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Tuesday, 31 July 2018

10th Legere - completed

One of the advantages of working from home is that you can find some time here and there for the hobby.

This lunchtime I finished and based the remaining 6 figures needed for the 10th Legere.


The drummer and standard bearer are HH recast figures and once painted tmix OK with the more statuesque Higgins figures.

The standard bearer has the battle honours and regimental details engraved into the flag. To paint this I painted the basic red, white and blue of the flag and then applied 2 washes of diluted gold paint . Allowing time to dry between the washes I then touched up the red, white and blue around the now filled in lettering. It is probably of no surprise that the engraving on the flag is for the 45th Regiment de Ligne.


The finished unit advances in column.




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10 comments:

  1. Norm31 July 2018 at 06:51

    They are absolutely charming.

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  2. Benjamin of Wight31 July 2018 at 07:15

    Really beautiful, very nostalgic.

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  3. Rob31 July 2018 at 11:11

    Cracking unit - I really like the drummer and his lace, he also seems to have the most expressive face. A gem of a unit - thanks for sharing it.

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  4. Aly Morrison31 July 2018 at 11:39

    A lovely looking unit old chap...
    The plumage really stands out against the dark blue uniforms...

    All the best. Aly

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  5. mojoworking31 July 2018 at 12:02

    Nice looking unit as usual Mark, Just painting a French Light battalion myself, using an Alberken / early Minifigs eagle bearer, so no standard, have made my own from paper which will need free-hand painting. Not looking forward to the lettering!

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  6. WSTKS-FM Worldwide31 July 2018 at 12:30

    Yes, indeed. Very handsome troops with an excellently rendered flag.

    Best Regards,

    Stokes

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  7. Graham C31 July 2018 at 12:35

    Mark,
    Excellent unit, I'm really enjoying seeing these figures come to life.
    Graham

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  8. Wellington Man31 July 2018 at 14:46

    Absolutely superb!
    Best regards
    WM

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  9. lewisgunner1 August 2018 at 01:43

    Well done n keeping all the bayonets on them!

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  10. Bob The Old Painter14 August 2018 at 00:00

    Well done Mark. You have certaimly brought these old figures back to life, they look superb. It is always good to see old figures repainted and ready for action on the table.

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