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Title: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: nikharwood on 02 September 2012, 09:46:15 PM
First pics of a SYW French army for Maurice for a commission - consisting of:

CO + 3 notables
3 x Line Infantry
2 x Grenadiers
1 x Heavy Cavalry
1 x Hussars
1 x Dragoons
(These are all 4 bases to a unit)
6 x 3pdr cannon
2 x 6 pdr cannon with limbers

Assembled:
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/STA40265.jpg)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/STA40264.jpg)

Bases textured:
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/STA40267.jpg)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/STA40269.jpg)

Undercoated:
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/IMG_8671640x425.jpg)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/IMG_8669640x425.jpg)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/IMG_8670640x425.jpg)

Bases: Cayman Green
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/STA40315640x480.jpg)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/STA40316640x480.jpg)

Bases: highlighted with Camouflage Green:
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/STA40317640x480.jpg)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/STA40318640x480.jpg)

Overbrushing: Commands / Cavalry / Artillery: Beasty Brown; Infantry: Cold Grey:
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/STA40319640x480.jpg)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/STA40320640x480.jpg)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/STA40321640x480.jpg)

Horses painted: Black, Cold Grey, Earth, Dark Fleshtone - all highlighted with mixed-in Bone White; manes & tails: Black, highlighted Cold Grey; Blazes etc: Skull White:
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/STA40322640x480.jpg)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/STA40326640x480.jpg)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/STA40324640x480.jpg)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/STA40323640x480.jpg)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/STA40325640x480.jpg)

Infantry next...
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: Shecky on 03 September 2012, 03:14:29 AM
Can't wait to see the finished project.

It does bring up a question about your technique...

Do you strive to paint the hard to reach areas on the multi-figure base? My normal method is to glue figures on craft sticks, paint them and then put them on bases. However, for my WWII figures I do base them prior to painting but I only have two or three figures on a base. For multi rank bases it would seem the back of the front rank and the front of the back rank would be difficult to reach.  But I have wondered why I fret about painting the scabbard or haversack and the like on figures when it won't be seen depending on what rank they end up in.

Tom
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: Steve J on 03 September 2012, 06:34:30 AM
I can't speak for Nik, but I don't worry about parts I can't reach and therefore probably won't be seen on the table. But then I paint to a good gaming standard and no more. Life is too short and I want to get the figures on the table to a standard that I'm happy with.
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: Techno on 03 September 2012, 06:41:08 AM
 :o 8)
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 03 September 2012, 07:14:07 AM
WOW!  :o
What you doing after lunch then Nik?
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: Hertsblue on 03 September 2012, 07:59:20 AM
Quote from: Steve J on 03 September 2012, 06:34:30 AM
I can't speak for Nik, but I don't worry about parts I can't reach and therefore probably won't be seen on the table. But then I paint to a good gaming standard and no more. Life is too short and I want to get the figures on the table to a standard that I'm happy with.

Problem is, "can't reach to paint" and "not visible on the table" are often two very different things, Steve.  :-\

I'm running out of superlatives, Nik.  :-bd
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: nikharwood on 03 September 2012, 07:31:22 PM
This question comes up quite a bit [funnily enough, it arose the last time I did some SYW  :)]

Essentially I do paint pretty-much everything; I can get brushes to where I want - have a look at this thread:

http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,709.0.html

And this issue - with some illustrative pics - is mentioned on later pages here:

http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,709.45.html

http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,709.60.html

Hope that helps  :)
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: Hertsblue on 04 September 2012, 07:29:21 AM
I've come to the conclusion that, for my purposes anyway, I shall do all open order figures (WW2 etc) "on the base", and all close-order stuff (Marlburian etc) on battens. Chacun a son gôut, as they say.  :)
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: FierceKitty on 04 September 2012, 07:40:17 AM
Your title to this post has puzzled me from day 1, Nik.
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: Rothgar68 on 04 September 2012, 12:40:12 PM
Very nice!

