This solitaire Spanish officer has been lingering in The Lead Pile without any like-minded Spanish Napoleonics. I liked the look of the figure so added him onto a Brigade Games' order when I was filling out the ranks of British and French infantry.
He is really exquisitely modeled but cannot seem to find a place in my current Peninsular War project. Rather than leave him unpainted, I figured why not paint and base the officer? Perhaps he could be used as a special character figure in one of the games? Perhaps add a mounted figure and make a two figure command stand?
Of course, this will likely lead to fielding a small Spanish contingent.
He is magnificent. As he twirls his mustache, he is saying "Por favor, señor Viernes, pintar una brigada de soldados españoles para mí!
He's also make a good focal point for a scenario - an hidlago who must be rescued/escorted/delivered/protected from the enemy as he caries vital inteligence (or the location of a stash of fine rioja!)
Brilliant job. The pose stroking his moustache, the suggestion of a paunch, and the giant hat all give the impression of braggadocio that you expect of a Spanish officer, at least of one from a Sharpe novel. Love him. MP
Very nicely done, and I completely support a Spanish contingent project!! Vamos!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Soren!
DeletePerhaps he does need a Spanish contingent?
Classic looking Spanish officer - captures the flavor and character so well.
ReplyDeleteI agree! This is a very colorful character.
DeleteVery nice job!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Phil!
DeleteGreat painting, Jonathan! This fellow has loads of character. Bring on his Spanish reinforcements!
ReplyDeleteMonty, thanks! Yeah, he could use some peons to command couldn't he?
DeleteHe is magnificent. As he twirls his mustache, he is saying "Por favor, señor Viernes, pintar una brigada de soldados españoles para mí!
ReplyDeleteHe's also make a good focal point for a scenario - an hidlago who must be rescued/escorted/delivered/protected from the enemy as he caries vital inteligence (or the location of a stash of fine rioja!)
Brigade Games makes some great figures and this Spaniard is one of them. Great suggestions for using him in a scenario!
DeleteLove the moustache!
ReplyDeleteMe too!
DeleteBrilliant job. The pose stroking his moustache, the suggestion of a paunch, and the giant hat all give the impression of braggadocio that you expect of a Spanish officer, at least of one from a Sharpe novel.
ReplyDeleteLove him.
MP
Thank you, very much, Michael! The pose is, indeed, a perfect rendition of a Spanish officer that we expect to see in many period novels. I like him!
DeleteHe's lovely Jonathan, loads of character in this wee character!
ReplyDeleteThanks Paul and appreciate you dropping by!
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