The other units I created were the 55th Line (who I've nicknamed
'Regiment Des Miserables'!) and a Middle Guard unit reportedly part of the Hundred Days; the Chasseurs Ille D'Elbe - mainly Corsicans. The 55th benefited from my obtaining the greatcoat command - they fit in nicely with a pair of helmeted
Port Aigle and again, a few casualty figures to make them more interesting.
The Chasseurs D'Elbe are in green coats like the regiments
Etranger but one source has the officers in the plain blue surtouts, others in green. Given the equipment and uniform shortages and confusion at the time, some regiments, even the Guard, were not particularly well dressed. I've tried to make this lot look quite distinctive.
I like the skirmish figures so I've given one a nice hole in his shako and he's just about to reload and deal with the cheeky sod that mangled 'is 'at!
Still some work to complete on the Chasseurs - 3 x 12 figure bttns, just finishing the 1st & 2nd bttn cmds and I'll have one in full skirmish order, which I'll post at some future date.
Now last but not least - the guys in greatcoats - 'Les Miserables'
Hi
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ReplyDeleteWhat is your basing scheme?
John
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Hi John
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment. I use basing that is standard WRG - command bases are 60x20mm and have 4 figures each. Infantry bases are divided evenly into sizes for three (45x20), two (30x20) or even the single figure (15x20). The basic 12 figure battalion has a cmd base (4 figs) with infantry divided into 1 x 3 figs, 2 x 2 figs and one single. This helps when casualties are removed. The frontage is consistent but I have used 2 figures on a 45mm for skirmish order. Because they can be broken down into smaller units I have found them the most adaptable basing for Napoleonic gaming and able to fit in with a number of other rules systems.
Cheers,
Doc
Doc, even more great pictures. The wear and tear effect you achieve is excellent and the mix of figures makes them look very authentic.
ReplyDeleteAre you painting with a particular formation and campaign in mind?
Thanks for the kind comments Noel. I'm not going for any particular campaign or formation other than the general hard-worn campaign one post 1812. While I'm sure some looked 'parade ground' (when fresh from the depot anyway) most I'm sure made do with whatever they could lay their hands on.
ReplyDeleteI note that even the Guard regiments weren't immune from the lack of proper uniforms and headgear in particular. The new Perrys plastics and the Victrix ones I just got lend themselves well to this. Splash of mud here and there - and an authentic 'on the road' look!
Cheers,
Doc
Hi Doc
ReplyDeleteYour blog is a great discovry for me. Thanks for sharing your painting skills!
Regards
Rafa
Muchos Gracias Rafael!
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