No matter whose collection is brought out for a game, I find it difficult to fight the urge to paint "just a few" units to field on the day of battle. Kevin's mid-19th Century colonial project is no exception. Unable to fight this gravitational pull of fielding more lead, a battalion of Sikhs rolls off from the painting desk.
Outfitted in khaki, these fellows will likely see action throughout Kevin's NWF campaigns and will see service in both major combatants' expeditions. Figures are Wargames Foundry from the Indian Mutiny range. The Lead Pile contains a handful of similar figures capable of building at least two more such native infantry. Excellent sculpts!
Kevin has suggested a Russian force would be a useful addition to NWF campaigning. Well, I took the bait. Enough Foundry Crimean era Russians have been added to The Lead Pile to field two or three battalions of infantry, several squadrons of cavalry, and a couple of guns. I have about a dozen Russian hussars painted long ago that I plan to rebase from single bases to pairs. With most of the figures garbed in greatcoats, once begun, it should be possible to field the infantry in relatively quickly.
Next off the painting desk will be my first attempts at Landsknechts and an AWI British combined light infantry battalion.
They're very nice Jonathan. Washes of colour I presume ?
ReplyDeleteNot to bad for khaki, eh?
Minwax stain over the paint. Not bad for khaki, for sure!
DeleteWell done; I think you got the skin tone about right, too!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Peter!
DeleteReally nice painting Jon, and good choice on the colors for the grass tuffts. Both these and the Russian are, as you said, excellent sculpts. I only wish they would offer packs with more diversity in poses.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Soren. Yes, a few more poses in the Foundry repertoire would be most welcome. However, I am happy to use what Foundry provides!
Deletelovely looking Sikhs.... marvelous!
ReplyDeleteAppreciate that, Phil!
DeleteLovely job on these famous troops Jonathan!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Phil for your kind comments!
DeleteI just hope these famous lads fight up to their reputation.
Great looking troops Jonathan. Perfect for fighting the hordes of the Tsar!
ReplyDeleteThanks Nate and exactly right; for use against the Russians.
DeleteExcellent Sikhs!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteThese look really nice Jonathan! The NWF is project I would really like to do someday and this does add to the motivation.
ReplyDeleteChristopher
Thank you, Christopher!
DeleteAlways standing by to provide inspiration.
Superbly painted Sikhs, Jonathan. Their skin tone is perfect.
ReplyDeleteSkin tones can be tricky with great variation. Pleased you approve of the shade.
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