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Tuesday, 15 January 2013

Italeri French Grenadiers

Finally got around to completing the painting of my first unit of French Grenadiers today. Still got the bases to flock as you can see .. (Click on images to enlarge)


Someone who commented on one of my TMP postings recently wrote that he was planning to paint his figures in very small numbers but on a very regular basis, something along the lines of between 4 and 8 figures per week, .....every week. I like this approach and will hopefully be doing the same as I tend to get really bogged down if I attempt to paint in any great numbers in one go. As I'm using small numbers of figures per unit (around 12 infantry and 4 cavalry figures per unit for V&B) I'll also get the satisfaction of generating at least one new unit quite quickly..... I can also chop and change exactly what I'm painting too, so I could have a batch of Austrian, French or Russian troops on the go at the same time... Even these small planned amounts will add up throughout the year and at least outstrip the pathetic amount I managed to complete last year! ....
As you've probably guessed by now I find painting a complete chore I'm afraid.... hence my 'simplistic' painting style..

Need some info here if anyone can help. The guy in the rear rank, 2nd on the right is holding an axe and wearing some kind of what looks like an apron. Any idea what colour this should be?


So that's it for now, my next Grenadier figures are prepped and ready to go (I plan another 2 of these units at the moment) so I'll crack on..... All comments welcome so please feel free.

All the best,

Steve



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10 comments:

  1. John Y15 January 2013 at 18:12

    Even if one were to think that the figures are painted simplistically, I don't think they could deny that they look great!

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    1. Battlescale15 January 2013 at 18:33

      Thank you for our comment. That is very kind of you to say.

      Steve

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  2. Gonsalvo16 January 2013 at 00:06

    They look fine, Steve! The detailed paint jobs are all fine, but really, when viewed form wargames distance (2-3 feet or more), the simpler paintjobs will look just ab out as good!

    Peter

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    1. Battlescale16 January 2013 at 16:35

      Thanks Peter, I agree with you on the 2-3 feet rule, it's the overall visual affect which is important.

      Steve

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    2. Anonymous17 January 2013 at 10:12

      The guy in the rear rank with an axe and apron is a sapper. Their job was to clear obstacles and help build defenses as needed. The apron is supposed to be white.

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    3. Battlescale17 January 2013 at 12:14

      Thanks for that Mr.Anonymous. Looks like I guessed right with the apron colour!

      Thanks,
      Steve

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  3. Paul´s Bods16 January 2013 at 18:56

    Simplistic but very effective. Glad to see you back :-D

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  4. Battlescale16 January 2013 at 21:53

    Cheers Paul, good to be back painting again at last.

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  5. 'Lee.21 January 2013 at 15:58

    Keep it up Steve, nice unit.

    Lee.

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  6. Battlescale22 January 2013 at 15:01

    Cheers Lee. It's good to be back 'on the brushes' again!

    Steve

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