Yes, another deep dive into The Lead Pile today. On this excavation, I pulled out 20 Three Armies' Spanish infantry. These figures were purchased many years ago. Not even sure if these figures are still available. A handful of these Spanish figures remain in the bins of unpainted figures but not enough to form up another regiment of foot.
After pushing out two units from two seemingly dormant projects, efforts return to tackling some of the more active projects. One of those is the 18mm SYW/WAS project which will see some more Piedmontese mustering out shortly. These upcoming Piedmontese are relevant since next game up on the table is a look at the War of Polish Succession fought in Northern Italy in 1734.
Another Great Wargaming Survey analysis is in work too as a reminder that the 2025 survey is coming up in August.
They look great Jon, not a company I know anything about but they really look very nice, cracking work on them. The War of Polish Succession game is one I am really looking forward to when the report and pictures hit the blog.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Donnie! The WPS scenario is still in development.
DeleteFantastic work Jon. The bags on Spanish Grenadiers are a nightmare to paint, I think you've done a great job.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ray! I gave the grenadier bag a shot. The results work for me.
DeleteI'd never heard of them - Nappys aren't my thing- a bit of detective work indicates the moulds now reside with Warlord.......
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Good detective work, Neil! Now if I want to fill up the ranks to form one more unit, I know where to turn for recruits. Warlord has the molds. Are they in production too?
DeleteNo idea I'm afraid. Michael Percy was the designer - they were with Emperor Toad, then Warlord apparently - that's all I know!
DeleteNeil
Time for me to slip on detective shoes.
DeleteLooks like Warlord has these Spaniards for sale on their website. Damn expensive, though.
DeleteWarlord, expensive.....who woulda thunk?!! 😉😘
DeleteSplendid looking Spaniards, Jonathan.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteExcellent looking militant Spaniards! An army that the future holds for me, looking forward to it! Any plans to use these chaps soon?
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks, Iain! If you plan to tackle the Peninsular War, Spanish will be in your future.
DeleteThey look great Jon. Hope to see them on table soon.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Not sure when 28mm Napoleonics will make it back to the table.
DeleteAwesome work Jonathan!
ReplyDeleteYou’re too kind, Michal!
DeleteGreat work on these Jonathan, the flags are superb
ReplyDeleteThanks, Neil! The flags I had no control over.
DeleteGreat work Jonathan and they are a figure company I too haven't heard of. They look like nice figures and remind me a little of Eagle Miniatures in their proportions. Lovely stuff.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lawrence! I bought these either during the company’s kickstarter or figure range launch. Really nice figures. They remind me more of Paul Hick’s sculpting.
DeleteA most splendid looking unit Jonathan. The white with purple facings is most striking!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Phil!
DeleteThey do look rather smart! Nicely done!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tim!
DeleteSplendid turn out--and a large figure count at 20 figs in 28mm makes them more impressive. I couldn't sustain that level of production (one reason my 28mm Chocolate Box Wars are units of 6 figures).
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ed! For me, there seems to be a big difference between painting 20-figure units and 24-figure units.
DeleteAwesome result Jonathan. Where they at the bottom of the lead pile or does it extend further down. 😁
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated, Ben! There are many strata below the level from which these figures were excavated.
DeleteThey do indeed look like very nice figures and you have done a great job painting them, Jon!
ReplyDeleteNaturally this unit brings me joy due to the nomenclature I chose myself i.e. the Duke of Baylen. One of my two Napoleonic armies is Spanish but also does not see the table these days as there are too many for my table [6x4].
ReplyDeleteCan I tempt you to look at your unpainted castings again? Spanish regiments had four companies to a battalion and most of mine, like yours, have one quarter as Grenadiers. However a first battalion had two companies of grenadiers - half the unit; while other battalions had four companies of fusiliers i.e. no grenadiers. My newer units reflect this.
With campaign losses and the amalgamating of battalions I'm sure the one in four ratio was likely to happen. However, depending on what castings you have, you may be able to paint to regulation, should you wish to make changes.
all the best,
Stephen
That is a cracker-jack looking unit, Jonathan! Very brave looking, with the standard so proud. Always fun to shift gears on the painting schedule, especially with results like this.
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