The 16th Viera Tellas Regiment fought at Bussaco, Salamanca and Vittoria in Pack's brigade, and were under Campbell at the battle of the Nive:
I purchased Front Rank Portuguese "advancing" figures for this regiment as I knew my motivation would be starting to flag after having painted 280 or so of the marching figures, and am a little annoyed with myself that I didn't order a few more as I very much like the pose of these figures:
As another regiment which formed part of the Central Division they carried a white regimental standard and had white piping:
This makes sixteen Portuguese line battalions completed with, what I had originally thought, were only two more to go:
And so it was with a strange feeling of simultaneous delight and disappointment that I found I have enough figures for another two battalions beyond this.
When I think I'll ever get the chance to deploy twenty Portuguese line battalions I don't know, and I was quite looking forward to getting stuck into the Cacadores (where I also found enough figures for an additional battalion beyond the six I had originally planned), but I know I'll have to paint the line figures before I allow myself to move on.
Which just leaves me to say a big thank you to those who have read these thoughts during 2015 and left such kind comments, and to wish everyone a happy and fulfilling 2016.
They look awesome, excellent job...and Happy New Year!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Phil, and the best for you and yours in 2016.
DeleteYour new Portuguese look superb, Lawrence, and I think you're right that you should have gotten more units in this very nice Advancing position. It seems it was a veteran outfit.
ReplyDeleteSo you will have 20 Portuguese Line battalions and 7 of cacadores?
540 figures worth!
How many Dragoons and Artillery when it's all done. I could see you using the Portuguese as the main force for a fictional campaign - that would be the best way to get a lot of them on the table, I think!
Happy New Year!
That's it exactly Peter - 540 foot in total, with three regiments of dragoons and two batteries of six guns. Given that I am 360 foot figures in there is still a way to go, but I feel as though I am making progress.
ReplyDeleteI have assembled them with the idea that they could operate as an independent army exactly as you say. At least that way I should have enough options up my sleeve.
That's a fine looking body of troops you have there Lawrence! Superbly painted and looking great. I love how the flag really sets them off wonderfully.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes,
Jason
Thanks Jason. GMB flags really round things out nicely.
DeleteAs I've said elsewhere, great figures and a good reference for myself soon. If you don't mind me asking which shade of blue do you use for your Portuguese?
ReplyDeleteThanks again Anthony. The blue I have used for these is the Foundry French Blue triad. The shade is very dark (almost purple) but the base and highlight seems to bring it out nicely and I have been quite happy with the result.
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