I thought I should do a post before I take a short break.Due to various issues I have been struggling to paint for any length of time but I have managed to complete this unit of various manufactures which are in the main Sash and Sabre figures.
All purists should look away because these rebels are from a unit that never existed but in my fevered mind should have. I wanted to have a company of early war rebel zouaves alongside their more drab comrades and so these were born. I had a couple of spare rebel flags so they are technically from Alabama but in reality should belong to an imaginary rebel state.
I can only apologise if any ACW purists begin to choke at their sight, but I did attempt to keep their uniforms very simple which was more in step with the confederacy. I must admit I did enjoy painting the figures and found the experience enjoyable so any issues re the unit are balanced against the actual pleasure of creating them.
Dipping my toes back into the ACW I have taken advantage of the offer from Crusader Miniatures and bought their new 69th New York figures sans no shoes etc. They are very nice casts if a little stiff, so my next ACW unit will actually have existed in real life. Who says a wargames army is complete?
And finally a horse holder for my ECW dragoons. Peter Gilder never actually made one for the range which I found a bit surprising so I cobbled together this base. They aren't perfect but give the impression of a dragoon trooper holding the horses.
A very realistic and colourful unit. DEATH TO THE BUTTON COUNTERS!
ReplyDeleteThanks Colin. I couldnt manage to paint the brass buttons Im afraid.
DeleteYour Zouaves look great, Robbie! I am a fan of Sash and Saber’s ACW figures, myself. I would not worry too much about the pedants.
ReplyDeleteThey are a fine range of figures although I didnt collect many.
DeleteDamn nice Robbie.
ReplyDeleteIve great hopes for them Dave. Ever the optimist.
DeleteA splendid addition! Who cares what button counters think?
ReplyDeleteI have kept saying I wouldnt paint anymore ACW but the period keeps dragging me back David. Ive now had to order another unit of FGZ figures as they have announced they are closing down.I can see another imaginary uniform appearing in the near future.
DeleteLovely ACW unit,no matter what anyone says! Although I'm not sure Colin should be saying that in "the current febrile atmosphere!"
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks Iain. Ive found switching periods when painting keeps me fairly sharp and interested.Unfortunately I discovered? a unit of unpainted Foundry gendarmes that are starting to look like they need some paint.
DeleteGreat Unit Robbie.
ReplyDeleteDave in our Group has some Great looking ACW Armies.
He made a Unit from his spares box.
He named them the Boxville Volunteers what else??.
As for Button Counters we always refer them to Sheridans History of whatever Period we happen to be Playing see you.
Cheers Brian, your group of rogues just do what they want anyway. Some would call you delinquents but I could think of a coarser description.
DeleteImagi-Nation units for ACW, what a super idea. They look great Robbie - some cavalry next?
ReplyDeleteRobie,you call us "rogues" and you live in a place called Crook!!!!
ReplyDeleteNice unit by the way!
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