Finally! The refitting of the 28mm Napoleonic cavalry from eight figures to nine is finished. The last unit to receive the augmentation of one additional trooper and rebasing from pairs to triplets makes its way off the workbench. That unit is the Vistula Legion Lancers. A fitting and fine pedigreed unit to end this small project. Feels good to have this task behind me.
Where next on this project? While a few Portuguese and Spanish remain in The Lead Pile, getting these newly, reconfigured cavalry out onto the gaming table would be a proper way to show off their new formations. Perhaps refighting a small portion of Albuera would be appropriate? Having fought Albuera in 15mm more than once, zooming in on a slice of the action at a more granular scale might be a fun exercise. Which piece of the action to concentrate my efforts on is the question. Having a number of planned battles to refight may push this idea onto a backburner for a while.
A very colourful bunch. blue and yellow always look great together.
ReplyDeleteGlad you like the lancers, Ray!
DeleteI keep on seeing figures that I think are your best so far this year ..... It has just happened again :-)
ReplyDeleteNorm, you are too kind!
DeleteNice looking lancers! Looking forward to seeing them in game.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I look forward to seeing them out on the table too!
DeleteAnother fine job on these Front Rank cavalry Jonathan - I hope to see them on the field of battle soon!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Keith! They will see action. When? I don't know!
DeleteThat lemon yellow really jumps out at you!
ReplyDeleteYes, it does! Not too much, I hope...
DeleteYou've done the superb Front Rank figures proud with these--a splendid choice to wrap up the project.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Ed! Good to make progress on ONE project!
DeleteMore gorgeous cavalry, I've been enjoying your rebasing, sounds mean but I know you don't mind it too much!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Much appreciated, Iain! You are right. I don't mind rebasing so much.
DeleteStunning looking unit you have there Jonathan. Base sizes? which wargaming rules?...
ReplyDeletecheers
Thanks, Phil! Bases are 60x60mm. Rules? This basing could handle a number of rules but I have them destined for a heavily modified Old Trousers.
DeleteLovely looking regiment Jonathan and just really like Front Rank miniatures!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Thanks! I really like Front Rank Napoleonics too. My favorite manufacturer in 28mm, no doubt.
DeleteLovely colors and impresive lancers!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteYour Poles are suitably gallant, I am sure they will sweep the table. Lovely work.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Michael!
DeleteI hope they sweep the field ONLY when I am commanding them!
Way to go in finishing the great rebase project! It’s nice to see a wargames project actually make it through to completion unlike the many that get put aside by distractions. Give yourself a pat on the back and a nice drink. 😀
ReplyDeleteThanks for the encouragement, Stew! With so many never-ending projects, it is nice to cross off a small task from my To Do list.
DeleteNice! I always like lancers of all flavors.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Everyone loves a lancer.
DeleteOne of my favourite French units, and they look great three-to-a-base. Albuera is also one of my favourite engagements of the Napoleonic wars, particularly because Zayas's division performed so admirably.
ReplyDeleteAlbuera is my favorite Peninsular War battle too. Zaya's division punched above its weight at Albuera.
DeleteGreat job augmenting this famous unit. I think Albuera is on my future battles list as well, now that I have plenty of Brits and Spanish!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Peter! If you have the troops, why not Albuera?
DeleteWoooW!
ReplyDeleteWorld Championship!
A beautifully painted unit Jonathan.
Thanks, Michal!
DeleteI love lancers, but have always found them a challenge to store and transport; you're a braver man than I am ;)
ReplyDeleteStorage can be a challenge but no more than a standard bearer.
DeleteSuch a striking unit, well done Jonathan!
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated, Mark!
DeleteLovely Jonathan. Los diablos polacos will scare the pants off many an opponent!
ReplyDeleteThanks, James! When under my command, I hope they do scare the pants off their opponent!
DeleteVery nice work....would definately like to see them in a battle though 🤔
ReplyDeleteI will work towards getting them into a battle.
DeleteA really lovely looking unit.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteThose turned out very well.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Good to hear from you!
DeleteWell done Jonathan. I think a battle, or a parade at the very least, is in order.
ReplyDeleteThanks! A trooping of the Italian Wars project is up next, I think.
DeleteBeen a long while since I've been able to claim a project "completed". Well done sir indeed and wow, these lancers look fantastic.
ReplyDeleteOne small piece done...This was a small rebasing sub-project within a larger project.
DeleteGlad you approve of the lancers!