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Miniatures Adventure => Age of the Big Battalions => Topic started by: Silent Invader on August 17, 2025, 11:41:13 AM

Title: SI's SP2 Peninsular War French
Post by: Silent Invader on August 17, 2025, 11:41:13 AM: A new project from me, though in some ways a resurrection of an old one. Some 8 years or so ago I started a similar project for a British Army, lost my way and sold the miniatures (though I have been pleasantly surprised to discover that I still have a few of the buildings).

As a break from working with metal minis and to test myself as to how quickly I can get an army onto the table, I've opted for a French force notionally set in 1812, with the approach being more drama than documentary.

I've assembled the entire all-plastic army from predominantly Perry, using Victrix for the gun. Most of the figures are a straight assemble: of all the units the Engineers (Genie) have the most conversions, as I wanted them to be differentiated from the infantry by having tools.

The force comes to 103 figures for 130 points, including leaders, units (or groups, in SP2 speak), and options.

The unit composition is (numbers exclude leaders)

1 x Command of musician plus ammo and water carriers (=3)
4 x Line Infantry (=32)
1 x Line Grenadiers (=8)
1 x Line Voltigeurs (=8)
2 x Dragoon skirmishers (foot) (=12)
2 x Dragoon cavalry (mounted) (=16)
1 x Medium Artillery (=5) (with add. Canister)
1 x Engineers with cart (=6)

90 men + 13 leaders = 103 figures

A few photos follow but they're not yet at painting stage as they need cleanup and in places a little GS.

Thanks to Harry Faversham (Horses) and to An Evil Giraffe (Engineer) for their kind donations, which filled awkward holes. And thanks to Malamute, Elk101 and OSHIROmodels for their great advice.

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/67/2031-170825113206-671632349.jpeg)

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/67/2031-170825113207-671661575.jpeg)

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/67/2031-170825113206-67165614.jpeg)

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/67/2031-170825113206-671641951.jpeg)

And a few close ups of the engineers, under the command of a sapper (a bit of GS still required)

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/67/2031-170825113256-671681979.jpeg)

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/67/2031-170825113256-67167265.jpeg)

The engineers' cart is made from bits.
Title: Re: SI's SP2 Peninsular War French
Post by: Malamute on August 17, 2025, 12:49:45 PM: Vive La France! ;D
Title: Re: SI's SP2 Peninsular War French
Post by: Ray Rivers on August 17, 2025, 01:33:30 PM: Looks interesting.

Can't wait to see the units painted.
Title: Re: SI's SP2 Peninsular War French
Post by: flags_of_war on August 26, 2025, 03:31:11 PM: What a start
Title: Re: SI's SP2 Peninsular War French
Post by: Mad Lord Snapcase on August 26, 2025, 05:11:56 PM: Great looking army, they are going to look superb when painted. I particularly like the engineers.
Title: Re: SI's SP2 Peninsular War French
Post by: Silent Invader on August 26, 2025, 05:56:07 PM: Thanks all

Progress has been delayed as I've switched back to finishing the Tower House for the 17th Scots :D
Title: Re: SI's SP2 Peninsular War French
Post by: anevilgiraffe on August 28, 2025, 09:21:28 AM: Quote from: Silent Invader on August 17, 2025, 11:41:13 AM
Thanks to Harry Faversham (Horses) and to An Evil Giraffe (Engineer) for their kind donations, which filled awkward holes.

I've filled many an awkward hole in my time...
Title: Re: SI's SP2 Peninsular War French
Post by: Silent Invader on August 28, 2025, 09:56:46 AM: Quote from: anevilgiraffe on August 28, 2025, 09:21:28 AM
I've filled many an awkward hole in my time...

Lol
Title: Re: SI's SP2 Peninsular War French
Post by: Calimero on September 05, 2025, 05:08:29 PM: I will keep an eye on this thread. Quite inspiring even at this early stage! 8)
Title: Re: SI's SP2 Peninsular War French
Post by: Silent Invader on September 05, 2025, 06:42:02 PM: Thank you. The first units are being prepped for painting