Among the figures kindly supplied by Paul Watson were some slightly shorter (52mm) figures. So these would look best if kept in their own formation. Having already paint stripped them, yesterday I decided to remove their home service helmets, and repair their rifles. How to use them? I really need to increase my French army, and when I spotted a uniform plate, and a model soldier showing French Marines serving in China 1897-1902, the decision was made. Varnished late last night. Still to decide if I should add a blanket roll with miliput. Will construct a suitable officer to complete a unit of twelve.
MGB
Nicely done. Blanket rolls would be a nice touch but then I seem to have a "thing" about blanket/overcoat rolls.
ReplyDeleteRoss, put it down to living in British North America, and also a Highlander too, its only natural you should want to see a blanket and overcoat on everything lol.
DeleteMichael
A beautiful unit Michael! The drummer conversion is perfect! I can't wait to see the officer!
ReplyDeleteThanks Brad, I had a head start with the pale blue uniform, always looks good in miniature.
DeleteMichael
Nicely converted figures .
ReplyDeleteThanks Tony, this regiment has certainly put good use to the figures.
DeleteMichael
Marvelous looking unit!
ReplyDeleteI think so too, John, its the light blue uniform that wins every time.
DeleteMichael
Wow - fantastic group couple more of those 'at the ready' figures on their way. Will look round for a suitable officer figure. They are a work of art, mon ami :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Paul, I enjoyed working on them, and they have topped up the French army too. Will post up some photos of Kepi hat figures soon.
DeleteMichael
This is an excellent unit and you have worked wonders upon them. Terrific work and I do like the atmospheric photo of them on patrol...
ReplyDeleteThanks Alan, its always special when a new unit gets its varnish, and glows with colour.
DeleteMichael