The second regiment of cuirassiers to roll off the production line is the 3rd regiment, looking pretty much the same as 1st regiment due to similar scarlet facings:
The figures are again from Wargames Foundry, the original purchase having been made fifteen years ago, and again carry a GMB flag:
These are however in the charging pose, where the bottom half of the figure is part of the horse casting and the top half is glued into position which means they can be subtly positioned to provide a slight variation in pose (although perhaps not noticeable in this picture):
I like these figures, and they again required very little cleanup which is always a bonus:
That's two regiments down, with three to go. Quite a slog if I'm honest, but I'm sure I'll be pleased once they are all completed.
A gorgeous cavalry, well done!
ReplyDeleteCheers Phil, it is a smart looking uniform.
DeleteExcellent! You are cranking through the 28s at a fast clip. Your heavies look superb.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jonathan. I had forgotten how much work is involved in Napoleonic uniforms.
DeleteI can see how it is a bit of a grind to paint these figures- there is a lot to paint on them- they do look great though, so worth the time.
ReplyDeleteThanks Codsticker. I think I'll keep on with the French Napoleonics for a couple of months while I have the momentum.
DeleteAnother lovely unit Lawrence - I admire your determination - I find it struggle to do 12 cavalry figures in a row, let alone 12, then 12, then another 12..... If I was doing these, I would probably mix the two poses together, so one regiment had three command, four charging and five with the sabre at rest, and the next with the trooper numbers reversed....or something like that! Variety is the spice of life and all that....
ReplyDeleteCheers Keith. I did actually think about that, but the resting figure looked a bit odd when placed directly next to another that was simply trotting. I am halfway through a Perry unit where every figure is in a different pose, and I am finding that more of challenge as you have to approach every figure differently.
DeleteAnother fine looking target, sorry unit Lawrence.
ReplyDeleteCheers Tony. Yes, they would look like targets to the bulk of your Napoleonic collection! I hope to be making a start on my British before too long.
DeleteThey look excellent,. Lawrence. My own Foundry Cuirassier are also one pose or the other; they don't really mix well. I especially like this pose!
ReplyDeleteCheers Peter. The charging pose is definitely one of my favourites, and I like the way the way the two part figures were done.
DeleteMore lovely looking cuirassiers! They look excellent, as mine are plastic I've done them all charging, I was just really taken by a Job print of charging cuirassiers I saw an age ago,I have of course now got it in a book!
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Cheers Iain. Some of the pictures of French cuirassiers on the charge are the best of any troop type of the Napoleonic era, up there with the iconic Lady Butler Scots Greys. I suppose it is because the cuirassiers were so heavily engaged in most theaters and looked so impressive making them an obvious choice for artistic treatment.
DeleteThese look beautiful Lawrence. I especially like the first photo of the regiment starting a charge!
ReplyDeleteRegards, James
Thanks James. It is one of Foundry's more dynamic poses.
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