Another two troops of 7th US cavalry - B Troop and L Troop - have been painted for Mark bringing the total so far to four with a further two to paint plus the dismounted figures for all six troops. I have tried to add a touch more contrast to the general Blue shades with some slightly more faded shades and overall I think they work well. B Troop were mounted on Bay horses as were L Troop but Mark requested that L be mounted on Black horse for a bit of contrast. The remaining troops will ride Sorrel horses and of course the famous Grey horse troop E. In front are the mounted and dismounted versions of General George Armstrong Custer, the latter with repainted blue battle shirt piped white. There also remains a further 100 mounted Indians plus lots of civilians/cowboys etc so still a fair way to go yet.
Qualiticast 20mm's and Satin varnished.
My own Epic Battle Cry project is also coming along well with 22 infantry bases now completed of the planned 24. I'm starting to print and fix the rear unit labels now on the black strip. Also made a start on the 'top down' terrain tiles and will be printing a set of command cards this week using the printer friendly version that is available as the wording is much sharper and easier to read.
Very nice and surprised how quickly you reached 22 bases for the Epic. Will be interested in your thoughts in the Tinywargames mat.
ReplyDeleteHi Norm. I find that I can paint a base of two strips of the Epic ACW's very quickly now, usually in the afternoon after I have finished my 'work' :) Had to contact Tinywargames after waiting 10 days for a shipping notice then it was sent out the same day! Not complaining, they just seem very busy.
DeleteI'm sure you have seen the forthcoming Ancient range Norm, what do you think of them? Personally I REALLY like them :)
All the best,
Lee.
That is going to be one impressive Plains War collection. I see you went with the white-trimmed blue blouse for Custer - looks good as do your Epic ACWs.
ReplyDeleteHi Rob, It sure is! 550 mounted figures alone will be an incredible sight, I just hope that Mark has a strong table :) Mark liked your suggestion for the shirt so I repainted it.
DeleteLee.
Impressive 7th cavalry and your civil war project is storming ahead!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain caveadsum1471
Many thanks Iain. Maybe I'll keep the Epics :)
DeleteCheers,
Lee.
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DeleteVery nice Lee. The Zouaves look a right lot of “Bobby dazzlers”. In the 6th picture, however, Custer looks very much like he’s performing a disco classic. Once that thought came into my mind I now can’t “unsee it”. 🤣😂
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Geoff
Thanks Geoff. As for Custer, I see it now you have said it, 'Stayin' Alive'.
DeleteCheers,
Lee.