My French army for the winter campaign; colours are a bit 'off' in some of these pics (couldn't wrestle the camera into submission today) so I might re-take these at some point:
Army:
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20fpw%20french/STA40224.jpg)
Command:
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20fpw%20french/STA40227.jpg)
Line Infantry:
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20fpw%20french/STA40230.jpg)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20fpw%20french/STA40232.jpg)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20fpw%20french/STA40233.jpg)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20fpw%20french/STA40236.jpg)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20fpw%20french/STA40238.jpg)
Zouaves:
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20fpw%20french/STA40239.jpg)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20fpw%20french/STA40240.jpg)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20fpw%20french/STA40241.jpg)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20fpw%20french/STA40242.jpg)
Chasseurs a Pied:
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20fpw%20french/STA40243.jpg)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20fpw%20french/STA40244.jpg)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20fpw%20french/STA40246.jpg)
Lancers:
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20fpw%20french/STA40248.jpg)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20fpw%20french/STA40250.jpg)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20fpw%20french/STA40252.jpg)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20fpw%20french/STA40253.jpg)
Hussars:
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20fpw%20french/STA40254.jpg)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20fpw%20french/STA40256.jpg)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20fpw%20french/STA40257.jpg)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20fpw%20french/STA40258.jpg)
Artillery:
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20fpw%20french/STA40259.jpg)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20fpw%20french/STA40260.jpg)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20fpw%20french/STA40262.jpg)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20fpw%20french/STA40261.jpg)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20fpw%20french/STA40225.jpg)
Now that's what I like to see, masses and masses of high quality painting!
These are beautiful Nik and I think your winter kit looks superb.
Fantastically fantastic! 8) Should I mention tales of a great deal of French line units after the fall of Sedan removed their Eagles, how true this is...? :-\
Dare we ask how long they took? :D
Nik,
They look great, as all your work does. Particular favourite is the artillery - very purposeful! ........but can I ask about the flags? (yes, I can hear Cameronian groaning in the background!). I have never seen a source which reverses the French colours as you seem to have done on your tricolours. All the ones I have seen, from the Napoleonic wars' examples to present day, have the colours in the order blue, white, red, from the hoist to the fly, on both sides. I sent some French guard off to a professional painter (who shall remain nameless, but isn't Fernando) some time ago, and got them back in the order red/blue/white, which was original! Rest of painting was OK though.
Mollinary
Awesome! :-bd
He's right about the flags you know...
;) ;)
Thanks guys - I know everyone always says it, but these really do look better in the flesh...I'm going to retake these pics in daylight I think...
Quote from: mad lemmey on 13 August 2012, 04:40:57 PM
Dare we ask how long they took? :D
To be honest - I've taken my time with these - about 2.5 weeks from black undercoat; couple of reasons: firstly, work is a bit manic & loads going on family-wise at the moment so I haven't had a chance to do serious painting in anything more than half-hour bursts at best; secondly, I actually wanted to slow my painting down a bit - just to keep the old eye in - otherwise I'll only ever speed-paint and that's not what I want to do...so these have had more attention (especially the lancers). I'm really happy with them...
Quote from: mollinary on 13 August 2012, 05:19:49 PM
I have never seen a source which reverses the French colours as you seem to have done on your tricolours. All the ones I have seen, from the Napoleonic wars' examples to present day, have the colours in the order blue, white, red, from the hoist to the fly, on both sides.
Mollinary
Quote from: mad lemmey on 13 August 2012, 05:36:57 PM
He's right about the flags you know...
;) ;)
Bollox! There was me thinking, red, white & blue - and my mind has translated that automatically into L-R painting...feckity feckity feck feck :D
Right - repaint time :)
At least it's only two thirds of the front half of each flag, so only a third in total. Done in no time!
Mollinary
bummer about the flags Nik but the figures are excellent - I'm just a little pleased that the photos are not perfect for once - makes me feel just that bit better
about my poor efforts.
I was thinking of outside in good daylight next time - I assume it will stop the flash making everything look shiny and CSA blue trousers
looking like they should be on clowns!
I can't believe how many periods you are into!
They're OK, I suppose ;) :D
Beautiful stuff as per usual Nik !!
Cheers - Phil
Quote from: mollinary on 13 August 2012, 07:01:23 PM
At least it's only two thirds of the front half of each flag, so only a third in total. Done in no time!
Mollinary
LOL, I did exactly the same.
Excellent, as always, Nik. 8)
Quote from: mollinary on 13 August 2012, 07:01:23 PM
At least it's only two thirds of the front half of each flag, so only a third in total. Done in no time!
This is true... :)
Quote from: cameronian on 13 August 2012, 07:31:32 PM
LOL, I did exactly the same.
Ah - I'm in good company then 8)
Quote from: robert on 13 August 2012, 07:04:14 PM
I can't believe how many periods you are into!
Probably quicker to list the ones I'm not into ;) ;D
Looks great as usual Nik - talented git ;) :P :d
Lovely looking figures. Chunky units to boot
There was an American website I found that reversed the colours on their Republican flags and this was the reason I did not buy. It is just one of those things
Well done and no one has said it but bases are great too!
