This site was created late in 2008, just a few years after first becoming involved in wargaming. As you can tell by the name, WAB was my introduction to this community. I appreciate the following and comments this blog receives, and give all thanks and credit to my Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. It may seem odd that this blog appears to focus on the folly of mankind's continuous warfare, but I believe I can still enjoy this hobby so long as I put Him first in all I do. Maranatha!
Sunday, March 6, 2022
Perry FPW French Chasseurs a Pied
Nice sculpts that match up nicely in both size (large side of 28mm) and style with Eagles of Empire FPW figures. I had added these to an order of ECW stuff and was pleasantly surprised to see the match up as I was expecting them to be a bit smaller. I'm wondering if their plastic FPW figures will also be larger than their usual sized figures too. Anyway, as I only intend to do FPW as skirmish, not planning on getting too many of their figures.Their uniforms being fairly simple, they painted up quickly with my usual block painting followed by a Minwax stain and highlights afterwards. The piping on their kepis being the hardest part of the whole process; and even this wasn't too bad as I painted them for effect, rather than accuracy.Havings some spare 25mm round bases, went ahead and based some as singles and some paired on 50mm rounds. This is similar to how some folks base their figures for Lion Rampant and Rebels and Patriots, etc., and looks good, IMO.Vallejo Dark Prussian Blue was used for the coats and kepis; a mixture of gray with a little bit of blue was used for the trousers.A comparison shot below shows how the Perry Chasseurs size up well with the Eagles of Empire figures on the left. They are slightly larger and taller than their own ACW plastic Zouaves (painted as Turcos), but not really noticeable on the gaming table.On the gaming front, I plan to host a La Haye Sainte Black Powder game next month at the Veterans Museum down in Chehalis. I'm also signed up to host two La Haye Sainte games and a Marston Moor Pike and Shotte game in May at our annual big convention, Enfilade. I wanted to host these games in part due to our Canadian gamer-brethren finally being able to make it down from the border. This will be the first time since 2019 that we'll be able to spend time gaming and carousing together again. Thanks for dropping by and wishing you all the best.
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Great Franco-Prussian War French Dean!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot for the kind word, Mike! Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteVery nice job, Dean! I wonder if you will be able to keep the plan of not buying too many more fpw.
DeleteIndeed, the temptation may be too great! Thanks for the kind words. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteExcellent French chasseurs! Those Foundry figures are superb.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jonathan. These are actually from the new Perry range. I suppose they pretty much scale creeped their earlier Foundry work. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteIncredible, Dean! Really nice figs and painting as well! I'll wait Prussian guys as well as a Preussen fan! Heil dir in Siegenkranz! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you very much! Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteOne of the wars that always catches my eye, though I always hold onto my sanity and not dive into another period, but I do love reading about period. Nicely done!
ReplyDeleteCheers
Kevin
Thanks alot, Kevin. I know what you mean about more periods. Just ordered some Napoleon's Egyptian campaign stuff. Lol! Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteAs always, a great paint job on these figures Dean. I had some Foundry figures for FPW many years ago, but got rid of them to fund a different project!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Keith. Yes, some of these "lesser" wars do get second thoughts of keeping or moving on. So far, FPW still has some interest for me. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteNice job, Dean. I like the same line of brothers, but I look more at the Prussians.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Alexey! Lol! I have Prussians and Bavarians from Eagles of Empire already. May try out some Perry ones later. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteThat's awesome looking Miniatures Dean
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Michal! Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteGreat soldiers, Dean! I like how they look on the bases, very realistic
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Denis! Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteThey look great Dean!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Thank you much, Christopher! Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteLovely figures, great poses and paint job!
ReplyDeleteThank you kindly, Phil! Warm regards, Dean
DeleteGreat looking figures- nice brushwork. FPW is a great period.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, John. A period I've only done skirmish in - kind of pushing the early limits of Bolt Action :) Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteSplendid looking chasseurs! Can you resist the temptation of Perry plastics? I'm not so sure!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks, Iain. I think I may someday try a box or two out, however, since I plan to use them in skirmish games, might stick to their metals. Actually ordered some of the Chasseurs de Afrique too. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteGreat work on display as usual. Vivid blues on display here, in a good way of course :) There's something about the blue (uniform) and green (base) combo that's so pleasing and relaxing to the eye.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Kuan. Much appreciated. Kindest regards, Dean
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