I really like these Black Tree Design figures as they were easy to paint. I have not had much experience of painting Red jackets other than two units of Foundry Marines for Sharp Practice which I struggled with getting nice coverage. These figures were undercoated Brown and then I used two GW Reds topped off with a Vallejo Red. I took ages to paint these as I found painting the Red then Blue and then the White quite boring. Once I started filling in the other colours in the painting became very enjoyable. The depth of the Red is really good but the shine of the photos hides this. In reality they are not shiny at all.
I went with sixteen figures in a Company with an Officer included. I will use separate based Officers for higher command. There is one Casting Room Miniature who fits in quite well but is not as well sculpted as the rest. I was lucky with the basing as I did not consider using them in a column formation until I had completely finished the unit!
It may appear that I have been slack on the painting front but I actually have three 4ground wagons just about finished and am about 80% done with my Zulu casualty markers.
I love these. These will fit almost perfectly alongside my own from the same manufacturer. When we have this mythical "big game" of course.
ReplyDeleteNot sure when that will be as my partner arranged to go on Holiday just before Call to Arms.
DeleteI am committed to a Wagram refight game being organised by Terry Swain and co.
DeleteIf you are up to a visit one evening this week I am in town - Love to see your flash new wargame room. My email is woolshedwargamer@gmail.com.
DeleteHi Brian, sorry only saw this today. I will contact you this week.
DeleteThey are excellent Dan! Love your basing too.
ReplyDeleteThese do look rather splendid.
ReplyDeleteWonderful job, beautiful colors!
ReplyDeleteNicely done. I have BTD's British army medical team from the range, and like them a lot.
ReplyDeleteThese really look fantastic.
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