"The French system of conscription brings together a fair sample of all classes; ours is composed of the scum of the earth — the mere scum of the earth. It is only wonderful that we should be able to make so much out of them afterwards."
-Arthur Wellesley, 1813
Starting a new project is always fun. I currently have two new projects on the go, the first of which is 28mm Napoleonics.
I'm starting with the British - specifically the South Essex (latterly the Prince Of Wales' Own Volunteers).
These are a mix of Perry and Warlord plastics to provide some variation in height; I also painted various shades across the two ranges to ensure that there were subtle variations in colours to reflect the fact they've been in the field for a while.
Batch painting has always been my weakness so this was all about finding a system that wasn't too painful. The old lollystick approach and lots of washes and glazes was the main way although I am looking forward to the new Citadel Contrast paints as I reckon these will speed things up enormously.
Next up some
Looking very nice!
ReplyDeleteLovely looking bunch. The thought of all that piping yo paint makes me shudder in fear.
ReplyDeleteIt genuinely wasn't that bad - splash of white and then let the black wash do the heavy lifting.
DeleteFantastic looking group.
ReplyDeleteThanks - I'm really happy with how they look as a Battalion.
DeleteSplendid stuff.
ReplyDeleteThank you, sir - stiffens the sinews and the upper lip, I'd say.
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