I thought about combining this post with my other unit but I think that 9th Louisiana Infantry, Wheat's Louisiana Tigers, deserve a post of their own, mainly because they were very hard work to paint. In reality I think only company B looked like this but I think they deserve a regiment of their own.
The Perry 28mm Zouaves miniatures box contains photos of this unit painted by Steve May, they are amazing and almost gave me a panic attack. After some gin all was fine. I reduced the stripe density, mainly because I don't think I could paint them many without obliterating the white and because they would look fine from distance, which contradicts my position regarding eyes. Like most people most of my opinions are contradictory and I tend to lose all the arguments I have with my self.
This is some of my best painting for a while, the Challenge is really making me up my game - no more going through the motions simply to pass the time. However if I never paint another stripe again I'll be happy.
Hope you like them.
From Curt:Oh my, these are very snappy dressers to be sure. Definitely one of the more taxing uniforms to paint (a good shot of gin always adds a bit of courage). I'm chuffed to hear that the Challenge has provided a venue for you to bring out your A-game. I also had to smile about your conflicting (i.e irrational) arguments vis a vis trouser pinstripes and painting eyes - I won't say a word. ;)
Well done Martin!
Good troops. I also lose arguments with myself very frequently. Thanks to you I can see myself getting a box of these now.
ReplyDeleteNice work Martin, that's a very flamboyant uniform, rather you than me!
ReplyDeleteThey did turn out marvelous. You did a good job with those stripes even though they scared you. Stripes scare me so much I've not tried them yet!
ReplyDeleteVery nice! The stripes are excellent.... And I absolutely recognise your points about arguing with yourself over what to paint and what not to, certainly made me chuckle.
ReplyDeleteWonderful Martin, wonderful. This has always been one of my favourite ACW regiments :)
ReplyDeleteBrilliant work. These really look the job!
ReplyDeleteKudos for painting those stripes Martin. I hate doing it and will go to great lengths to avoid it! Keep up the great work sir.
ReplyDeleteGreat work Martin - and I can commiserate on the stripes - I painted up a whole box Perry Zouaves as the LA tigers a few years ago and, haven't done stripes since.
ReplyDeleteI will say my Tigers have done exceptionally well on the table top - perhaps those stripes influence to dice in a positive way.
I'm very much enjoying seeing you build out your ACW collection
Interesting looking unit. Great result with a big effort on the stripes. cheers
ReplyDeleteThese look really nice, well worth the extra effort
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Good stuff! I did the same regiment using Bluemoon figures (18mm) and can sympathize with the strip issues.
ReplyDeleteThey look really good!
ReplyDeleteAnd now I have Johnny Cash's "I've Got Stripes" stuck in my head...
ReplyDeleteGreat work on one of my all-time favorite-looking regiments. :)
There are worse earworms
DeleteGin - the breakfast of champions. Right?
ReplyDeleteI recommend Monkey 47. Very Posh but doesn't taste like Paco Rabanne
DeleteI really want to paint up some Zouaves now. The pinstripes look great.
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