While painting did not get much press in March as gaming and other topics came to the fore, the painting desk was not idle. Actually, a number of painted figures are queueing up at the light box for their turn in front of the camera.
First out of the box sees a return to the fledgling FPW project. At year-end, enough Prussians were painted to field a Prussian Infantry Division. Well, almost. The division lacked its cavalry complement and leaders. Prussian cavalry and generals were the first purchases of 2025. Hopefully, they will work into the painting queue soon.
Until then, the first of several planned Bavarian infantry regiments marches out from the painting desk. When the Prussians were purchased years ago, Bavarians and other Prussian allies were really an afterthought. Given that, only enough Bavarians were purchased to field one, 48-figure infantry regiment. Artillery made it into that order, though. More Bavarians will be needed, for sure.
What else is on the painting desk? Perhaps it may be no surprise with the recent work and attention to WotR but two bodies of 28mm Perry Foot Knights are seeing work. First, though, two units of Biblical foot are finishing up. Still awaiting their turn at the photo booth are a number of SYW/WAS 15mm regiments of cavalry.
44 comments:
Great looking Bayerische Infanterie, Jon....always like them, regardless of the era!
Very nice indeed, they look great.
Alan Tradgardland
Lovely work Jon, they look really nice. The Bavarian uniform is a nice change to that of the Prussians. Very nice figures too.
Great work Jonathan!
The painting elves are back in business I see.......
Does it take long to capture new ones, when the old ones are too worn out? ☺
Asking for a friend.........☺
Neil
Well, they look rather smart, Jonathan!!
Lookin' good. Always a pleasure to see you roll another unit out. Such great colors on the Bavarian coats.
Great job Jon - lovely unit.
That is a beautiful shade of blue Jonathan. Great job as usual, no matter what era you turn your hand to.
Lovely figures Jonathan. They will look rather natty on the table.
Thanks, Keith!
Glad you like them, Alan!
Thank you! The Bavarian uniform is a pleasant change from the Prussian uniform.
Thanks!
The elves are always at work. I simply fall behind in showcasing their efforts.
Thanks, Ray!
The Bavarian uniform color is a pleasing one to my eye too!
Thanks, Tony!
Lawrence, you are much too kind!
Thank you, Lee! My Natty Bavarians thank you too.
A bit of cornflower blue certainly spices up the look of any FPW Prussian side, particularly if so well done!
Thank you, Ed!
Excellent stuff, that blue looks just the ticket.
Thanks, Phil!
Great looking Bavarians Jonathan!
Christopher
Much appreciated, Christopher!
Excellent work and that marching pose (or advancing?) makes them seem very purposeful, which is cool! Whilst the helmet is a classic design, I wouldn't want to wear it to battle as I fear it would be very top heavy. Nice stuff in the painting queue too. Gaming and painting here stopped due to glorious weather the past week and next week looking just as good:)!
Thanks, Steve! The figures are listed as "advancing" but they do look a bit like they are on the parade ground. Enjoy your good weather while it lasts. Springtime is unsettled in my part of the world.
They look good! As long as you were painting blue it could of been ACW Union....but I suppose this will do. 😁
Very close to Union kersey blue. Since I don't have any 15mm ACW, these Bavarians will have to do.
These look great, Jon. Bavarians always look a little different, and that's a good thing. I should have a contingent in my 7YW forces..
Thanks, David! I have Bavarians in many of my armies including SYW.
Excellent looking Bavarians! Lovely finish, my next Napoleonic army as I have the infantry and the artillery and command is in the post, got to as I'm drawing near the end of French and Austrians! Probably still see the year out but you have to plan ahead!
Best Iain
Thanks, Iain! Yes, we must stay at least one step ahead in our planning. Looking forward to seeing your Bavarian Army develop.
Great to see you adding to your FPW collection. The Bavarians are definitely one of the more colourful of the German troops
Beautifully painted Bavarians in blue.
My FPW collection for the Prussian side of the conflict is only beginning. Bavarians offer a nice change of pace.
Thanks, Dean!
Nice work and a nice expansion of the FPW. By coincidence I am working on my first FPW Bavarian battalion - albeit in a bigger scale - and should have it completed over the weekend.
Thanks, Mark! I am sure you will be fielding Bavarian Divisions long before I do.
Wonderful looking additions to the FPW collection.
Thanks, Richard!
A wonderful, 'animated' unit Jonathan and beautifully in step too!
Regards, James
Thanks! Yes, they are all "beautifully" in step! It's that German precision.
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