Finished up the remaining British foot officers - one of which could represent General Wolfe as the Front Rank Wolfe figures is a bit stubby in comparison to the other figures he'll lead into battle. He's always depicted as rather lanky (and tall?) in period illustrations of him. Also painted up a pack each of rangers and coureur des bois. Added them to the order basically to see how they compare with the Front Rank and AW figures already in the inventory. They match up well with AW, but the Front Rank guys are a bit smaller - mostly shorter overall.
Below is a comparison shot of rangers, from left to right: FR, GM, AW, FR, GM, AW. They Front Rank guys have enough bulk to look okay next to the taller Galloping Major and AW figures.
Next, a comparison of coureur des bois, from left to right: FR, GM, AW, FR, GM, AW. Same thing as the rangers - the Front Rank are a bit shorter, but have enough bulk to blend in okay on the gaming table.
The photo below is another comparison shot of British officers, left to right: Front Rank General Wolfe figure, Galloping Major generic senior officer, and Foundry officer.
Although the Front Rank Wolfe's uniform is similar to the one shown in the famous painting of his death at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham, he's a bit too small to lead the taller Foundry and Galloping Major guys. The Galloping Major officer is wearing a uniform similar to the one Wolfe is shown in the picture below - which I think was a caricature of him.
Well, there now should be enough figures for a decent Rebels and Patriots game. Will need to work on a few pieces of terrain for a Louisbourg scenario - mostly the intial landing by Wolfe and his assigned troops - grenadiers, light infantry, rangers, and the 78th Highlanders.
Having done much on the gaming front recently, but plan on attending another Museum of Flight game day up in Seattle on Saturday. Hope to have some nice pictures and a write up of the event afterwards. Until then, thanks for stopping by the blog and wishing you all the best.
Excellent painting Dean, look forward to a R&P game report!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mike. Definitely need to get the figures bloodied. Kind regards, Dean
DeleteLovely looking additions Dean. Traditionally, Front Rank have been pretty large figures, so it's odd to see them as the smallest of the group here!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Keith. Front Rank are about as bulky as the other two, especially the heads and hands, but shorter. I think Galloping Major and AW are some of the largest 28mm figures overall. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteAwesome! Love them all!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much again, Michal! Best regaards, Dean
DeleteVery good review of your collection. Interesting how different the ranges are, yet all painted up so nicely. Good luck on the game, sounds neat.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Joe. Even within the same range, the sculpting and size seems to vary a bit. The GM British appear a bit larger overall than their rangers and coureur des bois - as well as Native Indians. Warm regards, Dean
DeleteMore fantastic 18th century painted eye candy, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWillz.
Thankd do much, Willz. Best regards, Dean
DeleteLovely looking British troops, I always thought Wolfe was slight and small which would maybe explain the sculpt?
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks, Iain. He may not have been tall, but he was definitely thin - they say he was prone to illness. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteWonderful castings and a cracking paint job Dean.
ReplyDeleteExcellent stuff.
Cheers
Stu
Thank you very much, Stu! Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteBrilliant Dean. Your painting is the gift that keeps on giving.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the very kind compliments again, Richard! Warmest regards, Dean
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