30 April 2014

Some Napoleonics for a Change

In an effort to paint down the metal heap, I am going through each of my biscuit tins (each holds a different nationality) in an attempt to empty them. Amazingly enough the French Napoleonic tin is almost empty. I still have some command figures unpainted and one artillery limber, but the last infantry unit is on the paint table now. I also still have one full box and two partial boxes of Perry Plastic French cavalry. I think I will sell the hussar box, but will keep the 4 Heavy Cavalry figures and the 4 Dragoons figures and paint them to bring these units up to twelve. Then I suppose, I shall be in the market again because at that point the reserve pile is done.

Over the last week I have been working on some Guard Chasseurs with an attached company of Mamelukes as well as finishing off a Artillerie à Cheval unit.
A large cavalry unit for my army with 14 figures

From Foundry, probably the last I will paint, but I do like their lancers!

Three bases had been painted about 5 years ago, I have just added the three bases of Mamelukes and one base of  Guard Chasseurs (3rd from the left)

Hopefully you can see the evolution of my painting

A Mixed unit of Front Rank and Perry, aside from the wheel width they are a good match

The two Front Rank Cannon were painted about 3 years ago, I have just added the Howitzer

The Perry Artillery are certainly very nice figures
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  1. Gonsalvo30 April 2014 at 13:56

    Do9wn to the bottom of the French Pile? You clearly ned to order kore figures, John.

    I recently decided to add a 2nd unit of Grenadiers a Pied and Chasseurs a Pied, plus the "Immortals" (Gendarmes d' Elite)for mmy Montmirail games at Historicon in July. That is with well over 1,000 painted French Napoleonics. Black Hole indeed, LOL!

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  2. John30 April 2014 at 15:11

    Fantastic painting! Just a small question...How long did the project last in terms of hours>

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  3. john de terre neuve30 April 2014 at 15:28

    Thanks you all. I probably spend about 60-70 minutes per figure, so 12-14 hours for the 11 figures, cannon and horses.

    White prime, blocked colour, then Citadel washes, no AP this time. Highlights after washes.

    John

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  4. Iannick30 April 2014 at 18:17

    Wow, French almost all done hey? Impressive.
    Nice work on those Chasseurs.

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  5. jmilesr1 May 2014 at 05:50

    Superb painting (as always). It's nice to see some Nappy bling back up on your blog. Really inspirational stuff

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  6. Doc Smith1 May 2014 at 07:36

    Love your Guard Mamelukes John. Even though I'm rebuilding my collection with Perry's I keep a lot of my old Foundry figures too - they're so unique and full of character.

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