Wednesday, 11 May 2022

French 3rd Regiment of Line Lancers

The last of the three line lance regiments, and an excuse to break out my Foundry pink triad again for the facings:











The figures are Perry this time, unlike the last two regiments which are Wargames Foundry. The flag is from GMB again:





















I also included some elite company figures to provide a bit of variety:





















I can't remember whether the Perry figures came with lances or not when I prepped these some time ago, but I ended up using the sturdy North Star wire spears which fit nicely and look the part with the GMB pennons attached:































I also purchased three of the Perry casualty figures which I thought I would paint up while I was in the mood, making this a fifteen figure unit in total although only twelve are likely to make the table at any one time:































Only the Polish lancers to go now, which I hope to have completed within the next week.

15 comments:

  1. Great looking cavalry group; I really like the tumbling casualty figures.

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    1. Thanks Codsticker. They are something a little different which is what attracted me to them and I was originally going to mix them in with the others, but decided they looked better together as a group.

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  2. Outstanding work, Lawrence! I am anxiously awaiting the cavalry parade when your last unit trots off the painting desk.

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    1. Thanks Jonathan. I was debating whether to assemble them on parade or not, but given they are unlikely to take the field together am thinking I probably should.

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  3. Splendid looking Lancers, the pink is a great facing colour and of course, we must have a cavalry parade!
    Best Iain

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    1. Cheers Iain. The Polish lancers are nearing completion and I'm keen to see what they will all look like together.

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  4. Another fabulous addition to your excellent collection Lawrence, and wonderfully painted. Love the falling horse and rider. Real eye candy.

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    1. Thanks Richard. I was a little undecided about whether to include the casualty figures, but am now glad I painted them.

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  5. More great painting Lawrence, should look outstanding when all on a table.

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    1. Thanks Tony. I'm hoping I'll be able to assemble them for a game in the latter part of this year, once I have completed some French artillery.

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  6. Lovely looking units, who doesn’t love French Napoleonic cavalry 😀

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    1. Thanks Matt. There is certainly enough variety in the French cavalry to have kept my interest levels up as I plodded through.

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  7. Super looking unit, and of course I am happy to see the compagnie d' elite in their ranks! :-)

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    1. Thanks Peter, I always think of your when I see them!

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  8. I love the poses and the casualty figures Lawrence, this unit (like all your work) is just great.

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