After three weeks of German
Gray its nice to paint some blue. My offering this week is three 10
man units of French Chasseur. I am planning on running a small game
based on the fighting at Verdun around Bois de Caures. The excellent
gaming blog Scrivsland has several after action reports that have provided inspiration.
All
of the figures are from Old Glory. While they are a little rough with
some blocky looks and odd castings, once I got started they painted quickly.
30-28mm figures 150points.
Aaah more "Horizon Bleu" loveliness for the brave defenders of la France!- I really like the guys in masks - suitably menacing. I have often found that with Old Glory figures that look are a bit oddly sculpted and cast , they frequently have real life once painted.
These look fantastic Eric! I don't know if its the good lighting for the photos but the figures really 'pop' and look vibrant. If you don't mind me asking, what is your recipe for their greatcoats?
ReplyDeleteLovely blue on these guys Eric. Great work :)
ReplyDeleteGreat looking unit
ReplyDeleteSmashing looking Poilus Eric! Really fond of your take at horizon bleu.
ReplyDeleteimpressive painting!
ReplyDeleteBravo!
Nice vibrant paint jobs, well done! Getting up there with Mr Roundwood!
ReplyDeleteGood looking units.
ReplyDeleteSuperb work Eric! One of my favourite entries so far!
ReplyDeleteWow, I can't wait to get some 15mm French to try my hand at that lovely blue.
ReplyDeleteReal fine looking chaps, love the colours
ReplyDeleteIan
Super Looking ww1 French. It will be a delight to see more
ReplyDeleteSmashing blue. I hadn't realised the WW1 colours could be so.... well, colourful! That's what I get for supporting the khaki team I guess.
ReplyDeleteFantastic! Echoing many of the comments here already.. great colors on this here.. really pop indeed!
ReplyDeleteSome really, really awesome WW1 stuff has been rolling through the challenge and looking just smashing. This is a great entry! Really well done Eric.
ReplyDeleteNice, I like the interspersing of gas masks in the units.
ReplyDeleteVery fine blue! I do like those poses and equipment! I usually spend a lot to mix up metal models as I hate the repetition, but that is a nice individual unit!
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