More Highlanders
A second body of Highlanders charges out from the painting desk today. A third such Highland regiment is currently in work. The figures are Old Glory and present a motley and somewhat untidy appearance. Flag is by David at Not by Appointment. Hopefully they will intimidate any opponent who dares to stand in their way! The bag of Highlanders contains a mix of figures in a variety of dress and pose. With 23 figures per unit, I ought to be able to field two such regiments from one bag of figures, but I have managed to only field three units from two bags. Each bag contained a few broken or damaged figures that I chose not to use. A few command figures were siphoned off to command lowland units. Clearly, more Highlanders will be needed if I am prepared to get serious with a Jacobite expansion to the SYW/WAS project. When I am in command of these fellows, the above view will be the one seen. When I face these hairy lads, this is the view I hope to see!
The colours you have used on these are very effective Jonathan. Some of the best highlanders of this period I have seen yet and they look just right for the period. They do look very fearsome.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lawrence! You are really much too kind.
DeleteSpot on subdued colours, with a very nicely represented plaid.
ReplyDeleteMuch appreciated, Norm! An impressionist plaid.
DeleteI thought the same about the colour palette chosen, very nice indeed Jon....shame about the damaged figures....
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ross! Well, I pilfered some of the extra highland officers and flag bearers to fill out lowland regiment that had no command figures. Several broken muskets and pile arms are annoying, for sure.
DeleteFantastic paint job, Jonathan. The poses are brilliant.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Richard!
Deletevery nice indeed!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Paul! Good to see you stopping in!
DeleteFine additions to the cause there Jonathan.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Phil!
DeleteVery angry looking lot Jonathan! Looks like they are chasing someone who stole their haggis 😂
ReplyDeleteYou could be right!
DeleteSuper work Jon, as stated by others the subdued colours really work well and the tartan looks great, great looking unit.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Donnie!
DeleteWhat a spirited unit, full of highland elan. Lovely unit.
ReplyDeleteAlan Tradgardland
Alan, when under my command, I hope these fellas fight with spirit and elan!
DeleteMore great work Jonathan!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteLovely work Jonathan
ReplyDeleteThanks, Neil!
DeleteThat is a very nice unit, I too like the colours, there are far too many colourful Scots running about.
ReplyDeleteWe can't have too many colorful Scots running about!
DeleteYou've done a tremendous job on assembling the different poses to create a dynamic looking unit and on the painting. Tartan! And rivets on the targes.
ReplyDeleteQuestion on the flag: what clan/regiment is it? It looks like the Valencian 'Reial Senyera' (though I am colourblind so I could be wrong!).
Much appreciated, Chris! The flag is from the Camerons. It does look Spanish, doesn't it?
DeleteSomeone needs to invent tartan paint. I’d buy a pot if they did. Very nice figures Jon.
ReplyDeleteI would but a pot too! Thanks, Mark!
DeleteVery nice Jon, my ECW highlanders need some attention perhaps soon ?
ReplyDeletePerhaps it is time to dive into painting ECW highlanders?
DeleteLovely job Jonathan. I like the figure mix.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mark. Each bag of figures contains much variety.
DeleteBonnie they are - ready to tackle the Sassanach!
ReplyDeleteNeil
Ready but not quite enough of them yet!
DeleteLovely work. They look like a scary bunch!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lee!
DeleteWhat a remarkable rabble of savage Scotsmen! They look terrific, and you did a fine job on their kilts. Bravo.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Michal! Good to see your return here!
DeleteSplendid looking highlanders, I know, I know I should get my Montrose highlanders done! Lovely finish and I like the impressionistic tartan!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Now it is your turn to get cracking with your highlanders!
DeletePretty impressed with your minimalistic approach to the tartan on these. Really gives a great impression of the pattern without getting too stuck in the weeds of unnecessary detail at that scale.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Dai! I am a minimalist naturally.
DeleteVery nicely done once gain Jon and that bright flag really pops against the muted colours of the troops:).
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