Monday, 26 July 2021

Latest GNW Unit Completed

 After a burst of activity over the weekend, the third of five Ebor cavalry units now joins the army of King Charles XII. I have already mentioned all the information I have about this regiment, so here are the images. Next up, I am doing the three gun crews, which should not take too long as it does not involve horses in any way, shape or form!



The entire unit of Bohusland Dragoons


Flashback to stage three of the painting process - horses complete and riders half done


The second squadron in all their glory


Obligatory overhead shot to show the V shape formation


A range of close ups of the latest two stands ....






Thats it for tonight - stay safe everyone and I hope you are enjoying great gaming wherever you are.

31 comments:

  1. Looking good Keith…
    The green and yellow works really well…

    All the best. Aly

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    1. Thank Aly, yes a pleasant change from all that blue!

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  2. Wonderful effect with the colors 'chosen ' for the uniforms. A splendid little force for the GNW!

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    1. Thanks Joe. I really must paint a couple of units wearing the "standard" uniform...so far, all my cavalry are in non standard colours!

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  3. Nice work Keith another cavalry unit down they will look very impressive when then finally get to charge across the table !

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    1. Cheers Norm...yes, I wonder how far off that day is? My intended opponent keeps getting distracted by other projects!

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  4. Splendid painting and basing there Kieth- your really going well with the Cavalry. Regards. KEV.

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    1. Thanks Kev...progress seems to come in fits and starts, rather than steady as with the infantry, but at least I am over half way now.

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    1. Cheers Ray, I have been wondering where you have been, checked your blog every couple of days but nothing new for a while, have you been on your summer hols?

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  6. Your latest is another fine looking cavalry regiment!

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  7. Splendid looking cavalry unit!
    Best Iain

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    1. Cheers Iain...I still could not face painting twenty four horses in one go!

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  8. Great work Keith and love the attacking 'V' shape, that is perfect for cavalry. Keep up the good work:)

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    1. Thanks Steve, I shall keep plugging away at them

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  9. Saddle furniture really pops! Gotta love the yellow and green: the colors of my favorite US football team (the Green Bay Packers). I always add one unit in these colors, if it existed, in any of my collections.

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    1. Haha, great way to reference your sports team Ed. Yes, it's a nice colour combination, reminiscent of Napoleonic French Dragoons or Chasseurs a Cheval.

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  10. Great to see the whole regiment together. Superb work

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    1. Thanks Neil they do look quite good don't they?

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  11. Very sharp Keith, and great to see another regiment completed.

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    1. Cheers Lawrence...remarkably, I am considering getting a few more cavalry, although my mare Nick accused me of being a megalomaniac for even considering it!

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  12. Looking good! Enjoy your break from painting horses. 😀

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    1. Thanks Stew - yeah, those gunners are like a walk i the park - grey uniforms face light blue - I just undercoat the entire figure in dark grey then dry brush a couple of lighter grey highlights over them, then do the light blue, hat, sword scabbard and shoes black, a couple of straps and the face and hands and they are done - I did eight in a couple of days!

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  13. Great looking new cavalry unit, Keith. They look very intimidating with their outstretched swords.

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    1. Thanks Dean - I cant take too much credit for the pose - although they do come with a separate sword arm so I guess I am partly responsible - a real pain getting the to set in place, even with Superglue!

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