From MilesR: and so it begins, Spanish Generals in 15mm (12 Points)

My first entry in this year's Challenge is Napoleonic in nature.  Two Spanish command stands.  The single figure is a Brigade command unit and the pair on a slightly larger base is meant to be used for a Division.  The figures are 15mm in scale and from AB Miniatures via Eureka USA.

I have developed a real affinity to 15mm Napoleonic miniatures.  One can really stage a true spectacle on the tabletop and they are fun to paint up.  On a more practical side, 15's are a lot more efficient to store which is becoming my binding constraint with my hobby.

As with past Challenges, number IX will be focused on finishing out the forces I need to stage a series of large participation games this summer at Historicon.  The game will be Napoleonic themed (but perhaps not strictly historical.....) and I'll need a lot of figures.

The best figures I've discovered for 15mm Nappy's are AB - they are simply superb and my adoration of them rivals what I feel for the Perry brothers miniatures (in a totally non-creepy, manly gamer way).  The bulk of the my projected forces, however, will be from Old Glory's Blue Moon line of Napoleonic which are nice figures but an order of magnitude cheaper, especially if one purchases an Old Glory Army membership for a year.  That membership costs $50.00 US but I've saved many more times that in recent purchases.

So how many figures will I need this summer - probably close to 3,000 +/-.  How many do I have done "pre-challenge" maybe 2,400ish but I cheated with more than half of those as they were purchase pre-painted (I feel soooo ashamed).  Here's a glimpse of some of the French infantry in the troop cabinet:

One can never have too many Napoleonic miniatures - can one?  If any of you ever meet my wife the answer is emphatically NO!

I believe this submission will net me me 12 points for 3 mounted figures in 15mm scale.

Good luck everyone - I am very excited that the madness has commenced again!

Back to the painting bench!







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It wouldn't be a Painting Challenge without Miles closely following-up my opening salvo - it's always wonderful o have you on the roster, sir.

These are very nice, Miles. I'm entirely in your camp in the admiration of the amazing castings that AB produces - they are all little gems, more like 28s (if not better in many cases). The officer is the broad brimmed hat is excellent. You've done a terrific job on these two command stands. I especially like the punchy colours you've used, especially the reds and russets. These smaller scales always seem to benefit going with a more saturated colour palette like you've done here. 

Well done Mr. Reidy! 12 points to start your meteoric climb up the points ladder. :)