Urbancohort has started this painting thread and is keeping it wholly clear of apostrophes although it is all about his painting skills developing.

[urbancohort]

Looking good, it's a fair sized force too.

Yes, I actually worked out it is pretty much on a scale of 1:4!!

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[urbancohort]

Wa-hay! Whaddya know! I made Lieutenant!

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[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Congratulations

[toxicpixie]

Hurrah, drinks on you

1:4 scale? Crikey... looks mighty impressive

[urbancohort]

Hurrah, drinks on you

1:4 scale? Crikey... looks mighty impressive

Wasn't intentional Toxic.. inexperience and lack of familiarity just led to it! However, I do like the massed effect. Can't wait to start on the foot guards!

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[urbancohort]

Was this Monmouth's secret weapon that he never used?

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[d_Guy]

Where does a 225 ton Moggy lie down? Anywhere it wants!
I would name him "Bishop Trelawny" but that's just me.

[urbancohort]

And shall Trelawney die?
Then two outraged teenaged daughters
Would know the reason why!
Daughter #1 made the comment "The cat's destroyed Dad's Army..." not sure if Capt Mainwaring knows?

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[urbancohort]

Is there any information about the colour of gun carriages in the late C17th, please?

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[Techno]

Belated congratulations.

Cheers - Phil

[d_Guy]

Is there any information about the colour of gun carriages in the late C17th, please?

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Hi Urban,
I was hoping that one of our more knowledgeable folks would comment on this. As far as I can tell the carriages were left in natural wood although probably varnished or oiled. Obviously British guns were standardized later on some shade of grey but when that happened I don't know. By at least by 1755 I think but I have know idea how much earlier.

I suspect that a master gunner or ordinance depot Commander could do what ever he wanted with them.

[urbancohort]

Got the book yesterday! Great source. Seems to suggest they were some form of burnt umber...

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[urbancohort]

The 'Hat Cavalry' and dragoons progress. Having just got Scott's book I realise it is likely that the dragoons were more like the Pendraken curaissiers but there we go. Lots of work still to do but love these figures.

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[Techno]

Those look terrific !
Painting competency ?

You've gone way beyond that, Matey !

Cheers - Phil

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Those look tip-top