Friday, 29 August 2014

Like giving birth to an elephant!

This unit has been a longtime in the painting. I originally bought this unit from the author Iain Gale at least a couple of years ago. The unit was painted but was too small for my normal regiments, so after buying some extra figures, it just sat in a box gathering dust.
 Anyway after some cogitating I decided to paint it up and complete the unit. The trouble was I ended up virtually repainting the figures to fit in with the rest of my army. I have finally completed it and for some reason it proved a difficult set of figures to paint. I'm not certain why, as normally I enjoy painting Willie figures.
 I hope to take this unit along to Partizan 2015 in May with my small contingent of troops for the AMG game. I did cheat a bit I'm afraid as it doesn't contain the customary 36 figures. I later realised that I also have a half painted Minden Miniatures regiment that I have painted in the same facings, sat in a box somewhere. I cant decide what Im going to do about that though.




17 comments:

  1. Lovely looking elephant sir!

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    1. Thanks very much, it was a strange unit to paint though.

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  2. Agreed! Just like those Irish troops on the rear cover (I think?) of the original Charge!

    Best Regards,

    Stokes

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  3. Robbie,
    May have been a long gestation but they look good, very good.
    Regards
    Graham

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  4. Robbie,
    Looking Good! My Prussians look forward to serving with your contingent at AMG15.

    Regards
    John

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  5. Rob, yes, looking very good indeed and way beyond my meagre abilities. Oh, and my Prussians are looking forward to having them in their sights at AMG15! Cheers Colin

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  6. Robbie,

    Splendid looking unit. Always think the Willie figures really capture the period.

    John

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  7. That's a superb regiment Robbie. I shall make them target priority 'number one' at Partizan15! :)
    Dave

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  8. Robbie,

    Still think they are lovely but realised they are the enemy! For some reason I thought they were Hanoverian! Sorry put it down to an age problem!

    My Prussian Army will not make the same mistake at AMG15.

    jOHN

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    1. The thing is John, Im not certain what Graham wants me to bring, because I have a small contingent of Hanoverian's that would hopefully fit in okay.
      Thanks Robbie.

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  9. Very impressive regiment - I think, I will do an Irish Reg. too!
    Good pictures and very atmospheric!!
    _Peter

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    1. I have always wanted the four Irish regiments, but I dont think the bank would approve.
      Best of luck, Robbie.

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  10. Robbie they look terrific and will be welcome to join my Wild,Geese for Partizan. When I get them painted.

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    1. Paul somehow I knew you would have the odd Irish regiment.
      Thanks Robbie.

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