While there has been a mention or two of expanding the current WAS/SYW project to include the Jacobite Rebellion, few actual Scots have worked through the painting queue. Well, the exception was two regiments of Lowland infantry seen recently at Scope Creep?. Using an impressionistic approach to painting the tartan in 15mm was not as horrible as I first imagined. Not that I enjoyed the experience so much, but it was not as bad as anticipated. Given that experience, two more regiments of Highlanders are working through the production line before I have second thoughts. Anyway, out from the painting desk today is a body of 23 Highlanders from Old Glory. Serviceable figures and a step in the right direction to building up a Jacobite Army. With recent games slowing to about one per week means that time at the painting desk has seen a slight pickup in meaningful painting sessions. Finished units are beginning to congregate on top of the photo box from a variety of projects. I have some catching up to do.
For my hosting duties, the next game on the horizon will take a look at the 1800 Battle of Montebello. With an eye toward finally bringing the 1799 Russian Army out for maneuvers, the French and Austrians will get a warm-up at Montebello. It has been a long time since my early Napoleonics have been out onto the table. More details on that game as I work through preparations. With Montebello only four days before Marengo, perhaps, Marengo will see a refight afterwards?
Excellent looking unit Jonathan 👌
ReplyDeleteThank you, Michal!
DeleteThey look great Jonathan, and the kilts and socks look terrific. Tartan is always built up to be the bete noir and I always approach it with trepidation but, exactly as you say, while it isn't easy it is never quite as bad as I was expecting.
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated, Lawrence! You are so right about painting tartans. After this one, two more Highlands units are undergoing the brush before I change my mind.
DeleteWoo-hoo two Italy games in a row? That is as nice as your painting.
ReplyDeletePossibly two Italy games coming up. Glad you approve of the paintjob.
DeleteReally liking these and that minimised tartan works extremely well considering they are only 15mm.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to your take on Culloden!
Excellent work on these Jon. The Tartan looks fantastic, and the unit base is very striking.
ReplyDeleteAlso looking forward to the early Austrians being rolled out soon
Splendid, they look suitably wiry and hairy looking, well done on the tartan too!
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