I'm very interested to see how this project progresses.
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: nikharwood on 04 September 2012, 10:13:53 PM
Quote from: FierceKitty on 04 September 2012, 07:40:17 AM
Your title to this post has puzzled me from day 1, Nik.

Just trying to help by including both terms for the benefit of the forum Search function :)
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: Rothgar68 on 06 September 2012, 03:15:23 PM
I'm surprised they aren't done yet..  :P
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: madbeardman on 06 September 2012, 06:59:44 PM
Quote from: Rothgar68 on 06 September 2012, 03:15:23 PM
I'm surprised they aren't done yet..  :P

I don't want Nik to rush these, they are after all for me...

So far Nik, very nice, take your time I'm no hurry the builders are adding more dust per day here.

Cheers
Colin
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: nikharwood on 06 September 2012, 08:11:50 PM
 :) Thanks Colin - and welcome to the forum  8)

Real life is interfering during the week at bit at the moment - but the weekend looms large (they've progressed a touch from those last pics as well) and I'm hoping to get the bulk of the infantry done  :)

Glad the builders are carrying on too  :D
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: nikharwood on 08 September 2012, 05:00:48 PM
Pics here of basecoat uniform colours for infantry & artillerymen - this is the phase when they look really messy - but don't panic, they'll look better soon... ;)

Infantry: Skull White
Grenadiers: Skull White [one unit]; Regal Blue + Skull White 60:40 [jackets]; Skull White [breeches / gaiters]
Artillerymen: Regal Blue [jackets]; Skull White [breeches / gaiters]

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/IMG_9155640x425.jpg)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/IMG_9154640x425.jpg)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/IMG_9153640x425.jpg)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/IMG_9156640x425.jpg)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/IMG_9152640x425.jpg)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/IMG_9151640x425.jpg)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/IMG_9158640x425.jpg)
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: madbeardman on 08 September 2012, 09:49:10 PM
Hi Nik,

Thanks for the update.

Yep they do look messy, no worse than the Vikings that have just made their way to my painting desk.

I have faith though that these will look much more impressive very soon!

Cheers
Colin
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: FierceKitty on 09 September 2012, 01:07:28 AM
I have sad memories of my 15mm Vikings. They looked so good, but I found them terribly limiting to play. A bit like various other heavily specialised armies (Greeks, Scythians, Hussites, Sioux come to mind).
Mmm, and I've just finished my Zulus. Uh oh....
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: fred. on 09 September 2012, 08:21:04 AM
Are you going for blue artillery carriages? I thought the french red/brown wood with black metal on their artillery? I'm far from an expert in this period though.
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: nikharwood on 09 September 2012, 08:27:41 AM
Quote from: fred  12df on 09 September 2012, 08:21:04 AM
Are you going for blue artillery carriages? I thought the french red/brown wood with black metal on their artillery? I'm far from an expert in this period though.

"Artillery Carriages

At the beginning of the XVIIIth century, French artillery carriages were probably red as were the gun carriages of the French Marine Royale. However, by the time of the Seven Years' War, gun carriages of the French army were blue to distinguish them from the equipment of the supply train (caissons and carts), painted brick red. Furthermore, canvas used with artillery equipment were usually decorated with a device consisting of two crossed cannon (in saltire) with a crowned "A" or "AA". The change to blue occurred very soon after the Vallière reform of 1732, even though the precise date is unknown. More details are available in the aforementioned article."


From here: http://www.kronoskaf.com/syw/index.php?title=French_Artillery_Equipment

:)
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: fred. on 09 September 2012, 01:22:03 PM
Blue would be a good choice then  :P

I knew for WSS red was right, but hadn't realised they had changed by SYW
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: nikharwood on 09 September 2012, 06:22:19 PM
Skintones now done - brings them to life a bit...

