Wednesday, 29 October 2014

The Wild Geese.

 I think its fair to say that I have a soft spot for the exiled 'Wild Geese' who fought for the French after the overthrow of James the Second. Couple that with me attending and hopefully participating at Partizan in 2015 I have felt the need to paint up the said Wild Geese.
 This is the regiment Dillon part of the brigade. I am now painting my way through the Clare regiment, and judging from how things are going I wouldnt be surprised if I didnt do another of the regiments. It actually reads like I have no choice, which just shows you how strange wargamers can be.
 The figures are from the wonderful Crann Tara range by Graham Cummings who commissioned this figure for his Jacobite Wars. I can honestly say this was one of the nicest figures that I have painted, a real joy actually.
 Preparing for a public display has always given be encouragement to paint, and when Graham came up with the idea of Partizan, it gave me a right kick up the bum. So needing [not really] more French I thought why not do some Irish. Of course there would then be a need for Fitzjames Horse to go with the Wild Geese. It looks like its redcoats for the next couple of months.




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21 comments:

  1. WSTKS-FM Worldwide29 October 2014 at 13:31

    They are absolutely gorgeous!

    Best Regards,

    Stokes

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    1. Independentwargamesgroup30 October 2014 at 07:45

      Thats very kind Stokes, I now have to decide whether to varnish them or leave them as they are, a la John Ray.
      Thanks Robbie.

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  2. Graham C29 October 2014 at 13:50

    Robbie,
    What a first class job you have done, get these on the Forum and thanks for the comments.
    Fitzjames' horse will be in the next set of sculpts :)

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    1. Independentwargamesgroup30 October 2014 at 07:47

      Graham, I have tried twice now, and for some reason they wont download. Has John paid his bills?
      I had a feeling you were going to say that about Fitzjames horse by the way.
      Thanks Robbie, and great figures.

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  3. Millsy29 October 2014 at 14:28

    Oh wow! These are beautiful sir!

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    1. Independentwargamesgroup30 October 2014 at 07:47

      Thanks very much Michael, they were a delight to paint honest.
      Thanks Robbie.

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  4. marinergrim30 October 2014 at 00:40

    Very nice indeed sir. A fitting unit for the game.

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    1. Independentwargamesgroup30 October 2014 at 07:48

      Good to hear from you Paul, the way its going I will have more red coats in the French army than the Hanoverian one.
      Thanks Robbie.

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  5. Steve-the-Wargamer30 October 2014 at 05:33

    Like you I have a soft spot for the Wild Geese as well.. your figures are leagues better though!! Lovely job...

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    1. Independentwargamesgroup30 October 2014 at 07:50

      Afternoon Steve,
      Its not a competition,and I bet I would enjoy moving your figures around just as much as I enjoy pushing mine around.
      Thanks Robbie.

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  6. David Jarvis30 October 2014 at 05:54

    They are fabulous Robbie. You have done a superb job on these lovely figures. I must get my finger out and paint mine!! :)
    Dave

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    1. Independentwargamesgroup30 October 2014 at 07:51

      Thanks Dave,
      Now if you would like to offer to paint up a unit for me at a discount price.
      Robbie.

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  7. David Jarvis30 October 2014 at 05:56

    Ps, what make are those flags?

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    1. Independentwargamesgroup30 October 2014 at 07:51

      The flags are GMB, with a slight bit of over paint on them.
      Thanks Robbie.

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  8. David Jarvis30 October 2014 at 08:38

    Cheers Robbie. I'll get on to Mr B. and choose some flags! ;)
    Dave

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  9. World2Dave30 October 2014 at 10:08

    Brilliant work. That's a lovely unit that will be a pleasure to see at Partizan!

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  10. ColCampbell5031 October 2014 at 11:10

    I can only echo everyone else - great looking figures!!

    Jim

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    1. Independentwargamesgroup5 November 2014 at 08:10

      Thanks Jim,
      I have now gone an ordered another battalion to paint.
      Robbie.

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  11. Seb Palmer4 November 2014 at 04:08

    Hi, this is a message for Robbie Rodiss - sorry to post here on this unrelated thread Robbie, but I could find no other reliable way to reach you! I did also post this message on my own blog, in reply to a comment that you left there, but I wasn't sure you see that! Here's the message:

    Hey Robbie, it occurs to me that I'd really like, in addition to reading your interview with him for MW, naturally, to talk to Charles Wesencraft about Battleground myself (and poss other things too), to further augment my researches on my blog. Would you mind forwarding a message to him from me? Just saying what I'm saying here - or I can write directly to him, if you give me his email - i.e. saying that I'd like to chat with/interview him? Regards, Seb

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  12. Colin Ashton9 November 2014 at 04:44

    Very nice indeed and more Galant foes for my Prussians, who are nowhere near as gorgeously painted as this unit.

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