Friday 19 February 2016

From SanderS - Some German Napoleonics (176 points)

Hoi! So after last week's point-bomb I am back to a more sedate painting schedule and have two units of Napoleon's German Allies for you all. All figures are HäT figures apart from two of the guns which are done by Revell.



The first entry are some Württemberg light infantry, in the light blue facings, and foot chasseurs in black facings, of the Mid-Napoleonic period.   











Next up is my battery of Bavarian field artillery. I combined the figures of 4 sprues to get enough crewmen. The guns in the box were a bit on the small and simple side, so I replaced them with the current ones. I like these best of the two by the way!





Now looking back I can state that I like painting Bavarians but am less happy with the Württembergers. I bought them thinking this was a nice way to fill out my French army, without the need to paint more boring blue-coats. Yet I do not feel any attachment to them at all. So this brings me up to 38 foot figures and 3 guns, bringing in some 176 points if I am not mistaken.

Cheers Sander

Great work Sander.  I despise painting artillery of any sort in any scale, so I am always impressed when someone cranks out some artillery, particularly for Napoleonics. It is always nice to see some 1/72 Napoleonic troops, particularly from nations such as  Württemberger and Bavaria - important states, but ones often playing second fiddle in our collections (and mine is no exception).  

That is indeed another 176 points - well done!

27 comments:

  1. Well the Napolean didn't realy feel that much atachment for his allies either look at how he got them killed in job lots :) The all look good.

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    1. right enough, but to me this was a bit of an unexpected discovery. I really do lobe the unusual Napoleonic subjects, but found myself at a loss for a "deeper connection" with the Württembergers.

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  2. Great work Sander. Unlike Greg I enjoy painting artillery, but I don't have the patience to work with plastic 20mms.

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  3. These are very nice Sander. I like the large artillery bases with the crews performing various functions. Very cool.

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  4. Very fine work on them! I really like the working artillery bases. Kinda sad I gave all my plastic HO troops to my son....;)

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    1. Don't be sad, he will ask you to help him paint them at one moment or other. You could even suggest it yourself...

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  5. Your plastic Naps are some of the best I've ever seen Sander. The dynamism in the gun being advanced is awesome!

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    1. now Millsy don't overdo it. There's loads of guys and galls painting far better than good ole me. But I do appreciate you liking them!

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  6. Not my era of interest but I can still admire the painting and brushmanship. Top job mate.

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  7. nice paintwork, you can be happy of what you done on them they are nicely done.

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    1. Thanks Jester, I am quite happy to be able to add them to the cabinets!

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  8. Great looking additions to your collection, hope you get more attached to them as you use them

    Ian

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    1. Well Ian, if they prove effective on the tabletop this they will probably grow on me ;-)

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  9. Cracking work on these! I really like the light infantry.

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    1. Thanks Barks, the light blue facings do look fetching indeed.

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