Presented this evening, fresh from the weekends painting desk, are the last two stands of the 1st Regiment of Chasseurs a Cheval by Warlord Games. I have enjoyed painting these figures (I didn't even mind the horses too much!) so perhaps more Napoleonic cavalry is on the cards?
Once again, both pairs have one figure sporting the British "at charge" arm, to add some variety.
And finally, here are all twelve figures together on show for the last time before disappearing into a cardboard box in my garage cupboard!
Next time, you can probably expect some 20mm SCW and a few more 15mm WWII British infantry.
Superb looking regiment
ReplyDeleteThank you Scotty - most kind!
DeleteBeautiful work as always sir!
ReplyDeleteThanks Michal
DeleteVery nice work there Kieth on your new Cavalry- very detailed painting indeed. Hopefully we'll see them on the Games Table. Regards. KEV.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kev hope they get to hit the table soon!
DeleteFine display of French light cavalry, Keith. The chasseurs a chevalier uniform is one of simple beauty and practicality.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jon....certainly a nice simple uniform to paint!
DeleteThey came out very well, Keith. I'm with Jon, a longtime fan of the simple elegance of the Chasseur a Cheval uniform. You have the regiment with the extra bells and whistles (Bravo!) - the trumpeter in reversed colors, the officer with the regimental colored baldric, and the compagnie d' elite in colpack!
ReplyDeleteOh yes, I am a great believer in bells n whistles in the Napoleonic Era, Peter!
DeleteGreat brushwork, Keith! If you don't mind painting horses and lace, I predict a lot more Napoleonics for you!
ReplyDeleteThanks Joe, normally I am not keen on horse painting but these were ok for some reason!
Deleteyour Chasseurs a Cheval look great....love the colours and their mounts. Great paint job.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot GW
DeleteLovely work Keith and I'm afraid I hate painting horses, or more particulary the tack, even in 10mm. Maybe this is one reason that I've avoided armies that require lots of horse, no matter the period!
ReplyDeleteNo Huns or Middle Eastern horse armies for you then Steve?!
DeleteThere was that strange phrase again about enjoying painting. Made even more false because these are cavalry and NO ONE has ever enjoyed painting cav. It has always been thus. 😁
ReplyDeleteGood job on the regiment. they look nice. 😁
I know Stew, normally horses irritate me as much as anyone, but I must have just been in the groove for this batch!
DeleteLovely looking Chasseur's I'm currently painting the same figures and ( sorry Stew) really enjoying it, possibly as I prefer painting cavalry !( sorry Stew)
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Ok there is no need to overdo things there Iain....I don't think I would ever go that far!
DeleteThey look great assembled as a unit Keith. I'm with Iain in that I quite enjoy painting cavalry, especially the horses.
ReplyDeleteIt takes all sorts Lawrence....I think you are definitely in the minority!
DeleteMore great work Keith. Let's hope they are allowed out of the box soon?
ReplyDeleteCheers Ray...that is my hope too!
DeleteBeautifully done Keith. I look forward to seeing them in action... just don't lose the box in the garage.
ReplyDeleteThanks Richad, no, I have all my boxes named (and many of them colour coded!) so I should be able to find them ok, when the time comes!
DeleteWonderful work Keith! Looks like they stole a horse of the Scots Greys 😊
ReplyDeleteThank you Ben.....it's my belief/contention that ALL horse and musket era armies mounted their musicians on grey horses! No doubt, this is a gross exaggeration, but a least SOME did, and that's enough for me!
DeleteGlad you have found a way to accept painting horses--despite the many mounted units I've done, I still can't say such a thing (good on ya). I noticed the sabretache--not often seen on chasseurs (mainly on early uniforms), but not out of bounds: a nice touch to set apart the first regiment.
ReplyDeleteThank you Ed. As I mentioned in my reply to Peter, I like "bells and whistles" for Napoleonic troops, so as the kit came with sabretaches, I used them! The brief info on the rear of the box did mention it was rare for Chasseurs to wear one, but possible....!
DeleteSolid work on a very good looking unit!
ReplyDeleteExcited also for that 1812 parade!
Good reminder Dai....I might do that tonight!
DeleteA lovely looking unit Keith…
ReplyDeleteI hope they don’t languish in the cupboard for too long.
All the best. Aly
You and me both Aly! Thanks for the comment - not as shiny as you would like them, I know.....!
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