I have been flitting about between figures and eras recently on the painting desk, and here are the results.
Three Brigade Games Pulp figures plus a random extra I think I got as a freebie from Hasslefree.
Chinese Leader - Fu Man Chu perhaps?
Martial Arist 1
Martial Artist 2
An Indian abomination!
I got these two temple idols from a local DIY/Garden Centre type shop for a few bucks each - thought they will work well in an Oriental Pulp game some time!
With a flap of the butterflies' wings, we move to some recently assembled and painted Perry plastic British hussars. Given the number of boxes of plastic Napoleonic cavalry I have amassed recently, I thought I better make a start on some of them!
After a bit of research on Peninsular battles and OOB's, I decided on the 18th Hussars.
These are 1808-12 uniform and wearing the early, 14" fur busby, but minus the dolmans.
Six more of these to go and then I will likely carry on and do another unit of plastic cavalry - I do have plenty to choose from!
Thats if for tonight, thanks as always for your visit and double thanks for those who leave a comment!
Wonderful work, the butterfly is alive and talented. I have three huzzar and five light Dragoon units to paint. And that's just the British!
ReplyDeleteThe butterfly is certainly alive, Joe! Look forward to seeing you smash out that British cavalry in double quick time :)
DeleteGreat work there Keith and always good to have a few projects on the go, so you can choose which one grabs your attention as and when time allows. Loved the Fu Man Chu character:)!
ReplyDeleteThanks Steve - I do find a bit of variety helps keep the painting mojo topped up.
DeleteNice work Keith, love the Hussars!
ReplyDeleteCheers Ray, glad you like them!
DeleteA nice collection, the hussars look great, really good work on them.
ReplyDeleteThanks Donnie
DeleteVery nice, eclectic assortment of butterfly flutterings.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jon.
DeleteLovely work Keith, especially on the hussars
ReplyDeleteCheers Scotty, I do like the look of Napoleonic cavalry!
DeleteA fine job on the hussars. I have both French and Austrian to do and are ‘saving them until last’🙂
ReplyDeleteThanks Norm. I came close to getting some Austrian cavalry too, but being more recent arrivals, they were not as good a price!
DeleteExcellent work sir!
ReplyDeleteThanks Michal!
DeleteAll brilliant done Keith, especially the hussars.
ReplyDeleteCheers Richard - and I just released your comment from "spam!"
DeleteLovely work Keith. The way you have done the trumpeter's grey horse is particularly effective and looks very natural.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot Lawrence, even if I do say so myself, I have developed quite an effective method for painting grey horses!
DeleteExcellent work Keith! The butterfly is certainly keeping you busy.
ReplyDeleteThe Butterfly is strong in this one, Ben!
DeleteOMGOSH, that Chinese leader is freaking classic! Love it. Have the urge to go watch some silly king fu movie now. 😀
ReplyDeleteWhat’s an Indian abomination?
Thanks Stew...an Indian (as in sub continent, not N American) Abomination....not sure really...just something scarey and not quite human!
DeleteGreat variety of great figures, Keith! Love the British Hussars in their impractical, tall busbies. Had to chuckle at the caption, "Indian Abomination" too. Lol!
ReplyDeleteThanks Dean, glad you like both the figures and the terminology!
DeleteNice work Keith especially like the Hussars, I went for the crazy tall hats , I did find the Hussars a bit of a pain to paint and really I could do with an another British regiment ?
ReplyDeleteThanks Matt. All my Napoleonic armies are somewhat deficient in cavalry, so I am gradually building them up, using the various plastic ranges.
DeleteFabulous fluttering Keith..
ReplyDeleteGot to love the ridiculously impractical busby’s on the hussars…they can’t have made life easy 😁
All the best. Aly
Thanks Aly, and no, indeed...they are even mentioned in the accompanying blurb and were discontinued for the very reason of impracticality!
DeleteFu Man Chu looks great, always good to mix it up a bit, my trouble has been switching between scales, not good on the old eyesight.
ReplyDeleteCheers Stu...I know what you mean, although I am 90% 28mm with 5 each of 15 and 20mm, so not such an issue really!
DeleteExcellent looking Napoleonic cavalry and pulp type chaps!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks a lot Iain - the second half of the hussar unit is just about to be revealed!
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