All skin: Dark Fleshtone; highlighted Dwarf Flesh
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/STA40330640x480.jpg)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/STA40331640x480.jpg)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/STA40332640x480.jpg)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/STA40333640x480.jpg)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/STA40334640x480.jpg)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/STA40335640x480.jpg)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/STA40336640x480.jpg)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/STA40337640x480.jpg)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/STA40338640x480.jpg)
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: mijalo on 09 September 2012, 06:25:51 PM
Stop teasing!! When can we see them finished?
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: Techno on 09 September 2012, 07:20:41 PM
I just can't believe how fast some people can paint ! :o
Cheers - Phil.
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: nikharwood on 09 September 2012, 07:22:38 PM
Quote from: mijalo on 09 September 2012, 06:25:51 PM
Stop teasing!! When can we see them finished?

:D

Well, to be honest, now that the base colours for infantry uniforms & the flesh are done, it'll speed up from here...I think I'll probably now finish them off in this order:

- artillery
- commands
- cavalry
- infantry
- basing & finishing...

With a  bit of luck, some decent headway all through the next week...
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: nikharwood on 09 September 2012, 07:23:21 PM
Quote from: Techno on 09 September 2012, 07:20:41 PM
I just can't believe how fast some people can paint ! :o
Cheers - Phil.

I'm taking my time with these Phil  ;)  :d
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: Techno on 09 September 2012, 07:33:10 PM
Oooooh.....Fibber !.....We all know you've got a time machine.  ;)
Cheers - Phil.
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: Nosher on 10 September 2012, 07:58:15 AM
Quote from: Techno on 09 September 2012, 07:33:10 PM
Oooooh.....Fibber !.....We all know you've got a time machine.  ;)
Cheers - Phil.


Dont encourage him Phil :o

If he had a Time machine we all know who he'd spend most of his time with....
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: Techno on 10 September 2012, 08:15:59 AM
 :-\
Well spotted Nosher.
Hadn't thought of that ! ;)
Cheers - Phil.
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: nikharwood on 11 September 2012, 09:04:07 PM
 :D ;D :D

Right - artillery is done (need to finish with wash & sort basing but I'll do that once the whole army is painted]:

Coat: Regal Blue, highlighted Ultramarines Blue
Breeches & Turnbacks: Scar Red, highlighted Blood Red
Gaiters: White
Pouches: Earth highlight
Wigs: Cold Grey, White
Tricornes: Black, highlighted Black + Cold Grey 60:40, lace = Sunshine Yellow

Guns: Shining Gold, highlighted Shining Gold + Mithril Silver 60:40
Gun furniture: Black, highlighted Black + Cold Grey 60:40


(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/STA40342640x480.jpg)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/STA40341640x480.jpg)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/STA40340640x480.jpg)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/STA40339640x480.jpg)
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: Techno on 11 September 2012, 09:26:52 PM
Oh....Stop it Nik !  ;)
WONDERFUL !!
Cheers - Phil.
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 11 September 2012, 09:59:27 PM
Really nice Nik!  :D
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: mijalo on 12 September 2012, 04:26:41 PM
Looking good. Looking forward to seeing all the rest completed!
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: nikharwood on 13 September 2012, 10:02:24 PM
Heavy Cavalry done tonight - flag'll get a bit of a tidy up later.

Coats & Saddlecloths: Scar Red, highlighted Blood Red
Cartridge pouch / carbine holster: Scar Red
Cuffs & Turnbacks: Regal Blue, highlighted Ultramarine Blue
Scabbard & Boots: Black, highlighted Black + Bleached Bone 60:40
Tricorne: Black, highlighted Black + Cold Grey 60:40, lace: White
Blanket roll: Earth
Crossbelts: White
Swords: Chainmail, highlighted Mithril Silver; hilts: Shining Gold


(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/STA40343640x480.jpg)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/STA40344640x480.jpg)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/STA40345640x480.jpg)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/STA40346640x480.jpg)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/STA40347640x480.jpg)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/STA40348640x480.jpg)
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: FierceKitty on 13 September 2012, 11:33:03 PM
Why do troops in the second-worst SYW army look so pretty? Perplexed.
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: Steve J on 14 September 2012, 07:05:45 AM
Nicely done as always Amigo 8).
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 14 September 2012, 07:39:03 AM
Great cavalry Nik!
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: Womble67 on 14 September 2012, 08:58:56 AM
Very nice as always :)

Andy
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: madbeardman on 14 September 2012, 06:14:33 PM
Agree with others.

