Pages

▼

Saturday, 22 May 2021

5th Line Lancers

This morning I finished the 5th Line Lancers I started earlier this month.

The figures are a mix of Hinton Hunt and DK figures


Now the unit is painted the DK figures are a little harder to recognise and the unit looks rather smart in their nice green uniforms. I used Vallejo Flat Green for the uniforms.


Since my post early this month I have been very generously been sent 6 original Hinton Hunt Lancers by Dave V so now have enough figures to complete the full unit.


Can you spot which figures are the DK ones?



at

19 comments:

  1. Purple22 May 2021 at 08:43

    Really lovely!
    Smashing group.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Mark Dudley23 May 2021 at 05:04

      Thanks Purps. I just need to complete the second squadron. I need a change however so will be doing a couple of Prussian batteries next.

      Delete
  2. jhnptrqn22 May 2021 at 10:53

    Very nice figures; personally my second favorite Napoleonic uniform.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Mark Dudley23 May 2021 at 05:05

      I have to ask - what is your favourite uniform ?

      Delete
  3. Jim Duncan Wargamer22 May 2021 at 11:29

    Smart work as usual Mark.

    Jim

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Mark Dudley23 May 2021 at 05:06

      Thanks Jim. It is not too often I get to paint Green uniforms.

      Delete
  4. David22 May 2021 at 13:51

    The green jackets really pop and your stippling for the sheepskin is a fun take on an old school look. Really nice figures Mark.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Mark Dudley23 May 2021 at 05:08

      Hi David. The stippling is simple to do but I think looks effective as it adds to the effect of the overall black lining.

      Delete
  5. Stryker22 May 2021 at 13:59

    Nice work Mark!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Mark Dudley23 May 2021 at 05:11

      Thanks Stryker. They have relative simple uniform but still took longer to paint than I expected. But then I always take longer than I plan.

      Delete
  6. Chris Gregg22 May 2021 at 16:17

    Very nicely done and totally agree on the clever way you've done the sheepskin shabraque
    Chris
    https://notjustoldschool.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Mark Dudley23 May 2021 at 05:12

      Thanks Chris. It the same technique I used to use on camouflage uniforms except I use off white and white dots.

      Delete
  7. Rob22 May 2021 at 22:19

    These are beautiful - I love, and am jealous of, the precision of your paint job. It's the clean paining that really gives them that old-school look.
    I can spot the DKs hiding in there, but only because I know what to look for, the shorter lances. If you didn't know I doubt you'd ever notice as I can't see any other differences.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Mark Dudley23 May 2021 at 05:15

      The short lance is a give away. Its the clean lines and depth of colour that takes the time to complete.

      Delete
  8. Aly Morrison23 May 2021 at 03:42

    You done a splendid job with these Mark...
    I certainly don’t think the differences between the figures are too obvious .

    I look forward to seeing the whole unit.

    All the best. Aly

    ReplyDelete
  9. Mark Dudley23 May 2021 at 05:16

    Hi Aly. Now the unit is completed it is far harder to the see the differences.

    ReplyDelete
  10. James Fisher23 May 2021 at 17:19

    They have come up brilliantly! Marvellous.
    Regards, James

    ReplyDelete
  11. Wellington Man24 May 2021 at 11:35

    These are stunning Mark. Well done! You deserve a break though. Prussian gunners ought to do the trick!
    Best regards
    WM

    ReplyDelete
  12. EB26 May 2021 at 15:06

    Another lovely unit, Mark. So very impressive.

    Iain

    ReplyDelete