Sunday, 1 January 2017

From Millsy: 18th Century Commanders (50 Points)

Now that I've cleared a bunch of riff-raff off the table I can start on some decent sized chunks of stuff for ongoing projects. First up is some new recruits for the Grand Duchy of Saxe-Coburn und Bucholz, my imaginary 18th century nation state.

These are all 28mm Front Rank Miniatures from their Austrian Seven Years War line. I absolutely love painting them as they have wonderful, clear detail and a combination of character and semi-static pose that's perfect for 18th century gaming.


One of the things I really enjoy about our Imaginations project is that there are absolutely no rules when it comes to uniforms. You are only limited by what you mind can conjure up and for me that means at least in some cases the more eye-watering the colour combination the better!


These stout fellow will do service as brigade or battery commanders on the table when Evan and I next face off. Given the amount of buttons, lace and other decoration they're an inefficient way to earn 50 points but I really enjoyed them and that's the main thing.

 Cheers,
Millsy
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Efficency be damned, miniatures like these demand to be painted, displayed and enjoyed! Lovely work, Millsy. I'm not crazy about Front Rank for Napoleonics (my hang up with their well-fed sculpts), but they absolutely sing for Lace-Wars, and these don't disappoint. I'm particularly taken with the mounted officer in yellow with blue facings. Gorgeous colour combo there. 

Question: What rules are you using for your Imagination campaigns? 

50 Points it is. Nicely done, sir!


Posted by Millsy at 6:49 pm
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23 comments:

  1. AdamC17761 January 2017 at 19:00

    Lovely work and I always enjoy encountering other Imagiantions

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  2. TamsinP1 January 2017 at 19:52

    Beautifully done Millsy :)

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  3. AHunt1 January 2017 at 20:07

    Very nice! I really like the screaming color combinations. Great work!

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  4. Millsy1 January 2017 at 20:21

    Cheers Curt! I don't mind the FR Naps but I only use them for skirmish so it's not like I have huge numbers of them.

    In terms of rules We've tried Maurice but didn't like them at all. We're using a fast play set called "Ne Plus Ultra" which I got from a very nice chap called Nate at NDC wargames. We've since upgraded them and they're available on our Free Stuff page (http://canisterandgrape.blogspot.com.au/p/free-stuff-for-gamers.html).

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    1. AdamC17762 January 2017 at 06:37

      You might check out Honors of War. I have found them very playable and they have a section fon setting up stats for an imaginary army

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  5. Greg B1 January 2017 at 20:36

    I never got these "imaginations" until I saw them in these painting challenges. These look like a ton of fun Millsy and are really well done. The colours are fabulous, and I look forward to seeing more.

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  6. Evan Hughes1 January 2017 at 21:01

    Excellent work, Mr Mills, though I feel that the honour of the Grand Principality of Velikye Byelgorodniya dictates that I must respond in kind... though not immediately!

    It's good to see so many more commanders for the army of Saxe-Coburn und Buchholz; if you go through them at the same rate as I have, you're going to need them!
    ; )

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  7. Peter Douglas1 January 2017 at 22:32

    Great looking command figures Millsy.

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  8. Rod1 January 2017 at 22:45

    Nice work to give these fellows "life" with such color uniforms!

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  9. Paul O'G1 January 2017 at 23:16

    A brave palette combo you've pulled off with gusto there mate - Huzzah!

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  10. MartinC2 January 2017 at 00:44

    Lovely work on these. This period is ideally suited to imaginations. I have a army that needs opposition so maybe I'll give one a go

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  11. Sander2 January 2017 at 00:45

    Stunning colours and execution Millsy!

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  12. Clint2 January 2017 at 00:49

    They look Grand. I love the Imagination. But there are some more "stayed" wargamers locally who would ask why I did not do a historical nation. But personally I love the imagination countries. Top stuff amte.

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  13. James Brewerton2 January 2017 at 01:19

    great stuff I have painted more Front Rank SYW figures than any sane man should and you are correct they demand painting great crisp detail. I love you bright pallete

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  14. Samuli2 January 2017 at 01:38

    Great looking stuff! Your imaginations project has been really fun to follow over the years

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  15. Ian2 January 2017 at 01:43

    Great work, love the yellow

    Ian

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  16. JamieM2 January 2017 at 02:12

    Great colours! These look absolutely sumptuous and really hit the spot.

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  17. Barks2 January 2017 at 07:19

    Very nice, Millsy!

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  18. Juan Mancheño2 January 2017 at 09:26

    Very nice!

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  19. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)2 January 2017 at 18:22

    Great looking commanders Millsy!

    Christopher

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  20. Mad Padre2 January 2017 at 21:22

    Front Rank are the SYW gold standard, and you've certainly done them ample justice. Beautifully executed.

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  21. david bromley3 January 2017 at 13:27

    They do look grand enough to lead a Grande Army! ;)
    I have been using pinterest as a whack-a-mole search engine for 7YW, I can certainly see where Imagi-Nation is less stressful! ;)

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  22. Moiterei_19844 January 2017 at 15:29

    They look ACE Millsy!

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