Sunday, 7 February 2016

From PeterD - 28mm War of 1812 Generals (30 points)

Brits left and centre, Yank to the right.
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!
Posted by Peter Douglas at 12:02 am
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34 comments:

  1. Millsy7 February 2016 at 00:14

    Nice work Peter. The contrasting basing materials really works well.

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    1. Peter Douglas7 February 2016 at 05:09

      Thanks Millsy. I was pleased with the results.

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  2. Ian7 February 2016 at 01:11

    Again I like these, the American really looks the part

    Ian

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    1. Peter Douglas7 February 2016 at 05:10

      Thanks Ian. I hate to admit it, but he's my favourite too!

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  3. Steve7 February 2016 at 02:22

    The Perry's make some lovely figures and you have done a great job of bringing them to life! Good luck with your game!

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  4. Clint7 February 2016 at 04:22

    I find I usually end up with too many command stands as they paint up so nice. I think these help prove that.

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    1. Peter Douglas7 February 2016 at 05:11

      Thanks Clint. Yours aren't the only armies that suffer from too many brass, either in miniature or in real life!

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  5. Barks7 February 2016 at 04:26

    Nice work and basing!

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  6. TamsinP7 February 2016 at 05:05

    Nice work Peter :)

    I do hope the kitty litter wasn't pre-used ;)

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    1. Peter Douglas7 February 2016 at 05:13

      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.

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    2. jmilesr7 February 2016 at 06:39

      Don't let him fool you, Tamsin - kitty litter is a common source of indoor plumbing in Canada.

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  7. david bromley7 February 2016 at 06:45

    Nice 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! ;)

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    1. Peter Douglas7 February 2016 at 08:29

      Thanks Dave. Yes he's a traitor, but which way?

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  8. jmilesr7 February 2016 at 06:46

    Great 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.

    Your 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.

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    1. Peter Douglas7 February 2016 at 08:32

      Thanks for your first para Miles.

      As 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.

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    2. jmilesr8 February 2016 at 08:11

      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.

      As for the WMD's well, it's usually better to have them than not

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    3. Peter Douglas8 February 2016 at 08:47

      it does make for an entertaining spectacle.

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  9. Peter Douglas7 February 2016 at 08:38

    Thanks 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.

    I was quite happy with the basing results.

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  10. Sylvain7 February 2016 at 09:19

    Nice brush work. When are we going to see these commanders in action?

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    1. Peter Douglas7 February 2016 at 12:43

      Hopefully later this winter or spring. Thanks Sylvain

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  11. DaveD7 February 2016 at 10:13

    very nice Peter

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  12. Juan Mancheño7 February 2016 at 11:03

    Very nice painting work!

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  13. Keith Sloan7 February 2016 at 11:32

    Nice work!

    As a resident of the DC metro area, could you possibly stop off and burn down the city a bit more? Thanks!

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    1. Peter Douglas7 February 2016 at 12:45

      Thanks Keith.
      I don't do demolitions I'm afraid, but I'm sure that a Trump presidency would have that effect within months...

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  14. Unknown7 February 2016 at 11:49

    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.

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    1. Peter Douglas7 February 2016 at 12:46

      Thanks Anne. The cheaper coarse litter works best for both traction and basing. Just don't use the clumping varieties!

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  15. The Kiwi7 February 2016 at 18:02

    Nice job. Nice colour on the horses. cheers

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    1. Peter Douglas7 February 2016 at 18:34

      Thanks Brendan. Next time I'll do piebalds maybe...

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  16. Greg B8 February 2016 at 10:26

    Great work Peter - your stuff is getting better and better.

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