Looking very nice.

Can't wait to field them and see how well they perform against the Brits or Austrians my opponents have.

Cheers
Colin
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: nikharwood on 15 September 2012, 02:54:47 PM
Grr...finished the Dragoons and Photobucket is error-ing all over the place (they've got an issue they're working on)

Hey ho - onto the Hussars then  :)
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: nikharwood on 15 September 2012, 03:09:22 PM
Actually, I'll link 'em from G+  :)

Dragoons:
Saddlecloth, Coat, Forage Cap: Regal Blue, highlighted Ultramarine Blue
Turnbacks, Forage Cap: Scar Red, highlighted Blood Red
Cartridge Case: Scar Red
Boots, Tricornes: Black, highlighted Black + Cold Grey 60:40
Blanket Roll, Carbine: highlighted Earth
Carbine detail: Black => Chainmail => Mithril Silver; baseplate Shining Gold
Coat facings, Forage Cap detail, Tricorne Detail: White
Swords: Chainmail, highlighted Mithril Silver; hilts: Shining Gold


(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6lmOk6sga9Y/UFSYmCQWUFI/AAAAAAAAAYo/09gdtw2lzd8/s499/STA40349+%28640x480%29.jpg)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-s6Hz8fBV5XA/UFSYmHEjcCI/AAAAAAAAAYk/gTbAwqSMMR8/s430/STA40350+%28640x480%29.jpg)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-wgAvayauUmU/UFSYmJ0DaTI/AAAAAAAAAYs/vClORrHXKJA/s408/STA40351+%28640x480%29.jpg)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-LvPrOjssF0U/UFSYn-1ndII/AAAAAAAAAZA/tan1wPAcwiU/s517/STA40353+%28640x480%29.jpg)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Jb3jdRW3-B0/UFSYnbJIg4I/AAAAAAAAAY8/qp9zxYM29es/s493/STA40352+%28640x480%29.jpg)
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: Techno on 15 September 2012, 06:28:25 PM
Superb Nik !
Cheers - Phil
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: mijalo on 15 September 2012, 06:30:49 PM
Very nice. Shame to see that get messed up by Granby's redcoats! :D
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: nikharwood on 15 September 2012, 06:39:13 PM
Hussars:
Saddlecloth, Cuffs, Hat: Scar Red, highlighted Blood Red
Coat, Trousers, Pelise: Ultramarine Blue, highlighted UM Blue + White 50:50
Cartridge Case: Scar Red
Boots, Hat: Black, highlighted Black + Cold Grey 60:40
Blanket Roll, Carbine: highlighted Earth
Carbine detail: Black => Chainmail Silver
Coat facings, Forage Cap detail, Tricorne Detail: White
Swords: Chainmail, highlighted Mithril Silver; hilts: Shining Gold


(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/STA40354640x480.jpg)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/STA40355640x480.jpg)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/STA40356640x480.jpg)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/STA40358640x480.jpg)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/STA40357640x480.jpg)
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: mijalo on 16 September 2012, 06:31:46 AM
Quote from: FierceKitty on 13 September 2012, 11:33:03 PM
Why do troops in the second-worst SYW army look so pretty? Perplexed.

;D
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: FierceKitty on 16 September 2012, 07:00:09 AM
Top line painting of a picturesque type. But why are they so orderly and uniform in pose? These are hussars, after all; at this time they'd only just stopped taking heads after a kill.
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 16 September 2012, 01:02:20 PM
Hussah and hoorah for lovely figures Nik!  8)
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: nikharwood on 16 September 2012, 01:26:31 PM
Grenadiers today - pics not great though as camera deciding to be an ar$e...

