This submission allows me to hit my 400 point goal, which was looking very unlikely just a week ago and as I am now away on my hols, there was a narrow window for completion before the challenge ended.
I would like to thank Dallas, Curt and the AHPC team for the time they set aside for the yearly challenge, together with all those who have kindly commented.
It has brought my painting discipline back on track and has added the equivalent of 80 infantry to my Napoleonic Austrian force, which was really needed to allow them to equalise in terms of numbers with the French force that I have. I can now do more balanced scenarios.
As before, I am using just two bases per unit (80mm x 40mm). These are Perry plastics, with facings of green to represent the 9th Infantry Regiment, Czartorski Galician.
I have still not fully standardised my whites - this unit was primed black and then had a base (two coats) of artist quality (Liquitex) Titanium White acrylic and for a while was perhaps too white! But a dirty wash and Vallejo white highlights helped restore the balance of the universe.
20 x 28mm = 20 x 5 pts
Total for submission 100 points
Thanks Norm.
Norm, your Austrian Napoleonics have been an inspiration throughout the challenge - for one, white is a colour I find very difficult to paint, and two - they're Napoleonics, which look awesome but do require considerably more paintwork than, say, Khorne Berzerkers! You've done a great job on these ones too.
One hundred points for you my friend.
Dallas
These look tremendous Norm! Well done.
ReplyDeleteAnd remember, it's not like the Austrian military apparatus likely ever managed to standardize their whites either :-)
A crackin unit Norm. I'm glad you joined the Challe nge this year and well done reaching your goal!
ReplyDeleteExcellent white work on these uniforms.
ReplyDeleteGreat looking white coats. I use a similar titanium white, heavy wash, highlight technique with white uniforms.
ReplyDeleteWonderful looking Austrians, Norm, and it was terrific to have you join in with us this year (and congrats on hitting your target). Until next time!
ReplyDeleteVery nice Austrians!
ReplyDeletePainting white is always interesting. Congrats on reaching your goal.
ReplyDeleteFantastic work on that white.
ReplyDeleteNice to see some Austrians on show and very nicely done.
ReplyDeleteExcellent European Aussies Norm!
ReplyDeleteThanks all. I’m sorry I have not commented sooner. I have been on holiday and blogger asked for my Google sign in to use my phone …… and I had absolutely no idea :-)
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