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Miniatures Adventure => Age of the Big Battalions => Topic started by: kingsmt on May 19, 2018, 07:35:43 AM

Title: Volunteers of Ireland
Post by: kingsmt on May 19, 2018, 07:35:43 AM

I finally finished my Volunteers of Ireland unit. I've had these kicking around the workbench for a while now. Feels good to finish them up. The basing here was tricky and I've attempted to replicate common SC terrain.I'm pleased with the way it turned out.
I've also tried a new method of furling flags and am quite pleased with the results. It seems to really work well with the larger flags and holds the shape as intended.

Lord Rawdon raised this unit, which eventually became the
2 nd American Regiment. The Vols were a fighting unit that served with distinction at Camden, Hobkirk Hill and the defense of 96. Tough Irish lads!!

Perry metal figures painted by Pep Dominguez
Flags by Flags of War
Basing and Flag furling by me.

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Title: Re: Volunteers of Ireland
Post by: OSHIROmodels on May 19, 2018, 08:41:51 AM

Splendid  :)

Title: Re: Volunteers of Ireland
Post by: armchairgeneral on May 19, 2018, 09:19:40 AM

Very nice painting and basing  :)

Title: Re: Volunteers of Ireland
Post by: kingsmt on May 21, 2018, 11:29:24 AM

A few people have asked about my flag furling method. I will do a short "how to" if there is any interest.

Title: Re: Volunteers of Ireland
Post by: DintheDin on May 21, 2018, 12:04:55 PM

Excellent job! Very interested about your flag furling! Cheers!

Title: Re: Volunteers of Ireland
Post by: DonFabrizio on May 22, 2018, 10:10:13 AM

Lovely painting. I am Always impressed by your basing!

Title: Re: Volunteers of Ireland
Post by: kingsmt on May 28, 2018, 08:08:14 PM

Flag furling "how to" is up on this board.

Title: Re: Volunteers of Ireland
Post by: Lysandros on May 28, 2018, 08:23:19 PM

They look very good . You base your figs in a loose order style which is very realistic.  You could have added a harp to the front of the Light infantry hat but is not necessary as there is no moulding .
A unit that is a little luxury as it wasn't used that much but also important for those odd southern battles.
Good work

Title: Re: Volunteers of Ireland
Post by: kingsmt on May 30, 2018, 08:32:09 AM

Thank you,  Lysandros. Much appreciated.