From MarkO - Austrian Grenadiers (480 points)

Ok, right at the last here we go... four regiments of Austrian Grenadiers. Victrix models for a change, which do the job quite nicely. I painted them in eight facing colours, given Austrian Grenadiers were made up of companies banded together from multiple regiments.

Bit of a rush at the end, so I had to turn to that wargaming staple, the partner's hairdryer to speed up drying of the glue!

Speaking of which I really should say thank you to my smart beautiful partner who's been very understanding right through this challenge! And thanks so much to Curt for running the challenge - a spectacular effort, and to everyone else for all the encouraging comments and friendliness during my first time. Has made it very special!

I'll end with a few pics of my Austrian Army all together that I had time to take. All but four of the infantry regiments were painted during the challenge! 

A lot though not quite enough to see off Dave's Sudanese horde! I blame horrible Hungarian trouser braiding! But then that's what Napoleonics involves so can't complain! Well done Dave (assuming no one else has crept ahead at the end somehow!!). 

So long everyone! See you next year hopefully, though Napoleonic and other action will continue in the meantime through my Napoleonic blog and Hordes of other stuff blog!

From Curt: 

You are a powerhouse Mark! Holy cow, this is amazing. Such beautiful work and at such incredible volume. My hat's off to you!

(BTW, I have both an Austrian and Russian Napoleonic army awaiting paint. Care to give it a go? Really, it will only take you a couple months. Just sayin'... )

I love the last images of your Challenge total. You had to pan so far back - it's hard to see them all! Bonkers. I love it.

It's been a pleasure Mark!  Until next autumn.