Friday, 7 October 2016

The Alexandria Rifles.

 In each brigade in Glory Hallelujah, you are allowed one sharpshooter, that is attached to a regiment. Its a nice fun feature to have included. These are my sharpshooters for the Confederates, and are from the Alexandria Rifles. I have exaggerated the green uniform colour , just to pretty them up. I know its more a Hollywood type of uniform, but I do like the effect.
 I have completed a small regiment of rifles to accompany the sharpshooters.I must admit the Perry twins did a fine job of sculpting these miniatures, they were a pleasure to paint.
 Just in case I get an ACW expert comment regarding the rifles, the unit was in Blandford, they were unusual and pretty, and I therefore felt the need to have them, probably not too accurate for the actual war, but they were too good to ignore. Wait until I start the Union regiments, because I hope to paint up some eclectic and unusual regiments.



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  1. Colin Ashton7 October 2016 at 11:28

    Rush's lancers maybe to look forward to? Those riflemen are very nice.

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  2. Colin Ashton7 October 2016 at 11:28

    Rush's lancers maybe to look forward to? Those riflemen are very nice.

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    1. Independentwargamesgroup8 October 2016 at 12:31

      Colin,
      I was actually fancying the 'Butterflies' a not very good Union cavalry unit.

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  3. WSTKS-FM Worldwide7 October 2016 at 13:37

    Agreed! Normally not my period, but these are gorgeous.

    Best Regards,

    Stokes

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    1. Independentwargamesgroup8 October 2016 at 12:32

      Stokes,
      Its definitely not my period, and I have broken Peter Young's rule of collecting only one period. But they have been fun to paint.

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  4. Neil7 October 2016 at 14:26

    They look good and that's all that matters!! Plus with that nice bright green uniform you won't forgot that they are on the table top attached to the unit like I have a habit of doing

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    1. Independentwargamesgroup8 October 2016 at 12:33

      I maybe should have got some luminious green to finish them off.

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  5. B Irving8 October 2016 at 04:54

    Hi Robbie watching your Acw figures with interest great stuff.
    About how many Plastics do you use per Base with the Metals?

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    1. Independentwargamesgroup8 October 2016 at 12:34

      Brian,
      Its great to hear from you. I try to have two metal and two plastic per base, just to give them some heft. Of course John advised I use all plastic with metal bases, but that would be a real cheat.

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  6. Phil8 October 2016 at 09:52

    Great looking riflemen, well done!

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    1. Independentwargamesgroup8 October 2016 at 12:35

      Thanks Phil,
      I really need to lift out some renaissance stuff which is crying out to be painted.

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  7. caveadsum147111 October 2016 at 11:29

    Nice looking riflemen, this is turning into a big sideshow!
    Best Iain

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