Yep 28mm Crimea war. I know a little about the Crimean war but really not much so tis I think may be a steep learning curve. Very steep indeed!
These are 28mm FOUNDRY figures depicting Lord Raglan and his staff. As mentioned I do not really know this period so if I make any mistakes please forgive me. To me they were a nice bunch of 28mm figures. Luckily Matt did provide me with a pic to copy which I then did. Certain things were changed of course, like the base and the colour of the horses but overall I followed the picture fairly accurately.I did look at certain paintings to get the uniform colours and did notice that some of the plumes on the hats were black. As the pic Matt gave me had white plumes though I went for white as I figured maybe they were either different regiments or even different ranks and that Matts pic was the correct one. I still have no clue so if you know better kindly let me know. I hasten to add I am not looking doe masses of information, just trying to get it right for next time.
The last (small) pics are the same pics but from different angles so you might get a better idea on the figures.
Finally this is not a period I am really into and while I have enjoyed painting them for a change I imagine I will very quickly become tired of it. They are not as bad as Napoleonic's and for that I am grateful, but still not my absolute favourite period to paint
Needless to say click the pics if you want to see them bigger.
Until next time allow me to dasy dream about more 20th century things.
All the best Clint
Looks great Clint. Nice little vignette piece as well as a command unit
ReplyDeleteThank you Simon. maybe some Hussars next! Maybe not! Depends how I get on. But they are started at any rate.
DeleteCrikey, that is nice Clint. Makes me want to start a complete new genre just be looking at it. Marvellous stuff :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you Simon. There are more coming, but a LONG way off at present. Personally not my period at all, but he is a mate and 1 should help him when 1 can. 11th Hussars next in the Crimean war. They will be alright when I get in the swing. But at present I would rather just watch telly!
DeleteVery nice looking figures Clint, Matt should be very happy with these
ReplyDeleteThank you Dave. I usually send him some pics before I blog them and I know he is happy with them.
DeleteNice painting Clint. The Ruskies will bore you to death that's for sure!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ray. That comment has done much to cheer me.
DeleteGreat job Clint, I always enjoy dipping my toe in this period, I hope you like horses as I am sure Matt will want a Light Brigade.
ReplyDeleteThank you Michael. Not a period I know very much about but currently painting 11th Hussars for Matt. Just 2 figs as a trial. But maybe that might be the start of the light Brigade.... Seriously though I will be happy to paint Mary Seacole and then leave the rest alone.
DeleteReally nice job Clint. I for one love the Crimea War period and have delved deep into the research. I can understand its not for everyone though. Shame I wont be able to big up the period to you over fudge at Salute. All the best.
ReplyDeleteThank you Carl I as I am sure you already know will not be going to Salute as I dislike the show. While you are more than welcome to bend my ear about the Crimean war I suspect it will fall on deaf ears! As for the fudge, My next lot of fudge is desines for Brigade games (aeronef chaps) at Broadside.
DeleteA cracking little command vignette. Nice one!
ReplyDeleteThank you lee. 2 Hussars should be finished on Saturday. (on the basing now)so more soon I assure you.
DeleteIt must be that time again (approx every ten years I reckon) when the Crimean War once more becomes 'fashionable' - though can't say I've ever been attracte dto it.
ReplyDeleteNice command group though Clint and good luck painting the Russian hordes.
Thank you Joe. Not my period of interest either. But you are right wargames periods do go into and out of fashion.
DeleteEvocative and splendid vignette, congrats!
ReplyDeleteThank you Phil. As it is you I have started to write my own 6mm rules (BUT tell no one!)Hussars are now finished (just 2 figures) so I will blog them later today (Saturday)
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