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Last post this week is another lot of leftovers from AHPCV, in the form of three generals for my War of 1812 project. There are two British (the good guys) and one American (boo, hiss, Yankee go home). All are Perry's, from the British Napoleonic range.
I really like these three figs, good poses on the riders and fine looking horse flesh underneath. The one officer in the navy coat has been initially allocated to the staunch defenders of Upper Canada. However, uniform similarities and the top coat mean that he could end up leading our brutish southern neighbours bent on conquest rape and pillage.
Once again I used slightly different basing techniques. To suite the rough Canadian Shield I made the ground quite rocky, using a mix of ballast and Kitty litter. I then added tufts for weeds to suit my mood at the time.
A hat-trick for today Peter! You must have taken a page from Tamsin's playbook. :) These officers will be great additions to your War of 1812 collection. Your moody weeds are look great and I like the addition of the kitty litter to serve as the Canadian Shield (I know there's a joke in there somewhere).
30 more points to conclude your week - Nicely done!
Nice work Peter. The contrasting basing materials really works well.
ReplyDeleteThanks Millsy. I was pleased with the results.
DeleteAgain I like these, the American really looks the part
ReplyDeleteIan
Thanks Ian. I hate to admit it, but he's my favourite too!
DeleteThe Perry's make some lovely figures and you have done a great job of bringing them to life! Good luck with your game!
ReplyDeleteThanks Steve!
DeleteI find I usually end up with too many command stands as they paint up so nice. I think these help prove that.
ReplyDeleteThanks Clint. Yours aren't the only armies that suffer from too many brass, either in miniature or in real life!
DeleteNice work and basing!
ReplyDeleteThanks Barks!
DeleteNice work Peter :)
ReplyDeleteI do hope the kitty litter wasn't pre-used ;)
Thanks Tamsin. The litter was clean, we don't lack a car overseer currently. However, kitty litter makes a great traction aid on winter ice and we always have some in the house.
DeleteDon't let him fool you, Tamsin - kitty litter is a common source of indoor plumbing in Canada.
DeleteNice work, Peter! The basing looks very good and natural. I'm a big fan of multipurpose minis, but that fella in blue is an obvious traitor! ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks Dave. Yes he's a traitor, but which way?
DeleteGreat looking mini's - I do like the basing. Strangely enough I have the middle figure in the first picture serving as an office for my Canadian troops also.
ReplyDeleteYour uncharitable depiction of the brave American officer is both hurtful and unfair, but as an American I've come to expect that from the proud yet unruly denizens of our 51st state and national ice box.
Thanks for your first para Miles.
DeleteAs for the second, we have replied every invasion from our neighbours to the south. Just as well its not easy living next to a rogue state with unstable politics and. WMDs.
While Iowa republicans always go for the crazy guy in the caucus, I was pleased to see the went for the slightly less crazy one (I think). I suspect things will settle down but there's a good chance for a brokered convention which is a thing of raw political beauty in all it's terrible glory. Here's hoping that Bloomberg jumps in which likely requires both parties to nominate extreme candidates but what a hoot that would be.
DeleteAs for the WMD's well, it's usually better to have them than not
it does make for an entertaining spectacle.
DeleteThanks Curt, yes it was a hat trick but a cheap one! After a bit of a make and mend week, I should have something more substantial next week.
ReplyDeleteI was quite happy with the basing results.
Nice brush work. When are we going to see these commanders in action?
ReplyDeleteHopefully later this winter or spring. Thanks Sylvain
Deletevery nice Peter
ReplyDeleteThanks Dave
DeleteVery nice painting work!
ReplyDeleteThanks Juan
DeleteNice work!
ReplyDeleteAs a resident of the DC metro area, could you possibly stop off and burn down the city a bit more? Thanks!
Thanks Keith.
DeleteI don't do demolitions I'm afraid, but I'm sure that a Trump presidency would have that effect within months...
Well done Peter! You had a good posting day today. I particularly like the pose on the grazing horse. Appreciate the tip on the kitty litter as with three kitties, I've an unending supply of the stff.
ReplyDeleteThanks Anne. The cheaper coarse litter works best for both traction and basing. Just don't use the clumping varieties!
DeleteNice job. Nice colour on the horses. cheers
ReplyDeleteThanks Brendan. Next time I'll do piebalds maybe...
DeleteGreat work Peter - your stuff is getting better and better.
ReplyDeleteThanks Greg!
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