Friday 19 July 2013

Schaumburg-Lippe-Buckeberg Artillery.

 
One of the problems with the S.Y.W. era is that most gunners wear dark blue uniforms and red cuffs - a bit boring ! . So when I can across the above unit I thought that's the one for my Allied forces !.
 
 
The coat is maybe a little to 'light blue' but look better for it I think !.
 
 
The above figure is another Irregular 42mm figure , this time a Cavalry Officer , who annoyingly had a Carbine moulded on, which I decided to cut off  .
 
 

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  1. He cuts rather a dash doesn't he?

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    1. He painted up better than I thought - the original casting did not inspire me .

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  2. Light blue looks good - have you seen how quickly dark colours are bleached by the sun?

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  3. Very pretty figures! What type of paint did you use for the artillery crew?

    Bet Regards,

    Stokes

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    1. I use Vallejo acrylics and the occasional Games Workshop paint . They were painted a darkish blue first then highlighted with a couple of lighter coats . I then varnish using clear Yacht varnish which seems to 'pull them together'. Cheers Tony

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  4. Thanks Tony. You've achieved some lovely effects here.

    Best Regards,

    Stokes

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  5. The artillery never looked as neat as the cavalry; their job was disprized and the education of the personnel lower as others. You give them an heroic and fine touch - I like this very much!
    Peter

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