kevin. I really appreciate your compliments. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteWonderful stuff Dean, nice dynamic poses.
ReplyDeleteCheers
Stu
Thank you kindly, Stu! I envision the Grenadiers (needing a lot more brethren) storming the fleches at Borodino. :) Best, Dean
DeleteThey're looking excellent once again! The grenadiers add a pleasing contrast to the rather drab Voltigeurs in their grey coats.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Nick. Yes, I thought the same thing - how interesting the French Napoleonic army must've appeared in person - all the various uniforms. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteLovely looking grenadiers and nicely subdued voltigeurs!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks, Iain. A paltry amount of figures compared to your recently painted Cuirassier Division! :) Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteThese are fantastic Dean and as you say, the two (or even three) plastic brands work very well together!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Keith. Yes, I find most of the "big 3" plastics, Perry, Victrix and Warlord Games, go together well for most of their ranges, particularly Napoleonics. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteExcellent work, Dean! Looks great!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sergey! Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteDean,
ReplyDeleteJust a few? It's funny not seeing a gazillion figures in a post!
Lol! Yes, I agree - it's more of a post to keep the blog current. Warm regards, Dean
DeleteNicely looking grenadiers and voltigeurs! You are extremely productive, I can’t stop admiring:)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dmitry! Just a handful of figures to round out units and such. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteSuperb Dean. You can even make greatcoats look something special!
ReplyDeleteRegards, James