I finished up my first French infantry regiment (IR) Bourbonnais for my western theater scenario for Charcon. As mentioned previously figures are Old Glory 15mm based on 3/4" x 1" bases. You can click on the pictures for larger images. The french are fairly easy to paint being mostly white and this regiment in particular completely white, except for the musicians.
Picture from the right, I went back and painted the gaiters on the standard bearer white after I realized in a previous post that he was wearing gaiters not boots. The french figs from the old glory pack appear a bit thinner than the Austrians and Prussians I have ordered previously which is fine, but I do not care for the officer poses in these packs much. I spoke with a sales rep for Old Glory and they said I could order packs with just the hatmen, no officers in the future to flesh out the units a bit more in the future.
Shot from the left you can see the exaggerated pose of the officer, he would most likely have put out the eye of the guy behind him. the NCO is striking quite a pose as well. I do like the drummer and the standard bearer quite a bit. The only difference in grenadier I can tell is a mustache and at this scale I did not worry about that very much.
Finally I am still working on getting the right buff leather color for the belting. You can see I have a bit of a yellowish leather right now, the hat lace is a metallic gold and from the photo the belting looks similar. This regiment will be brigaded together with IR-Rouergue and serve under General Chevelas, who has been previously painted. I have nearly completed the first cavalry unit, Royal Etranger, and will have pics of them up soon. If anyone knows the proper spelling for these French units please drop me a line as I do not speak French and am relying on Internet information.
I finished up my first French infantry regiment (IR) Bourbonnais for my western theater scenario for Charcon. As mentioned previously figures are Old Glory 15mm based on 3/4" x 1" bases. You can click on the pictures for larger images. The french are fairly easy to paint being mostly white and this regiment in particular completely white, except for the musicians.
Shot from the left you can see the exaggerated pose of the officer, he would most likely have put out the eye of the guy behind him. the NCO is striking quite a pose as well. I do like the drummer and the standard bearer quite a bit. The only difference in grenadier I can tell is a mustache and at this scale I did not worry about that very much.
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You have an excellent stroke there sir! Your troops certainly look ready for combat. Some how I missed your last posting, but really enjoyed your report. Thanks...
Fine looking bunch of troops there!
I envy you guys who live close (ish) to bigger conventions and enjoyed your report. :-)
Fantastic looking troops - Old Glory are one of the only manufacturers not currently represented in my armies - must try them...
This may be of interest - third entry down...
http://pfef.free.fr/Anc_Reg/Unif_Org/Mouillard/Planches/01_02.htm
Very useful link, I have been using it in conjunction with Bill Biles text and the Seven Years War Project website. Thanks for the information.
I'm collecting useful links all the time.. :o))
If you check my WSS Project blog I save them there - on the right and sorted by nation/type...
Was just there this morning from a link on TMP discussing 15mm WSS minis. Nice write up and pics of the different figs.
Your servant, sir - I wish you joy of your (future) victories... :o)
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