Bernie
Right - flags corrected & daylight pics...enjoy :)
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Really nice Nik! Which rule set?
They look lovely
I'm interested in what rules you use because you've based yours the same as mine
Therefore I'll hazard a guess at either 1870 or Future War Commander
Some Warmaster variant?
Mollinary
Good guesses all - first they'll get a run-out with FPWarmaster (PDF here: http://www.nick101.f9.co.uk/rules/Docs/Franco%20Prussian%20Warmaster.pdf ) and then, maybe, with Black Powder - from some fella or other...here: http://lasthussar.wordpress.com/2010/02/19/franco-prussian-war-scenario-for-black-powder/ ) ;) :D
I've based these on larger bases though - everything on 50x30mm.
They really look fantastic, love the daytime pics!!!
Very nice, another thread to add to my 'Do you have a picture of...' query list!
8)
In between finishing these & getting a start on a new commission, as well as researching colours for the Prussians, I've painted up both French & Prussian in 2mm - these will be for the *huge* battles - which I will then 'zoom' in on for 10mm actions...maybe I should get some 28mm too for zooming in further - to skirmish level! :)
In case you're interested - pics of my 2mm armies are now on my wiki:
French: http://nikharwood.pbworks.com/w/page/57896237/2mm%20Franco-Prussian%20War%3A%20French
Prussians: http://nikharwood.pbworks.com/w/page/57896413/2mm%20Franco-Prussian%20War%3A%20Prussians
The man's a wonder! :D
Amazing stuff!
My friends and I use a rule set called Mr Lincoln's War for our ACW battles. The writing could be organized a bit better , but it really does give an excellent feel for the time period.
I might see about using FPWarmaster with the Rebs and see how it works.
Cheers!
Glad he sorted out those flags - good to see he really is mortal. Where are those Germans? Won't be long before they arrive now that the French are out of bed.
WRT Rules - I've done this extensively in Volley and Bayonet but more recently with Black Powder and have developed some rule adaptations for the period 1859 to 1871. For me they provide a very workable game at the operational level with each base representing a batallion - so big hands and small map time fellas - "We are going to move here, here and here. Got that? Right let's go."
Anyway, back to the Harwood abuse system ... gaiter buttons are all upside down, collar piping is missing and as for those moustaches! But, I must say they are all rather good - ouch just broke a rib saying that.
You missed the third figure from the left has been painted with the wrong time on their watch! :)
Seriously though, I cannot wait to see what Nik does with Prussians, as I have just reached the piping stage on my latest batch, and I'm dreading it!
Wish I'd bought the winter campaign in great coats now, they look so much easier than all the detail on the French packs and no kepi bands!... ;D
Well..
Now we know.
It isn't the 'booming economies' who are causing a shortage of metal throughout the world....Nik's cornering the market !
Unbelievable productivity from the Angus Young lookalike ! ;)
Top notch Nik !! =D> =D>
Cheers - Phil.
Quote from: nikharwood on 20 August 2012, 10:42:25 PM
In between finishing these & getting a start on a new commission, as well as researching colours for the Prussians, I've painted up both French & Prussian in 2mm - these will be for the *huge* battles - which I will then 'zoom' in on for 10mm actions...maybe I should get some 28mm too for zooming in further - to skirmish level! :)
If you follow that logic you could wind up with a pair of Action Men for single combat! :D
Seriously good. En avant!
Fantastic painting. Was this o an Army pack or did you buy individual bags? Just wat to know since I am thinking hard about starting this period. Starting with 2 army packs, Austrian and Prussian.
Tom
C'est tres magnifique!
Jolly good paintwork, but I draw the line at being drawn into 2mm; 10mm is about as small as I go.
Quote from: tschuma on 15 September 2012, 05:01:58 PM
Fantastic painting. Was this o an Army pack or did you buy individual bags? Just wat to know since I am thinking hard about starting this period. Starting with 2 army packs, Austrian and Prussian.
Essentially, yes - with a few additions - my order looked like this:
French:
1 x 1870 Winter French Army Pack
1 x FPW2 Lancers
1 x FPW22 Mtd officers
Prussian:
1 x 1870 Winter Prussian Army Pack
1 x PPW3 Uhlans
1 x PPW6 Mtd Officers
Quote from: mijalo on 15 September 2012, 05:21:43 PM
C'est tres magnifique!
Jolly good paintwork, but I draw the line at being drawn into 2mm; 10mm is about as small as I go.
You should give it a go...very different technique (obviously!) but when they're on-table, they really do give that grand scale (I've got them set-up for a scrap at the moment - hoping to bung some dice at them later tonight)
Quote from: nikharwood on 15 September 2012, 07:07:35 PM
You should give it a go...very different technique (obviously!) but when they're on-table, they really do give that grand scale (I've got them set-up for a scrap at the moment - hoping to bung some dice at them later tonight)
Oh, I agree. They do look good in a grand scale, but it's just that one's old eyes wouldn't thank me very much 8)