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

[urbancohort]

So, I have made a start on the Coldstream (2nd Regt of Foot) Guards. I have chosen to use Pikemen with breastplates as my sources suggest they were at least equipped with those although it is a moot point as to whether they were wearing them at Sedgemoor or not. I have chosen a formation where the pike block, with ensigns embedded, are fronted by the  grenadier company. At this time the Guards had companies double the strength of the line companies, qhich I could have ignored but decided not to. Thus the Guards will be on double sized bases with more figs on them.

Haven't yet done the musketmen, as I need to order a few more flintlock equipped infantry. They should be completed soonish.

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[d_Guy]

Looking very good, Urban. I particularly like the treatment you've don on the pike shafts.

[urbancohort]

Vallejo Buff then washed with Army Painter Flesh Wash...

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[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Nicely done

[Womble67]

Very nice indeed

Take care

Andy

[paulr]

Vallejo Buff then washed with Army Painter Flesh Wash...

I'll file that away for my 'possible' ECW project

[Techno]

 

Cheers - Phil

[urbancohort]

I have also tried light yellow as a start colour. If uou look at wooden poles they are not usually the heavy brown colours we picture them to be. They are much lighter.

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[urbancohort]

Finished the flintlockmen for the Coldstream Regiment. Still got to complete the base itself.

Central pike block, Musketeers in from of block and muskets to wings. Officer and drummer to right wing ( of formation, left in photo) and ensigns embedded in the pike block. Seen representations of this on woodcuts, this is my attempt to replicate.

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[toxicpixie]

They're gonna very beefy on table

Can I suggest more light on the photo's though?

I just got one of these - https://www.amazon.co.uk/slp/selfie-ring-light/7ze4ktj8c6wo942 and it's pretty handy!

[urbancohort]

They're gonna very beefy on table

Can I suggest more light on the photo's though?

I just got one of these - https://www.amazon.co.uk/slp/selfie-ring-light/7ze4ktj8c6wo942 and it's pretty handy!

Unfortunately I only have the camera on my phone! But I'll try to get better shots on it later once base is done.😁

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[Steve J]

Looking pretty good

[toxicpixie]

The selfie ring clips over the top of the phone so it throws light straight where you snapping

For a fiver it's very decent!

[urbancohort]

The selfie ring clips over the top of the phone so it throws light straight where you snapping

For a fiver it's very decent!

Yes, realised after I replied. I might give it a go!

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[Techno]

Nice looking unit, that man !!

Cheers - Phil