Painted up as Grenadiers and Voltigeurs of the 4th and 8th Regiments.
Worked on these while awaiting the order for the command sprue and some other stuff, which I just got notified today as being shipped. Interestingly, it was sitting there for over a week, and I just placed another order for some Prussians last night - which also shipped today. I also picked up a box each of Wargames Atlantic Prussian Reservists and the old Wargames Factory Landwehr from ebay. The recent Perrry order included commands for the Reservists. Wasn't going to start on Prussians, but couldn't pass up the Wargames Atlantic set which has 60 figures for 50 cents each. Wanted the Landwehr set as it was also cheap, and comes with a bunch of flags.
The plastic for these Perry figures seem quite durable - I banged around their bayonets a few times accidentally while painting, and they were none the worse. They should hold up well enouch for a few skirmish games.
Guess I'm on a Napoleonic binge again. Still haven't gotten back to the Imjin War project I was set to play test before my gall bladder attack several months ago. I'm thinking of running it at next year's Enfilade, so will likely have to get back to it sometime in the near future. Wishing you all the best this holiday season!
Superb Poles, Dean. Happy Holidays to you too!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Jonathan! 'Tis the season! Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteI'm always amazed when I visit this site, Dean. Your painting is always so clean and detailed--yet not cold and detached...the figures have character and attitude. The basing is not overdone or distracting. Very nice work! - - Gary in Texas
ReplyDeleteThanks, Gary! Appreciate your kind words and visit. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteExcellent Polish skirmishers Dean!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Mike. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteRather dashing lads! Your paint job is just superb!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Tim! Warm regards, Dean
DeleteBeautiful looking Poles!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much again, Michal! Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteHappy holidays, Dean. The Poles certainly look great. Skirmish games are awesome when populated with figures like these.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Joe. It's great these Perry sets come with both marching and skirmishing poses. Covers all gaming/scenario options. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteLovely looking skirmishers! I bought the Wargames Atlantic Prussian Reservists, not to be Prussians but to convert into Confederation of the Rhine and Grenzers, not as nice as Perry but pretty decent!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks, Iain. I want to try painting the Reservists as their uniforms look pretty simple. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteAs always great work on the Nappy. I’m glad you are progressing since the incident. You’ll get back around to Imjin wars soon and I will be excited to see them.
ReplyDeleteOn another note my Blog reading list went bonkers and suddenly I am getting latest posts from nine years ago instead of most recent. It appears other bloggers have complained about this. I sent in a report but so far it’s hit or miss as to what I see. Anyways thought I’d let you know.
Cheers
Kevin
Thanks for the kind words and blogger heads-up, Kevin. Warm regards, Dean
DeleteLovely looking figures Dean, and yes, my experience is that all the hard plastic figures are more durable than their metal brethren, which seems counterintuitive... a dropped plastic figure bends then springs back into shape, whereas metal just stays bent, and may even snap off completely!
ReplyDeleteI would wish you a Merry Christmas....but I am sure you will post a couple more times before the Big Day!
Thanks a lot for the kind words, Keith! Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteGreat figures and amazing painting! Love them all!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Bartek! Kindest regards, Dean
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