After no activity on the 1859 project since late last fall, work returns. Anticipated over the next month from this refocusing of attention is the mustering of at least three regiments of infantry.
The first regiment out of the recruitment center is a 36 figure, three battalion infantry regiment flagged as the 18th Ligne. As has been the situation of late, figures are from Lancashire Games' excellent 15mm 19th Century European Wars range. The more of these fellows I paint, the more I appreciate the sculpting work. It is good that I enjoy painting them. A TON of these figures await in The Lead Pile.
While I have sufficient forces to field the armies needed for a planned San Martino refight, thoughts of planning the battle are provided motivation to field a few more units. A "few" more units? I have no concept of what that means either. At present two more infantry regiments are in work with thoughts of adding one more regiment of Sardinian heavy cavalry. Like these French from the 18th Ligne, the infantry recruits working their way through the painting queue are all Lancashire Games' figures.
The large figure count renders a splendid effect, particularly when deployed in line—of course, a “few more” units would add to the effect...
ReplyDeleteYes, a "few" more units will add to the effect. We are of one mind!
DeleteA rather dashing looking unit, Jonathan.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ray!
DeleteA fine looking body of men. Red trousers; that’s the way to face an enemy!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Wearing "pantaloon rouge" is a perfect way to face an enemy! Handsome too!
DeleteMagnifique!
ReplyDeleteMerci!
DeleteVery nice! The figures do or always look great en massed column formation!
ReplyDeletecheers
Thanks, Phil! En masse the French army of this period is smashing.
DeleteLove those bright colors!
ReplyDeleteMe too! We should start a movement...
DeleteThe colours, figure proportion (well done LG) and mass, make for a compelling unit. 32 at a time is a fair old commitment. My 12mm Kallistra are in 32 piece blisters, if only I could match your output!
ReplyDeleteNorm, your comments are always kind and supportive. I fielded 36 figures. You shorted me four!
DeleteLovely looking second empire unit! Splendid!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks, Iain!
DeleteThe Austrians (and, later, Prussians) should run away in shame by how the French infantry uniform (and the Chassepot) outclasses theirs! :-)
ReplyDeletePerhaps the Austrian weapon was inferior but their uniform stands up to the French uniform very well!
DeleteLovely work, and those Lancashire Games figures look very nice. They are a manufacturer I have never purchased from to date.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lawrence! Lancashire has some great ranges and the 19th Century European is one them. Great 15mm figures.
DeleteAnother beautiful unit Jonathan!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteNice work Jonathan another revisited project on the painting table 😀
ReplyDeleteThanks! Cycling through a number of projects at the workbench keeps my painting motivation energized.
DeleteAnother great looking unit Jonathan. The French uniform of this era is just the best, don't you think?
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mark! Yes, the 1859 French uniform is tops but the Austrian uniform from the same period is equally handsome.
DeleteVery nice looking unit Jonathan - hope to see a battle report involving these armies very soon!
ReplyDeleteGlad you like it, Keith! Getting this collection onto the gaming table is a priority. When? Hopefully, soon.
DeleteLovely toys Jonathan...
ReplyDeleteAnd a classic uniform...
All the best. Aly
A classic uniform, for sure. Glad you like them!
DeleteWhat a wonderful unit, excellent job!
ReplyDeleteMerci!
DeleteGreat job Jonathan! Looking forward to see them march into action.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mike!
DeleteNicely looking infantry unit. In what war company are they going to participate? I guess Franco-Prussian war in 1870-1871?
ReplyDeleteBefore the French can see action in the FPW, I need to paint and field Prussians. Until then, they will see service in the Franco-Austrian of 1859.
DeleteAnother great addition, we need to give Risorgimento another try some time.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I am leaning toward San Martino as my next big battle. I am in the planning phase now so we should be ready to refight it soon.
DeleteCracking looking regiment Jonathan!
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Thanks! Plenty more of these to do.
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