Grenadiers de la France
Coat: Regal Blue, highlighted Ultramarine Blue
Cuffs, Turnbacks, Bearskin Bag: Scar Red, highlighted Blood Red
Belts & Cartirdge pouch: Beasty Brown, highlighted Earth
Bayonets: Chainmail, highlighted Mithril Silver; hilts: Shining Gold


(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/STA40359640x480.jpg)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/STA40360640x480.jpg)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/STA40361640x480.jpg)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/STA40363640x480.jpg)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/STA40362640x480.jpg)

Grenadiers Royal Marine
Cuffs, Bearskin Bag: Regal Blue, highlighted Ultramarine Blue
Belts & Cartirdge pouch: Beasty Brown, highlighted Earth
Bayonets: Chainmail, highlighted Mithril Silver; hilts: Shining Gold


(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/STA40364640x480.jpg)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/STA40364640x480.jpg)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/STA40366640x480.jpg)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/STA40368640x480.jpg)

(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/STA40367640x480.jpg)
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 16 September 2012, 02:53:19 PM
Call the cops! Those are great Nik!
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: Techno on 16 September 2012, 06:01:07 PM
Good grief !  :-bd =D>
Cheers - Phil.
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: Rothgar68 on 17 September 2012, 02:45:08 PM
Way too quick!  :) We're gonna need to start adding weight to your ams..
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: nikharwood on 18 September 2012, 09:15:07 PM
Line infantry...3 units

Cuffs: Scar Red, highlighted Blood Red / Black
Waistcoat: Scar Red, highlighted Blood Red
Tricorne: Black, highlighted Black + Cold Grey 60:40; lace: White / Sunshine Yellow
Belts & Cartirdge pouch: Beasty Brown, highlighted Earth
Bayonets: Chainmail, highlighted Mithril Silver; hilts: Shining Gold


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Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: FierceKitty on 18 September 2012, 11:26:29 PM
Does anyone know of a CD with a good selection of mid-18th century military music? It could be pleasant background to SYW games, couldn't it? And how many periods allow you to play accompanying music composed by one of the C-in-Cs?
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: clibinarium on 18 September 2012, 11:47:35 PM
I got a couple for the AWI from;

http://www.mcvfifesanddrums.org/shop.html

Age of Reason, and Lafayette's Ghost (which appears not to be listed anymore). Not exactly SYW, but close enough. There are plenty of British marches, a few French and a few German.
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: madbeardman on 19 September 2012, 09:19:48 AM
Splendid work there Nik.

Not much left to do then :)

Very much looking forward to defeating the British with these in the next few weeks.

Cheers
Colin
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: FierceKitty on 19 September 2012, 12:38:43 PM
Quote from: clibinarium on 18 September 2012, 11:47:35 PM
I got a couple for the AWI from;

http://www.mcvfifesanddrums.org/shop.html

Age of Reason, and Lafayette's Ghost (which appears not to be listed anymore). Not exactly SYW, but close enough. There are plenty of British marches, a few French and a few German.
Ta.
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: nikharwood on 20 September 2012, 10:50:55 PM
Commander & Notables:

Colours - as before  ;)


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(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f175/nikharwood/10mm%20syw%20french%20commission/STA40379640x480_zps431a73f3.jpg)

So - that's the painting done: hi-res pics off to madbeardman tomorrow evening for approval, ahead of a light wash & then sorting the bases; then varnish & get them packed up ready for sending back for their inaugural battle on Thursday  8)


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Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: FierceKitty on 21 September 2012, 02:18:14 AM
Those lassies are delightful. :)
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: madbeardman on 21 September 2012, 12:19:37 PM
Well this is a treat for mad old me.

I have to thank Nik for what appears to be a most excellent Job.  How on earth does he paint these figures is quite beyond me.  I blame my eye sight on these monitors that have been part of my life for too long.  28mm is hard enough for me, so I suspect that Nik will soon have my 15mm British Waterloo army under his brush...

