33e Regiment
d`infanterie
I got some
spare miniatures from that Warlord Games plastic box I painted and didn´t know
what to do with them. I got 8 spare miniatures left from a previously painted
unit. But then it hit me, I got spare officers from Victrix that maybe could be
combined to a small unit. Some spare heads from Perrys plastic hussars was also
put into the command stand.
I had an
idea about white uniforms and when I found some picture references of 33rd
infantry regiment I know these would be it. White and purple… What’s not to
like…
These are
painted to try to resemble an parade unit, in shiny uniforms and with two
drummers to keep them in line.
I must say
this unit was a real joy to pant from the first brush of paint to the last. I
cant remember ever thinking that way about a Napoleonic unit, its always bogs
down somewhere in the middle and get put in the “to finish the paintjob another
day” pile…
So a small lesson from this, paint unusual units and choose a nice color pallets but most important of of all, keep the unit small…
So a small lesson from this, paint unusual units and choose a nice color pallets but most important of of all, keep the unit small…
In game
terms in Black Powder I think I should rate them as line infantry, maybe
veterans but with some special rules for marching or movement, “drilled” for
example.
This was
also a perfect opportunity to try out my brand new camera (finally got an new…).
I haven’t tried out all those functions yet but hopefully you will see some
better pictures from now on.
Here is the picture reference I used.
And while I
took these pictures I noticed a small hand that was getting interested in what
I was doing…
And zooming
out here we got the little one climbing on a small box for better reach.
Hmm, I notice now that I have dressed her in white and purple for the day... Splendid.. Matching my units..
Hmm, I notice now that I have dressed her in white and purple for the day... Splendid.. Matching my units..
White uniforms are a bit difficult, and you did a great work with this one!
ReplyDeletePhil.
Ah.. new camera. Does this mean a painting tutorial is upcoming? :)
ReplyDeleteThat is one of the plans... Anything special you want ?
DeleteVery nice indeed, I do hope that you rescued them in time!
ReplyDeleteGreat looking regiment !
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