Sunday, 10 May 2015

Getting ready for Waterloo, French Infantry

It's that time of the century when wargamers all over the world are getting ready for the bicentennial of Waterloo. I've been polishing off heaps of French infantry, and now have a dozen 24 strong units, plus three 12 strong units of skirmishers. These are all Perry plastic figures, though I selected only models without greatcoats for this group as I think they look better. The skirmishers have a role in the second Waterloo game we'll be playing using General de Brigade. For the first game using Blackpowder they are abstracted and not required.






Before June 13 I need to get another dozen French Lancers, 4 artillery and some generals done. In the first Waterloo I'm taking the role of Lobau and in the second Ney so they are also on the painting table!
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26 comments:

  1. "Chuck"10 May 2015 at 17:02

    Wow! An impressive turnout, Chasseur!

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  2. pancerni10 May 2015 at 18:57

    Very much a 'wow!' seen all drawn up like that. Nicely done, as well. Should be a magnificent looking set games.

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    1. Chasseur11 May 2015 at 21:39

      Cheers Pancerni, yes looking forward to it!

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  3. Stephen10 May 2015 at 19:26

    Cracking progress :-)

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  4. Дмитрий Фомин10 May 2015 at 21:40

    Mark as always excellent and big!

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  5. AKI10 May 2015 at 22:17

    That's more french than I've managed to paint in five years! Dammit sir, you are putting us all to shame! 😉 They look fabulous too!

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    1. Chasseur11 May 2015 at 21:40

      Thanks AKI, was good to get them all finished!

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  6. AKI10 May 2015 at 22:18

    That's more french than I've managed to paint in five years! Dammit sir, you are putting us all to shame! 😉 They look fabulous too!

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  7. Stephen11 May 2015 at 00:20

    24-strong battalions - lightweight ;-)

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    1. warpaintjj11 May 2015 at 03:32

      Spot on!

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    2. Chasseur11 May 2015 at 21:42

      Yes I know!! But got to do what the locals do. Particularly annoying because 6 stands of 6 looks better for French! I will combine battalions if needed for GdB scenarios.

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  8. DeanM11 May 2015 at 02:59

    Very nice! Begs the question though - what are you going to do with the great coated chaps?

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    1. Chasseur11 May 2015 at 21:42

      Cheers Dean, great coats will be conscripts!

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  9. warpaintjj11 May 2015 at 03:33

    Very impressive - I envy your work rate! I want to see the games now...
    Be good, JJ

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    1. Chasseur11 May 2015 at 21:43

      Cheers, yes looking forward to getting them on the table.

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  10. Gonsalvo11 May 2015 at 05:27

    Great work and productivity! I have about 50% more French line, but you're closing rapidly. Clearly I need more! :-)

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    1. Jonathan Freitag11 May 2015 at 11:13

      Does one ever really have enough?
      My wife brought up that topic recently...

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    2. Chasseur11 May 2015 at 21:43

      Yes I'm aiming for a lot more. My wife is very understanding thankfully!

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  11. Jonathan Freitag11 May 2015 at 11:12

    Massively wonderful display of French!

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  12. James Fisher15 May 2015 at 03:29

    Fan-tastic Mark!
    Gettin' so close now, isn't it?!

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  13. Phil C18 May 2015 at 07:03

    Awesome sight!

    you have more French figures than the French had at Waterloo! :op

    lovely work by you Mark!

    cheers,

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