Thanks Nik, I'll await those hi-res pictures, but from what I can see so far all looks good!

Cheers
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 21 September 2012, 12:33:50 PM
Excellent stuff Nik!  8)
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: FierceKitty on 22 September 2012, 12:42:50 AM
Quote from: madbeardman on 21 September 2012, 12:19:37 PM
Well this is a treat for mad old me.

I have to thank Nik for what appears to be a most excellent Job.  How on earth does he paint these figures is quite beyond me.  I blame my eye sight on these monitors that have been part of my life for too long.  28mm is hard enough for me, so I suspect that Nik will soon have my 15mm British Waterloo army under his brush...

Thanks Nik, I'll await those hi-res pictures, but from what I can see so far all looks good!

Cheers
You're doing SYW and Napoleonic? There's a horse-and-musket fanatic for you!
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: madbeardman on 22 September 2012, 07:22:48 PM
Quote from: FierceKitty on 22 September 2012, 12:42:50 AM
You're doing SYW and Napoleonic? There's a horse-and-musket fanatic for you!

Recently I was invited to a game of Maurice after I wanted to try out the rules for ages.  I watched the game and played a few turns and just loved the system.  The command of one formation, the playing of the cards, it just made the game so tactical and so I decided to get a 10mm army and as no-one has French I chose them. 

As for Napoleonic.  I play Black Powder with 28mm and Lasalle with 15mm, but my 15mm need some painting love and as we as a club plan to do Waterloo in 3 years we're all building up huge forces and so as my eyes only allow me to paint 28mm I thought I'd give Nik a crack at some of the 15mm regiments.

Regarding playing both SYW and Naps, I tend to play pretty much any and everything.  As long as the rules and opponent make it fun! 

Cheers
Colin
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: nikharwood on 22 September 2012, 08:58:27 PM
Quote from: madbeardman on 22 September 2012, 07:22:48 PM
Regarding playing both SYW and Naps, I tend to play pretty much any and everything.  As long as the rules and opponent make it fun! 

Absolutely  8)

These are all complete now - sent Colin some hi-res pics taken in natural light earlier today for his approval; have since added 2 varieties of static grass, painted base edges and spray-matt-varnished them; will take some on-table pics later before boxing these up ready to return to their Commander-in-Chief for him to put to work against the British!

I've really enjoyed painting this army - and will be sad to see them go  :(

But I'll look forward to seeing them in action on the madbeardman blog in due course  8)
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: nikharwood on 22 September 2012, 10:19:24 PM
Some fast on-table pics (more to come tomorrow): http://www.pendrakenforum.co.uk/index.php/topic,6074.0.html
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: madbeardman on 22 September 2012, 10:25:23 PM
Hi Nik,

I'm hoping that the army will like to come home (ie here).  If they don't and they run away, let me know if they come back (like Cats).

I will give them a nice home (well when the builders have gone).

I'll let you know when I play a game with them, Thursday 4th October I think... I'll take some photo's and create a blog post for the game.  Let's hope they win, I don't win much myself but I'll try!

Cheers
Col
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: nikharwood on 22 September 2012, 10:41:06 PM
Quote from: madbeardman on 22 September 2012, 10:25:23 PM
Hi Nik,

I'm hoping that the army will like to come home (ie here).  If they don't and they run away, let me know if they come back (like Cats).

I will give them a nice home (well when the builders have gone).

I'll let you know when I play a game with them, Thursday 4th October I think... I'll take some photo's and create a blog post for the game.  Let's hope they win, I don't win much myself but I'll try!

Cheers
Col

Don't worry Col - I quite often lose as well  ;)

At least they'll look fecking nice as they get annihilated!  :d
Title: Re: Seven Years War SYW French
Post by: FierceKitty on 23 September 2012, 01:13:59 AM
I hope it was clear I spoke in admiration, not censure.