14 Fusiliers (FN30)
8 Elites (FN15)
1 Eagle bearer (FN26)
1 Line Officer (FN25)
This is how the figures started out.
These figures do not have the detail that is found on similar Hinton Hunt figures but will mix well on the table.
I decided to form these as the 5th Regiment de Ligne after the scene from the film Waterloo where Napoleon strides out alone in front of the bayonets of the 5th regiment, crying: "If you want to kill your emperor, here I am!"
They defect to him immediately.
8 comments:
That's a great job Mark! I actually think it's harder to touch up a figure that it is to start from scratch with the problem of matching colours but you have done these figures proud.
Cracking start to the year Mark.
Lovely toys Mark...
And nicely renovated.
All the best. Aly
I find it easier to touch up figures if the basic block colours are OK. As I mostly use Acrylics adding a coat of paint does not obscure detail. Of course if the figures are covered in thick paint/varnish then its a bleach bath and full paint job.
Thanks Jim.
But can I keep it up or have I peaked too early. Started working on the 8 Elites this afternoon.
Wow, Mark, you've done those beautifully. I'm also really impressed that you managed to do this on top of the original basic paint job. I can't wait to see what you make of the flank companies!
Al the best,
WM
Hi Aly
They may be old toys but once renovated they are as good as new. I should have enough classic Napoleonics for a game soon.
Hi WM
One of the advantages of Acrylics is that you can over paint with a relatively thin coat of new paint. The only problem is white which needs a second coat to get a good opague finish.
Thanks
Mark
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