Friday 5 July 2019

Foot Guards on parade.

1st Foot Guards - 24 Perry Miniatures  painted over the last few weeks. The 1812 Colours with Peninsular battle honours (!) are very much temporary until I can replace with superior commercial ones preferably slightly earlier, but for now they are the best I could find.  I tried to paint the belt plates square, but hopefully the overall impact of the unit will detract from the fine detail.

They will still get a few touch ups here and there, the drum could do with some highlighting for example. I almost felt slightly deflated yesterday when they were finished, they took a lot of hours painting but I really enjoyed working on them, a true labour of love.

This completes British infantry battalion number 6 with only the Sash & Sabre Highland command pack to complete the 42nd Highlanders for battalion #7. In addition there are the 60th Rifles and 43rd Light Infantry skirmish units.

Now adding 3 Perry command figures to a Sash & sabre French line battalion to round off French battalion number 6.








A French battalion for a change! Sash & Sabre figures with officer, drummer and Eagle bearer by Perry Miniatures. The enthusiastic sergeant at right was slightly modified by placing his shako on the bayonet.




Finally, these 3 chaps will be on their way to Spain today, having been printed by Graham C this week for me. Many thanks Graham I can't wait to get my hands on them!



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10 comments:

  1. caveadsum14715 July 2019 at 02:14

    Lovely looking Brits and French, looking forward to the RHA officer painted up by you!
    Best Iain

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    1. 'Lee.12 July 2019 at 00:42

      Thanks Iain, RHA officer on his way, Spanish postal system usually means a 10 to 14 day wait for post, record so far is 30 days for the Perry's to arrive!

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  2. Peter5 July 2019 at 03:48

    Beautifully painted units.

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  3. WSTKS-FM Worldwide5 July 2019 at 06:58

    Nothing like a battalion of British Guards!

    Best Regards,

    Stokes

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    1. 'Lee.12 July 2019 at 00:43

      You are right there Stokes, these chaps are not to be messed with!

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  4. Norm5 July 2019 at 07:07

    They look lovely in the pictures, but they must be even nicer to look at when handling them and feeling that heft of 40mm. Splendid job.

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    1. 'Lee.12 July 2019 at 00:45

      Thanks Norm, I love the weight of metal when you handle them. I'm still not sure how I will ever use them but I just enjoy painting them and having them :)

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  5. Stryker6 July 2019 at 01:52

    Smart fellows - great work!

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  6. 'Lee.12 July 2019 at 00:45

    Thanks Ian. I'm rather proud of them as you can probably tell :)

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