Over the last week I decided enough was enough and got my brushes out and finished the unit.
The figures are all original Hinton Hunt figures (BRN 17). I like the one piece castings. They are slimmer than the 2 piece castings. I am not sure when Marcus Hinton switched from one piece to two piece castings.
I have started my next unit - a unit of Alberken French Voltigeurs which I am painting as Chasseur Flankers of the Young Guard. The green uniforms will make a nice change from the black of the Brunswickers.
16 comments:
Nicely done , impressive unit .
Well executed though! I've always hesitated when it comes to black uniforms, but your look lovely.
Best Regards,
Stokes
Black uniforms and death's-head cap badges....does this mean they're the baddies?
You've absolutely nailed them, Mark! The piebald in particular is a triumph.
Best regards
WM
Very nicely done Mark, those shake badges are perfect!
Likewise in awe of the Deaths Heads and fond of the pinto/piebald which brings the unit to life. Does the white sash in the middle of the back rank signify something or is it an oversight? I'm always spotting bits I've missed when I take photos...
Hi Tony
They may look impressive- but can they fight?
Hi Stokes
Black uniforms look better once Glossed up.
Hi Matt
It's the first time I have painted a pie baked horse. It has come out rather nicely so I will probably do more in the future.
Hi Ian
The shako badges where nice and crisply cast so made painting them a lot easier.
Hi Rob
Yup- the white sash, which is White and Grey at the front, is to denote an officer type.
An officer? Skulking in the rear rank - nothing good will come of this...
Mark,
Nice to see these guys finished,very impressive!
Cheers
Dave
I absolutely love your treatment of the Brunswickers. Ferocious looking Hussars! That being said I am excited to see what you can do with the French flankers of the guard. I've got these in the rather long queue as well and would love to see how they turn out for you. Mind you, mine are poor DK copies not original Hinton Hunts!
Hi Dave
Thanks for the extra figures to bring this unit up to strength.
Hi David
My Flankers are being recruited using Alberken/early minifigs French Voltigeurs. Although they may have a recast HH drummer added to the roster.
They look great Mark. I really like one piece castings for a better fit of rider and horse and ease of painting--now make them from two-parters prior to undercoating.
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